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Reviews of Xishuangbanna Elephant Home Guesthouse

No 20, Jingliang Zhai,Gaozhuang Xishuang Jing, Jing Hong, 666100 Jinghong, China

#4 of 11 hotels in Jinghong

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 34 hotel reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    6.2

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  • Reviewed: 9 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was a bit short

    The host was extremely kind and helpful throughout the stay. He also offered us the taxi drive to the bus station Room was nice and location perfect

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2025

    10
    Highly recommended. Lovely staff and facilities.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No complaints - it was great.

    Fabulous location for seeing the night market and all sorts of excellent food options.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2025

    10
    Wonderfully Relaxing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the Elephant Home Guesthouse. The room was spacious, quiet and comfortable. The guesthouse was a short stroll to all of the attractions and eateries in Xishuangbanna. Check-in and out was smooth. The owners of the guesthouse were extremely polite, attentive and extremely helpful. They conveniently provided airport pick-up and transfer. Everything was fabulous. I will definitely be coming back in the near future!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2025

    9.0
    Really enjoyable , right in the heart of the city
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent customer service really went out their way to help you.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    We liked everything! We really enjoyed our stay there!

    We had a really nice stay. The hosts were super friendly and kind. They offered much information and they were always keen to help and show us the way. We need to check out early on our last day in the city and catch the morning train, and the host kindly offered to take us to the train station for free. The room was spacious and quiet, and the hotel location is great. The hosts would also bring us different snacks everything, which was super kind.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2025

    9.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No breakfast available but plenty of places nearby.

    Excellent location. Very helpful staff. They took me to the train station which was very kind and helpful and were also able to recommend a very good restaurant for dinner.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The owner couple was extremelly nice and helpful, they gave me tea, fruit and some snacks and shared some recommendations. The room was nice, everything was in order.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The setting was idyllic, the staff helped us and looked after us really well.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2024

    10
    Great hotel in the city center with very lovely owners
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing! :)

    Great hotel with nice rooms and even nicer owners! Although they didn't speak English much they made sure to take care of me and even gave me gifts and snacks :) A very lovely family. The hotel is very central as well, you can walk to the main parts of the city.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit pricy

    Love the balcony and the view. It’s quiet at night

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    10
    Convenient location and friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Don't have anything negative to add about the guesthouse or our stay. Everything was perfect for us and will definitely come back if I can come back to Xishuangbanna.

    Location was great, less than ten minutes walking-distance from the night market. Around the guesthouse there are also some nice coffee shops and restaurants. Overall the guesthouse was awesome, our room was spotless, super cozy and loved enjoying our morning coffee in the balcony. The owners are super nice :D and helped us with some tips to move around the city. I couldn't recommend it more if you go to Xishuangbanna.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2023

    10
    A GREAT PLACE TO FEEL AT HOME
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing to complain about, except sometimes you wished the neighbours would stop their music but the guesthouse has no control on such thing and it was not continuous either nor a big deal.

    Mr. LIWEI the manager on the premises has a warm welcoming smile and exceptionally friendly manners that certainly deserve a 10 grade or even higher. You just feel greeted by your closest friend, and actually the first thing he did was to pay my taxi before I even went out of the car!... And during all my stay anything I asked was immediately provided with pleasure. The guesthouse is nicely decorated with many antique furniture and equipments that make you feel being in a personal home and not in a hotel. The street is far away from the main traffic and the property is quiet and conveniently located. The owner, Mr. Li, is living far away but he's quick in helping in anything you request and actually he spent a lot of time showing me around. A great team and certainly a great place to stay.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2023

    10
    Definitely recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is very Dai style, in a very good location. The hotel owners are very nice and friendly. We got a lot help from them. Definitely recommended to stay here!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2023

    10
    Nice hotel & Very nice host
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    The location is great. It’s very close to the fantastic’Star Light Night Market’. The room is very clean. There is everything you need in the room. The host Mr. Li and his wife were very nice and friendly. They help every single guest who stayed in this charming hotel. They give very detailed advice about where to go, where to eat…… Mr.Li even writes in Chinese in a piece of paper for directions for those who don't understand Chinese. Mr.Li was very kindly drive us to the railway station when we were leaving Xishuangbanna. We think everyone would feel home in this very nice hotel.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2023

    10
    Arrived in China and fell in love instantly
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Our host/housekeeper and his wife were more than helpful to us with everything. Even we had not booked breakfast, they provided for us, including sorts of fruits as well! The house/room was short walking distance to incredible night market. And there was a nice garden downstairs...

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2023

    10
    Great experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice location,friendly host

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2023

    10
    3 Night Stay in Xishuangbanna
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are a lot of properties with Elephant in the name in the area and the address on Booking.com isn't very precise. It was a bit hard to find but the host called us and helped us find the right Elephant guesthouse.

    The guesthouse is run by a very welcoming, helpful, and knowledgable couple that made the stay great and the experience personal.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2023

    10
    Very nice setting of the dcor and surrounding s to reflect the the Dai atmosphere of Xishuangbanna.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The owner was very helpful in picking us up at the airport and coming to help us find our way back after getting lost at the night market.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing!

    Couldn't ask for a better location right in the heart of the Gaozhuang part of town, close to night markets and major sights. The owners were incredibly friendly and nice, offering tea and snacks, as well as a lift to the train station at the end of my stay.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2023

    8.0
    Vwry good stay - Xi Shuang Ba Na developing quickly and very popular with Chinese tourists
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked most things. A tad pricey compared with similar places but acceptable. There is no breakfast option and I think this is a missed opportunity as westerner like a certain type of hotel breakfast

    The place is located in middle of tourist area not far from the night market. very convenient. Good sized room with air conditioner and TV with lots of channels including latest movies. The landlord is an excellent host - he looked after everything, invited me to drink Pu’er tea and when I left he gave me a very nice gift of tea boxes which was a very nice gesture. I highly recommend for foreigners visiting area.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    The only thing what was missing is breakfast. But since there are plenties of dining places around that isn't a big problem

    Amazing place! Would love to stay longer but it was fully booked unluckily and we had to relocate to an other hotel(( Very friendly and helpful owner! Was so kind to explain in details where it is worse to go and what to see, arranged our trip by car around the local sightseeing next day! The hotel is very nice, room was lovely, beds very comfortable!! The location is right next to the Golden Pagoda and Night Market. Our highly recommendation!!

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2023

    8.0
    For a budget traveler who wants to stay centrally (but not for me)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was in the middle of the action, but it was super noisy.

    The staff were really sweet.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2023

    10
    A budget friendly but quality place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    everything was perfect

    This guesthouse is amazing! It has a real tropical vibe: the style of the building, the garden, and the rooms. It could be anywhere in Thailand. It is surrounded by a lush tropical garden but is still centrally located, close to shops, restaurants, and main attractions. The night market is just within a few minutes walking distance. The owner is super friendly, always smiling, and ready to help at any time. It is a real bargain. I loved my relaxing and laid-back holiday here. I will definitely stay in this guesthouse if I visit Xishuangbanna next time.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2022

    8.0
    We booked 4 nights and 5 days that we are currently extending due to lockdown regulations. The owner and his wife are ve
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were very accommodating, we ended up having to extend our stay due to lockdown regulations and the owner did what he could to make it a pleasant time. He is friendly and warm and the accomodation was comfortable!

    Stayed in October 2022

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