Lijiang Waterfall Hotel Guilin

Hotels
8.2 (405 reviews)
No.1 Shanhu North Road , Guilin , cn

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Good value for money
Cons:
Poor breakfast options
Impersonal service
Limited staff assistance

Categories

Cleanliness
7.95
Rooms are very clean, although some reviews noted cleanliness issues concerning common areas.
Service
7.45
Service was mentioned as impersonal in some instances, with specific complaints about staff assistance.
Location
8.95
Hotel has an excellent location near major attractions and scenic views.
Room Quality
8.45
Rooms are spacious and comfortable, although some decor is seen as outdated.
Amenities
8.45
Good amenities were highlighted, but service quality impacted the overall experience.
Value for Money
8.45
Reviewers felt they received good value given the location and amenities.
Food and Beverage
7.45
Breakfast options were seen as limited and not meeting expectations.
Overall Experience
8.45
Overall a pleasant experience with notable points on location and room quality.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 06:05

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views
Lijiang Waterfall Hotel Guilin, steps from Xiangbi Hill, boasts rooms with picturesque views of Shanhu Lake or the city. Enjoy cable TV, spacious bathrooms, and provided amenities like ironing facilities and a safe.

Top-notch Facilities for Relaxation and Fitness
Indulge in the indoor swimming pool, fitness center, full-service spa, steam baths, and sauna. Whether it's a leisurely swim or a rejuvenating spa session, guests can unwind in style.

Culinary Delights and Dining Options
Savor a variety of cuisines at the hotel's restaurants, offering local Guilin dishes, Hunan, Cantonese, and Sichuan specialties. The buffet restaurant serves international fare in an elegant setting, while the lobby lounge and bar provide a perfect spot for a relaxing drink.

Book your stay at Lijiang Waterfall Hotel Guilin to experience luxury amidst Guilin's natural beauty and city center conveniences.

Important information:

Children's breakfast:
free for children under 3.9 feet.
half price (70 CNY) for children between 1.2 and 4.6 feet.
full price (140 CNY) for children over 4.6 feet.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: KWL

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 12 years old and over stay for CNY 300 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 405 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.95
Service: 7.45
Location: 8.95
Room Quality: 8.45
Amenities: 8.45
Value for Money: 8.45
Food and Beverage: 7.45
Overall Experience: 8.45
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Monique • couple • es
5
Pros:

De locatie en het ontbijt waren goed, het personeel voor het onderhoud van de kamer erg vriendelijk.
De portie bij de desk erg vriendelijk en behulpzaam.

Cons:

Het personeel in het restaurant en bij het ontbijt, waren een nachtmerrie. Je komt binnen met een glimlach en zegt Ni Hao, geen antwoord…geen goede morgen, geen tot ziens, geen glimlach zelfs geen blik. Stel je een vraag waar je iets kan vinden krijg je met een norse kin aangewezen “there”. De hotel manager mag zijn personeel wel eens wat manieren leren dat zou geen verloren moeite zijn.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Fabrice • couple • ch
9
Cons:

wifi connection, unstable and slow

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • family_with_children • gb
7
Lovely room, poor breakfast, too busy and rude staff. Worst hotel we’ve stayed in 7 weeks travelling
Pros:

Location perfect right by Shan lake. Lovely view from bedroom window and comfortable room and very good bathroom

Cons:

Breakfast terrible - buffet style but “hot” food cold. Also running out of orange juice and fruit and not replenished timely. Staff nonchalant and didn’t seem to care when pointed out. Too busy, not enough tables and chairs for volume of guests and lady checking you in to breakfast rude. Lifts not up to scratch. Only 3 for size of hotel not enough, if on high floor a lot of time wasted waiting for lift

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
7
714stevem714 • Couples • Auckland, North Island
8
Well maintained property
Pros:

The location is excellent with a street running the left side of the hotel (as you exit) with several restaurants and even an Irish bar. The hotel is a cross the road from the lake with the sun and moon pagoda and the various businesses that set themselves up in the evening along the lake shore.
The is a well maintained property and although a little dated in some elements. I personally hate a bath with a shower and shower curtains. But other than that no complaints. The breakfast was the standard western and Chinese mix although I’d say they did it better than most with good stoke levels maintained even in busy times. Although a little hard to find the bar was a great find. Tucked in the far corner of the atrium on level 2 you could be forgiven for thinking at first glance everything is closed. But it’s open til 11 and the staff were great.

2026-05-23 • via Tripadvisor
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jrapeter • Couples • Bude, Bude-Stratton, Cornwall, England
8
Upmarket looks, good rooms, decent breakfast.
Pros:

Looks impressive, lots of "bling" and big spaces. So many spaces hardly utilised. Big area for seating that only had sofas for about 12 people. Impressive lifts.

Good sized room and luckily they had put the aircon on for our group.

Whilst there is a gym, I found all the treadmills switched on (5 or 6) but none of the bikes (2) or even the single rowing machine.

You have to have a bathing cap for the swimming pool even males unless they are bald. I didn't bother. They were really precious about the pool towels which led to an amusing incident where another of our group wasn't allowed to leave as she was mistaken for my partner who did have a towel.

Breakfast was busy in a large dining room but had plenty of everything.

2026-05-16 • via Tripadvisor
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RosieT690 • Couples • Leatherhead, Surrey, England
10
The excellent and the not so great
Pros:

This hotel is huge and very well located in the centre of Guilin, just across from the lake. It has an impressive atrium with glass pod lifts accessing floors 2 and up. We had two separate stays in the hotel - the first time in a very tired room with a window looking out onto a black wall. The second time we were given an amazing, newly renovated bedroom, with an in-room egg bath, separate shower cubicle and ‘intelligent’ toilet. Would definitely recommend requesting or paying for an upgrade. Also take swim wear - the hotel has a wonderful swimming pool complex (swimming caps compulsory). Nice spa, with an excellent range of well priced massages. Breakfast is very good, with lots of choice for western preferences. Don’t miss the 10 minute waterfall show at 8.30pm every evening.

2026-05-14 • via Tripadvisor
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Robert • solo_traveller • kz
10
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Teo • couple • sg
8
It was a memorable n comfortable stay there at the hotel.
Pros:

The property looks nice. The interior of the hotel room looks nice n comfortable. The housekeeping was good n every day the housekeeper would tidy n replenish n hv clean towels everyday. That was a good stay.

Cons:

No comments.

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Great spa

Cons:

Totally overcrowded breakfast buffet - gave up in the end

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Phillisa • extended_group • gb
8
Good location
Pros:

Very central, close to attractions
Good breakfast and friendly staff

Cons:

Issues with air con in the room but quickly resolved

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
M
Maria Belén • solo_traveller • es
10
Pros:

La situación y la comodidad.

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Viet • family_with_children • au
7
2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Tarini • couple • hk
5
Below expectations but the room was clean.
Pros:

The location was excellent! Very close to the night market and the popular city attractions.

Cons:

The hotel was very tired looking and dated. We were really surprised when we arrived to see the condition of the hotel and our room. It was all very old… and not quite as described

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Alin Ciprian • solo_traveller • mt
9
2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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charles • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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324laos • Solo travel
10
Waterfall hotel
Pros:

The good thing is that the hotel is right next to the river and you are in the city center within a few minutes. You can stroll around the river in the evening.

2026-04-21 • via Tripadvisor
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Foong Chin • extended_group • my
9
Great stay
Pros:

The location is very strategic. Next to the hotel are many shops and restaurants and the night market has lots of stuff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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LUCIANO • couple • it
6
Pros:

The location

Cons:

Lifts, only three for hundreds of people

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
J
Janet • extended_group • au
9
Good, convenient location. An enjoyable stay and would stay again if we travelled to Guilin again.
Pros:

Really well located and easy to walk around nearby markets and lake area. The rooms were clean and spacious.

Cons:

Rooms are a little dated and the buffet breakfast was a bit disorganised. But staff were generally helpful and friendly.

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • family_with_children • au
8
Great location but must ask for non-smoking room
Pros:

Location was excellent. Close to markets and Shanhu Lake

Cons:

Room smelt of cigarettes

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee