The friendly and helpful staff! They helped us to organize all our activities.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing bad or minor to say about the place.

The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. They all speak English. They are well prepared, pro active and go the extra mile to fulfill all questions and extras. Their price policy is transparant and correct. The hotel and rooms are wonderful, clean and comfortable.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing

Exquisitely decorated with extraordinary taste and attention to detail, the tea cozy hotel was the nicest hotel we stayed at in China. It was dramatically different from all the other hotels in Yangshuo. It was perfectly located and very comfortable. Hannah and the other staff couldn’t have been nicer, providing breakfast and advice on local attractions, performing a tea ceremony for us, and setting us up with electric scooters. In addition, it was ridiculously inexpensive- although it would was off season.

Stayed in March 2024

Sadly, the reason we couldn’t give this a 10 are for the reasons below. 1- The hotel offer activities which are all the ones people do here eg Bamboo rafting etc however, they overcharge so much that we just found it really disappointing. Because they offer Mastercard it allows foreigners to pay for everything with them to take any stress and hassle out of purchasing activities. However, they charge 340 for 2 to do bamboo rafting and the pier 2 minutes away from the hotel do it for 180 for 2. Can’t see why you’re paying such a premium and it would be nice to be able to go and book everything you need with them. The other expense was the car they arrange to get you to the station. This costs 350 with them however, we booked a didi from the station to the hotel and it took 2 minutes to arrive and cost 170. Again, double what the actually cost is so one can only assume that’s a margin they are putting on. 2- first place in China we’ve stayed at that don’t have washing machines you can operate yourself. They have to wash it for you and charge a crazy 30 per kilo. Don’t think it’s that expensive in the uk. 3- we came in Feb and sadly the 4 days we stayed it was rain and 8 degrees (still amazing place even then) but the week after was 20 degrees. We arrived to find the pool is closed from Dec - May but there’s no mention of this in the booking. Luckily, I didn’t fancy swimming in 8 degrees but if I had come a week later and had that weather and then booked thinking there would be pool there would have been an issue. Put it this way, I’m sure they aren’t reducing prices to cater for no pool! 4- due to it being cold we had dinner in the little snug because the restaurant was cold which was really lovely with the fire etc. However, at dinner we had the family children racing around shouting on FaceTime and pet Guniea pigs literally next to us while we were eating while they poo’d and urinated on the cushions with we then sit on for dinner.

This hotel really is lovely, the owners are very kind and helpful and by far the best people we have met in China in the 5 weeks we travelled here. We got a free upgrade from the hotel to the suite which made the experience amazing and is definitely worth the extra money if you are looking at upgrading. The service from other staff and food was brilliant and the free bike hire was helpful. The location is also perfect, you can see Yangshuo town but then escape the busy streets and stay in the tranquil surroundings. The English level from the hosts is fluent, we had no issue at all which is a first for us in China and made it very relaxing. So many hotels say English speaking and then you struggle with the words ‘check out’ so really appreciated this.

Stayed in February 2024

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The hosts felt like our own family, we sat together by the fireplace, talked and drank, their English is great so you can learn a lot about the culture right there. The kitchen is the best one we had in Yangshuo, with typical regional dishes. The Garden is incredible and a peaceful place to enjoy a cup of tea which they have a lot and it’s really great, an alternative is their tea ceremony room right at the entrance. There are bicycles you can simply pick up and use to get around town which is really handy! The room was absolutely incredible, wooden bathtub, traditional tea set, traditional wardrobe, gigantic bed, lots of lighting choices, from natural to artificial and just overall really beautiful with all sorts of paintings from Guilin. The traditional Chinese details are everywhere in the room, it’s stunning. There are so many more things that I can say about the property but I’ve probably forgotten about them already. This place is a rarity in a sense that it is even more beautiful than the photos.

Stayed in February 2024

everything was fine.

Very good hotel outside of Yangshuo City. The service is always there to help you and arrange everything you need. The food in the hotel restaurant was also good. There are a few menus to choose for breakfast and a lot of dishes for dinner. Both times you can choose between western and local meals.

Stayed in January 2024

The shower only had rather too cold or too hot water. It was kind of difficult having a easy and comfortable shower.

They upgraded our room with no charge. The staff was super friendly and welcoming. The food was delicious. They have free bikes to move around the countryside.

Stayed in January 2024

Amazing host, beautiful room, super clean facilities.

Stayed in December 2023

Richard and his staffs are amazing. The view from our rooms (pool and lily pond facing) is lovely. Even though there are no lilies in the pond as it is winter, the mountain view from our rooms is just magnificent! We enjoyed the relaxing and informative hourlong complimentary tea appreciation session --- came complete with fruits and snacks :). The hotel provides good choices of complimentary breakfast sets, ranging from local 桂林米粉 to toasts and waffles. Dinner is tasty and reasonably priced. Richard is very accommodating, allowing us to use the restaurant to play our boardgames after dinner, serving us complimentary free flow tea throughout our game and even help us cut fruits. Even though the hotel is not in the heart of city, it is very convenient to travel to city (cab ride is only ~US$2 to the city). We actually like the fact that it is not located in the city as it is more relaxing and the view is better. The hotel is right across a nice cafe, 5 mins walk from a strawberry picking farm and walking distance to bamboo rafting jetty. The hotel also provide scooter rental. Tea Cozy Hotel staffs give very good sightseeing and activities advices and helped us book the paid ones at a discount. I like the fact that they do not push sale on paid activities, instead they would actually advised us to do free sightseeing (amazing ones like the 3 bridges) that are more suitable for the weather. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay at Tea Cozy Hotel.

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing

One of the nicest Chinese traditional buildings in the region with great view . I was amazed how much details they put in the building interior.

Stayed in December 2023

Staff is so nice to help with car, activities, and let us use the bikes. Room is huge and confortable, and efficient and clean. Nicely decorated.

Stayed in November 2023

Very nice staff, helping, speaking english, etc. Authentic hotel

Stayed in November 2023

We spend 3 nights in Tea Cozy with my boyfriend in a big and cozy bedroom, exquisitely decorated with a view on the mountains. The receptionists and the waitresses were very helpful with us when it came to book a car driver or buy show tickets. Thumb up for the free mountain bikes 👍

Stayed in October 2023

It met my expectations and I didn't want to stay in a noisy place.

The rooms are nice and the hotel is in a quiet spot, away from the noise of downtown Yangshuo - if you have a scooter it takes about 20m to get downtown. It's a small hotel, staff is helpful and kind.

Stayed in August 2023

The food at the hotel a la carte, as well as the breakfast is really good. The pool is really nice and the views are breath taking

Stayed in August 2023

Nothing! It was an amazing stay. Small suggestion of better reasonably priced wine for guests to buy. But really it is a fantastic place!

Everything!!! The staff are the nicest and the most hardworking people I have met in my 4 years in China! Hanna was especially helpful and friendly. The food is really good, we ate there every day. The facilities are open late and early and the pool is just gorgeous and super clean. One of the owners was really welcoming and shared a drink with us too. The room is beautiful and super clean. The towels were so fluffy and amazing. The bed was really comfortable. The view from the restaurant, pool and rooms was stunning! The free bikes were great, we took 2 mountain bikes and cycled a really nice trail by the river close by. The services from staff such a recommendations on hikes in Yangshuo and help booking tickets was awesome. I will definitely be back!

Stayed in August 2023

- hotel could have more info for self-arranging activities budget travellers

- calm location 3km afar from town with good views - staff very friendly and helpful - breakfast choice - nice clean rustic rooms with confortable beds - swimming pool

Stayed in August 2023

No complimentary coffee provided in room despite a sign in room saying otherwise; room security/locks could be better (regular turn keys are used and doors seem to open easily); several small spiders found on bedding on first night which is understandable given the mountain setting but it made it hard to relax in bed.

Great location - about 5km away from Yangshuo town and right across the road from the beautiful riverwalk. Staff were extremely helpful. Xiaohe helped me get a covid test in town (showed me how to set up an account on the hospital mini-app) and staff members also organized a trusted driver to take me to Xianggong Mountain at dawn and a rideshare to take me back into Guilin. The complimentary breakfast was delicious and filling (loved the homemade doujiang) and the dining area was a really nice place to relax. The hotel provides free bikes to use - amazing! I biked into town and cycled along the Ten-Mile Gallery. If you aren't in such a hurry I really recommend this way of getting around so you can really appreciate and marvel at the scenery. The hotel style and building/s are very charming with an emphasis on natural materials and Chinese design. My 5th floor room had a cute balcony with a nice view!

Stayed in September 2022

No coffee in the room, only a small issue, but it would have made the stay perfect.

Beautiful building and outlook. Breathtaking views from the balcony.

Stayed in June 2022

The hire bicycles could perhaps use updating (though they are ok for short rides, and free after all). Bathroom sink had sprung a leak (but staff prompt to fix it).

Beautiful location, lovely pool, very spacious rooms, comfortable bed, nice balcony. Staff were very friendly and accommodating, hiring taxis and booking tickets for us. We wished we could have stayed longer.

Stayed in July 2021

I loved the location, aesthetic, pool, food, staff and everything at this hotel. We had a lovely balcony overlooking the mountains. The place feels traditional Chinese which is what we wanted. The pool overlooks the lily pads and is a perfect escape from the heat. The food is good. And the staff are extremely helpful. I have already recommended this place and would stay there again

Stayed in July 2021

All the staff of the hotel, from the receptionist to the cleaning ladies are extremely nice and welcoming. Always a smile or a word asking how we are doing. The hotel is very well located: 30 m from the hotel, there is a pedestrian path that leads to the river. For the bicycle section, you just have to ride 900m and then you are on the marvelous path that has been built between the river, the rice fields, and the mountains. A path that must be about 15 km long in a wonderful landscape. The hotel provides several bicycles free of charge to the guests. This is a real plus. Our room was located on the 4th floor, with a magnificent view of the lotus fields, the river, and the mountain. We also had a terrace. Special attention was given to us on the occasion of our wedding anniversary. Besides the included breakfast, there is also the afternoon tea which is offered every day.

Stayed in June 2021

Nothing

Staff were fantastic, location was lovely, peaceful and beautiful views

Stayed in May 2021

The Yangshuo Tea Cozy hotel is lovely place to relax in the country. They have all that you need and are more than willing to assist you in everything you want to do. The hotel is about 10 minutes away from the main township.

Stayed in May 2021