New room! One queen bed, two twin beds can also be combined as a super king, extra bath and living room. Beautiful secluded balcony views.
sleeps 4 / from $190
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The largest and most luxurious riverside room at Mountain Retreat features two bedrooms with a king and twin tatami which can also be configured as a super king!
sleeps 4 / from $155
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A great option for families with small children who want the privacy of a separate bunk bed room from the main queen bedroom. Features a terrace just steps from the river.
sleeps 4 / from $140
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Our newest family suite for 2020! One queen & one full bed plus a full bed and bath in an adjoining room. A great value for up to 3 adults plus small children.
sleeps 5 / from $158
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One of the most spacious rooms at Mountain Retreat with great views from a secluded balcony. There is an antique sofa which folds out to an extra bed upon request.
sleeps 4 / from $130
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Features one queen and one full bed suitable for families or friends travelling together, with private balcony and spectacular river and mountain views.
sleeps 3 / from $100
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This is a perfect room for a couple with children or just a couple who want the luxury of extra space and privacy. Bright and airy with room for friends.
sleeps 4 / from $110
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Superior Queen is one of our most spacious and popular rooms. It's adjacent to the Riverview Superior twin, convenient for families. Choose balcony or terrace.
sleeps 2 / from $100
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In this newer suite with beautiful views you'll find antique furniture, handmade cabinets and modern bathrooms plus twin beds in the adjoiing room. A great value!
sleeps 4 / from $150
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Updated in 2018! One queen bed and full bed plus bath make it perfect for a small family or friends. Large private porch and views of the garden and river.
sleeps 3 / from $100
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Features two individual beds with gorgeous river and mountain views with a furnished private balcony. Bright and airy with a balcony over the garden. Freshly renovated in 2021.
sleeps 2 / from $100
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New balcony for 2022! This 3rd floor loft room with a queen and single bed is great for three people. A quiet loft with panoramic views and ensuite bath. Yangshuo rustic chic!
sleeps 3 / from $100
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Features a queen size traditional Chinese bed and a tatami platform that can also be converted into a child's bed. A romantic rustic cottage, steps from the river!
sleeps 2 / from $100
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Two of these bright sunny rooms are garden level and two are third floor, all without balconies but with excellent views. Can be configured into a super king bed by request.
sleeps 2 / from $69
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New for 2025! This cozy 2nd floor balcony room is perfect for a couple or solo traveler. Garden and partial mountain views from your private balcony and ensuite bath.
sleeps 2 / from $85
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Features two individual beds with river views and furnished private terrace. Bright and airy with stunning views. A ground floor room freshly renovated in 2021.
sleeps 2 / from $100
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Superior Queen is one of our most spacious and popular rooms. It's a ground floor room adjacent to the Riverview Superior twin, convenient for families.
sleeps 2 / from $100
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New for 20206! This bright garden cottage has views of mountains and partial view of the river. Located next to our waterfall this new large terrace room offers privacy and seclusion.
sleeps 2 / from $90
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The largest and most luxurious riverside room at Mountain Retreat features two bedrooms with a king and twin tatami which can also be configured as a super king!
sleeps 4 / from $155
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A ground floor room just steps from the river featuring a queen bedroom and adjoining bunk bed, ensuite bath plus a sunny terrace. Kids love it!
sleeps 4 / from $140
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Features one queen and one full bed suitable for families or friends travelling together, with private balcony and spectacular river and mountain views.
sleeps 3 / from $100
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One of the most spacious rooms at Mountain Retreat with the best views from a secluded balcony. There is an antique sofa which folds out to an extra bed upon request.
sleeps 4 / from $130
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In this ground floor suite with beautiful views you'll find antique furniture, handmade cabinets andmodern bathrooms plus twin beds in the adjoining room. A great value!
sleeps 4 / from $150
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This is a perfect room for a couple with children or just a couple who want the luxury of extra space and privacy. Bright and airy with room for friends.
sleeps 4 / from $110
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One of the most spacious rooms at Mountain Retreat with great views from a secluded balcony. Enjoy...
sleeps 4 / from $130 VIEW DETAILS
In this new suite you'll find antique furniture, handmade cabinets and generous modern bathrooms...
sleeps 4 / from $150 VIEW DETAILS
This is a perfect room for a couple with children or just a couple who want the luxury of extra space and privacy...
sleeps 4 / from $110 VIEW DETAILS
New balcony for 2022! This 3rd floor loft room with a queen and single bed is great for three people. A quiet loft with panoramic views and ensuite bath. Yangshuo rustic chic!
sleeps 3 / from $100
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Features a queen size traditional Chinese bed and a tatami platform that can also be converted into a child's bed. A romantic rustic cottage, steps from the river!
sleeps 2 / from $100
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Two of these bright sunny rooms are garden level and two are third floor, all without balconies but with excellent views. Can be configured into a super king bed by request.
sleeps 2 / from $69
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New for 2025! This cozy 2nd floor balcony room is perfect for a couple or solo traveler. Sweeping views from your private balcony and ensuite bath.
sleeps 2 / from $85
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Features two full-size beds and ensuite bath with a private balcony, offering some views of the mountains and our traditional tile rooftops. Best value of Yangshuo hotels!
sleeps 2 / from $55
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Features two individual beds with river views and furnished private terrace. Bright and airy with stunning views. A ground floor room freshly renovated in 2021.
sleeps 2 / from $100
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Superior Queen is one of our most spacious and popular rooms. It's a ground floor room adjacent to the Riverview Superior twin, convenient for families.
sleeps 2 / from $100
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New for 20206! This bright garden cottage has views of mountains and partial view of the river. Located next to our waterfall this new large terrace room offers privacy and seclusion.
sleeps 2 / from $90
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In room safe
Laundry service
Credit cards accepted
Ensuite Bath
Complimentary bike
Free parking
AC and heat
Minibar
Free WiFi + encrypted VPN
Complimentary breakfast*
Extra bed/crib available
Luggage keeping
*With direct booking through our website. Holidays excluded. See details here.
Romantic riverview balcony views, family suites and budget twin rooms
Defining rustic chic among Yangshuo hotels since 2001, Yangshuo Mountain Retreat offers traditionally furnished family suites and a variety of riverview and budget mountain view rooms. With contiuous upgrades and refreshes each Winter...we offer authentic Yangshuo riverside rooms at a fraction of the price of large luxury resorts. Guests rave about our cleanliness, attention to detail and generous basic amenities. We offer stand-alone private cottage rooms as well as standard balcony and terrace rooms in our main buildings. Unlike Li River hotels, we are one of the very few Yangshuo hotels with rooms on the Yulong River, a quiet waterway without motorized boat traffic. Watch bamboo rafts drift down and fall asleep to the sound of falling water. Check out our offers page for great deals and complimentary gifts when you book directly on out website here.
Travel time to Yangshuo Mountain Retreat from Guilin is 60-70 minutes. We can easily coordinate private riverside arrivals or transfers directly to your room door upon request.
Yes! We serve western and Chinese dishes, with a wide variety of imported wines, beers, and cocktails. Guests can dine indoors across two dining rooms or outdoors in the garden overlooking the Yulong River and karst mountains. The restaurant is open from 7:00 AM until 9:00 PM, and direct bookings include complimentary breakfast. See our offers page
Yangshuo Mountain Retreat is 15 minutes by car to Yangshuo town, or 20 minutes by scooter. The town is also accessible by bike in 35 minutes, allowing you to return to a completely quiet room away from the urban noise.
We feature an extensive lineup of family layouts accommodating up to 5 guests, including our Deluxe Family Suite, Riverview Family Terrace, and the Family Terrace Bunk Bed Suite. We also provide children's menus and complimentary cribs for the rooms upon request.
Yes! Yangshuo Mountain Retreat provides cozy, premium bathrobes in all of our 15 eco-rooms and suites.
Yes! Yangshuo Mountain Retreat has an efficient, in-house laundry service available to all overnight guests for a reasonable charge.
Yangshuo Mountain Retreat is a traditional-style eco-lodge and does not feature an elevator. However, we offer beautiful, ground-floor wheelchair-accessible terrace rooms and suites with seamless garden and river view access.
Yes! All rooms feature individual air conditioning and heating units. For winter travelers, we also provide electric blankets in the beds and feature a cozy hearth in the main dining room.
Our Balcony rooms are located on the second and third floors, offering elevated, panoramic vistas of the karst mountains and the Yulong River line. Our Terrace rooms are ground-floor layouts that open directly onto private stone porches, placing you just steps away from the riverside lawns, garden walkways, and our tranquil waterfall feature.
Yes. Flexibility is a core feature of our rustic chic designs. In several layouts—including our Deluxe Family Suite, Riverview Lux Terrace Suite, and standard Riverview Twins—our custom handmade twin beds can be seamlessly combined into a massive super king setup. Just let our team know your preference when booking.
Yes! Unlike standard international corporate chains in China where guests struggle to access global networks, Yangshuo Mountain Retreat provides free, high-speed Wi-Fi bundled with an encrypted VPN network across all rooms. You can seamlessly access your international emails, streaming services, and communication apps right from your bed.
For travelers looking for the best value among authentic Yangshuo hotels, our Rearview Twin and standard Riverview Twin options offer world-class comfort starting at just $55 to $69. The Rearview Twin features private balcony views over our traditional tiled rooftops and the surrounding mountains, giving you full access to our eco-resort grounds at a fraction of the cost.