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China Old Story Inns Dali Elite Garden

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Family Triple Room, Multiple Beds | View from room
Arcade
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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No. 10 Community South Gate, Wenxian Road, Dali, Yunnan, 671003
  • Place, South Gate
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Dali Wenxian Road
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Dali University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dali (DLU)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Cong Xun King Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Cong Xun King Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Xia Fu Twin Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Xia Fu Twin Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ye Shi Twin Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Ye Shi Twin Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Lan Qing Double Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Lan Qing Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Guestroom (2 Beds) (Special Promotion)

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Wind City · Past Memories Double Room [5 Minutes To Ancient City + American Coffee + Travel Guide]

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Wind City · Past Memories Double Room [5 Minutes To Ancient City + American Coffee + Travel Guide]

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Fisherman's Lamp · Evening Conversation Twin Room [Within 5 Minutes Of The Ancient City + American-style Coffee + Travel Guide]

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Fisherman's Lamp · Evening Conversation Twin Room [Within 5 Minutes Of The Ancient City + American-style Coffee + Travel Guide]

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Nanzhao · Heritage King Room [5 Minutes From The Ancient City + American Coffee + Travel Guide]

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Nanzhao · Heritage King Room [5 Minutes From The Ancient City + American Coffee + Travel Guide]

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Old Paper - Warm Bed Room [Within 5 Minutes Of The Ancient City + American-style Coffee + Travel Guide]

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Old Paper - Warm Bed Room [Within 5 Minutes Of The Ancient City + American-style Coffee + Travel Guide]

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Cang Er · Old Year King-Size Bed Room [5 Minutes From Ancient City + American Coffee + Travel Guide]

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

China Old Story Inns Dali Elite Garden

Hotel in Dali with rooftop terrace and 24-hour front desk
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a rooftop terrace and a business centre. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning and laundry facilities are on-site.
China Old Story Inns Dali Elite Garden offers 32 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include slippers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and fridges can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at China Old Story Inns Dali Elite Garden, you're just a quick walk from South Gate. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent and a playground
  • Within a 15-minute walk of South Gate and Dali Wenxian Road
  • Airport and train station pick-up shuttle service available for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. An airport shuttle (available on request) and a train station pick-up service are available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, a library, and barbecue grills are also featured at China Old Story Inns Dali Elite Garden. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Dali hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in Chinese cuisine and only serves breakfast.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge) from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Train station shuttle at scheduled times, on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: CNY 19 for adults and CNY 15 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Raised toilet seat

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed in December.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: CNY 100.0 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately CNY 19.00 for adults and from CNY 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: CNY 100 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: CNY 50 (from 5 to 10 years old)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
China Old Story Inns Dali Elite Garden offers transfers from the airport and train station (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • One child aged 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

China Old Story Dali Elite Garden
China Old Story Inns Dali Elite Garden Dali
China Old Story Inns Dali Elite Garden Hotel
China Old Story Inns Dali Elite Garden Hotel Dali

China Old Story Inns Dali Elite Garden Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sandra Yim San

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Yik Kwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Few minutes walk to the Dali Ancient City
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cen

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff. The hotel is uniquely styled, and close to the Dali old town and many food options.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Matjaz

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service

Mixed review

Apart from one mishap our stay was OK. The location is close to old town with all the shopping and eateries. The hotel has a good vibe and is somewhat comfortable. People at the desk were very friendy. However: Our scheduled transport to the train station, one hour away, was a complete failure on behalf of the staff. The driver did not arrive and the substitute was arrogant and left us stranded in a heavy downpour among perilous traffic. Very bad ending to what should have been a comfortable stay in Dali.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cory, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Overall pleasant experience, especially the tour driver Mr. Wang. However, we were not pleased that the electricity went out on the second night, leaving us in total dark and cold with no air conditioning, etc. The staff were not well trained to apologize in this situation but just remained silent. The room is also a bit small for a family room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christophe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic value for money

A very comfortable, modern and clean hotel with great service throughout. Comes highly recommended for short or long stay and very near the old city.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's a lovely hotel is return to any time. The staff were trying hard to help, but because they didn't speak any English it didn't always lead to the desired result. The rooms are lovely. At the beginning I was upgraded to a superior room with a lovely bathroom, but because it was cold, the AC wasn't able to heat it sufficiently I preferred the second room. The place is quiet and convenient for exploring the ancient city.

10/10 Excellent

Naoto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
結論として大変良かったです。 古城まで歩いて10分くらいで、近くには食堂がたくさんありました。ロケーションはかなり良いと思います。 スタッフはとても親切でチェックイン時にスーツケースを3階まで運んでくれました。 宿泊施設は全体的におしゃれな造りになっていて、屋上からの見晴らしも良かったです。 私は利用しませんでしたが1階はカフェになっていました。 WiFiの接続も快適でした。 大変コストパフォーマンスの良い宿泊施設だと思います。
3階の公共スペース
屋上
屋上からの展望
屋上からの展望
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
非常方便，打车直接到达酒店门口，入住后休息一会，沿着美食街自由自在的走到大理古城南门。非常安静、整洁。很有当地文化特色的酒店，值得推荐
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

OSAMU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
場所はかなり観光とそばのいい場所にあります。 設備もまあ清潔 コスパはいいです。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jun, Tokyo, Japan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good reasonable hotel

The hotel staff can speak English fluently and gave me good information.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

職員親切, 服務又好

職員都穿制服, 服務又好, 有向我們推介景點, 去蒼山, 真的很值得一去。我們走時, 又為我們把行理送到古城南門, 服務真的很好。

8/10 Good

MYUNGHEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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