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Reviews of Encounter Garden Great Wall Holiday Guesthouse

No.113 Zhangdaokoucun, Jiuduhe Zhen, 101404 Beijing, China

#5 of 224 hotels in Beijing

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 88 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.6

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  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    10
    Cosy and home like accommodation near the Great Wall of China away from touristic crowds.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maybe a door to the toilet instead of a drape, but it didn’t matter so much.

    Cosy above expectation. Super friendly and helpful staff that offered a ride to the Great Wall. And lovely part of the Wall since it was not packed with tourists at all in the end of May. Lovely food at the location, large portions to a small price.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice little hotel, they were very kind to us and to our kids especially. They even gave them some bread for breakfast. We had a very pleasant stay.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    9.0
    Brilliant location
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Driver that was booked through hotel didn’t turn up when he was meant to!

    Great location, near the Great Wall of china! Staff were helpful!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    9.0
    Great staff who are very helpful and welcoming
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly staff in a great location!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    10
    Amazing Guesthouse
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The landloard are simply the best people I have met on my way so far. They helped me a lot and they dedicated me a lot of time. Unfortunately someone had stolen my phone while I was visiting Great Wall of China and the girl working at Garden Guesthouse came with me to look for it and called the Police for me who finally manage fo find it. Great Wall of China is just 20 min walking from the Guesthouse and the accomodation is very nice with a lovely Garden and a swimmingpool and biliard table.. Also beds are comfortable and toilets clean equipped with shower soups. Also there is restaurant to have lunch and dinner if you need with economic prices. Thank you for everything. I highly recommend this place.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    10
    I wish I could stay longer!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stayed there only for 1 night on April, but was charmed by the vibe and authenticity. Room has all necessary stuff for staying, it’s cozy, with traditional details in interior. Also you can participate in master classes: cook dumplings or make traditional lucky sache). Owners made it perfect for guests to have the whole cultural experience. Great Wall is close, and the views are amazing. If you go by yourself on subway, it’s a bit hard to get. Better prepare in advance. On taxi it took 1,5 hour. But the location is worth it.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was not in the great wall as we thought, but it's very close.

    I liked the room, it was very comfortable. People were very kind and helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of our favourite stays in all of China. Amazing staff, they were super lovely and helpful (even with no language cross-over!) and we did dumpling-making nights and movies. And the place was beautiful!! Highly recommend.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    9.0
    Nice and quiet area close to the great wall
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    All good

    All good

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    10
    Nice and quiet area close to the great wall
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing. All good

    Breakfast was OK and the stuff very very friendly

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    10
    Highly recommended, great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only minor issue is they charged 5% extra for using visa/union pay card - we booked using card this is not good practice.. Money not important- principal only...

    We loved everything Staff were excellent Location was great Design of resort very thoughtful and interesting.. Right under section of great walk, could even see great wall from our bathroom window..

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

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

    Staff were extremely helpful and really looked after us. We made dumplings together for tea! It was really fun. They then put a movie on for us to enjoy which was an added bonus! This is a really fab place I would recommend it to everyone. We got a Didi (taxi) from Beijing and they arranged a taxi back for us the next day. It was really smooth and easy - took 2 hours each way. This is a really special part of the great wall - we had the full wall to ourselves for most of the day!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    10
    Excellent- highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only minor issue was 5% charge to use credit card - Union pay/Visa.. We booked using credit card so this should not be case.. Money is not issue, but this is wrong practice...

    We liked everything.. Staff were excellent. Location excellent Room excellent Design/ambience excellent.. Highly recommended, staff are so attentive , really enjoyed our stay, we extended as we felt so relaxed.. Could even see great wall from our bathroom window..

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    10
    Great place to stay in a beautiful setting.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Homly decor, friendly welcoming staff.Good food. Pleasant walk to the wall

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    10
    Adorable Lodge near a beautiful part of the Great Wall
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All was great for us!

    This place is adorable! They served us a glass kettle of hot fresh tea on arrival. We took a taxi from PEK for about 300 CNY. My WeChat scanner acted up, so they popped in the taxi and payed it right away then added the exact amount to my bill. That could have been so stressful, so I was so so grateful! The staff were all very kind and worked to accommodate the communication barrier throughout our stay including helping us understand some local things that tourists might not get. It really is like walking into very special space. The entrance is the dining area with beautiful dried flowers hanging, trees, and fresh planted flowers for centers. They have a low tech yard space, so our kids entertained themselves for a bit. It’s actually bigger than I expected. There are probably 7-11 guest rooms, maybe? They have them situated in a way there there’s 3 separate outdoor spaces, so you could be close to people or find a quiet spot. The guest room area in like a long L with courtyards separating, so they are spread out. Great for privacy, but queen rooms and twin rooms are not next door if that’s what you’re imagining. BONUS - They had traditional clothing for borrowing for free, and they said you could take them to the wall for pictures if desired. A couple of notes - This is going to be a little different for people not used to Asia. Western toilets in the rooms, which is great! One of our bathrooms had the curtain around the shower next to the toilet. Separated by the curtain, but wet room style so it might get wet in the room if you just showered. Very normal, so don’t be irritated. Beds were like a thick futon style mattress on a raised platform, so not as firm as a futon on the floor and not as soft as a mattress on box spring. Breakfast was very Asian style with veggies, eggs, rice, and soup. They had steam buns, too! The veg was so good! We loved it. Coffee was purchased separately at the coffee shop. We got an amazing Cappuccino and Latte for 72 CNY together.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    10
    Magical people place and experience . What a welcome to China .
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I loved everything it really is an enchanting place to stay and a must if you visit Beijing .

    The hotel was in an amazing place surrounded by mountains and the Great Wall . The views are breathtaking. It was so peaceful serene and stunningly beautiful . The hotel itself was magical with its own beautiful garden , the rooms and restaurant are spotlessly clean and the staff were the most thoughtful kind hosts I have stayed with . Everyday there are traditional Chinese cultural creative activities and cooking lessons to join in with which were so much fun . The staff are so thoughtful kind and go out of their way to make everyone comfortable. All the staff help with experiencing Chinese culture , share local knowledge, transport and places to visit . In three months of travelling this is the best place I have stayed . The food is delicious and they cater for all dietary needs . The restaurant is so friendly and fun and as a solo traveller this was an added bonus .

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is only one place like this.. we need more ;)

    Best location, best room, best hospitality The best place on china. Love it a lot enjoy every moment. They welcome me with nice meal and good coffe, Alwayes helpful with a smile. Very recommended if you come to the area to stay in this place.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    10
    Tranquility and friendship
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little way from the wall, but an easy walk.

    wonderful comfortable and charming rooms with everything you could need & fantastic hospitality. Dining area was warm and hospitable, particularly enjoyed crafting and chatting with other guests over fresh tasty food!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    10
    GWoC nearby, a taste of semi-rural China 🇨🇳
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If sharing a room, wait in between showers to enable the hot water to reheat, just a minor idiosyncrasy but not a big deal. Otherwise nothing negative to report.

    Loved the location which was in the foothills of the GWoC (can see it in the near distance). It’s in a semi-rural location which also gives you an insight into the everyday life of locals.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hosts were amazing and the room is very cozy. It’s a 20min nice walk to a beautiful part of the Great Wall, especially at sunset

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s too cold out there.

    The staffs are very friendly and helpful, room is cute and comfortable for couple, view from hotel is good too, love it!!!!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    10
    Beautiful place. Spotlessly clean. Amazing location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We LOVED this place. Rooms were beautiful and so clean and cosy! The communal areas were spotless, the staff were super helpful (download WeChat for easy communication) and the food was super tasty! It’s a 20-25 minute walk to the Great Wall. They can sort a car for you but you don’t need it. It was so nice to finish a full day at the Wall then just walk back to this place which was warm, cozy and had great tea. The kids loved it and we felt right at home from the minute we walked in. Thanks for everything.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good accommodation for the price you pay. Near to Huanghuacheng Great Wall. Food uses locally planted vegetables. Dishes are generous and good.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice hotel about 15-20 minutes walk to the Lakeside Great Wall. The interior is super interesting and has everything needed for your stay. Everything is super clean and tidy.

    Stayed in November 2023

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