Pros: the staff were really lovely. They were helpful and welcoming. The room was gorgeous, had loads of natural light and overlooked the gardens. It was spacious and comfortable. Hot showers, a great guest library and bikes (both bicycles and electric ones) are available for rent. The food is nice and after a week in China it was a welcomed... More

To start off, the location is beautiful. This place is virtually impossible to sleep in. There is a dog next door which barks throughout the night, there are random kids screaming and laughing, and the owners dogs bark also thought he night. More

This was the perfect place to see Dali from. It's on the town's edge, so you're only a few minute's walk from the main streets with their shops and restaurants, but it's far enough away that you don't have to deal with noise from the other tourists. The only downside was that one morning a rooster somewhere in the neighborhood... More

We spent our Chinese New Year holydays in Jan 2011, situated close the west door, of old town, Sleepy fish is managed by Maxine an English architect and a very helpful, polite and smiling staff. The ambience is cozy,rooms are very clean and made with nice materials, free wifi in all the place, hot showers. Food choice is limited but... More

Located on eastern edge of old town in a quiet area. Rooms have relaxing balconies. Outdoor sitting space on ok is also great. Wood fired pizza oven is nearly complete. Dali is a lovely town and this place gives you its good ambience without the hustle of .foreigners. Street. Actually few foreign touristsin town at this time but many chinese... More

This is my 2nd time staying at this place. The place was kept well even after more than a year. The 2 dogs are just too lovely, though one of them will steal your food on the table. The owners unfortunately allow the dogs to roam freely even to the eating area. Pro : Clean, quiet and comfortable. They clean... More

We checked in here the first night in Dali. Everyone spoke English and there were the adorable golden retrievers sleeping in the lounge. We were able to get a private room with private bath, reasonably priced for one night. The room was very clean and very well-lit and well decorated. The bathroom was a bit tight, and after our showers,... More

We spent one night in a three-bed room with nice wooden furniture. The 'organic' lodge is at the eastern edge of old Dali, where the action thins out. It's close to an excellent cheap bike rental (Chinese spoken only) and the getaway route to the lake. Helpful western hosts and nice facilities made it a quality stay, if not without... More

Sleepyfish Lodge was booked for me by friends in Dali who knew that I would not be disappointed. They were right. I arrived very tired, stayed for five days and six nights and enjoyed every moment. It is a real "no pressure" place to stay, very undemanding for guests. My room was spotlessly clean, kettle and tea bags also supplied.... More