Three-Color Cloud River Snow Hotel, a fairy-tale hotel by Erhai Lake in Shuanglang, Dali

📍Location:

The guesthouse is located in the core area of Shuanglang Ancient Town, Dali, truly a “center stage” choice! Step outside to the old street of the ancient town, perfect for strolling, eating, and checking in. Built by the water, it is right on the shore of Erhai Lake, with sparkling waves visible as soon as you open the window and the misty Cangshan Mountains in full view. Within a 10-minute walk, you can reach popular spots like Nanzhao Style Island, Sun Palace, and Moon Palace. It’s about a 30-minute drive to Xizhou Ancient Town and around 1 hour to Dali Ancient City.

🌟Highlights:

1. Prime lake view + luxurious room setup: All rooms face Erhai Lake with floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing you to watch the sunrise and sunset from bed. The hardware is top-notch: Dyson hairdryer, Marshall Bluetooth speaker, TOTO smart toilet, wet and dry separated bathroom, even face masks and makeup remover wipes are provided—detail lovers will be thrilled! Some room types also feature sea-view bathtubs, perfect for stargazing while soaking at night, maximizing the romantic vibe.
2. Butler-style service cures decision fatigue: 24-hour butler service starts pampering guests even before check-in! Manager Yang Bo and butlers Xiao Gang and A Tao have been repeatedly praised for proactively helping with luggage, free room upgrades, recommending insider tips, and even thoughtfully applying discounts for extended stays. The breakfast rice noodles are praised as “so fresh it makes your eyebrows raise,” afternoon tea tiramisu is freshly made and soft, and the goodnight dessert is a heartwarming surprise.
3. Popular travel photography + check-in spots with stunning shots: The guesthouse features sky mirror and pool terrace photo spots, with a professional photographer offering free travel shoots (5 original photos included). Note that retouched photos require extra payment, but the final results are stunning, making your social media photo library overflow.

📌Practical Tips:

- Transportation: The butler can arrange luggage pick-up and drop-off; free private parking is available for self-driving guests.
- Family-friendly: Provides children’s meals, bathrobes, and slippers, making family trips worry-free.
- Cost-effectiveness: Off-season may offer free room upgrades; choose retouch packages for travel photography wisely.

💡In a nutshell:

If your Erhai Lake trip is about picking one hotel to relax and zone out, Three-Color Cloud River Snow Hotel will make you say “worth it” from its service, views, to the details! Remember to book early, sea-view rooms are highly sought after~

The pinnacle of Dali guesthouses

Post by Felix_Ravenshadow+13 | Nov 3, 2025