The Best Hotels Closest to South Gate in Dali for 2026

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

Next weekend

In two weeks

Our top choices for South Gate hotels

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

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

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

1. Hilton Garden Inn Dali Ancient City

Dali Ancient Town, 1.3 km from South Gate

Michael

￥8,961

￥10,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

A multi-level atrium with wooden railings, potted plants, and a central seating area with tables and chairs.

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.

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

1.3 km from South Gate

Torsa

￥5,854

￥6,825 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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 room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a daybed, a coffee table, and a wardrobe.

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, 0.5 km from South Gate

Chris

￥15,571

￥18,156 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

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

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

4. SIXI GOLDEN SUNRISE SOUND SLEEP HOTEL

Dali Ancient Town, 1.1 km from South Gate

yuan

￥11,451

￥13,353 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

A wooden door with a circular mirror reflecting a bonsai tree and a stone.

5. Wenshuo Hotel

Dali Ancient Town, 0.4 km from South Gate

Derek

￥6,986

￥8,146 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

A traditional Chinese building with ornate architecture, including a wooden balcony and a sign for China Old Story Inns.

6. China Old Story Inns Dali Elite Garden

0.5 km from South Gate

Olga

￥3,238

￥3,432 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, a view of the sunset, and a large window.

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

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

0.7 km from South Gate

Jing

￥7,857

￥9,161 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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

A cozy restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, hanging light fixtures, and a brick wall.

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

8. Love of Flowers Dali Villa

1.3 km from South Gate

Austen

￥2,813

￥3,280 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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, 1.2 km from South Gate

Jasmine

￥11,841

￥13,807 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

A modern interior with a central glass table, wooden shelves, and a wine rack.

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

10. Floral Holiday Guesthouse

0.8 km from South Gate

Myriam

￥5,272

￥5,588 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a small bedside table, a potted plant, and a wall-mounted TV.

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

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

11. Mountain Resort Hotel

1.6 km 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

￥11,106

￥12,949 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

A traditional wooden building with a wooden balcony and a tiled roof.

A room with tatami mats, a low wooden table, two chairs, a hanging rack, and sheer curtains.

12. Jingxiang Rushui Heyuan Hotel

Dali Ancient Town, 1.3 km from South Gate

Jun Zhang

￥4,967

￥4,967 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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 a central courtyard, ornate wooden railings, and lanterns.

13. Spirited Silky Inn

0.4 km 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

￥9,949

￥11,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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 interior with a central fireplace, stone flooring, and large windows.

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

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

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

0.4 km from South Gate

￥10,081

￥11,754 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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

A lush indoor garden with a small pond, dense foliage, and a glass ceiling allowing natural light.

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

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

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

1.1 km from South Gate

￥14,940

￥17,421 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a desk, a lamp, and a view of a forest through large windows.

A wooden outdoor seating area with chairs and tables, a potted plant, and a wall with vertical slats.

A wooden interior with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a seating area with a round table and chairs.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a wooden chair with a fruit bowl, and a mirror.

16. Dali Jiwu Hotel

Dali Ancient Town, 0.7 km from South Gate

￥18,689

￥21,791 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A modern house with a glass roof, a garden with stepping stones, and a view of mountains.

A modern living room with a sofa, a small table with fruits, and a view of a traditional building through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a table, and a view of the sky.

A modern reception desk with a wooden finish, white base, and a small black object on top. There are potted plants on either side of the desk.

17. Neo-garden

1.2 km from South Gate

￥6,562

￥7,652 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

A large, modern house with multiple levels and large windows, surrounded by a mountainous landscape.

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

3 km from South Gate

￥13,967

￥16,286 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A traditional courtyard with tiled roofs, a mural, and outdoor seating.

A traditional-style hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a round mirror, and a view of the outside through a circular window.

A traditional Chinese building with multiple balconies and a sign in Chinese characters.

19. Jiangnanju Boutique Hotel

0.8 km from South Gate

￥7,310

￥7,310 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

20. Dali Ancient City Shishi Anshe Vacation Apartment

0.6 km from South Gate

￥3,327

￥3,327 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

View all properties

Compare popular hotels close to South Gate

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hilton Garden Inn Dali Ancient City	9.8 Exceptional 14 reviews	View
Dali Yanyuan Mountain Retreat（大理晏清山居客栈)	10.0 Exceptional 27 reviews	View
Dali Old Courtyard Boutique Inn	9.8 Exceptional 36 reviews	View
SIXI GOLDEN SUNRISE SOUND SLEEP HOTEL	9.6 Exceptional 8 reviews	View
Wenshuo Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 11 reviews	View

Top South Gate Hotel Reviews

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"

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

10/10 Excellent

"The staff are so kind and helpful. They have excellent pick up service. The location is quiet, and away from the main streets, yet walking distance to the ancient town, which is very busy and commercial. Rooms are spacious and great view on the roof terrace"

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！！！"

Wenshuo Hotel

8/10 Good

"The hotel is well located, right at the hart of historical Dali. The building has a nice design, with contemporary Chinese architecture. However, the rooms were not very functional. Overall, I had a positive experience although I'm not sure I'd recommend it."

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!!!"

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

10/10 Excellent

"Location is great, service is also great than I have ever met."

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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 The Windyard Kazan Onsen Hotel-Private Hot Spring Bathtub close to South Gate of Dali Ancient Town and Dali Yanyuan Mountain Retreat（大理晏清山居客栈).

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.

Find hotels near South Gate, Dali from ￥3,280

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Filter by

Property class

Guest rating

Our top choices for South Gate hotels

1. Hilton Garden Inn Dali Ancient City

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

3. Dali Old Courtyard Boutique Inn

4. SIXI GOLDEN SUNRISE SOUND SLEEP HOTEL

5. Wenshuo Hotel

6. China Old Story Inns Dali Elite Garden

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

8. Love of Flowers Dali Villa

9. Dali City Shijing Boutique Homestay

10. Floral Holiday Guesthouse

11. Mountain Resort Hotel

12. Jingxiang Rushui Heyuan Hotel

13. Spirited Silky Inn

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

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

16. Dali Jiwu Hotel

17. Neo-garden

18. Clouds Villa

19. Jiangnanju Boutique Hotel

20. Dali Ancient City Shishi Anshe Vacation Apartment

Compare popular hotels close to South Gate

Top South Gate Hotel Reviews

Dali Old Courtyard Boutique Inn

Hilton Garden Inn Dali Ancient City

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

SIXI GOLDEN SUNRISE SOUND SLEEP HOTEL

Dali City Shijing Boutique Homestay

Wenshuo Hotel

Love of Flowers Dali Villa

Dali Taoxi Secret Manor

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

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

Frequently asked questions