Waterfront Inn

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No.101 Chongren Alley, Qiyi Street, Dayan Old Town, Lijiang 674100 China
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#14 of 3,043 B&Bs / Inns in Lijiang
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Welcome to Waterfront Inn, your Lijiang “home away from home.” Waterfront Inn aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year.

For those interested in checking out popular landmarks while visiting Lijiang, Waterfront Inn is located a short distance from Deyue Tower (0.3 mi) and Ancient Tea Route (0.4 mi).

As your “home away from home,” the inn rooms offer a flat screen TV and a desk, and getting online is easy, with free wifi available.

Guests have access to a 24 hour front desk, a concierge, and room service while staying at Waterfront Inn. In addition, Waterfront Inn offers breakfast, which will help make your Lijiang trip additionally gratifying.

Travelers looking to enjoy some dumplings can head to LaMu's House of Tibet. Otherwise, you may want to check out an Asian restaurant such as V Sherry Restaurant(Huangguan), Maya Cafe, or LaMu's House of Tibet.

If you’re looking for things to do, you can check out Old Town of Lijiang - China (0.5 mi), Mufu Palace (0.3 mi), or Black Dragon Pond Park (0.9 mi), which are popular attractions amongst tourists, and they are all within walking distance.

Waterfront Inn puts the best of Lijiang at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.

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Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
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Breakfast available
Breakfast in the room
Snack bar
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Shared kitchen
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
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Romantic
Languages Spoken
English, Chinese
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anni t wrote a review May 2013
Shanghai, China24 contributions14 helpful votes
we stayed in this lovely small hotel during a recent vacation to Lijiang. It was just wonderful. It is a classical local Naxi style building with a courtyard and all wooden structure. As it is on the top of Lijiang Old Town hill area, the view is truly amazing!
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Date of stay: September 2012
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Room Tip: Rooms on the south side are quieter
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SurreyMasha wrote a review Apr 2013
Camberley, United Kingdom186 contributions83 helpful votes
We stayed in the Family room which is very spacious and has a little terrace where you can sit out and enjoy the sun. The hotel is very different from the modern ones we had been staying in, the furniture is all old and the building is a typical Naxi style house. The hotel arranged transport for us from the airport which was great as we would never have found the place otherwise! It is worth bearing in mind that it is about a 10 minute walk from where the cars can drop you and you have to go down about 10 steps at one point. The hotel is clean and the staff (Simon and his family, including Wanzi the dog) are lovely and really made our trip to Lijiang enjoyable. There is always a welcome from them when you get back. Simon organised a car to take us on a daytrip to Tiger Leaping Gorge and we could do our washing in their washing machine. It is a short walk to the hustle and bustle of the Old Town streets along a pretty stream. It is a great convenient place to stay.
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Date of stay: April 2013
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tkl112 wrote a review Mar 2013
London, United Kingdom143 contributions100 helpful votes
I cannot recommend this hotel highly enough. The hotel was in a beautiful old building, with wonderful rooms. I loved the heated mattresses and our room had fantastic furniture. The staff was so incredibly friendly and spoke English exceptionally well. We came to Lijiang from hiking Tiger Leaping Gorge and stayed for one night. When my husband became very ill over night, they let us stay in the room well past check out time so that he could continue to rest. This helped us tremendously in what could have been a terrible situation for him. One detail, we stayed in the waterfront branch of this hotel, which is located very close to the interesting parts of Lijiang, but is very quiet, so the location is really ideal; however, we arrived in the evening and the hotel was difficult to find in the dark. We ended up calling the hotel from a restaurant to get better directions, so try to get a good map if possible.
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Date of stay: November 2012
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jenell wrote a review Jul 2012
Sydney90 contributions24 helpful votes
We arrived at 2am after a disastrous flight with China Eastern (lost our luggage, missed our connection, completely unhelpful.... avoid them at all cost!) The hotel staff were waiting for us and helped us with our bags in the dark. It was our first hotel on our trip and after our flight we felt we had walked into an oasis of calm. The view was great and when we finally walked down to the Old Town we were pleasantly surprised at what was there. It was an easy walk and there was lots to see. The rooms were comfortable, large and clean. The bathroom was big and new. My only critisism was I couldnt open a window. The sun was pooring in and it was lovely but got a bit hot in the afternoon.
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Date of stay: June 2012
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Room Tip: They all have a view of the old town I think but the upstairs ones have a slightly better view. I...
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helen z wrote a review May 2012
Shenzhen, China2 contributions6 helpful votes
We stayed in this lovely small hotel during a recent vacation to Lijiang. It was just wonderful. It is a classical local Naxi style building with a courtyard and all wooden structure. As it is on the top of Lijiang Old Town hill area, the view is truly amazing! Location wise, it can't be better than that if you don't mind some steps walking uphill. Also we found in most cases, the car can take us directly to Lion Hill peak area through a road in the back of the hill. So this did add convenience given most places in Lijiang old town don't have car accesss and we watched people dragging their luggage for a long way before reaching their places to stay. We booked a room with view and only found the room is much bigger than we expected. The private balcony attached with our room is huge too, and it had been our best spot to watch all the roof tops or relax ourselves on the comfortable deck chairs there. The bathroom is fairly modern and very clean. The bed is the best we had when traveling in China. We also experienced some excursions organized by hotel staff, and we enjoyed them as well. Strongly recommend this little place!
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Date of stay: May 2012
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Frequently Asked Questions about Waterfront Inn
Which popular attractions are close to Waterfront Inn?
Nearby attractions include Square Street (Sifangjie) (0.3 miles), Dayan Naxi Ancient Concert (0.2 miles), and Sanyan Well (0.1 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Waterfront Inn?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a lounge, and airport transportation.
What food & drink options are available at Waterfront Inn?
Guests can enjoy a lounge, breakfast, and a snack bar during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Waterfront Inn?
Conveniently located restaurants include V.sherry Restaurant, N's Kitchen, and Rice Slurp.
Does Waterfront Inn have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Waterfront Inn offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is Waterfront Inn located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.4 miles away from the center of Lijiang.
Are pets allowed at Waterfront Inn?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Waterfront Inn?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Chinese.
Are there any historical sites close to Waterfront Inn?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Mufu Palace (0.3 miles), Shuhe Ancient Town (4.2 miles), and Deyue Tower (0.3 miles).
Is Waterfront Inn accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.