Name: Yangshuo Zen Garden Resort
Address: Jiwodu Village No.122, Yangshuo, 541900, CN

2/10

Poor

26 Jun 2026

Grace

The experience was quite distressing. The outdoor temperature approached 100 degrees with high humidity. After operating the air conditioner for over seven hours, the room's temperature remained at 95 degrees. My child and elderly parents were perspiring extensively. I politely requested assistance from the hotel staff. However, both the staff and the manager informed me that, being from the Western region, our physical bodies are naturally warmer than theirs. Despite several communications, no assistance or solutions were provided. My family and I endured significant discomfort. Subsequently, a fan was provided. The bathroom was filled with mold, and the room appeared to have been digitally altered in photographs. Other guests have also reported similar issues and have not received adequate support.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2026

Richard

Beautiful clean resort with friendly staff. The whole resort truly has the Zen vibe. Complementary tai chi session with the master every morning. Walk to the Yulong River. Highly recommended and will return.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2026

TianChai

Friendly and helpful staffs. Excellent and peaceful environment

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

31 Dec 2025

Marcus

Room was clean, views were amazing and staff was helpful!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2025

Christopher

Fantastic views, nice room, nice staff. And nice pool!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2025

Camille Anne

Wonderful hotel away from the hustle and bustle in Tuen, but close enough to walk to things. very well appointed rooms, beautiful views as advertised in the photos, with not blocked by other buildings, the beautiful gardens in front and access to the river walkways were a big plus, staff fluent in english, very good food in their hotel restaurant, (much better than offsite options). I spent three very relaxing days there during a busy first trip to China, doing a bit of tai chi. There were several other wellness and craft activities on offer.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2025

Ying

Love it so much

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2025

kwok fung Robert

Yangshuo

Amazing couple days spent at this tranquil location in China. Ryan who communicated with us was most helpful in arranging pick up and drop off from station.
Everyone at the hotel was extremely helpful and made our trip effortless.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2025

SHEILA

Really nice location facing the Karst mountains. Enjoyed the view, good food, great and friendly staff. Free laundry. Would go back again and stay in this property. Highly recommend.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2025

Saul

The property is beautifully situated with mountains encircling it and beautiful fields in front.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Dec 2024

Richard

Great hotel. Close to many excursions. Staff is very friendly and attentive. I would recommend!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2024

Verified traveler

Hotel stuff was very helpful- thank you very much! Really enjoyed my stay.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

26 Oct 2024

Suneet Kumar

Excellent location. Service was bad

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2024

Chong King

Best hotel in Yangshuo

Everything is excellent here, highly recommended for nature loving travellers to enjoy the beauty of the surrounding and the good services provided by the hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2024

Verified traveler

A really nice resort with lovely staff, in a stunning location.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2023

Kun

Love this place very nice stuff and awesome service .Next time I would stay for a few more days because this hotel have A lot of stuff to do . Beautiful view !

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2023

Kang Hong

Excellent stay

This is an excellent hotel for a getaway. Extremely helpful staff that goes all the way to ensure you have a pleasant stay. They will organize a car to pick you when you are unable to get a cab, prepare breakfast before the restaurant is open, help you on photo shooting.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2020

Verified traveler

The location is great. The hotel is very clean and hospitable.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2020

Verified traveler

The best hotel I've ever stayed in, the room is so clean with good amenities. Staffs are so friendly and the breakfast was satisfactory because it had a limited choice of western food. The view is amazing from the restaurant. And the hotel has two lovely dogs and a chubby cat. If you are looking for a place to have a peaceful vacation in Yangshuo, you shall definitely choose Zen Garden Resort. I will definitely come there again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Good location and view. Good breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner. Free pick up service.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2019

Ken

Best experience. Ever.

I travel internationally 50% of the year and stay up to 40 hotels in that time. This was by far the most amazing hotel stay--calm, quiet, incredible views and western-style hospitality and cleanliness standards. If you go to Guilin--stay here.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

El hotel tiene una muy buena ubicación. Las instalaciones son nuevas (O muy recientes), las habitaciones son cómodas y espaciosas, adicionalmente la cama está excelente. El personal da un extraordinario servicio, siempre muy atentos.

El restaurante y las comidas del lugar tienen muy buen sazón, bastante recomendable.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2019

Lorraine

Beautiful hotel with great staff.

Short getaway to Yangshuo for a mini vacation. Prior to our arrival, the staff were very accommodating in assisting us in figuring out arrival logistics to the hotel. The hotel is modern, clean, and very beautiful. They have many amenities, including self-serve free laundry, and a great rooftop patio and meditation room. The hotel restaurant also serves a great variety of food, and it was very tasty. The staff were incredibly helpful and gracious - Lina and Wendy were amazing! Our room was comfortable, clean and well equipped with the basics. We had a great view of the karsts. The free scooter and bicycle rentals provided was a great bonus as well. We would definitely stay here again in a heartbeat!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

We actually didn't end up staying - it was a fair way out of town, the pool was half empty, and the surrounds were a mixture of building sites. Although the staff were genuinely lovely, we didn't want to stay there so stayed somewhere else, despite having paid in full.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Apr 2019

alexandra

Good experience

Very nice and clean. Don’t expect a luxury hotel/ spa. But is in good and Western friendly. Staff helped us to solve everything. Their English is good enough to explain and organise things for us. Make sure to book a mountain view room.
You can also rent electric bikes which makes the experience even better

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

The staff working here are the kindest we’ve ever met. They truly make the experience unique. The rooms are spacious with beautiful artistic furniture. The location is the best spot in Yangshuo. We’re definitely coming back here, highly recommended for everyone!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

This is the perfect place to go and relax and just breathe. The grounds and view are gorgeous, and it's away from the bustling Yangshuo backpacker city area so you feel like you're in an oasis. The rooms also are gorgeous and clearly a focus on design. Lots of nice touches like plush slippers and robes. The staff wants to do all they can to make your stay fantastic. They will bend over backwards to try and help you. The downside is that only Wendy speaks English, so it is not always easy to communicate your needs or desires. The food in the restaurant isn't great, although other options in the area are equally uninspiring. We went to the very fancy Alila restaurant for a meal and were also disappointed there. Most disappointingly, the pool was not filled during our stay so we could not swim! While it was the beginning of Spring so I understand perhaps it wasn't filled during winter, the temperature was in the 70s when we arrived and we'd been really looking forward to a swim which wasn't possible. A hotel with a pool was one of our criteria when booking, so not being able to swim was a huge letdown. Overall, this seems like a hotel that has huge potential, but is still finding it's groove for international travelers. If you speak Mandarin you'll be fine.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

We had a large suite at the price of a premium room. Extremely cultured and tasteful interior with fantastic view of the unique mountains from the large balcony outside of the bedroom and tea room.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2019

Angela

Perfect stay for our family. Nice and helpfull staff, nice area and beautiful scenery.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2018

Chris

What a wonderful hotel in Yangshuo (out of the town in the River Park). Quiet, beautifully appointed, and with wonderful views across small farms to spectacular limestone peaks. The reception staff were very welcoming, attentive and helpful throughout our stay. The room was beautiful, the restaurant food excellent (although not all vegetarian as the website claimed), and the outdoor swimming pool a dream. Bikes are available for a small hire fee and, when I lost the key to the bike lock at the Moon Hill Reserve, hotel staff came and picked me up. They were also very happy to drop us into Yangshuo town for tour pickups. If we ever return to Yangshuo, this is where we would stay. We could not recommend it more highly.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2018

Russ

Modern design hotel with wonderful views, friendly staff set in a rural farm setting making it very unique.
Close to many sights you go to the area to see.
They give you set number of free rides which made it easy to get to places like West Street.

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jun 2018

kim

Just inside of village.
Room condition, cleaning and view is good.
Just missing is not to close to river.
View also good.
Transportation From station to hotel is not comfortable only

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2018

B

Great accommodations set in rural village.\n

Great location and wonderful service. Clean and comfortable rooms, restaurant on site serving breakfast (included) and lunch and dinner, and bike rentals.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2018

Kyle

Wonderful Views & Exceptional Customer Service

The Zen Garden is a hidden gem just outside of Yangshuo. The hotel itself was a little off the beaten path, but the staff was so accommodating it did not matter. We took a Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo and called the hotel when we were 1 hour away, and they arranged a car to pick us up. We went to the hotel to check in and drop off our luggage. The room was very spacious and put together well. All the furniture and decor seemed to be high quality, and there was a lot of attention detail. The air condition was fantastic, much better than other places we stayed in China. As mentioned in other reviews the hotel will arrange transportation to and from town for free, which makes the location not an issue. I would recommend planning for a pickup time and spot, as the late night staff did not speak as good of English and was a little difficult to coordinate. We rented scooters from the hotel for 60¥ per day and were able to see quite of few nearby sites. For our departure, the hotel arranged for a car to take us back to the Guilin North Railway Station for 350¥. Kimberly, one of the staff members that helped us out, was extremely helpful and had such a great personality. He gave us advice on where to go on the scooters and took care of most of the logistics for our transportation. This is how customer service should be.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2018

Verified traveler

Nice little boutique hotel. excellent Mountain View’s

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

We LOVED the Zen Garden

We loved everything about this hotel... the room was beautiful we had a balcony with an amazing view. What made our stay was the wonderful staff who made us feel extremely welcome and did everything possible to make our stay enjoyable and one to remember. The hotel was located a bit out of town and was a short cycle which was a benefit for us some may find they want to be closer to the action. I can’t recommend Zen Gardens enough!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2018

Lucas

What a view!

This place may be a bit off the beaten track, but it is in a great spot for riding around the mountains/up the river and the room I was given had a spectacular view. The staff were very helpful and provided free rides to anywhere in town from the hotel on multiple occasions.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2017

Verified traveler

Amazing place

Fantastic place, can't recommend it enough. Mountain views from hotel are amazing and it seems that this place is fairly new and very well taken care of. Staff was increadibly helpful and arranged for anything I needed (transportation, tour, bike/scooter to navigate the area, etc.). Restaurant was also pretty good and the breakfast was simple but got the job done.

Location is near a lot of scenic areas. The one drawback is that the main road through this area is restricted for cars. Fortunately the staff was able to easily arrange transport to the city center and this restriction did make biking through the area much safer. The hotel staff contacted me directly prior to my arrival to explain this and arrange a suitable pick up location.

The rooms were very clean, spacious and nicely decorated. In general, I loved the decor of the place. Very relaxing experience with some breathtaking views.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2017

Vida

Nice hotel a little bit our of town

Gorgeous views from the room, but that's because you're about 5km outside Yangshou; you need to rent a bike or scooter if you want to get around, hotel has them for a reasonable price. Really enjoyed my stay.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2017

Bettina

Ama\"ZEN\" stay

Great location, in the most beautiful part of the Guilin area. Free bike renting and very cheap electric scooters offered at the hotel. Amazing super king size beds, which where incredible comfortable. Overall the room really had a zen feel to it, even better than the photos and the mountain views are spectacular. What made this stay even better was Qin and his colleague, who really got out of their way to offer the best service possible. From cars to the railway station to booking of trips. Would reccomend this hotel to everybody. Do not miss the light show in Yangshou on the Li River.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2017

Verified traveler

Modern Zen hotel is tranquil

The modern zen like hotel is lovely & in the middle of no where. Great for relaxation or retreat. Staff is very friendly but not fluent in English. Food is healthy & tasty. One can get to the famous West Street, rafting site, etc by requesting car service at front desk - easy. We relaxed & recharged nicely.

8/10

Excellent

09 Oct 2017

Verified traveler

Nice hotel but quite noisy during the day. If you plan to be out of the hotel all day it is a nice spot with delicious food. But starting at 9am helicopter tours and motorized paragliding begin and last all day until about 8pm. The hotel staff are lovely. Their English is limited but will do their best.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

Good location and friendly staff, although we would've liked more helpful tips for daily activities. Rooms are comfortable and modern. Great food and good beer and spirits in the restaurant, even it it closes a bit early.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2017

David

Tranquil hotel in an area of natural beauty

This a beautiful new hotel in a spa-like setting near to Yangshuo. The people in the hotel were very, very accommodating, helping us with all of our needs. While the hotel is a little away from the centre of restaurants, the tranquil garden setting is particularly enjoyable. The food was good, with both western and Chinese options. The chef even made some a la carte special orders. Overall, we could not have been more happy with our choice of hotel. We will come back to Zen Garden next time in Guilin / Yangshuo.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2017

Brian

Amazing location, staff, and overall hotel

I rarely write hotel reviews but Zen Garden deserves a shoutout for just about everything. The hotel is very modern and clean, the rooms are large with amazing views, and the hotel is located just outside town. The staff goes out of their way to ensure you feel welcome and have what you need. They will arrange transportation, tours, and other activities for you. We were even invited to a traditional tea ceremony. I would highly recommend.

8/10

Excellent

23 Aug 2017

Alan

Nice view and modernity

The hotel is cozy, nicely decorated, clean with magnificent view around. Excellent services. The staffs are very nice. The facilities around the hotel is quite poor. There is no decent restaurant around, no stores to buy anything even a bottle of water. You got to have a car, otherwise everything seems complicated and you have to buy everything from the hotel. And the price of every items is quite high compare to the market.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2017

Verified traveler

Amazing experience!!! Extremely friendly staff! I definitely recommend this place to anyone who visits Yangshuo!

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2017

JP

A real Chinese village in an unreal landscape

We spent 8 wonderful days in this fantastic hotel. You don't need to go anywhere to enjoy one of the most unreal landscape in China. Walking or cycling around the hotel, particularly in early morning, was an unforgettable experience. The village itself is uninteresting and poorly built. Busy shopping and restaurant town center of Yangshuo is 20 minutes away by taxi. The hotel is facilitated to the minute details with extremely high taste. The staff were very friendly and prepared to go a long way to help. I could not get a taxi on the early morning to the airport, the hotel manager sent her staff to drive me to the airport, it was a 70 minutes journey! The restaurant in the hotel is nice but has limited manual. Don't expect any Weston foods or even a good cup of coffee there.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2017

Terrance

Great place, great time , great people

Our stay here was awesome . The staff was so friendly and accommodating , they found out it was my 50th bday and owner bought a cake and surprised me with help from my wife and had party for me. I've never stayed in a place where the staff really made u feel so welcomed and at home .

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jun 2017

Verified traveler

Everything was perfect until the power went out

Just got back from a long day sightseeing in Yangshuo. As soon as I got in the shower the power cut off. The hotel was without power for hours at night. It would be okay but the hotel refused to discount or refund my 1 night stay. Very disappointed.