Moondance Hotel

9.0

Wonderful

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9.0

Wonderful

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Cleanliness8.6/10

Service9.2/10

Comfort8.6/10

Condition8.6/10

location9.0/10

Neighborhood8.4/10

Amenities10/10

An amazing hotel in the most beautiful place

We had a very pleasant stay in Moondance hotel. The hotel workers are super friendly and helpful. The hotel is seated in the most scenic place in Yangshuo. The building and the environment combines the beauty of the traditional Chinese architectures and the luxurious comfort of a modern hotel. It is quiet and beautiful and comfortable. Their food is very delicious. We will not hesitate to book the same hotel if we travel here again.

Nice stay for family trip!

Moondance Hotel is a nice place to explore the beatiful Yangshuo mountain. Our room has a big balcony, My child love this place a lot.The staff is very friendly and helpful. We had dinner in the hotel and it was delectable.

Hotel had cold water shower

The hotel was professionally decorated. Really nice taste. Staff was friendly. Food at hotel was pretty good and prices were fair. The deal killer for me was about half the time the water ran cold for the shower. This made an otherwise nice place uncomfortable.

Great quiet location with easy access to Yangshuo

Lovely relaxed hotel. Very friendly staff and great quiet location. Roland the owner was very helpful as were all the staff. The only negative point was that the evening meal that we had at the hotel was a bit average and the meat was a little tough. Breakfats were good however and drinks reasonably priced.

Great place to stay

Nice quiet hotel about 3 miles from town. Really large quite rooms. Amazingly beautiful area around hotel. Good breakfast. Staff spoke better English than any of the hotels we stayed at in China. We cannot say enough good things about the hotel and staff. They helped us arrange a river cruise, show tickets, and taxi to Guilin. All were done to our satisfaction and a more than fair price.

Perfect mix of comfort convenience and hospitality

Perfect place for immersing yourself in Yangshuo's natural scenery, avoiding the tour-bus crowds and keeping logistics/planning to a minimum. Ryan (especially) and the moondance staff were super friendly/knowledgeable and helpful. The hotel is conveniently located near Moon hill, mud caves and a good starting/ending point for the Yulong River cruises/biking. I'm sure there was more around to do, but that was all we had time to do. Also to note, food options nearby seemed relatively limited, but this was totally made up for by the hotel's kitchen constantly pumping out delicious Yangshuo favorites.

OK but not really worth the money.

Everybody at the hotel was very nice and really tried to help and make the stay as nice as possible. My only issue was what we got for the price. Our "unforgettable" room was priced at 980 RMB per night. Granted it was a 2 bedroom suite but there was still only 1 bathroom and the room probably was at best a 3 star room. Overall it was nice, but not worth the money. Our bathroom had a very large spider that the staff was unable to actually get rid of as it went into a pipe. I was somewhat nervous the rest of the stay that it would come back out! The food was ok and overpriced as well. Location is out of the way and 15 minutes to downtown. Pool is not very well maintained as lots of cobwebs around it, but my kids didn't care. They did enjoy it after hot days outside.

A week at the Moondance

2 Adults and 2 teenagers spent a very pleasant week here in August enjoying cycling through the karst countryside. Staff especially the manager (Ryan) are particularly helpful. Pool is small but very welcome, rooms are comfortable and menu is adequate. Would recommend.

Good hotel right outside of the city

This is a nice hotel right outside of the city. It is quiet and they have a nice pool. There are bikes that you can use free of charge.

excellent location and rooms were good.

excellent

Would stay here again - especially for relaxation

Excellent small hotel. Great helpful staff with good English & if they can't understand you they quickly find someone that can. Yes there was mould on bathroom ceiling but did I mind - no. This was a well priced hotel with a nice relaxing atmosphere in a humid environment. I would recommend it to people wanting to get away from it all. Good food at hotel didn't miss being in town at all.

Peaceful

Friendly staff, comfortable room & very good food in a beautiful setting!

Country side hotel away from city

A bit far away from Guilin City centre. Quite well kept and in good operating conditions.

Peaceful get-away place

Away from the crowds, it's a serene get-away place, albeit might be difficult to get to. The country inn is tastefully done with much attention to detail. The surrounding is heavenly, peaceful and absolutely beautiful! The restaurant is decent, with both Chinese and western cuisine for guests from domestic and international. Service reflects the well-intention and hard trying of the staff team, though the culture and service sense is behind. Giving the time and persistence, there is no question that it'll become a very popular vacation destination. A few tips: 1) keep the phone number of the hotel handy when you first try to find the place. 2) ask for a room on the 3rd floor if you are a light sleeper. The floor is thin, people above you might cause sleepless night.

Not bad for a short stay

The hotel receptionists were very nice and friendly, really a good resort place. The rooms and the blankets were very damp and cold, it took a long time (about 10 min) to get warm water for shower. No rack for clothes until you asked for it. I was supposed not to wear shoes on the wooden floor but it seemed that the service lady did not care.

Beautiful relaxing stay

Be sure to get the hotel to arrange a transfer, it's cheaper than getting a taxi from the airport and ensures they'll take the highway direct (approx 1.2 hours) and includes the road toll charges. I only had 1.5 days here by the time we flew in and out early the last day, but would have liked at least 3 - 7 days so you can do activities also enjoy relaxing at the hotel in the pool. Activities: Hotel has free bikes, so definitely ride into the town it's really lovely even in the heat and the roads are pretty flat so you're not having to ride back uphill. Light show was amazing - take your rain jacket/umbrella in case it rains as you'll get soaked if it rains, as it's an outdoor theatre. Bamboo raft ride, the mountains/hills are amazing but once you've seen some you don't need a two hour ride (which is on a plastic raft not bamboo by the way), I think 1 hour would be fine. And give you more time to do another activity. Get a massage! You only need to give the, 1/2 heads up for it and well worth the money.

Little gem

This is a delightful hotel. The facilities are comfortable and adequate. The best feature is the staff, all of whom are friendly and helpful beyond compare, from the owner on down the line. They are also fun in a good way. The only fly in the ointment is that the hotel is distant from the town, but the staff readily arranges transportation to anywhere, and taxis are inexpensive.

Incredible location, great staff, stay here!

My friend and I so enjoyed our recent stay at Moondance. The location was incredible - just a few minutes outside of Yangshuo, right by Goldwater Caves and Moonrock, and with an incredible backdrop of river and mountains. The hotel is more like a guesthouse, which is how I like to travel, so it was perfect. Staff was amazing, spoke great English, and took care of us well. I didn't give full marks for condition/maintenance only because the hotel was under construction while we were there, but it should be done within a month or so. Still worth a stay, even with the hammering!

Idyllic Setting

We stayed 3 nights at Moondance Hotel. I was able to book one room for our stay, but needed another. I contacted the hotel and they offered a more expensive room but offered us free breakfast. The strawberry fields room was big enough for 4 persons (we were 4), but we were not informed of this. We could've cancelled the standard room and stayed in the strawberry fields room if we had wanted to. Anyhow, the rooms were spacious and relatively well-maintained. However, when we returned to the hotel on our second day, we found our rooms as they were when we left them. Nobody cleaned up. Being tired and dying to go to bed, we just ended up asking for new towels and bottles of water. The next 2 days, though, the staff cleaned up. The food was okay, simple but tasty. The staff tried their best to help us plan our activities. Special mention of thanks to Sam, who has truly been helpful.

Great location but mediocre service

The hotel is far away from the touristy West Street and located behind the Moon Hill. The view surrounding it and from each room is wonderful. Our room is spacious and pleasant, just like what is described in the website. However, their service is sporadic, depending on which staff member you happen to encounter. In other words, ther service crew lack professional training or are poorly managed. Sam, their front desk guy, appears to be the most friendly person among the entire crew. The worst part of the hotel is their dining service, especially for a hotel located away from the town. My suggestion for other guests is "don't count on the hotel kitchen and solve your dining needs elsewhere". In addition, the pool is full of green algae and the fish pond has no fish.

Intimate & great view!

I arrived at night and was slightly concerned as everything was dark. The experience could only get better.... Lovely staff: Sam & Milly were very hospitable. Sam even helped my discount some items at the market! Stayed in room 103. I chose this room for the balcony (corner room), which I think might be the best in the hotel. Lovely views of the mountains from my bedroom window in the morning. There's a gorgeous garden too! The tours were great.

Great Stay - Again

This was the second time we had stayed at Moondance and once again really enjoyed our time there. We left feeling very relaxed, thanks!

Idyllic location

This was one of our favourite hotels in a longer trip around China. The setting is idyllic, the rooms clean and the bathrooms were luxurious. This is not a chain hotel and was a breath of fresh air because of that, with more character and homeliness. The particular highlights of this hotel were the wonderful breakfasts and the friendly, English speaking staff.

Fantastic place to stay. (Moondance)

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Moondance in May 2013. Very relaxing and friendly. English speaking.

Peacful haven set amongst beautiful countryside

Delightful hotel set in beautiful countryside. Homely and very relaxing atmosphere. Delicious food and good selection of bikes to borrow to explore. We had a room with private balcony and views to the beautiful mountains. Very pleasant and helpful staff. We enjoyed it so much we would have loved to have stayed longer.

SUBLIME EXPERIENCE! BOOK IT!

O my GOD is this place wonderful. I could go on and on. Definitely my favorite hotel during a two week stay in China. I might even say it's the best hotel value I've had in years. First of all, the staff at Moondance is off the hook. They speak English fluently; they're friendly and courteous and helpful; and they're ALWAYS available. The also make everything ridiculously easy: you can charge excursions, food, even massages, to your credit card. And if you've traveled in China you know this isn't always the case. Next, the rooms are GORGEOUS. Hardwood floors, stone bathroom, beautiful fixtures and other accoutrement. So comfortable. The food? SUPERB. Every meal was delicious, freshly prepared, quick and cheap. And the location of the Moondance can't be beat: a mere 40 RMB cab ride from the center of town, it's i the heart of a quaint village, with breathtaking views. Moon Hill and the Gold Water Cave are both within walking distance, and the Moondance also has free bikes available. In short, I couldn't have been happier with the experience. Just wish we could have stayed longer. Next time I'm in China, I will book Moondance for a WEEK. Seriously: Moondance is the best value on the planet, IMHO. Book it!

Comfort without the Crowds!

A great place to relax and enjoy the atmosphere without the teeming crowds in the main strip of the city.

Great hotel in a beautiful setting

This very comfortable hotel is set in a beatuful location overlooking a river and the 'karst' limestone hills. Bikes available for cycling around the flat and quiet roads through beautiful scenery so lenty to do but also the chance to relax

Top place to stay away from madness of Yangshuo

Loved it! You cross a bridge over a pretty river to get to it, and the first impressions were great. It has tables and chairs outside on a lawn to have drinks and food overlooking the river. The room was large with a large balcony, great bathroom. Only issue I had was the bed was harder than i would like but think this is what the Chinese prefer.Our breakfast was included in the price and was very good. I would highly recommend this hotel. Best thing is the hotel is away from the craziness of Yangshuo, down a lane about 1km out of town so is nice and quiet.

在我看来，酒店的位置是最好的！房间窗外尽是美景，房间格局有特色，工作人员热心友好！菜做的也好吃！免费自行车，骑着它，浏览了周边山水，留下了美好难忘的回忆……下次再去，还会选择住在这里。

Great hotel, increadible location, impressive view

I strongly recommend this hotel to everyone that intends to visit Yangshuo. The location is excellent (impressive and dramatic views, by the River and far from the touristy and crowded areas). The staff is great (Good English and always available and helpful -- with big smaile in their faces all the time). Food is great (we had dinner at the hotel 2 evenings and breakfast all mornings): good Chinese food and western cuisine and they have a very good continental breakfast (tosts, eggs, bacon, fruit salad, coffee/tea -- all a la carte). The building is beautiful and having breakfast with the river and mountaisn view was priceless. Worthy the stay!

Séjour détente très agréable

Séjour très agréable accueil chaleureux hôtel super bien placé au bord de la rivière un peu loin du centre de Yangshuo (7km) pour les restaurants ,obligé de prendre un taxi.mais restaurant à l'hôtel

Fantastic hotel with fantastic surrounding

We only spent one night, in retrospect I would rather it had been a week.

BOUTIQUE-HOTEL FAMILIAL

Très chouette établissement, avec beaucoup de charme et une belle architecture, malheureusement un peu éloigné du centre ville de Yangshuo. Mais le gérant est là pour vous aider et faciliter votre visite de la région. Des vélos sont mis à disposition de la clientèle gratuitement. Le petit déjeuner est plutôt simple, seulement 3 choix possibles, et les jus de fruits frais sont excellents (mangue, kiwi, pastèque...). Le restaurant est correct, il faut juste s'assurer de la bonne prise de commande... liée au problème de langue. Anglais parlé, mais pas toujours compris. Bon à savoir : les taxis ne sont pas chers, nettement moins chers qu'à Guilin. Coût d'un van : RMB 400 le trajet hôtel Yangshuo/hôtel Guilin en passant par l'autoroute, RMB 600 le même trajet en sens inverse mais en traversant les villes car le chauffeur malgré notre demande n'a pas voulu prendre l'autoroute qui est plus rapide.

Tolles, familiäres Hotel

Sehr nette Angestellte, die sich um alle Belange zuverlässig kümmern. Tolle Lage des Hotels mit Nähe zu diversen Ausflugsmöglichkeiten von Yangshuo. Frühstück im Preis inklusive (dafür auch von der Menge weniger, unbedingt den Banana Pancake probieren), Abendessen sehr gut und zu moderaten Preisen. Zimmer geräumig und mit eigenem Balkon ausgestattet. Sehr viele Europäische Urlauber, besonders Familien sind in diesem Hotel anzutreffen. Jederzeit wieder, wenn man in der Region Guilin unterwegs ist.

Fantastisk beliggenhed lidt udenfor byen

Fantastisk venligt og engelsktalende personale.

Very sweet people

Fantastic days at the Moondance - would not hesitate to give my best recommendations.

Hohe Zufriedenheit

Hotelservice incl. Manager sehr gut, ich habe meinen Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Leider war z. Zt. eine Baustelle unter meinem Zimmerfenster, die Aussicht war dadurch leider unschön. Baulärm war aber nicht vorhanden! Dieses Hotel kann man unbedenklich weiterempfehlen.

これから人気が出そう！

場所は月亮山の近くにあるので西街から遠く、西街の散策のあと帰るときに不便です。特に陽朔のホテルはメーターがなく交渉なので（４０元渡せばOKでした)。ただ、遠くにある分、静かですし、朝起きたときのプライベートなお庭の景色が最高です。飼っているワンコもかわいすぎる。WIFIIも完備されています。ただ、バスタブは無く、シャワーの水圧は弱いですが、まぁ夜に西街などで足裏マッサージなどをすれば足のむくみもきになりません。ホテルというよりはペンションという感じです。朝ごはんも簡単な西洋スタイルではありますが、中国で出される静養スタイルを思えば合格点。多分経営者が若者だからだと思います。まだできて２年しか経ってないようですが、今後人気がでると思います。

Helt fantastisk beliggenhed

Virkelig dejligt hotel med en fantastisk beliggenhed. Vi kan kun anbefale det. Min mand og jeg var der sammen med mine forældre, og det var meget begejstrede. Det bedste sted de har været i Kina. Roligt, smukt og venlige mennesker. Det eneste negative er de ture, som de arrangerer på hotellet. De er ret dyre. Vi havde selv bil med og kørte selv, og fik hjælp af en kineser, som vi kendte til at arrangere vores ture.

Perfekt pause på rundtur i kina

Lige det vi havde behov for efter 10 dages rundrejse - dejligt hotel, pool, god mad, personale der taler godt engelsk, smukt område, gratis lån af cykler (prøv at cykle en tur bag hotellet - her er noget af det smukkeste landskab vi har set!)

Correcto con encanto

Después de leer todos los comentarios positivos y valoraciones de este hotel quizás me cree demasiadas espectativas. No tengo nada negativo que decir del hotel pero tampoco lo calificaria de estupendo sino como correcto con encanto lo cual me lleva a opinar que el precio es algo elevado.

像一个在阳朔的家

一个非常舒适体贴的地方. 住的很随意.吃的很舒服. 我们一家人都比较挑剔,而且众口难调,有四个老人和两个孩子再加我们夫妻. 难得的是,月舞得到了我们的一致好评. 接待人员很亲切实在, 环境有如同在画里一样,吃的也干净卫生. 我们很喜欢这里.

Even weg van de drukte in China!

Super ervaring! Ik kreeg in mijn eentje een twee kamer suite toegewezen waar ook prima vier mensen hadden kunnen overnachten. Kamer had een eigen terras en keek uit op de vijver en was verder voorzien van een mooi ligbad en aparte douche. Alles goed onderhouden en schoon. Hotel ligt zo'n 5 km buiten Yangshuo een taxi ritje naar de stad kost je echter maar 40 yen, dus daar hoef je het niet voor te laten. Hotel stelt trouwens gratis fietsen ter beschikking hetgeen echt een prima manier is om omgeving te verkennen. In de directe omgeving van het hotel zijn een paar belangrijke bezienswaardigheden. Moonhill, Dragon Caves, Big Bayan tree, bamboo raft op de Yu Long rivier (mooier en rustiger dan de Li Jiang)

Un moment de sérénité dans la campagne chinoise

Repos, détente et relaxation sont les maîtres mots. Propositions d'activités nombreuses permettant d'approfondir la culture chinoise.

Fantastisk åndehul

Hotellet ligger meget smukt. Værelserne er meget pæne men ikke så store. Personalet er utrolig venlige og taler rigtig godt engelsk. Maden, de serverer er rigtig god også og der er gratis cykler til låns. Det var alle pengene værd