Desert Star Hotel
1 night
Rooms and Guests
1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Desert Star Hotel

No.1 of Family Hotels in Ningxia
Shapotou Tourist Area Time and Space Gate Visitor Center Reception Desk, Shapotou District, Zhongwei, Ningxia 755000, China
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Highlights
Lots to do
Ideal location
Free parking
Varied breakfast
Superb views
Amenities
Outdoor swimming poolFree
Beach Volleyball
Hiking
Spa
Massage Room
Public parkingFree
Car Rental
Bar
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Property Description
The Desert Star Hotel is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. Visitors to Zhongwei will find that the Desert Star Hotel is a fantastic accommodation choice.
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9.4/10
Outstanding
The buffet provided for dinner and breakfast were delicious
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Surroundings
Airport: Zhongwei Xiangshan Airport
(17.3 km)
Train: Shapotou Railway Station
(8.8 km)
Train: Zhongwei Railway Station
(22.4 km)
Landmarks: Desert Star River Campground
(600m)
Landmarks: Shapotou Starlit Sky Snow Park
(670m)
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Rooms

Guest Reviews

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Family Friendly Family Cabin
18

Family Friendly Family Cabin

1 Queen bed
65m² | Floor: 1
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Minibar
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Guestroom (Double bed)
11

Guestroom (Double bed)

1 King bed
40m² | Floor: 2
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Minibar
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Desert View Cabin Twin Room
10

Desert View Cabin Twin Room

2 Single bed
25m² | Floor: 1
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Minibar
Shower
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Family-friendly Queen Room
4

Family-friendly Queen Room

1 Queen bed
46m² | Floor: 1
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Minibar
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Desert View Twin Room
9

Desert View Twin Room

2 Single bed
35m² | Floor: 1
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Minibar
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Diamond Guest Room
16

Diamond Guest Room

1 King bed
79m² | Floor: 1-2
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Minibar
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Zen Suite
7

Zen Suite

1 King bed
90m² | Floor: 2
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Minibar
Tea Bag
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Blue Diamond Suite A
2

Blue Diamond Suite A

Bedroom 1:1 King bed
266m² | Floor: 1-2
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Minibar
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Desert Scenic View Room
12

Desert Scenic View Room

1 Queen bed
25m² | Floor: 1
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Minibar
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Suite
11

Suite

Bedroom 1:1 King bed ● Bedroom 2:2 Double bed
266m² | Floor: 1-2
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Minibar
Tea Bag
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Family Friendly Superior Cabin (2 Beds)
12

Family Friendly Superior Cabin (2 Beds)

2 Double bed
65m² | Floor: 1
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Minibar
Tea Bag
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Diamond Suite
18

Diamond Suite

Bedroom 1:1 King bed
105m² | Floor: 1-2
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Minibar
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Desert View Cabin Double Bed Room
5

Desert View Cabin Double Bed Room

1 Queen bed
25m² | Floor: 1
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Minibar
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Guest Reviews

9.4/10
Outstanding
3445 reviews
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  • Cleanliness9.4
  • Amenities9.3
  • Location9.6
  • Service9.2
Average for similar properties in Zhongwei
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G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
May 15, 2025
We stay at Desert Star Hotel area B. No regret choosing area B rather than area A. For us, we want to experience the stay in the midst of the desert rather than modern western hotel rooms that’s too common to us. The toiletries provide are good. Hot pot buffet dinner is awesome with lots of variety to choose. Staff attitude can be improved. Encounter a rude male staff at Area B reception. However, Ms Y.M is very helpful and never fail to respond to us via WeChat.
A‍n‍o‍n‍y‍m‍o‍u‍s‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
April 6, 2025
The buffet provided for dinner and breakfast were delicious
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
May 31, 2025
There was a sandstorm when we arrived but the staff were helpful to get us into our tent as quickly as possible. Dinner was a self serve hotpot with lots of variety of
M‍e‍g‍g‍i‍e
June 18, 2024
Super cool hotel! One of the best hotels I have ever stayed. Breathtaking view and great food, super friendly staff. There are many programs for family and kids. My room type is the desert view cabin, wonderful- kids can just play send once step out of the door. You can observe stars in their star viewing valley, swim in the swimming pool, or simply go to explore the desert and enjoy the great scenery. Love it and will come back!
A‍n‍o‍n‍y‍m‍o‍u‍s‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
September 23, 2022
价格高了,稍有不值nullpikalutookqibafenyujjirijjumofalvsikaotumokkaajutillow
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
May 6, 2025
Highly recommended. Before going, I thought it was just to put the room in the desert, nothing more than to see the scenery, and we adults don't dig sand. After going, I found it is still recommended. Process: Take a taxi to the Gate of Time and Space, which is the reception of the Star Hotel, which is actually the front desk, and check in here. We arrived at the Gate of Time and Space at almost 14:00. If there is a room, you can enter the room first. After checking in (giving a wristband), wait for the jeep to take us to Star Coffee (Star Coffee is equivalent to a transfer station. If there is anything, basically gather there). When we arrived at Star Coffee, we changed to the shuttle bus to the room. Ours was a cabin in Area B (I also visited Area A, each with its own merits, and Area B is also good, with rows of cabins). Put the luggage in the room, call to ask how to get to Shapotou, then walk to Star Coffee, and wait for a while, there will be a car to take you to the Shapotou desert area. After we arrived at the desert area, we immediately changed to the Shapotou bus to the Yellow River area. We played in the Yellow River area first. After playing (2.5 hours), we took the bus back to the desert area, got off the bus, took the hotel bus back to Star Coffee, walked back to the room, sorted out, and went to Area A for dinner. The next day, after breakfast, we went to the sand near the room, sorted out our bags, took a rest, called the hotel, and sent a shuttle bus to pick us up and send us to Star Coffee. At this time, you can communicate with the staff of Star Coffee to go to the Shapotou Desert Area or go to the Gate of Time and Space to leave. After a while, a car came. My mother and I went to the desert area to play, and my father took the luggage to the Gate of Time and Space (front desk) to rest. They were all in the same car, and my mother and I got off first. Room: Not big, two boxes spread out, not very walkable (it is recommended that the boxes can be placed next to the bed like a mat), the mattress is still comfortable, and one bed can sleep 2 adults. The slippers are very comfortable and thick. There are drinks, nuts, and yogurt in the refrigerator; the toiletries are L'Occitane. The water table is not very big, so it is not recommended to put it on the washstand. Breakfast: Very rich, I like it very much, the environment is very good, and the taste is good. Dinner: We checked in on 4/26, and we can go to the buffet in Area A to enjoy it without paying extra. We have everything we need, including lamb, beef, ice cream, beer, vegetables, pasta, and water. Go to the buffet in Area A, and you can actually take a look at the room types in Area A. They are quite good to take pictures. When you go out to play, everything is very novel. Activities: You can go sandboarding. In fact, it is very tiring to play sandboarding twice, because you have to pull the sandboard to the high ground. You can pat the small bugs on the ground, which are easy to find and crawl around. The Stargazing Valley is cloudy, you can't see anything, and it is very cold. But the teacher is very hard, very serious, and very contagious. It is recommended to stay for 2-3 nights. We stayed for 1 night and had a full experience. The hotel is well connected in all aspects, and some minor problems can be forgiven.
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H‍o‍n‍e‍y‍愛‍生‍活
April 22, 2025
The CP value of one night and three meals is very high. The breakfast and dinner are very rich. The full-day activities are very exciting. The free tickets to Shapotou Scenic Area are super valuable. I would like to visit again if I have the chance👍🏻
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G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
May 23, 2025
Help! Desert Star Hotel is really good at parent-child travel! I was afraid that it would be boring to bring my child to the desert, but I didn't want to leave after playing! Teacher Xiao Wang and Teacher Xiao Sun took the children to explore the desert, and talked about the little knowledge of animals and plants such as sand foxes and wormwood while walking. The children listened more seriously than in class, and came back to talk non-stop. The most delicious is the "Star Travel Qihang" semi-custody! After leaving the child to the teacher, my child's father and I can finally take a breath, take a big movie by ourselves, and the teacher takes the child to play games, plus creative handicrafts, the child is so proud to hold the small ornaments he made, and the old mother wants to praise it when she sees it! All the staff of the activities are super clear haha~ Watching the stars in the Star Valley at night, and having fun with the child in the desert during the day, this trip experience is directly pulled to the fullest! Bring your child to the desert to play, identify this one, it's easy and fun, just close your eyes and rush!
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G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
May 25, 2025
We chose three hotels of different prices for this trip to Zhongwei, which were over 1,000, 2,000, and the Desert Star Hotel over 3,000. Overall, the Star Hotel is indeed the best hotel in terms of both hardware and software. The conditions in the desert are limited, and only the Star Hotel has the most convenient water for bathing. The children like the stargazing course very much and are clamoring to come next time. But we all think that the service before check-in needs to be improved: first of all, before check-in, we can send a text message to let us park our car and then the reception location, or the markings may not be obvious. I was confused before check-in. Now is the off-season, but there are no seats in the reception hall. There are two staff members in the activity room who are doing handicrafts, who are very good and patient. We just missed the handicraft time, and they also brought things for us to draw in the room by ourselves. They are also very patient when asking various questions. Special thanks to Li Rui, Wang Chun, Yin Meng, and Zeng Zeyuan staff~~
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Services & Amenities

Outdoor swimming pool
Spa
Bar
2 Restaurants
Meeting Room
2 Restaurants
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Internet
Outdoor swimming pool
Parking
Public (not only for guests) is available Off-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Transportation
Business Services
Front Desk Services
Food & Drink
Public Areas
Health & Wellness
Activities
Cleaning Services
Facilities for Children
Safety & Security

Property Policies

Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 15:00
Check-out: Before 12:00

Front desk hours: 24/7

Guests Accepted
Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property

Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.

Cots and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.

Breakfast
TypeChinese
StyleBuffet
Opening hours[Mon - Sun] 07:30-10:00 Open
HeightFee
Children under 1.2m in height
Free
Children between 1.2–1.5m in height
CNY 94.00 (approx. £9.67) per person
Children over 1.5m in height
CNY 188.00 (approx. £19.33) per person
Adult
Buffet:CNY 188.00 (approx. £19.33) per person
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.

Pets
Pets are not allowed

Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old

Paying at the Hotel

Legal Information
This property is managed by a professional host. Professional hosts are parties that act for purposes relating to their trade, business, or profession and are regarded as traders under EU law.
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Property Description

  • Opened: 2019
  • Renovated: 2019
  • Number of Rooms: 185
The Desert Star Hotel is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. Visitors to Zhongwei will find that the Desert Star Hotel is a fantastic accommodation choice.

The hotel is only 9km from Shapotou Railway Station and 17km from Zhongwei Xiangshan Airport, giving guests a number of convenient transportation options. There is no shortage of things to see in the area, with the Desert Star River Resort, Shapotou Starlit Sky Snow Park and Tengger Golden Sand Sea Desert Camp all nearby.

After a long day of sightseeing, guests can retire to the comfort of the hotel. This Zhongwei hotel provides parking on site.

According to our guests, the location of this hotel is one of the best around. This hotel is a popular accommodation for guests traveling with families.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some things to do near Desert Star Hotel?

You can visit the following landmarks near Desert Star Hotel: Desert Star River Campground, 600m from your search (straight-line distance).

Does Desert Star Hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, Desert Star Hotel has a pool.

Does Desert Star Hotel provide breakfast?

Yes, guests at Desert Star Hotel can enjoy breakfast during their stay. Breakfast option(s): Chinese.

Are pets allowed at Desert Star Hotel?

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at Desert Star Hotel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Desert Star Hotel?

The check-in time at Desert Star Hotel is 15:00 and the check-out time is 12:00.

Which airport is closest to Desert Star Hotel?

Zhongwei Xiangshan Airport is the closest airport to Desert Star Hotel, and it is about 28 mins from hotel by car (17.3 km).

How much does it cost to stay at Desert Star Hotel?

Prices at Desert Star Hotel are subject to change according to dates, hotel policy, and other factors. To view prices, please search for the dates you wish to stay at the hotel.

About This Property

Nearest AirportZhongwei Xiangshan Airport
Distance to Airport17.32KM
Nearest Train StationZhongwei Railway Station
Distance to Train Station22.38KM
Average Price FromGBP484
Hotel Star Rating5