Daxin Hotels with Breakfast

This B&B is located right inside Mingshi Countryside, and it's also close to other attractions. As soon as we arrived, we were captivated by the lush green rice paddies right outside – perfect for photos! The owner was incredibly welcoming. They upgraded our room upon arrival and even asked where we were planning to go, then personally drove us there. They even borrowed an electric scooter from a friend and brought it over for us to use; it was so thoughtful! We only booked one night originally, but it was so comfortable that we immediately extended our stay for another night. 😌

The best thing about this place are the owners. Full of initiative and kindness, I am very appreciative of their initiative services. For example, they asked if I already had transportation for my next destination, then how much I was quoted. Then they said that was a fair price if it was right to the hotel, to just check and verify if it is so. This is a very helpful guidance for out-of-towners. The room is clean, and after 4 days of travel in the area, it is the only one that doesn't have any lingering smells of cigarette smoke. It is hard to find rooms like these, including rooms that claim to be smoke-free. The view from the room is great and it is nice to watch the birds fly over the border river. Birds are not constrained by fences. Bottles of water are provided, as are disposable towels, which I'm not a fan of, as well as soap, shampoo and so on. There is no separation of wet/dry areas, but slippers are provided. You may not get the best photos in such a homestay, but it is functional and practical, and everything works well, drainage and so on, which is more important. I would stay here again and I would recommend this place in a heartbeat.

I initially thought this was a countryside guesthouse, but to my surprise, it's a newly built building with an elevator! Carrying luggage was no problem at all, which was a wonderful surprise. The owner even upgraded us to a tatami room, which had a lovely traditional charm. The hotel is located right on the main road, making it very easy to find. The hotel's design shows thoughtful attention to detail, with a small garden and a fishpond out front, and mountain views from the back, making it perfect for a relaxing stay. While the breakfast selection wasn't huge, there were still several options to choose from, and with plenty of restaurants nearby, dining wasn't an issue. When we left, I forgot some clothes in the room, and the owner safely kept them and promptly notified me to retrieve them. I'm very grateful for that!

Shanyao Xiaozhu Guesthouse may sound unassuming, but stepping into the rooms is a pleasant surprise. First, the cleanliness is impeccable; the beds and rooms are spotless, comparable to a five-star hotel. Second, the service is excellent. The owner is very welcoming and responsive to any questions. When we couldn't find Yushui Dam while driving there, he kindly suggested we call him – a truly kind gesture. The guesthouse is conveniently located near the scenic area entrance, easy to find, and very quiet at night. It even has an elevator, which is rare for a guesthouse. The rooms are particularly noteworthy – each one is large and spacious, with floor-to-ceiling windows offering stunning views of the scenic area. I couldn't resist taking several photos. The curtains are automatic, the toilet is a smart toilet, and the bedding is excellent. There's also a table, two chairs, and high-quality toiletries, a hairdryer, and slippers. Having traveled extensively and stayed in various hotels of all levels and star ratings, I feel that Shanyao Xiaozhu Guesthouse offers a five-star experience at an economy price. All 14 of us in our group were extremely satisfied.

Great Location, as Visitor Center, Mingshi Tourist (明仕旅游度假区游客中心) and most attractions meeting point was just right in front of the hotel. But need to walk 3mins to the main street to enter the compound (Big Carpark). There were street night markets and mostly selling food. Rental of bikes and bicycles is right on the street too. The reception and service crews were helpful and friendly. The room was big, neat and clean with great view (Room 306). Overall : Happy Stay

We stayed here one night early during the National Day holiday so we could get to Detian Waterfall early the next day. The little courtyard is amazing, full of interesting elements, it has everything! There's a small outdoor pool, and they said the water is filtered from the mountain, which made our kid very happy. When we checked in that afternoon, they offered a lot of complimentary pastries and fruits, which was super nice, very generous, and definitely boosted our impression 🆙. We had dinner at the hotel, outdoors. The staff lit mosquito coils and incense for us, and the overall service attitude was really good. There's a laundry room with washers and dryers on the first floor. The lemongrass chicken wasn't great, but the seafood soup was excellent, and the portion was huge – as a mushroom lover, I highly recommend it. They even have outdoor karaoke in the evening, which gave it a real vacation vibe. What could be improved is the breakfast; it was a bit too simple, very basic. Overall, it exceeded our expectations and offered great value for money.

Located right inside the Old Kapok scenic area, by the Vietnamese border river, it's super close to Detian Waterfall, which helps you avoid rush hour traffic. Breakfast was at the Old Kapok Hotel, and the 'Lao You Fen' (local rice noodles) was delicious. This was my first time staying in a tent, and it was a great experience – I woke up to the sound of birdsong.

Location of hotel is very convenient for travelers who take the tourist bus from either Chungzuo, Nanning or from Detian waterfalls scenic area. The room we booked had a nice view of the fields and karst mountains. What a beautiful sight to behold indeed. During the day, it can get noisy with all the comings and goings in the village and all around but at night, it was very quiet. The rooftop terrace was very nice and not busy when we were there. Breakfast was enjoyable with steamed buns, corn, soup noodles and boiled sweet potatoes- a healthy start for a very busy day. The very nice lady in charge of breakfast offered us breakfast on our check in day (we arrived at 10:30) and made sure we had enough to eat before sending us off to explore! We had never met a B&B operator who was so caring and generous. On our check out day, even though she was still busy with guests, she rushed out to bid us a fond farewell and a safe onward trip. Front desk and cleaning team were all very friendly, always smiling and helpful. All in all, a very warm and pleasant stay at Mingshi Scenic Area.

To access to this hotel, need to take a taxi from Chongzuo railway which is 80km away. When reach Mingshi CP, just call the front desk , their buggy will come out to pick u. Hotel room is very clean, the view at the bf place is beautiful. They hv butler service which can handle our queries. I must compliment my three butler. 小罗, when I went for my Detian tour, after he send us to the pick up point, he didn’t drop n go. Instead he waited for our driver to turn up n make sure everything is in order. He also recommend us nice place to dine. 小农，when we checked out, she sent us to the pick up point, she also waited there n make sure our driver turn up. She even offer to look after our luggage n asked we to go n hv a bite first. 小喻，she pays close attention to every details n need, she also brings a warm n caring attitude to her duties. Feels very comfortable talking to her. Mingshi hv their own padi field, we received a complimentary rice for souvenir when we checked out.

The room facilities, though a bit dated, were very well-maintained and clean, showing the hotel's dedication. The hotel is located near the Guichun River within the scenic area, offering views of the Vietnamese people across the river, though the barbed wire fence is a bit of a letdown. However, the hotel's garden restaurant is an absolute disaster—the food is unappetizing and truly awful. I'd recommend eating before you check in or returning to the hotel to rest after you've had a meal elsewhere.