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

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

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

1.3 km from South Gate

Xue

AED 134

AED 156 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 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.

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

0.7 km from South Gate

Jing

AED 180

AED 210 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

3. Dali Old Courtyard Boutique Inn

Dali Ancient Town, 0.5 km from South Gate

Chris

AED 508

AED 593 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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.

4. China Old Story Inns Dali Elite Garden

0.5 km from South Gate

Olga

AED 74

AED 79 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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.

5. Hilton Garden Inn Dali Ancient City

Dali Ancient Town, 1.3 km from South Gate

Michael

AED 201

AED 234 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

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

1.3 km from South Gate

Min

AED 62

AED 72 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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.

7. Wenshuo Hotel

Dali Ancient Town, 0.4 km from South Gate

Derek

AED 178

AED 207 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

A modern interior with a red staircase, a stone-tiled floor, and a small rock garden.

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.

8. SIXI GOLDEN SUNRISE SOUND SLEEP HOTEL

Dali Ancient Town, 1.1 km from South Gate

AED 308

AED 359 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

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

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

AED 251

AED 293 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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 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 a central glass table, wooden shelves, and a wine rack.

10. Floral Holiday Guesthouse

0.8 km from South Gate

Myriam

AED 136

AED 144 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

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

AED 263

AED 307 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

A narrow entrance with a wooden door, potted plants, and a sign on the wall.

A courtyard with a wooden pergola, seating area, and potted plants.

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

12. Jingxiang Rushui Heyuan Hotel

Dali Ancient Town, 1.3 km from South Gate

Jun Zhang

AED 126

AED 126 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

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

A traditional-style room with wooden beams, a sofa, a table with decorative items, and a painting on the wall.

13. Manyue Wangjiayuan Hostel

Dali Ancient Town, 0.5 km from South Gate

AED 329

AED 329 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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

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

14. CHUN LIN BOUTIQUE HOTEL

1.2 km from South Gate

PHET

AED 173

AED 202 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

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

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

A traditional wooden building with a central courtyard, ornate wooden railings, and lanterns.

15. 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

AED 228

AED 266 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

1.1 km from South Gate

AED 390

AED 455 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

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

17. Clouds Villa

3 km from South Gate

AED 364

AED 424 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A balcony with white furniture, including a bench and a small table, and large windows offering a view of the city.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a teal-colored microwave, and a large window with blinds.

A spacious living room with a sofa, a small round table, and a decorative cabinet.

A modern living room with a sofa, a TV, a patterned rug, and a large window with curtains.

18. Hotel Du Temps Perdu

0.4 km from South Gate

AED 30

AED 30 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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.

A gym with cardio equipment, weightlifting stations, and a view of buildings through large windows.

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

19. Wanda Moments Resort Dali Ancient City

0.7 km from South Gate

AED 339

AED 395 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

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 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.

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

20. 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

AED 228

AED 266 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to South Gate

Property	Property class	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
China Old Story Inns Dali Elite Garden	9.0 Wonderful 17 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Dali Ancient City	9.2 Wonderful 16 reviews	View

Top South Gate Hotel Reviews

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?

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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. China Old Story Inns Dali Elite Garden

5. Hilton Garden Inn Dali Ancient City

6. Love of Flowers Dali Villa

7. Wenshuo Hotel

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. Clouds Villa

18. Hotel Du Temps Perdu

19. Wanda Moments Resort Dali Ancient City

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

Compare popular hotels close to South Gate

Top South Gate Hotel Reviews

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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