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I travel for work five months of the year and this is one of the best hotels I’ve stayed in - design wise, (the bathroom is unique) visually, eco friendly, small sustainable details, kindness of the owners, proximity to water and parks while also away from tourists. Beautifully designed gardens.

Owner/Manager of Hotel making us to feel as if staying at home with environmental friendly, spacious dining area with cooking facilities + decorative sleeping area with hanging plants in bathroom. Memorial experience first time since traveling in Asia for past 40 years.

The Dali Commune is a wonderful place to stay in Dali. The owners are meticulous with making sure every detail is taken care of. The rooms are new, clean, and are decorated very well. I can tell that the owners took part in the design and construction of the property. The commune is very peaceful and has several outdoor seating areas to enjoy nature or read a book. It takes just a few minutes to walk from the property to the Er Hai Lake. The commune also has free parking, but do be aware that the alleyways leading to the commune are very narrow. The highlight of our trip was on Chinese New Year's eve. The owners planned a hot pot dinner that was so delicious and special! The vegetables were taken from their own organic garden and they made mulled wine for us. After dinner, the owners had a firework display. We felt so at ease during the stay and we really enjoyed chatting with the owners (they can speak English which was great!!) I want to say "Thank You" to the owners for a wonderful stay!

A real gem steps from the lakeside in Dali. We found it a perfect spot for our explorations of Dali and its surroundings. Was an expat in China for a number of years so appreciate a unique stay, especially when so many accommodations can be somewhat soulless or cookie cutter or commercial. what I love about Dali commune is its serene environment, beautiful green gardens, great amenities, and intimacy away from the hustle and bustle. food is delicious. The hosts are welcoming and fascinating people who understand hospitality. We were there during thanksgiving and the hosts were so warm and welcoming and created a unique holiday atmosphere. Views from the rooftop lounge area of the mountains and lake. Stunning.

The Dali Commune hotel is a boutique hotel well located on the lake side. The well decorated lobby is cozy and the patio is charming. We spent a lot of time with our host drinking tea. They are anglophone and are willing to answer our questions. The rooms are beautiful and peaceful. When we left this morning, we had a similar feeling as when we leave home and friends.