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A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a view of a cityscape at dusk.

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a fireplace, and a built-in entertainment unit.

A modern hotel room with a large bathtub, a bedside table with a tablet, and a view of lush greenery through large windows.

A balcony with a view of a lake, surrounded by greenery and mountains.

1. GuiLin Lijiang Wangyue Hotel

Xiufeng, 0.5 mi from Shan Lake

STACEY

£86

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window offering a view of the cityscape.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows offering a mountain view, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of mountains.

A modern hotel with a cylindrical design, surrounded by a cityscape and mountains in the background.

2. Jinjiang Metropolo Hotel Guilin Elephant Trunk Hill Two Rivers and Four Lakes

Xiangshan, 1.3 mi from Shan Lake

Monique

£55

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a curved sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.

A modern library with wooden shelves and books.

A room with a bed, a window seat with cushions, and a view of trees.

A hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance area.

3. Wing Hotel Guilin- Pedestrian Street

Qixing, 0.3 mi from Shan Lake

Qi Yue

£28

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A room with a wooden table centered on a large window, overlooking a green park.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, a large window with a view of greenery, and a decorative wall mural.

A wooden table with a teapot and a rock, placed by a window with a view of lush green foliage.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a chair, a potted plant, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

4. Riverside Inn Guilin Central

Xiangshan, 0.5 mi from Shan Lake

Kerrie

£25

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, overlooking a river and cityscape.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a balcony with curtains, and a small table with a lamp.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a view of a tree-lined street.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'O.LIVE social' sign, featuring balconies and a stone facade.

5. Guilin O-LIVE Social Hotel

Qixing, 0.3 mi from Shan Lake

Xiao Nan

£40

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A resort with a swimming pool, landscaped gardens, and traditional architecture.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a view of the cityscape at sunset, and a large painting on the wall.

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a chandelier, and large windows offering a view of the city and mountains.

A hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a decorative cabinet.

6. Shangri-La Guilin

Qixing, 2 mi from Shan Lake

Mario

£66

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A river with boats, a pebbly beach, and limestone karsts in the background.

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, large windows with a view of the outdoors, and a stage with equipment in the background.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a small table, and a magazine on the window seat.

7. Riverside Wing Hotel Guilin

Qixing, 0.6 mi from Shan Lake

Nirav

£31

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a large window, and a view of greenery outside.

A modern dining area with wooden flooring, blue and grey chairs, and a central round table.

A modern reception area with a blue patterned wall, two reception desks, and a seating area with sofas and a coffee table.

A hallway with a directional arrow on the wall, a tiled floor, and wooden doors.

8. Holiday Inn Express Guilin City Center by IHG

Qixing, 0.3 mi from Shan Lake

Helen

£31

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A large indoor swimming pool with multiple levels of balconies and seating areas.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the city.

A hotel with a large, multi-story facade, a prominent entrance with a canopy, and a sign indicating it is the Gullin Bravo Hotel.

A grand hallway with a marble floor, large windows, and classical architecture.

9. Guilin Bravo Hotel Grand Wing

Xiangshan, 0.9 mi from Shan Lake

Douglas

£93

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern lobby with a marble floor, a grand piano, a sofa, and a reception desk.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a vanity. There is a sofa and a TV in the adjacent living area.

A modern bathroom with a marble vanity, two round mirrors, a sink, and a large mirror above it. There are towels and a plant on the vanity, and a TV mounted on the wall.

The Wing Hotel's exterior with a modern facade, large glass entrance, and potted plants at the entrance.

10. Wing Hotel Guilin - Central Square

Qixing, 0.3 mi from Shan Lake

pingchin

£31

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern restaurant with a dessert counter, seating areas, and a bike parked in front.

A pathway through lotus flower fields with mountains in the background.

A person performing a yoga pose on a purple mat in a room with large windows offering a view of greenery and distant buildings.

A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by well-maintained grass and stone pathways.

11. Sheraton Guilin Hotel

Xiufeng, 0.3 mi from Shan Lake

Zulfiqar

£70

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A multi-level hotel interior with a central atrium, multiple floors, and a palm tree.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a bench, and a view of a cityscape.

A spacious living room with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a large window offering a city view.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central atrium, multiple floors, and a large skylight.

12. Guilin Lijiang Waterfall Hotel

Xiufeng, 0.4 mi from Shan Lake

Joe

£49

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A grand hallway with marble floors, classical columns, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

A traditional building with multiple levels and a central water feature.

A grand lobby with high ceilings, ornate chandeliers, and large windows.

A hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a central courtyard with a swimming pool, multiple balconies, and a well-lit facade.

13. Grand Bravo Guilin Hotel

Xiufeng, 1.7 mi from Shan Lake

"Stayed at the hotel for a bit more than a week. Looks very nice aesthetically. Very nice and flexible cleaning staff...that's where the good parts end honestly. Checking in was difficult, the people at the front couldn't find my reservation and were skeptical that I actually booked rooms. There were bugs and mosquitoes in my room, and I always woke up with bug bites. While checking out, the front desk said I was good to go. Half an hour later, I am bombarded with calls about some bills that I...

Brian

£57

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A modern hotel entrance with a reception desk, a staircase leading to the lobby, and a landscaped garden area.

A balcony with two wooden chairs, a bed, and a view of mountains and buildings.

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, concrete walls, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A balcony with two wooden chairs, a table, and a view of mountains and trees.

14. Banyan Retreat R10 Hotel

Xiangshan, 0.5 mi from Shan Lake

zavinta

£54

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A traditional building with a courtyard, a pond, and a bridge.

A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a high ceiling with circular lighting fixtures.

A nighttime swimming pool area with a building featuring multiple balconies and a bar area.

A hotel with multiple floors, a central courtyard with seating, and a traditional-style building with a tower.

15. Holiday Inn Guilin Qixing By IHG

Qixing, 1.5 mi from Shan Lake

Hong

£41

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A hallway with arched ceilings and wall-mounted lighting fixtures.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Magnotel Classic" and a covered outdoor area with seating.

A modern lobby with a large arched window, seating area, and a digital display board.

A modern hotel lobby with a long corridor, arched lighting, and a potted plant.

16. Magnotel Guilin Elephant Trunk Hill

Qixing, 1.3 mi from Shan Lake

Saeeda

£31

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a small table.

A reception desk with a marble counter, a digital kiosk, and a receptionist.

A modern bathroom with a large sink, toilet, and glass-enclosed shower.

17. Guilin Tree Hotel

Qixing, 1.2 mi from Shan Lake

£16

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, two men standing at the counter, and a large decorative floor pattern.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a bathroom visible through a glass door.

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, red hanging decorations, a large window, and potted plants.

A buffet setup with stainless steel serving stations, a tiled floor, and large windows.

18. Guilin Xin Bin International Hotel

Xiangshan, 2 mi from Shan Lake

Takumi

£41

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern dining area with large windows, a long table with seating, and a view of a cityscape.

A modern library with multiple levels, bookshelves, and seating areas.

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, a round table with a bottle of wine, a vase with yellow flowers, and a chair.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a small pool, and a balcony with a view of the city and mountains.

19. Global Village Riverside Hotel

Xiangshan, 0.4 mi from Shan Lake

£33

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with large windows, seating areas, and a green plant wall.

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa with patterned cushions, a small table with a teapot, and a woven basket.

A modern hotel with a glass facade and vertical light accents, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a view.

20. Hilton Garden Inn Guilin Diecai Li River

Qixing, 1.1 mi from Shan Lake

£45

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Shan Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
GuiLin Lijiang Wangyue Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 25 reviews	View
Jinjiang Metropolo Hotel Guilin Elephant Trunk Hill Two Rivers and Four Lakes	10.0 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
Wing Hotel Guilin- Pedestrian Street	9.6 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
Riverside Inn Guilin Central	9.6 Exceptional 59 reviews	View
Guilin O-LIVE Social Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 19 reviews	View

Top Shan Lake Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Guilin

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel. Very friendly sraff"

Secret Courtyard Resort Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent service!"

Guilin Lijiang Waterfall Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great location. Since it is in a good location, there are a lot of tours group staying there. The waterfalls show nightly is a bonus."

Wing Hotel Guilin- Pedestrian Street

10/10 Excellent

"This place was so beautiful, definitely one of the nicest places I've stayed at this affordable price point. I highly recommend."

Guilin O-LIVE Social Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay at this hotel! The room was spotless and well-maintained throughout our visit. The location couldn't be better — close to everything we wanted to see and easy to get around from. Staff were friendly and helpful from check-in to check-out, always ready to assist with a smile. Breakfast was a highlight — good variety and quality to start the day right. A special shoutout to the local travel agency desk in the lobby — they gave us so much helpful advice on getting around and what to see, which made planning our days so much easier. It's a small touch that made a big difference to our trip. Highly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting the area!"

GuiLin Lijiang Wangyue Hotel

8/10 Good

"Lovely room layout and design. But needs urgent attention for maintenance in regards to electrical fittings and ceiling mirror anchors, electrical towel warmers"

Banyan Retreat R10 Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely room and exceptional staff. Although English was certainly a barrier, the staff went above and beyond to understand our requests and accommodate accordingly. Highly recommend."

Holiday Inn Express Guilin City Center by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel staffs are excellent and super kind. After checked out the hotel and I was on my to next city, I received a test message from the front desk staff and was told that I left a bag in the room I didn't even notice. They sent the bag to my next destination so I didn't need to worry about it. Unfortunately I didn't ask her name, but everyone works there deserved a hat off for the excellent job they've done."

Sheraton Guilin Hotel

8/10 Good

"All good for a one night stay. Front desk at check-in was very helpful and informative."

Other attractions near Shan Lake

Elephant Trunk Hill

8.6/10 (42 reviews)

Explore an intriguing waterfront rock formation with a fascinating legend and then hike up the hill for panoramic views of Guilin.

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Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas

9.2/10 (11 reviews)

After visiting Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Guilin. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

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Riyue Shuangta Cultural Park

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Riyue Shuangta Cultural Park, a lovely green space in Guilin. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

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Two Rivers and Four Lakes Scenic Area

You can take time to visit Two Rivers and Four Lakes Scenic Area during your travels to Guilin. Make time to visit the monuments and shops while you're in the area.

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Guilin Arts Museum

You can study the exhibits at Guilin Arts Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Guilin. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

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Guilin Jiefang Bridge

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Find out about the history of Guilin when you spend time at Guilin Jiefang Bridge. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

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Jingjiang Princes' Palace

After visiting Jingjiang Princes' Palace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Guilin. Discover the area's mountain views and monuments.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Shan Lake?

Shan Lake is located in an area of Guilin that travellers like for its riverfront and lakeside setting. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 88 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Shan Lake?

Adjacent to Shan Lake, Sheraton Guilin Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 3 restaurants and an outdoor pool. Other good choices close by include Guilin Lijiang Waterfall Hotel and GuiLin Lijiang Wangyue Hotel.

How many hotels are there close to Shan Lake?

Expedia has 88 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Shan Lake.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Shan Lake, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Shan Lake.

What can I see and do near Shan Lake?

You'll want to browse the collections at Guilin Museum, Guilin Arts Museum and Guilin Jade Culture Museum. Learn about local history at Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas and Mulong Lake. Local parks like Riyue Shuangta Cultural Park, Elephant Trunk Hill and Seven Star Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

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Our top choices for Shan Lake hotels

1. GuiLin Lijiang Wangyue Hotel

2. Jinjiang Metropolo Hotel Guilin Elephant Trunk Hill Two Rivers and Four Lakes

3. Wing Hotel Guilin- Pedestrian Street

4. Riverside Inn Guilin Central

5. Guilin O-LIVE Social Hotel

6. Shangri-La Guilin

7. Riverside Wing Hotel Guilin

8. Holiday Inn Express Guilin City Center by IHG

9. Guilin Bravo Hotel Grand Wing

10. Wing Hotel Guilin - Central Square

11. Sheraton Guilin Hotel

12. Guilin Lijiang Waterfall Hotel

13. Grand Bravo Guilin Hotel

14. Banyan Retreat R10 Hotel

15. Holiday Inn Guilin Qixing By IHG

16. Magnotel Guilin Elephant Trunk Hill

17. Guilin Tree Hotel

18. Guilin Xin Bin International Hotel

19. Global Village Riverside Hotel

20. Hilton Garden Inn Guilin Diecai Li River

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Top Shan Lake Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Guilin

Secret Courtyard Resort Hotel

Guilin Lijiang Waterfall Hotel

Wing Hotel Guilin- Pedestrian Street

Guilin O-LIVE Social Hotel

GuiLin Lijiang Wangyue Hotel

Banyan Retreat R10 Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Guilin City Center by IHG

Sheraton Guilin Hotel

Other attractions near Shan Lake

Elephant Trunk Hill

Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas

Riyue Shuangta Cultural Park

Two Rivers and Four Lakes Scenic Area

Guilin Arts Museum

Guilin Jiefang Bridge

Jingjiang Princes' Palace

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