Villas in Beijing, China

This stay was absolutely fantastic! The room was spotless and had a really cozy vibe. The hotel staff were incredibly warm and attentive, even helping us plan our itinerary since it was our first time visiting – that was a huge bonus. The hotel's location is super convenient, less than a hundred meters from the scenic area. I'll definitely choose this place again next time I'm in town. Highly recommended!

We booked this room just a day before the end of the year, perfectly coinciding with the Gubei Water Town offering free admission, so we stayed here for an overnight visit to the town. I'd seen a few negative reviews and was a bit apprehensive before checking in, but once I got to the room, it was completely beyond my expectations. The room felt great, far exceeding what I thought, especially since it was only 177 RMB after platform discounts (though the price quadrupled or quintupled for New Year's Eve the next day) – what more could you ask for? The room was spotless, and the bedding was very clean. It had everything: an induction cooker, fridge, microwave, and washing machine, making it perfectly suitable for a longer stay. They even provided an electric heater in case the AC wasn't warm enough in winter, so it was cozy and warm. The owner was also very welcoming and communicative, patiently answering all our questions beforehand and even helping us register our car plate so we could park conveniently in the residential compound where the B&B is located. It was incredibly convenient to stay here and visit Gubei Water Town. Extremely satisfied!

Oh dear, I came with high expectations to experience your establishment's ”Japanese Garden,” and what an eye-opener it was! The ”utterly faithful” recreation is simply astonishing – the serene dry landscape and exquisite stone lanterns pictured in the photos were, in reality, just a few weathered, broken chairs standing forlornly, embodying a profound ”wabi-sabi” aesthetic! Ah, this minimalist beauty, I finally understand; it's simply that we common folk lack the refined taste to appreciate it. The bathroom experience was even more ”Zen-like”! The showerhead delivered water in a mere trickle, and the hot water was exceedingly tardy, requiring guests to wait patiently with a devout heart. Craving a truly refreshing shower? Don't rush; this is the owner's meticulously designed ”slow living” segment, allowing you to contemplate life amidst the sound of dripping water. As for bottled mineral water? Oh, for a ”high-end” establishment like yours, advocating for environmental protection, bringing your own reusable water bottle is clearly the correct approach! Mosquitoes? Those are merely proof of the garden's ecological friendliness, a complimentary ”natural spa” – why spoil the fun by mentioning them? The most ”splendid” part, however, was browsing the owner's replies! Wow! What a master of debate, churning out witty remarks one after another! Their attitude towards negative reviews was even tougher than our ”wabi-sabi” chairs! After reading the owner's eloquent responses, I instantly realized that low water pressure in the shower was no longer an issue, as the ”high-pressure” impact on one's psyche is far greater! This service attitude truly makes one feel ”at home” – specifically, making you eager to rush back home. The 300+ price tag was unremarkable, so I'll give it a 3-star rating, just to make a point.

They are not able to speak English but they were nice. On request they would give us breakfast and dinner, even if not many option were available all we tried was good especially baozi for breakfast. We were located on the 2nd floor of their house it seemed a real local experience. Unfortunately our Chinese is very poor.

Here I am again, staying at this hotel. It's spotlessly clean, and the facilities are brand new. It's only about 200-300 meters from Gubei Water Town. My kids absolutely loved the family-themed room and started playing as soon as we arrived. A big thank you to our butler, Xiao Wang, for the thoughtful service and for arranging a room with a direct view of the Simatai Great Wall and the Water Town scenery from the window. It was a fantastic experience!

Absolutely recommended, Great host, room is vey close to the Gubei water town, Its not inside the water town, 2 minutes walk to the entrance. so you have to pay for the entrance, and also have to buy the ticket to the great wall. But still cheaper to do that way and room is greatly worth the price that we paid. Love to stay there again. Tips : visit water town in the morning using the one day 1 time pass, go to the great wall before 2pm, come back to the water town 4:30pm, and roam around the town for couple of hours. Dont miss drone show, water fountain show, snd great performances by talented stunt crew. Be prepared to spend all day in great wall and Gubei town combined.

The room is clean and the location is good. It is right at the entrance of the water town and overlooks the night view of the water town.

The boss is very enthusiastic. After traveling for many days, I felt very close to hearing his Beijing accent. Because we checked in late, he helped us put the hot spring water in advance and told us where to buy dinner and where to park. In short, he thought of everything for us. The room is warmly decorated and the children like it very much. There is a small courtyard and a terrace. At night, the drone show, the night view of the Great Wall, and the night view of the ancient town are all under your sight. In short, it is very worthwhile!

The room was very well furnished and fully equipped, and overall I was satisfied. However, the walk from Parking Lot 1 to the room was at least 1.3 kilometers, and there was no shuttle. This was quite disappointing for us, exhausted from climbing the Great Wall. The shuttle service cost 30 yuan per trip, but on the last day, they called to inform us that they couldn't help with our luggage, which was a real problem for families traveling with large luggage.

I spent 3 weekdays at MingTang LinShui Inn, right next to Gubei Water Town, and had a great stay. The host doesn’t speak English but was very kind, helpful, and welcoming throughout my visit. The location is excellent, with plenty of restaurants and convenience stores nearby. Gubei Water Town is within walking distance—while there's an entrance fee to explore the old quarter, the surrounding area is also peaceful and scenic, perfect for a relaxing stroll. Just a note: weekends can get crowded, and there may be some noise from nearby night events. But on weekdays, it's quiet, calm, and truly a lovely escape. Highly recommend for a peaceful weekday getaway!