The Best Hotels Closest to South Gate in Dali for 2026

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A spacious indoor area with multiple levels, wooden railings, and abundant greenery.

A spacious indoor area with a wooden bench, a sofa, and a variety of plants. There are wooden doors and a balcony with a railing.

A spacious indoor courtyard with wooden railings, seating areas, and abundant greenery.

A spacious atrium with a high ceiling, multiple balconies with greenery, a central seating area with tables and chairs, and a staircase leading to the upper levels.

1. Dali Yanyuan Mountain Retreat（大理晏清山居客栈)

0.8 mi from South Gate

Xue

$40 nightly

$43 total

Nov 4 - Nov 5

Total with taxes and fees

A room with a large window, a stone table, two chairs, and a view of a cityscape.

A traditional multi-story building with balconies, a courtyard, and a pagoda in the background.

A serene outdoor area with a reflective water surface, trees, and a distant pagoda-like structure.

A terrace with two wooden chairs, a small table with candles, and a view of a sunset over a body of water and mountains.

2. The Windyard Kazan Onsen Hotel-Private Hot Spring Bathtub close to South Gate of Dali Ancient Town

0.5 mi from South Gate

Jing

$51 nightly

$55 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

A traditional wooden building with a courtyard, stone steps leading to a water feature, and lanterns.

A modern dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a brick backsplash, and a bamboo ceiling.

A traditional courtyard with a reflective water feature, wooden buildings, and stone architecture.

A cozy room with wooden furniture, a central coffee table, and a bookshelf with decorative items.

3. Dali Old Courtyard Boutique Inn

Dali Ancient Town, 0.3 mi from South Gate

Chris

$125 nightly

$133 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Total with taxes and fees

A traditional Chinese pavilion with red pillars and a hexagonal roof, surrounded by modern buildings.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A modern dining area with unique geometric ceiling design, contemporary furniture, and ambient lighting.

4. Hilton Garden Inn Dali Ancient City

Dali Ancient Town, 0.8 mi from South Gate

Michael

$59 nightly

$64 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Total with taxes and fees

A traditional courtyard with a central gate, surrounded by buildings with ornate wooden railings and columns.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the outdoor area, a painting on the wall, and a bathroom with a round mirror.

A traditional Japanese building with a balcony overlooking a town and mountains.

A corridor with traditional wooden doors and columns, leading to a courtyard with a tiled floor and a tree.

5. Wenshuo Hotel

Dali Ancient Town, 0.3 mi from South Gate

Derek

$53 nightly

$56 total

Nov 10 - Nov 11

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a balcony with a view of the city.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a bed, a small table, and a bathtub.

A modern interior with wooden flooring, seating areas, and hanging plants.

A spacious lounge area with wooden flooring, cushioned seating, and a variety of decorative elements including balloons and hanging plants.

6. Love of Flowers Dali Villa

0.8 mi from South Gate

Min

$18 nightly

$20 total

Oct 16 - Oct 17

Total with taxes and fees

A glass-bottomed bridge over a water feature with a tropical backdrop, surrounded by plants and rocks.

A spacious atrium with a glass floor, red metal beams, and traditional decor.

A spacious atrium with a reflective floor, ornate wooden doors, and a central potted plant.

A cozy lounge area with comfortable seating, a bookshelf, and a decorative plant.

7. China Old Story Inns Dali Elite Garden

0.3 mi from South Gate

Olga

$19 nightly

$20 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

Total with taxes and fees

A traditional building with a view of snow-capped mountains in the background.

A hotel lobby with a red and beige color scheme, a staircase, and a small garden area with a bonsai tree.

A modern bedroom with a fireplace, a large bed, and a view of a garden through a glass door.

A hotel lobby with a modern design, featuring a central courtyard with plants and a red building.

8. SIXI GOLDEN SUNRISE SOUND SLEEP HOTEL

Dali Ancient Town, 0.7 mi from South Gate

yuan

$88 nightly

$94 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Total with taxes and fees

A bedroom with a large window, a round mirror, and a bed with white linens.

A modern living room with a wooden bar, a white sofa, and a large window.

A modern interior with a central island, seating area, and large windows.

A traditional building with a tiled roof, a bed with pillows, and a nightstand with a lamp.

9. Dali City Shijing Boutique Homestay

Dali Ancient Town, 0.7 mi from South Gate

Jasmine

$83 nightly

$90 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

Total with taxes and fees

A rooftop terrace with a wooden deck, seating areas, and a view of the cityscape.

A building with a sloped roof and vertical wooden panels.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a television, a wooden shelf with decorative items, and a view of the bathroom and outside.

A modern interior with wooden floors, a central staircase, a reception desk, and a large potted plant.

10. Floral Holiday Guesthouse

0.5 mi from South Gate

Myriam

$37 nightly

$39 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

Total with taxes and fees

A modern building with a swimming pool, multiple balconies, and a well-lit interior.

A rooftop terrace with a seating area, a grill, and a view of the mountains.

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, a plant, a book, and a speaker.

An entrance with a wooden door, a stone pathway, and a seating area with stools.

11. Mountain Resort Hotel

1 mi from South Gate

"日本人です。夫婦で1泊利用させていただきました。早めに到着しましたが、早めに部屋を使わせていただけました。朝ごはんも中国らしさを感じられるもので、とてもおいしかったです。アフタヌーンティーも美味しかったです。高鉄駅や古城からは少し距離があるので、事前にタクシーの予約などを済ませておくと良いと思います。看板猫がいます！"

MAYA

$77 nightly

$82 total

Nov 14 - Nov 15

Total with taxes and fees

A bedroom with a wooden bed, white canopy, bedside table, TV stand, and a mirror.

A reception area with a wooden desk, a television screen, and a staircase leading to an outdoor garden.

A room with tatami mats, a wooden table with a circular cutout, and two wooden chairs.

An outdoor dining area with wooden furniture and a traditional Chinese wall with calligraphy.

12. Jingxiang Rushui Heyuan Hotel

Dali Ancient Town, 0.8 mi from South Gate

Jun Zhang

$34 nightly

$34 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Total with taxes and fees

A traditional wooden building with a central courtyard, a reception area, and a view of the interior.

A traditional courtyard with wooden structures, a central open space, and steps leading to the entrance.

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

13. Manyue Wangjiayuan Hostel

Dali Ancient Town, 0.3 mi from South Gate

$90 nightly

$90 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

Total with taxes and fees

A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a reflective water feature.

A modern building with a glass facade, a rooftop garden, and a reflective pool with seating.

A modern interior with a sofa, a round table, and a decorative plant.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa, striped chairs, and a round coffee table.

14. CHUN LIN BOUTIQUE HOTEL

0.7 mi from South Gate

PHET

$51 nightly

$54 total

Nov 7 - Nov 8

Total with taxes and fees

A traditional Chinese courtyard with ornate wooden architecture, a central water feature, and lantern lighting.

A traditional courtyard with a central pond, wooden architecture, and potted plants.

A traditional courtyard with a pond, tiled roof structures, and lanterns.

A traditional wooden building with intricate lattice work and a courtyard.

15. Spirited Silky Inn

0.3 mi from South Gate

"아주 만족합니다. 호텔이 엄청 예뻐요. 특히 중정은 드라마속 건물을 방불케 하네요. 호텔 직원들도 아주 친절해요. 조식: 쌀국수 맛집~ 꽃빵도 맛있어요 . 종류는 얼마 없는 소박한 조식입니다만 저는 만족합니다. 위치: 고성하고 가깝습니다~ 도보 10분 이내에 있지만 ,대로에서 한 블럭 뒤에 있어 조용합니다~ 숙면 가능 편의성 : 주변 맛집, 마트 , 시장도 있어 편리 합니다 교통: 3일 연박시 픽업서비스가 있습니다. 위생: 전반적으로 딱히 냄새가 난다거나, 청소가 덜 된곳은 없습니다. 숙박서비스?: 민족복장 한벌 무료 대여권 한장, 오후차 서비스 한번 주시네요~ 단점: 고성하고 가까워 차가 좀 막힙니다만 크게 문제 되지 않았습니다."

HAIYAN

$64 nightly

$69 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a sunset over a traditional building and lush greenery.

A modern multi-story residential building with a courtyard featuring a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a stone wall.

A poolside table with a glass of wine, a bottle, and fruit, overlooking a mountainous landscape with modern houses.

A sunlit room with large windows, wooden flooring, and modern furniture including two sofas and a round table.

16. Dali Shanshuijian No.5 Courtyard Villa Garden Resort Hotel

0.7 mi from South Gate

$110 nightly

$118 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Total with taxes and fees

A multi-level building with large windows and a landscaped garden area.

A kitchen with a long counter, wooden cabinets, and a view through large windows with blinds.

A room with a view through sheer curtains, a small table with a tray, and two chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside table, and a small round table. There is a window with curtains, a wall-mounted lamp, and a mirror.

17. Wanda Moments Resort Dali Ancient City

0.4 mi from South Gate

$60 nightly

$64 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a chandelier.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious bedroom with a four-poster bed, a sitting area with a sofa and coffee table, and a view of the outdoors.

18. Clouds Villa

1.9 mi from South Gate

$106 nightly

$113 total

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa and a coffee table, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a balcony with a view of the city.

A modern living room with a large window, a black sofa, a glass coffee table, and a framed picture on the wall.

A spacious interior with a stone floor, a central island with seating, and a staircase on the left.

A modern hotel room with a leather sofa, a glass coffee table, a view of a bathroom with a bathtub, and a large window.

19. Dali Wolan Hidden Luxury Hotel - Coffee and Cocktails - Dali Ancient Town Branch - Complimentary Airport Pick-up for 3 Nights

0.2 mi from South Gate

$66 nightly

$71 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

Total with taxes and fees

A pathway leading through a garden with spherical structures resembling treehouses, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone path.

A garden with a white arbor and a pagoda-style building in the background.

A bakery counter with various baked goods and a decorative vase of red flowers.

A modern bathroom with a glass door leading to a balcony, a large mirror, and a marble countertop.

20. Blossom Manoir Dali Old Town

0.4 mi from South Gate

$164 nightly

$174 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

Total with taxes and fees

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Compare popular hotels close to South Gate

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Dali Yanyuan Mountain Retreat（大理晏清山居客栈)	10.0 Exceptional 29 reviews	View
The Windyard Kazan Onsen Hotel-Private Hot Spring Bathtub close to South Gate of Dali Ancient Town	9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
Dali Old Courtyard Boutique Inn	9.8 Exceptional 36 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Dali Ancient City	9.2 Wonderful 16 reviews	View
Wenshuo Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 13 reviews	View

Top South Gate Hotel Reviews

Dali Yanyuan Mountain Retreat（大理晏清山居客栈)

10/10 Excellent

"The staff offers us with extraordinary service, and the facility is new and well maintained. We had a great experience at this guesthouse."

The Windyard Kazan Onsen Hotel-Private Hot Spring Bathtub close to South Gate of Dali Ancient Town

8/10 Good

"It was a good stay for us, the room was clean, staff very friendly, but if you are a non smoker, there's second hand smoke in the breakfast area or common areas, which is typical of most properties as the staff smoke. The breakfast is suited for Chinese travelers, so if you are accustomed to a western style breakfast, you won't find it here."

Dali Old Courtyard Boutique Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Helpful owners,, pretty location, lovely little puppy"

Hilton Garden Inn Dali Ancient City

8/10 Good

"Nice hotel in good location, close to 3 Pagodas, Ancient Town & Cable Car Stations for trips up the mountain. Plenty of local food options within minutes"

SIXI GOLDEN SUNRISE SOUND SLEEP HOTEL

8/10 Good

"The hotel was very clean and the gentleman working behind the front desk was very friendly and tried his very best to help with questions we had about traveling around Dali. The hotel is right in the middle of Dali Ancient City, so if that's what you want the location is excellent. It's a bit of a ride to the train station, but Didi's are very affordable. The hotel is very hard to find and the translation for the name of the hotel from English to Mandarin doesn't give the right name of the hotel. It took us awhile to find the hotel and even our DiDi driver from the airport didn't know the name of the hotel, somehow we found it. It's a small boutique hotel with clean rooms, comfortable bed, and breakfast made to order. Overall it was a good stay for the price."

Dali City Shijing Boutique Homestay

10/10 Excellent

"特别棒！！！"

Love of Flowers Dali Villa

8/10 Good

"Location is good"

Dali Taoxi Secret Manor

8/10 Good

"Good breakfast, the view in the breakfast area is amazing, decent dining experience. Would be super helpful if there are laundry room and fitness room. The environment outside the hotel is chaotic and not clean. Our driver Mr. Yong Zhao is very professional and nice!!!"

China Old Story Inns Dali Elite Garden

10/10 Excellent

"Uniquely designed complex with beautiful gardens. Friendly staff."

Other attractions near South Gate

Three Pagodas

8.8/10 (6 reviews)

Three Pagodas is just one of the places to see in Dali City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its temples.

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Yu'er Park

10.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Yu'er Park, a lovely green space in Dali City. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its temples.

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Dali Wenxian Road

Enjoy an outing to Dali Wenxian Road during your stay in Dali City. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

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Dali Tianlong Babu Film and Television City

Enjoy an outing to Dali Tianlong Babu Film and Television City during your stay in Dali City. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

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Cangshan National Geopark

Explore the great outdoors at Cangshan National Geopark, a lovely green space in Dali City. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its temples.

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Dali University

Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Dali University (South Gate Campus) during your stay in Dali City. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the temples while you're in the area.

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Zhonghe Peak

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Zhonghe Peak, a lovely green space in Yangbi Yi Autonomous County. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

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Jinsuo Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Jinsuo Island during your travels in Dali City. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around South Gate?

South Gate is located in an area of Dali City that travelers like for its historic landmarks. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 104 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to South Gate?

Adjacent to South Gate, Wenshuo Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and private patios. Other good options within a short distance include Hilton Garden Inn Dali Ancient City and The Windyard Kazan Onsen Hotel-Private Hot Spring Bathtub close to South Gate of Dali Ancient Town.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to South Gate?

Expedia has 104 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from South Gate.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near South Gate, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near South Gate.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near South Gate?

For additional details about updating your stay near South Gate or cancelling it, click here.

What can I see and do near South Gate?

Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Yu'er Park, Cangshan National Geopark, or Zhonghe Peak. Create some family memories at Dali Wenxian Road and Dali Tianlong Babu Film and Television City. Dali University, Three Pagodas, and Dali University (South Gate Campus) are a few additional nearby sights.

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Our top choices for South Gate hotels

1. Dali Yanyuan Mountain Retreat（大理晏清山居客栈)

2. The Windyard Kazan Onsen Hotel-Private Hot Spring Bathtub close to South Gate of Dali Ancient Town

3. Dali Old Courtyard Boutique Inn

4. Hilton Garden Inn Dali Ancient City

5. Wenshuo Hotel

6. Love of Flowers Dali Villa

7. China Old Story Inns Dali Elite Garden

8. SIXI GOLDEN SUNRISE SOUND SLEEP HOTEL

9. Dali City Shijing Boutique Homestay

10. Floral Holiday Guesthouse

11. Mountain Resort Hotel

12. Jingxiang Rushui Heyuan Hotel

13. Manyue Wangjiayuan Hostel

14. CHUN LIN BOUTIQUE HOTEL

15. Spirited Silky Inn

16. Dali Shanshuijian No.5 Courtyard Villa Garden Resort Hotel

17. Wanda Moments Resort Dali Ancient City

18. Clouds Villa

19. Dali Wolan Hidden Luxury Hotel - Coffee and Cocktails - Dali Ancient Town Branch - Complimentary Airport Pick-up for 3 Nights

20. Blossom Manoir Dali Old Town

Compare popular hotels close to South Gate

Top South Gate Hotel Reviews

Dali Yanyuan Mountain Retreat（大理晏清山居客栈)

The Windyard Kazan Onsen Hotel-Private Hot Spring Bathtub close to South Gate of Dali Ancient Town

Dali Old Courtyard Boutique Inn

Hilton Garden Inn Dali Ancient City

SIXI GOLDEN SUNRISE SOUND SLEEP HOTEL

Dali City Shijing Boutique Homestay

Love of Flowers Dali Villa

Dali Taoxi Secret Manor

China Old Story Inns Dali Elite Garden

Other attractions near South Gate

Three Pagodas

Yu'er Park

Dali Wenxian Road

Dali Tianlong Babu Film and Television City

Cangshan National Geopark

Dali University

Zhonghe Peak

Jinsuo Island

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