5-Star Hotels in Yangshuo

Staying in the Muxi Mountain View Sunset King Room was an outstanding experience. The entire room was designed in a wabi-sabi style, which felt simple yet high-end. The panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows offered an unobstructed view of the karst mountain landscape, providing a wide and impressive vista. The scenery was absolutely stunning both in the morning and at dusk. The room also featured a scenic bathtub, well-placed lounge chairs, and soft, comfortable bedding. Overall, it's an excellent choice for a homestay getaway in Yangshuo.

This guesthouse is located near the Comprehensive Wharf (Gongnong Bridge) and right by the Big Banyan Tree scenic area. It's nestled in a village, with a village road in front and a dedicated parking lot. The lobby on the first floor has a tea station, and they thoughtfully provide things like band-aids, dental floss, and mosquito repellent. The service is excellent; the housekeeper contacts you in advance. Afternoon tea is delivered to your room daily, and there's sweet soup in the evening. The restaurant is on the 6th floor, and their rice noodles for breakfast are delicious. Dinner is also fantastic; I highly recommend the 'Immortal Chicken,' pan-fried Wagyu with butter, and crispy Hehua fish. If you're with a large group, it's a good idea to book a table and order in advance. The food here is much better than the other local restaurants and farmhouses nearby.

Service: I communicated with the hotel in advance that my partner and I would be staying, and we were pleasantly surprised to find our room simply decorated with a complimentary small cake! All hotel services are handled via a WeChat group. Upon check-in, they send breakfast and drink menus. The butler was very responsive to messages in the WeChat group, but the complimentary bicycle rental was never mentioned. Dining: Breakfast is à la carte, and the presentation is exquisite. However, the taste was just so-so. The beef brisket noodle soup had very hard noodles, and the Spanish omelet was quite greasy. The biggest issue was that some breakfast dishes took an excessively long time to be served. The afternoon tea offers some paid snacks that tasted good. We also set aside one evening to dine at the hotel. The crispy farm duck and stir-fried cured meat with fresh bamboo shoots were delicious, but I wouldn't recommend the black pepper short ribs! The late-night snack also included two soups (one sweet, one savory) and a fruit platter. Cleanliness: On our first night, while getting ready, we found a long hair that didn't belong to us on the showerhead. For a hotel in this price range, that's really unacceptable, and I hope they pay more attention to this in the future!

Our stay at Jiyun Shangyuan during our Yangshuo trip was a delightful surprise. The hotel is nestled in Jiwodu Village within the Ten-Mile Gallery, right by the Yulong River. Surrounded by mountains, it offers a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of West Street. The entire property is designed as an elegant new Chinese-style courtyard, incorporating charming Zhuang ethnic elements, creating a wonderful ambiance. The rooms are very spacious, featuring huge panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing you to enjoy views of the misty peaks right from your bed. The bedding and mattresses are of high quality, the bathroom facilities are fully equipped, and the cleanliness is impeccable. The hotel's infinity pool with mountain views and the second-floor observation terrace are perfect photo spots. The sunsets are absolutely breathtaking, and you can even enjoy a complimentary Zhuang ethnic costume photo experience.

Staying at Ink-wash Landscape feels like escaping into a picturesque mountain retreat. Drawing the curtains reveals an endless vista of peaks, with clouds drifting over their tips – the scenery is incredibly therapeutic. With panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows and a view-facing bathtub, you can relax and soak in the mountain views. The 'Sky Mirror' on the 5th-floor rooftop is perfect for photos, and guests receive a complimentary travel photoshoot, with options to try on Hanfu or other traditional ethnic costumes. The welcome fruit, authentic breakfast, and 'goodnight noodle' ceremony add a lovely touch of ritual. You don't need to rush around to tourist spots; you can simply enjoy a slow, relaxing getaway right at the hotel. It's perfectly suited for couples, families, and friends traveling together.

This guesthouse completely exceeded our expectations; it's practically built to star-hotel standards! We were so surprised and delighted. From the booking process to check-in, and even having the air conditioning already on in our room, everything demonstrated incredibly thoughtful service. The dining was a major highlight! We initially thought we'd have to go to a farm restaurant for the same old dishes (beer fish and bamboo rice), but the hotel restaurant's food was excellent. Our kids loved it too, so we ended up eating lunch and dinner at the hotel. The staff were warm, attentive, and had fantastic attitudes! We really hope to visit Yangshuo again and stay at your Wa Pan Yin She next time. 👍👍👍 Our kids and family were very happy and enjoyed our stay immensely!

This place is really special and was a big part of making my trip to Yangshuo so delightful. The sugar mill has an interesting history and has been architecturally redesigned to make a peaceful, tasteful, luxurious hotel but retaining much of the heritage of the brick buildings and machinery. The location on the river edge was stunning and the amenities were excellent. This hotel offers bookings for many activities and the staff were so helpful and kind. Definitely experience this place for at least one night while you are in Yangshuo, it is a destination in its own right.

Staying here felt like stepping into a traditional Chinese landscape painting, and the 270-degree panoramic view was absolutely breathtaking! The cantilevered hot spring was perfect for soaking away all my fatigue, the service was attentive, and it was a fantastic spot for photos. There's no need to think about anything here; just spending the whole day relaxing is the ultimate vacation. The hotel also offers a complimentary travel photoshoot, which turned out great, and the photographer was excellent. Highly recommend!

Choosing this hotel for a relaxing stay in Yangshuo was such a pleasant surprise! 🥹 I felt like I was living inside a beautiful Li River landscape painting. From the comfort of my bed or by the window, I had direct views of the mountains and water ⛰️. The decor is a comfortable, minimalist style – clean and aesthetically pleasing. The bedding was soft and cozy 🛏️, and the hygiene was impeccable, making for a truly reassuring stay. There's also a fantastic viewing platform on the top floor, with a 'Sky Mirror' effect 🌌 where every photo turns out stunning without edits. Plus, there's a pool for splashing around, instantly elevating the vacation vibe ✨. For those with kids, there's even a children's play area, allowing parents to truly relax and unwind! 👍

We stayed at New West Street International Hotel for total of 10 nights as we accompanied our child at a nearby Chinese school in the summer. This extended time gave us the opportunity to really got to experience the hotel facilities, the food, and the service.  First the location.The actual location is about a 10 to 15 minute walk from the actual West Street. To us, the distance is actually a good thing. Food, shops, and amenities at West Street are overly tailored for tourists. The hotel location is quiet and peaceful. Nearby are many local restaurants and shops that we much preferred. In fact, we found ourselves walking away from the West Street direction to get some great local foods everyday of our stay. That said, the hotel offers an excellent shuttle service beginning at 3:30pm until late at night if that's what you are into.  Second, the hotel building itself is in excellent condition. It appears many of the facilities and rooms were recently renovated. The lobby is open and airy and makes a comfortable gathering spot for us to meet our friends before heading out. The hotel sometimes accommodates tour groups. Even when we see as many as three tour buses parked in the back, the hotel does not feel congested nor noisy. The room itself is tastefully updated with a large flat screen TV, USB-C chargers, and automated curtains. The beds were comfortable and our balcony room faced a beautiful karst mountain and a nearby pond. The room appears to have great noisy insulation. We did not hear our neighbors like we did in other Chinese hotels. Third, the place is always clean. We see staff cleaning public areas all the time, wiping down handrails, elevator buttons, countertops. etc. As for our room, the home keeper always kept it clean and orderly. We had some problems with smell the first day. A housekeeper came and troubleshoot the problem to durian smell in the mini-fridge. Not only did she wipe it down, but even without us asking, the later came back with another mini-fridge to make sure no smell was left. That really made an impression on us. Next, the staff. Everyone we encountered was always friendly and greeted us. From the cleaning staff to the front desk reception to the restaurant waiters. Everyone was friendly. We can only speak limited mandarin but the staff still talked to us best they could in English. Rachel, the manager on site, was especially friendly to make sure we got everything we needed. She understands we were staying for an extended period of time so she was always asking what can be improved for our long stay. The hotel added us to WeChat where they respond quickly to all the typical requests like room service to sending us extra water. I wish more hotels do this.  Finally, the facilities. We used the laundry room daily. There are 5 washers and 3 dryers by my count. Most of the time, I can find an empty machine to wash my laundry. Mornings are best for doing laundry. After dinner time is the busiest time. We occasionally had to take out other people's laundry that were just sitting there but it's rare. The pool is large, warm, and clean. The shallow end is perfect for kids or just wading around. The deep end is 1.7M deep so it's plenty for actual swimming. We also used the on-site travel agent to book a private transfer to the Guilin high speed station. Rachel happened to be nearby when we did this and she helped with some translation with the agent and it was very appreciated. The restaurant was large and there was always space for us to sit even when there are large tour groups. It offers mainly Chinese options but also have some Western items. Food was abundant and delicious. The Guilin rice noodles in the back is tasty and the broth is excellent. The only thing is the coffee could be a little bit better! We loved our stay at the New West Street International Hotel and would not hesitate to go back next time we visit Yangshuo.