Hotels in Dali that accept foreigners
Staylist lists 9 hotels that accept foreign guests in Dali. In mainland China, not every hotel can register foreign passports. The hotels here say on their booking page that they accept guests from all countries; bring your passport, as the hotel registers your stay with the police for you.
The typical one costs about $110 a night, against $34 for a typical hotel in Dali. Below: our picks, then all of them ranked by guest rating, with price and location.
More about hotels in Dali that accept foreigners
Hotels in Dali that accept foreigners: 9 hotels whose booking page says they accept guests from all countries, ranked by guest rating. The typical one costs about $110 a night, most between $87 and $167, against $34 for a typical hotel in Dali. Top-rated: Cloud House, rated 9.9 from 846 guest reviews.
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Compare these 2 side by side- Best value · under $150Cloud HouseOur top pick overall$93 a night
- Best mid-range · $150–$300Ondine Hotel$182 a night
Best value (under $150): Cloud House (guest rating 9.9 from 846 reviews, about $93 a night, our top pick overall). Best mid-range ($150–$300): Ondine Hotel (guest rating 9.8 from 707 reviews, about $182 a night).
Best hotels in Dali that accept foreigners
Ranked by guest rating, every budget in turn: the best-rated under $150, from $150 to $300, and over $300, then the next of each.
- 1
Cloud House
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
from $93 / night
- 2
Ondine Hotel
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
from $182 / night
- 3
Country of Clouds Soul Meet | Mountain View Linghai Sunset Beauty Hostel
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
from $85 / night
- 4
Su Qi · Ideal Life Seaview Holiday Homestay (Dali Shuanglang Branch)
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
from $167 / night
- 5
Dali Misty Haven Cave Villa
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
from $110 / night
- 6
Dali Olive Tree Seaview Resort Hotel (Shuanglang Erhai Branch)
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
from $180 / night
- 7
Shuimingyang Hotel
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
from $114 / night
- 8
Liu Minyue Garden Designer Vacation Accommodation (Dali Ancient City Branch)
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
from $87 / night
- 9
Wuxin Lake View Hostel
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
from $83 / night
Questions about hotels in Dali that accept foreigners
How much does a hotel that accepts foreigners in Dali cost?
Typically about $110 a night; most of the 9 with a previously observed price cost $87 to $167. For comparison, the typical hotel in Dali is about $34. Prices are earlier observations, not quotes; the booking site shows the live price for your dates.
Which are the top-ranked hotels in Dali that accept foreigners?
On Staylist World: Cloud House (guest rating 9.9 from 846 reviews), Ondine Hotel (guest rating 9.8 from 707 reviews), Su Qi · Ideal Life Seaview Holiday Homestay (Dali Shuanglang Branch) (guest rating 9.9 from 147 reviews). The order weighs each score by how many guests reviewed the hotel, and no hotel can pay to rank higher.
Can foreigners stay at any hotel in Dali?
No. Hotels in mainland China need police approval to register foreign guests, and some smaller hotels do not have it. Every hotel on this list states on its booking page that it accepts guests from all countries. Book online rather than walking in: you can be turned away at a hotel without the approval, and staff cannot make an exception.
What happens when a foreigner checks in at a hotel in Dali?
The front desk scans your passport and registers you with the police for you; it usually takes a few minutes. Staff may speak little English, but most use a translation device. Many hotels ask for no deposit; when they do, it is usually ¥100 to ¥300 by Alipay, WeChat Pay or foreign card, refunded at checkout.
Should I book my Dali hotel in advance?
Yes. Booking ahead guarantees a hotel that can register you and keeps your room at busy times; there is nothing to gain by waiting until you arrive. Paying online in advance also avoids card machines that front-desk staff rarely use for foreign cards.
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A hotel is included when its booking page states that it accepts guests from all countries; we read that policy from each property page. Previously observed price; confirm current price and availability. Data updated 6 November 2026. How Staylist ranks hotels.