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Reviews of Monster B&B

41 Yuju Street Shimen Country, 080980 Dali, China

#6 of 30 hotels in Dali

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 34 B&B reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    9.0
    A quiet and comfortable place with friendly hosts and not far from the ancient town
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The journey from the railway station to the nearest bus stop was all good but dragging big luggage to cross that busy G214 main road with metal obstacles at the pedestrian crossing was only the first challenge. Pulling the luggage uphill to look for the B&B was a great cardio exercise, if you think positively. As mentioned, the host can pick you up at the bus stop and save you the troubles.

    Although the location is a little hard to find, the host can pick the guests up from the nearest bus stop (wish we knew that), which isn't really near. It's not too far a walk to the ancient town and there are eateries, convenient stores and electric bike rentals nearby. The host and hostess are friendly and helpful. We loved our tatami + futons style beds and spacious room and toilet. Hot shower is great. The kettle in the room is in good condition. Wifi is strong and fast (in China standard). Guests can use their washing machine and roof top space to hang laundry.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    9.0
    Family holiday in Dali
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Location is good and peaceful. Spacious family room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • People with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room wasn't really that clean but it is still okay

    The staffs were very nice and welcoming. They were very helpful. The price is so good

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    8.0
    Great value for money stay near Dali Ancient Town
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower floods the bathroom floor but was not a major inconvenience for us. Worth bearing in mind that there was no food service when we were there but there are a number of eateries nearby for breakfast and dinner.

    Lovely place to stay in the hills just outside Dali Ancient Town. The place is rustic but clean and our host very friendly. Even though the staff didn’t speak English they helped to communicate via translation apps. The place has an amazing view of the mountains and lake from the rooftop and they also have a washing machine you can use free of charge. Overall the price is very reasonable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Need to hike but the electric blanket is the winner. Love it.

    Friendly host, he use translator tools to communicate, comfortable room, rooftop git washing machine and can see both view mountain and lake, so beautiful.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice staff, comfy and specious room

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    10
    More then awesome
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nope

    Comfortable accommodation, close to nature. The owner is friendly and enthusiastic. Very nice impression with this place

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    none

    the owner is very helpful around the area

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    9.0
    Affordable, near and convenient
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Very near to halal restaurant, old town Dali. At night there is rooftop where you can stargazing.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    10
    Home away from home
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was great, about 7 mins walk to Dali ancient town. Electric bikes rental available for going around Erhai Lake. Hosts were very friendly and hospitable. We had breakfast included in our booking so we were served hearty local fare such as millet porridge, eggs, dumplings and meat buns. Room was clean and comfy. Highly recommended!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The owners were welcoming and cooked for me and made me feel at home! Will definitely be back if I'm back in Dali. Plus the location is away from the main roads and near Cangshan mountain and beautiful views!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2023

    8.0
    Good location for visiting the main places of interest, apart from the long uphill walk back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Although it was advertised mastercard and visa accepted, my UK cards didn't work, so I had to pay 5 nights in cash, which used up all my spare cash and wasn't convenient. I raised the issue with Booking.com but didn't receive a reply yet-about 3 days ago, instead of 24 hours as advertised.

    Although it's called Monster B & B, there was no breakfast, so we cooked our own, plus got stuff from nearby cafe/ The owner was very helpful carrying our suitcases up two flights. It was a reasonable walk down to the old city, about 15 minutes. The room was very clean and new looking.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean cozy room and nice building.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2023

    9.0
    Excellent Stay: High Marks for Cleanliness and Friendly Staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No comment.

    I appreciated the overall cleanliness and upkeep of the property. Having a washing machines was incredibly convenient and with amazing rooftop for drying the clothes.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 November 2023

    10
    Wish I could stay longer
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    -the location is close to Dali ancient city, so it’s very convenient but not noisy, and you can find mini supermarket, restaurants and places to rent E-bike to drive around Erhai Lake -the host Mr. Gao, Ms. Wu, their staff and their two cats are very friendly and always willing to help and know your stories. Plus Ms. Wu cooks very well;) -the room is very clean and big -they offer self service free laundry on the rooftop where you also can watch sunrise and sunset -they have free fruits and tea to share with everyone

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    10
    100% recommend this hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This family is amazingly welcoming. The breakfast was excellent and generous, i loved discover some special food from dali, we felt like eating at home. We definitely will be back to this place 100%. The room is spacious with good light and clean. The bed is comfortable and we appreciated the electric blanket. The room have a good wifi. The location is perfect for visiting the old town and the three pagodas. The place is in quiet small street.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    10
    What a gem!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Happy with everything.

    I was very happy to stay here on my trip to Dali. The guest house is conveniently located within walking distance between the old town and Cangshan Mountain. It is also within walking distance of the Three Pagodas. The rooms are nice and very comfortable. Some rooms have great views down to Erhai Lake and the mountains. The breakfasts provided are huge! I am usually a big eater but I couldn't finish all the food. The big highlight for me was the staff. They were all vwry kind and cheerful. I very much enjoyed my stay here and would be happy to stay here again.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn’t realize breakfast was included.

    Very nice staff! It’s fun talking with them through their translator device. Free laundry, nice rooftop view. Area with cheap restaurants and walkable to old town. (Walk home is uphill tho)

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The family is very nice, they were helpful with everything and generous. I would definitely come back. Very nice breakfast, the owner made sure you have enough energy for the whole morning. I highly recommend it.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very near the old town. The boss is really good, helped us alot. Price is very good.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Amazing host, really nice room

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The booking page says there is breakfast, but actually there is not.

    The environment is really nice. I love the pretty garden. The host is very friendly. They got a super lovely cat.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    I liked all location room and staff Room is lovely and comfortable the location is perfect quiet and close historical town The staff is a lovely family ready to help you and letting you free Lovely warn place If I come back Dali and I will , I will come back definitely here ...

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Difficult to find as there are no street signs.

    Nice and quiet.

    Stayed in December 2023

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