very kind and helpful

Stayed in August 2025

I really liked everything.

We liked the food that they offered at the hotel and also the kindness of the hotel managers was much appreciated. Also, there was a dog that I really liked that was one of the highlights of my trip.

Stayed in August 2025

Cozy little hotel with beautiful mountain views and just a 5-minute walk from the river. The friendly and helpful staff go out of their way to make guests feel welcome. Guests can enjoy a free bike rental to explore the area, and the tasty breakfast includes two options—Chinese (noodles, vegetables, boiled egg) or Western (toast, fried eggs, jam)—plus coffee and fruit. The rooms are clean and comfortable, with well-stocked bathrooms, and there’s even a washing machine and dryer for convenience. Dinner at the hotel is delicious, and there are also plenty of nearby restaurants and cafés within walking distance. Though close to the 20rmb spot, the hotel stays quiet and relaxing, away from the crowds. Highly recommended for a peaceful and enjoyable stay!

Stayed in July 2025

Very friendly and hospitable, felt very well looked after and able to relax. Nice rooms with views and a little bit away from the hustle and bustle of Xingping. Good simple, homely food. We were also given good advice about exploring the area.

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing.

The staff were extremely friendly and helpful (using translation devices to communicate). Great location - it's on a quiet road so the only noise is birds, cicadas etc. A few minutes' walk to the river. About 50 minutes' walk to Xingping village but it was very easy to get there and back using Didi. Very convenient for Yangshuo station and for bamboo rafting on the Li river. Delicious breakfast - I had the option of Guilin noodle soup, egg, sweet potato, corn and fresh fruit. Our room had a beautiful view of the surrounding countryside.

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing - I wish we could come back!

We really loved our stay here at Leisure Courtyard where Lina and the other staff really went out of their way to make sure we had a great stay, they were so friendly and there is such a homely feeling about this hotel! The view from the balcony was stunning and the short cycle into town was an idyllic way to get about. Lina cooked us the most delicious food every evening. We actually stayed 5 nights in total in the end. Thank you all so much for the memories!

Stayed in May 2025

An amazing place to stay! Highly recommended!

Stayed in May 2025

This place is one of those things that makes travelling worth it: The structure is really nice, our room was big, super clean, with an amazing view on the mountains. The location is perfect for exploring the area and for relaxing, far enough from the chaos of the small town but really close to the most scenographic and iconic section of the Li River. But the thing that really makes the difference was the staff: both the owner and the ladies were so caring and kind. They supported us in organizing some of the excursions and they also provided us with a very helpful offline translator to be used for communication with them and other people outside the house. Moreover they cook amazing food, so that we decided to eat there for all our meals! We decided to have the Chinese breakfast (as we love to live as the locals wherever we go), but they were ready to prepare us a continental one. They don’t speak English but they really make everything they can for helping you out and make you feel at home. We will take with us very good memories of the afternoon tea we had with the owner talking about their traditions and comparing our way of preparing tea and coffee :) I hope this place and these people will always stays as authentic as it they are right now

Stayed in April 2025

The location is perfect: not far from Yangshuo railway station, lovely view from window, quietly. The great service: hosts promptly answer questions before and after check-in, use translator, which simplifies the dialogue, interesting tasty breakfast. The bed is really king size and very comfortable.

Stayed in April 2025

Everything was great about this stay, but I wouldn't recommend staying here if you don't speak Chinese. The language barrier was real, as they don't speak a work of English and only use translator machines which often don't even get the words depending on your accent. It was very frustrating trying to communicate without success and the location is a bit far from the centre, so you need good communication to be able to travel, as taxis don't come often due to the remote location. Breakfast choices were also limited, and you cannot have dinner/lunch unless you tell them way in advance, and that was really unconvenient since it's far from any restaurants and it's very uncomfortable to go out at night because of the huge mosquitos.

The view from the room was amazing and the room was very big and clean.

Stayed in April 2025

The view of the mountains from the balcony is gorgeous, the hotel is located around 2km away from the city center, which makes it quiet compared to the town. The owners lend us bicycles, very practical to get around. Overall the staff was super friendly and eager to help, I can only recommend!

Stayed in April 2025

No internet connection

Super location. Amazing view and peaceful location. Owners lovely and helpful in ideas and organising. Can speak Cantonese.

Stayed in April 2025

Everything was perfect

Truly one of the best hotels I've ever stayed in. The views is truly one a kind. Even better, the owner and the staff are kind, caring and will do anything to help you. To put this In context, they wrote me a detailed plan of things to see, made me the best dinner, shared a lot of laughter and conversation with them and to top of it, I was leaving to the railway station for 7am and they got up to make me breakfast to take with me. This is one of a kind place to stay in. I will most certainly come back again!!!

Stayed in April 2025

The room was amazing and very spacious. The view is like nothing else. The hotel staff/manager were really kind, and we had a lot of fun sharing a moment with them drinking tea and discussing our respective cultures. They were very helpful in organizing our visits and also provided an offline translator to use during our stay. Would definitly stay with them again! (The chinese breakfast is awesome)

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing to note.

We enjoyed the tranquil and panoramic/scenic location.. the scenic walk into town past the infamous 20 Remibi bill views during sunset. Rooms were amazing with stunning views and beautiful decor. The hosts are warm, friendly, helpful and sociable. We enjoyed homemade noodles for breakfast.

Stayed in March 2025

You can tell Lina and her husband have put all their heart in this hotel. Every corner is inspired in the Chinese culture. The place is super zen, clean, manicured garden with amazing relaxing music. I extended one more night because of the hotel, service and great location. Bikes are super handy to go out for dinner etc. I will miss them both! Thank you so much!

I can’t explain how welcomed I’ve felt in this hotel. The owners are the sweetest, attentive, diligent and caring people you’d find around here. They helped me with everything. They went above and beyond of any of my expectations, helping me with tours, transport, etc etc.

Stayed in March 2025

The room was amazing and the view was absolutely stunning! The staff were so lovely and helpful. I wish I could have stayed for longer.

Stayed in March 2025

The only minor thing was that when we tried to fill the bathtub in the suite with water, the water was not getting warm enough - so then we gave up trying to fill it after some time.

The junior suite is amazing, spacious and comfortable. The hosts are very helpful, friendly and nice. They made special vegetarian breakfast for us as well (Guilin rice noodles with egg) and dropped us to the Yangshuo station instead of us taking a Didi. The view from the junior suite is beautiful, and the music the hosts played on our day of arrival lent a beautiful mystical ambience to the courtyard area. 10 mins away by car to the Old/Ancient Town markets/restaurant area.

Stayed in February 2025

It is a wonderful place with a beautiful view of the mountains. The apartment is clean, spacious and additionally has a terrace with the best view. The apartment has cosmetics, air conditioning / heating, bathrobes. We spent Chinese New Year there. The owners invited us first for a delicious traditional Chinese dinner, and in the evening for dinner. The real hostess / owner taught us how to make dapling, which we all ate together. Additionally, we set off fireworks together. Early in the morning we had free transport to the train station, and the owners of the additions prepared us a breakfast to go. We regret that we could only stay there one night. When we come back, it will be only there. Thank you for everything.

Stayed in January 2025

The view of the mountain range was gorgeous. We got a great view of the 9 horse mountains view. The room was clean and furnished with purpose. Authentically Guilin with a touch of modern aesthetic. Our family room had Doraemon bedding theme (our daughter loved it). The water pressure in the shower was consistently strong. The water heated almost instantly. The beds had the perfect firmness and it was quiet at night which made it a dream for a good night sleep. We were very close to the viewpoint 20RMB bill for great photos. The individual in room climate control was very responsive. The hot breakfast was so yummy and plentiful Guilin noodle soup (pickled vegetables, shitake, sliced pork, roasted peanuts), corn on the cob, boiled eggs, tea and hot water to drink. The decor was on theme throughout the hotel. The friendly service/hosts were very helpful and knowledgeable. The hotel was also steps away from the river, where we were able to see boats and bamboo rafts.

Stayed in December 2024

Communicating especially at the beginning is not easy. And I had problems with the hot water in the shower too.

The couple that rules the hotel is friendly and kind. And also the location is nice, I think it is much better there, in touch with nature, detached from the village and near the river, than in town wich s very chaotic

Stayed in November 2024

A bit more diversity in breakfast choices would be nice.

Pick-up to/from the train station, and family-like interaction with the owners. Views and quietness are invaluable!

Stayed in July 2023

The view from our mountain view room wasn't that great (towards the back of the property) We missed breakfast on our 3rd morning die to an early train, it would have been nice to get a couple of bananas and boiled eggs for example to take to the station with us

This place is run by a lovely family who go above and beyond to make your stay comfortable. They have a translation device which makes communication super easy, you can even borrow the device when you go out exploring. We also hired a scooter one day and because of heavy rain one afternoon we asked if there was any chance we could eat in and they cooked us the most amazing meal. Breakfast was great, too. One morning we had a local noodle dish with fruit, boiled egg, corn, sweet potato and sticky rice parcels. The second morning we had toast, fried eggs and fruit. unfortunately on the 3rd day we had to depart early before the 8 o'clock breakfast. They also offer to either pick you up or drop you off at the train station for free if you stay for 2 or more nights. There is also a washing machine for guests to use which was great.It's approx. 40 min walk to town which we enjoyed. The room and bathroom were spacious and clean. Daily fresh towels and also slippers and bathrobes provided.

Stayed in June 2025

Hospitality of hotel staff, quiet environment, chinese style garden, wooden and bamboo furniture, superb view, walking distance to the Li river bank.

Stayed in August 2024