Modern Luxury, Authenticity and Calm Near Old Town

A Premium Hotel Perfectly Located in Dali

Taoxi Secret Manor enjoys a strategic location just five minutes’ walk from the North Gate of Dali Old Town and the renowned Three Pagodas. This peaceful setting, surrounded by mountains and lakes, offers true tranquility while providing easy access to all of Dali’s cultural and natural riches. It is ideal for both first-time visitors and those seeking a deeper exploration of Dali and its surroundings.

Rooms, Suites, and Villas for Every Traveler

Fully renovated in 2024-2025, the hotel offers beautiful rooms, pool suites, and spacious family villas. Each accommodation features premium imported bedding, excellent soundproofing, air conditioning, and modern conveniences (TV, WiFi, safe, minibar). Some villas are equipped with private pool-jacuzzis and comfortable living spaces. The hotel as a whole, clean and design-focused, blends contemporary refinement with local artisanal touches.

Personalized Service and French-Speaking Welcome

The front desk is open 24/7 for maximum flexibility. The varied breakfast (local and Western) and the in-house restaurant with reasonably priced local specialties are highly rated. The spa is renowned for its quality treatments. The manager, Kadi—a French graduate of Lausanne, fluent in several languages—creates a true hospitality culture: from advice and a French-speaking welcome to organizing transfers or excursions, everything is designed for guest comfort.

The Top Choice for an Elegant Dali Stay

Taoxi Secret Manor clearly stands out as the best high-end address in Dali, with authenticity, an ideal location, top-quality rooms, a full range of services (spa, French-speaking welcome, transfers), and the warm family atmosphere of its villas. Perfect for enjoying Dali, nearby tea harvests, or combining city and village stays such as in increasingly popular Xizhou.

The Taoxi Experience According to Our Advisor

Advisor Antoine’s Review:
“I stayed at Taoxi Secret Manor and had an excellent experience at every level. The rooms are perfectly renovated, the environment is peaceful, and the hotel is ideally situated for exploring on foot. The warm guidance and presence of manager Kadi, bilingual in French and Chinese, make a real difference for our travelers. Opting for a villa or pool suite here means a truly serene, high-end stay—perfect for couples, families or groups of friends. In short, it’s currently the best chic and friendly hotel in Dali.”