Yangshuo SugarHouse is the area's high-end retreat, set in landscaped grounds on Dongling Road between the Li River and the town. It has 113 rooms spread across a mix of garden-view retreat rooms, family rooms, townhouses, pool villas and a large heritage suite, with the bigger categories offering the most privacy and the most space for families or small groups. The grounds include an outdoor pool with a separate children's pool, a spa, a terrace and garden, a playground and a library, and the on-site restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with outdoor tables in good weather. The setting is calm and green, and the surrounding area has a lot to explore by bike, scooter or car. It is the most expensive of the hotels in this guide, and the rates reflect the space, the spa and the dining, so it suits a special occasion or a trip where the hotel is part of the experience.
Location and getting around
The hotel is about four minutes by car from the Li River, roughly nine minutes from West Street and about ten minutes from the Impression Liu Sanjie theatre, so you are close to the town without being in the middle of it. It is not a walk-everywhere location, which means you will use taxis, hotel transport or hired bikes for dinner and the show. Guilin Liangjiang airport is about an hour and twenty minutes away by road, so a pre-arranged transfer is the easiest way to arrive.
Rooms and who it suits
The retreat king and twin rooms are spacious and face the garden, while the family retreat twin gives an extra bed for children. The townhouse and the pool villa are the choices for privacy or for small groups, and the heritage suite sleeps up to six and is the largest category.
The property is a good fit for couples, families who want a pool and a playground and travellers who enjoy a spa day between active outings. Anyone who wants to be in the middle of the West Street nightlife may prefer to stay closer in.
Good to know
Breakfast is available as a buffet at an added charge, and rates are usually higher in the October holiday period and summer. Free self parking and free WiFi are offered, and check-in starts in the afternoon with a noon check-out. Pool hours run from early morning to early evening, so plan your swim around them. The hotel is not pet-friendly. Reviewers describe the spa and the tasting-menu restaurant as expensive, so check the prices before you commit, and consider eating out on West Street for variety.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool and separate children pool
- ✓On-site spa
- ✓Garden terrace and playground
- ✓Restaurant with outdoor dining
- ✓Buffet breakfast (extra charge)
- ✓Free self parking
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Villas, townhouses and family rooms
Good questions
How far is it from West Street?+
About nine minutes by car, so it is close but not walkable. Use a taxi, hotel transport or a bike for evenings out.
Does the hotel have a pool?+
Yes, there is an outdoor pool with a separate children pool, open during daytime hours. Some villas also have a private pool.
Is breakfast included?+
A buffet breakfast is available for an extra charge, and some rate plans may include it. Check the details when you book.
