Erhai Xinglai Lake View Inn

Not new, not big hotel but full of everything you need; spacious clean room, automatic toilet, separated toilet and bathroom. Close to Shuanglang Ancient Town but very peaceful not crowded at all. A simple yet delicious Chinese breakfast. We was impressed by the tiny young lady staff who carried our 20 kg. luggage to her buggy while she picked us up from the parking and brought it up to our 3rd floor room ( the hotel doesn’t have elevator). She also recommended the restaurant for our dinner which was delicious. Her bright smiles and attentive service made us feel warmly welcome. All staffs, including male staffs who have previously visited Thailand were friendly. Unfortunately, we could stay only a night. Next time we would stay more.

The service is great. There’s no need to carry your luggage or walk for pick-up or drop-off at 双廊半岛超市—someone will handle your bags and bring you over on a buggy. I was even upgraded to a room with a view. Each time you enter or leave, you’ll be warmly greeted by the same individual, likely the manager, who also reminds guests to dress warmer if the temperature dips. Breakfast (8:30-10:30) changes daily, and they warm up milk (21:00-22:00) if you’d like some. There’s also a bar on site, though I didn’t try it this time. The room is thoughtfully furnished with a Marshall speaker (Bluetooth) and diffuser, and you can even choose the scent you prefer. The location is ideal for anyone seeking both convenience and tranquillity. It’s close to many attractions: right next to the pier and 双廊古镇, and about a 15-minute walk to the gallery and exhibition at Yang Liping’s former residence (杨丽萍太阳宫). It’s walking distance to a few popular eateries as well. You may need to walk abit if you’re going to the viral cafes further out near Muxi Dali (alternatively, you can get those buggy to transport you at a fee). It becomes peaceful in the evenings once the day-trippers leave, so you can enjoy the sunrise and sunset in calm surroundings—perfect for sipping a cup of Yunnan tea while taking in the view (see photos).

Excellent services by all the staffs. Greatly appreciated!

The staff here are absoltuely lovely, so attentive to your needs and so caring. The hotel is located right infront of erhai and the views from the lobby are gorgeous. There are also plenty of restaurants to dine in around the homestay. The included photography package was a delight and made our stay here memorable.

Amazing view of Er Hai from the terrace. Service staff were very polite and helpful. Shout out to 果果! Lovely girl who helped us settle in and even brought us extra chairs so we can have a drink on the terrace balcony with the whole family. If I were to visit shuang lang again, I will definitely choose to stay here again. A few nights. :)

We had an absolutely wonderful stay! The warm service we received and the genuine attention to detail truly made our trip unforgettable. It was heartwarming to know how much they care about their guests. 🫶🏻❤️❤️

Service was super. I honestly think the 3 young service staff I interacted with had better attitude and service mindset than Japanese service staff who themselves are renowned for their high customer service level. (I go to Japan monthly). The young petit lady was especially impressive. She could carry one 24-inch luggage of at least 20kg on each hand and walk from hotel to their 3-wheeler. She went the extra mile to help coordinate our follow-on transportation arrangement and made sure we enjoyed our stay. I wish I have staff like them.

Fantastic stay with good services and good views. Breakfast is unforgettable.

We had a pleasant stay at this hotel. The room was spacious and welled equipped with all the essential amenities. A special thanks to xiao fu and ying biao for their exceptional services. Staying here felt warm and welcoming.