“Great stay at the Secret Courtyard Hotel at Guiling. We had an enjoyable holiday.”

The location and facilities are good. The staff services are outstanding, especially Xiao Ming. He is very thoughtful, caring and provides meaningful tour plan for us. The added complimentary pickup at the train station for the six of us was a surprise to us. The free laundry service and e-bike was another surprise as well. He recommended the restaurant for dinner super yummy, we patronise twice. Overall, we had a wonderful stay.

“Friendly and Welcoming”

The manager was so very friendly and helpful. He went out of his way to ensure we had everything we needed. Complementary pick-up and return to the train station worked perfectly. The location, out of the city, was what we wanted.

Lovely host

“A peaceful and charming retreat near Guilin.”

The hotel is ideally located just outside Guilin, around a 15-minute drive from the city centre, in a calm and relaxing area surrounded by beautiful mountain views. The host and staff were exceptionally friendly, helpful and professional throughout the stay. The room was clean, well maintained, and featured a very comfortable bed. The hotel also offers very good lunch and dinner options, making it easy to enjoy quality meals on site if you don't want to eat at the near by restaurants which are also excellent. The complimentary transfer from the train station is a thoughtful bonus. A particular highlight was the one-hour massage included with the booking, which was excellent. Qing, our tour guide and driver, was friendly, professional, and highly knowledgeable. The Lijiang Photography Tour + Ruyi Peak Scenic Area day tour was especially memorable and very well organised. Unfortunately, we had to cancel the Longji Rice Terraces tour the following day due to torrential rain and landslides, which was naturally beyond the hotel’s control. Overall, a very relaxing and enjoyable stay, enhanced by attentive hospitality and a peaceful setting.

Amazing views, great breakfast and very comfortable beds. Location is good - a little bit outside the city center, but it is nicely quiet. The hotel provides free electric scooters which is great transportation around Guilin

“It's a family run AirBnB. Good for people who likes quiet surroundings, like a retreat.”

Suburban setting, birds chirping early in the morning. The coffee was good, brewed by the owner himself, but the food choice was not attractive, either local Chinese noodle or western toast and fried egg, same for all 3 days.

“The place was great. Clean and spacious. The hosts were fantastic, they organised everything from our laundry or transpo”

The property was very clean and spacious. I especially liked the free scooters provided at no fuss, to explore the surrounding areas and cruise into the city for supplies. Free breakfast was also a nice touch.

Incredible service and treatment from the host. Location is amazing

“Absolutely loved it!!!”

It was in a perfect location. The manager of the property would do anything for you. Over and above!!!! The free hire of the electric scooters was a major bonus. My wife and I had a wonderful massage and this was also free. All up, great hotel and great service.

Xiaoming is the BEST!!!!!!!

“Our host Haibo was so helpful and friendly, made the experience really special. The chef and Haibos mother also fantasti”

Tranquil and full of character

“Beautiful, quiet, fun!”

We were five people and they gave us this beautiful villa with two bedrooms, well decorated, clean and so aesthetically beautiful! The place is in a gated area full of ancient looking traditional style Chinese buildings, the breakfast area was close to the property and it had fresh meals, fruit and coffee or tea. I can’t wait to go back to Guilin just to stay here again! Additional pro: the property gave us e-bikes that we could use to go for a ride around the countryside area!!!

“Exceeded expectations on every level”

Fantastic hotel in a great location. The staff and service were amazing.

“This place is a gem and I would come here again! I felt at home here and the staff was amazing.”

I loved the healthy breakfast every morning - fruits and eggs with toast. It was the same every morning, but I knew what to expect and it was always fresh. We loved the free scooters and had fun riding them!

Quiet and clean.fresh air

“Fantastic service. Relaxing stay. Close to Reed Flute Cave.”

Excellent service! The staff were so helpful with everything: from restaurant recommendations; in-room dining; in-room massages; they were very quick at addressing our questions.

“Good experience staying in the village with mountain view”

Great location, great welcoming staff and host Ming. Happy village people. Great free scooters on offer and laundry services are free. Train station pick up is very helpful.

“Excellent staff - great service. Room was super lovely.”

The location - in a gorgeous village by the river - away from the hustle and bustle of town.

“Lovely place!”

Scooters for free! Try the Asia breakfast

Great Hospitality, Great Services, Very Good Location