Steps from Dali Ancient Town, The Lily Pad Inn is 9.3 mi from Dali city. The property is a Bai-style courtyard featuring private rooms and dormitory rooms with free Wi-Fi. It offers a business center and a tour desk. Free yoga lesson is open to all guests every saturday and sunday mornings. The Lily Pad Inn is 0.6 mi from Cang Mountain, 2.5 mi from Three Pagodas and 5 mi from Erhai Lake. It is 11 mi from Dali Railway Station. Dali Airport is about 19 mi away. Rooms here will provide you with a flat-screen TV and a seating area. There is also an electric kettle. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and bathrobes. Some rooms have mountain views. Extras include a washing machine and a desk. At The Lily Pad Inn you will find a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Others offered include ticketing services, a tour desk and luggage storage. The on-site restaurant LILY Inn serves traditional Chinese dishes, Western food and Bai cuisines.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 king bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Ariwati
    Indonesia Indonesia
    Room is clean and spacious, nice view. Great location, very near to old town. The host speak english well. They can arrange car rental and day trip.
  • S
    Siew
    United States of America United States of America
    Very helpful staff, Erin and Alec. Erin speaks fluent English. She was great in telling us where to sightsee and eat. The location is very convenient to the Old Town.
  • Teng
    United States of America United States of America
    Really one-of-a-kind guesthouse; staying in it made me feel like I had stepped into a period drama.

Hotel area info

Amenities of The Lily Pad Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Parking on site
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Aerobics
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Ping-pong
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs CNY 40 per day.
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Indoor play area
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Car rental
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Spa
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Beach umbrellas
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Chinese

House rules

The Lily Pad Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 11 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that a pre-payment of the total amount is required to guarantee the booking. The property will contact guests directly with payment instructions via bank transfer.

When you arrive in Dali Ancient Town, please call the property for directions to the property, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

If guests expect to arrive later than 18:00, please contact the property in advance. The contact information can be found on the confirmation letter.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Lily Pad Inn of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

FAQs about The Lily Pad Inn

  • Check-in at The Lily Pad Inn is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The Lily Pad Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Ping-pong
    • Canoeing
    • Personal trainer
    • Fitness classes
    • Walking tours
    • Fitness
    • Themed dinners
    • Bicycle rental
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Yoga classes
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bike tours
    • Aerobics

  • The prices at The Lily Pad Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at The Lily Pad Inn include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Bed in Dorm
    • Twin
    • Quad

  • The Lily Pad Inn is 8.1 miles from the center of Dali. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.