Xishuangbanna Nanshanyin Chayuanli Guesthouse

Perfect location for a relaxing couple of days. Room on first night (queen bed terrace) was great with fabulous views. Frog was found in the bathroom but hotel staff quick to remove. Second night (queen bed outdoor bathtub) was worth the extra money for a much larger room which was a great location to have our friends over for games in the evening as the previous night outside was a bit chilly! Bath was great although more privacy is needed as only a small bit of rattan around it. Pool was open but too cold to swim, can imagine it’s great in the summer. During the day when sat round the pool, bit noisy as some building work was going on. Restaurant nearby was great. A highlight of the trip was being taken on walks by the owners dog. All staff members were friendly and attentive. Have already recommended to friends.

This is one of the loveliest hotels I've ever stayed in! The hotel grounds are gorgeous and the perfect retreat from city life. You can spend the day relaxing by the pool, taking in the views from the terrace, and hiking around the surrounding tea fields. The owners of the hotel are incredible and always there to help out. We completely fell in love with their friendly dog, who even accompanied us on one of our hikes. We also loved the breakfast (noodle soup with fresh local fruit and sweet potatoes served alongside). I just recommend you bring snacks along on your stay, since there are no shops nearby to buy things. This is the perfect place for anyone who wants to recharge their batteries in nature. I'll definitely be back :)

Beautiful views greet you when you arrive. An oasis in the tea plantations promise peace and quiet. We stayed in the pool room cabin which looks lovely from the outside and has gorgeous views from the bed. Very comfortable bed and pillows. Unfortunately, the cabin is not insulated so it is freezing at night. There is an electric blanket, which is a nice touch, but the cabin itself does not heat up; a completely inadequate air con that is noisy and doesn’t really work. They gave us a tiny fan heater - equally useless. When looking carefully, you’ll notice that the place isn’t cleaned properly and there is dust everywhere. The shower leaks through to the bedroom and water pools just under a plug unit. Quite dangerous. Despite these things, we had a nice stay. It truly is a beautiful location with several walking options. The hosts invited us to join in the roast tea celebration for Chinese new year, and they made a lovely bonfire. I suppose the biggest disappointment was that we had to pay for coffee with breakfast. Ive stayed in many many places around the world, and never been charged for a cup of mediocre coffee at breakfast. Not sure I’d rush back. Not completely value for money.