Just a 5-minute drive from Dali Railway Station to the southern shores of Erhai Lake.
Set on Xingsheng Road in Xiaguan, the hotel is around 5 minutes' drive from Dali Railway Station and 25 minutes from Dali Airport — late-night arrivals are effortless, early departures never rushed. Xingsheng Bridge is right next door, and the Erhai lakeside loop road is moments away: Lixiangbang, Xiaoputuo, Shuanglang and beyond, all the way north. Erhai Park is a 20-minute walk; climb Tuanshan Hill and take in Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake in one sweeping view.
Newly opened in 2026, with Hilton Garden Inn quality throughout. Rooms start at 38 sqm, all appointed with King Koil mattresses, a pillow menu and a complimentary minibar — generous enough for family trips or extended stays. Mountain-view rooms frame the green ridges of Cangshan right outside the window. Wet/dry separated bathrooms and PTR bath amenities: the details speak for themselves.
Hui·Wei Restaurant serves a daily breakfast buffet with local favourites including rice noodles, er si and er kuai. The hotel also offers complimentary parking with EV charging stations, a 24-hour self-service laundry, a fitness centre, and robot delivery on call.
Walmart is a 10-minute walk and Kunbai Taiye Plaza 5 minutes' drive — everyday local life right at hand. Dali Ancient Town is 30–40 minutes away by car, so you get the ease of Xiaguan with the buzz of the old town whenever you want it.
Open your window to the green of Cangshan, stroll down to the shores of Erhai, and savour the romance of Dali in the heart of the city — where mountains meet the lake, slow and easy moments unfold.
"I specifically chose this hotel because it's very close to Dali Station. I often stay at Hilton's budget brands for transit, and while the price here wasn't low, and the hardware was relatively new, the overall experience was truly disappointing.
I booked a garden view room, expecting to see a courtyard, but opening the window revealed a direct view of an urban village, with a parking lot right below. It felt nothing like a 'garden' at all.
The breakfast, in particular, was a huge letdown. The self-service area was just a tiny mini-island with salad, fruit, yogurt, egg tarts, and sliced bread – a pitifully small selection. There were hardly any Western pastries, not even a simple croissant. Besides that, there was only a noodle station with 'crossing the bridge' rice noodles, and what looked like overnight fried rice and noodles. The quality was even worse than a 30-yuan hot spring hotel breakfast. What you see in the picture is pretty much all there was to eat.
After reading other reviews that mentioned a pool, beach, and children's water toys, I seriously wonder if I went to the wrong hotel.
On the positive side: the self-service laundry area was excellent, clean, and comfortable. Also, there's a wide variety of takeout options around the hotel, making ordering food very convenient. These two points are a big plus for business travelers and those staying overnight in transit.
While the location, laundry facilities, and takeout options are suitable for a layover, considering the price, the discrepancy in views and breakfast offerings is significant. I'd advise lowering your expectations before checking in."