Reviews of 安吉 小森林 Little Forest Anji

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It's the personal touch that made our stay at Little Forest exceptional. The terrace behind our room was nestled in a grove of mature bamboo which felt idyllic and peaceful. And the daily breakfast, excellent coffee, and morning walks alongside the river made this a nice getaway for us. My wife is learning to play the guqin and practices every day when we're at home, so what a nice surprise to find that there was a guqin on site (the owner is also learning to play the instrument) that my wife could continue her daily practice on. The owner was incredibly helpful, making daily activity suggestions and recommendations and even arranging for (and driving) us to swim in a nearby pool that was fed by mountain water. We hope to be back to visit Little Forest in the future; it's the type of guesthouse that feels like home.

We reached this hotel by car from Shanghai (hired a driver). We were there during a Chinese bank holiday, yet it was still very peaceful. Some of the main tourist spots were busier, but it’s easy to avoid those if you prefer. We didn’t mind, and everyone was incredibly friendly. The hotel area is absolutely stunning, surrounded by mountains, rivers, and bamboo forests. There are many activities available, and you can book them directly through the hotel: walking, hiking, cycling, rafting, paragliding, and more. The hotel also offers bicycles for rent. Nearby, there are a few restaurants. While there’s no Western cuisine in the area, you won’t need it— the local restaurants serve fantastic, fresh food. The owners are very friendly and patient, even with our poor Mandarin skills :) Your host can help you choose the best places to eat. The hotel itself is exceptional. The rooms are spacious, clean, comfortable, and beautifully designed. The beds are perfect, and the noise level is quite low. There are charming outdoor seating areas where you can enjoy drinks, coffee, ice cream, and more from the small bar. Breakfast is delicious, too. Bottles of water or free to grab. The hosts are truly outstanding—friendly, relaxed, and always willing to help. Whether it’s taking you to scenic spots, booking activities, or drawing personalised walking and cycling maps. Their laid-back approach made us feel at home. For us, the hotel and its surroundings offered everything we wanted: wonderful hosts, delicious food, tranquility, a relaxed vibe, breathtaking nature, and plenty of activities.

There was nothing we didn't like.

Very seldom write reviews, but just have to comment on how great the stay was. The hotel was beautiful, room spotless and thoughtfully furnished. The location is far out, but close to the scenic spots. Best of all the hosts were just great. They gave me rides places and picked me up, gave tips on hiking routes, made me a packed lunch at short notice and spoke English really well. All in all they made a short trip perfect. Can’t wait to come back in the summer.

Very quint little bed and breakfast, the owner is super helpful

Definitely our best trip to Anji, great location and superb support of Mr. Sun - we will be back!

Host was amazing. We were not able to get a taxi back from an area one day. I texted the host and he came to collect us. Not only did he collect us, but he also showed us a beautiful lake and a waterfall as well as make us pizza when we got back to the hotel as places were closed when we wanted to eat. Breakfast was varied and the iced coconut lattes were excellent. There are some very friendly cats that stay at the hotel too.

Bikes were broken. The hotel could do with purchasing some new bikes for guests to use.

Clean, nice room, welcoming and helpful staff, pleasant location, activities for kids nearby, nice breakfast, forest walks close to property.

Great place and cosy place. The environment is amazing and the host super nice!

Beautiful location, relaxing atmosphere, and the design of the place makes it a pleasure to be there. Everything very clean. and the staff very friendly, breakfast is good and varied. The owners are very welcoming and always helpful, giving us so many tips of where to go and what to see. One evening we rented the barbecue area and Mr. Sun provided the charcoal. Will definitely return.

having to leave 😉

Sweet, little location. Great for a weekend away. Dog friendly. Very comfy rooms.

We had a hard time finding food. No restaurant, and places nearby were closed. Breakfast was available in resort though, the owner makes it for you and it was quite good. Still, definitely pack food if you go.

Breakfast was great and filling, and the owner is an amazing cook. We had an assortment of food, from cheese to fruits and from Chinese food to Western. Although coffee is also served for free, the owners also manage a coffee shop so for an additional fee, we can get freshly-made latte. They also went beyond just the usual service and lent us bikes so we can go around the town and restaurants. Will go back for sure.

Friendly staff. Layout of the hotel and the way the rooms were located was very characterful.

Beds not very comfortable.

The hotel owners were exceptional, they went out of their way to make our stay at the hotel and surroundings enjoyable. The breakfast ( western and Chinese ) at the hotel was delicious and great value. and the gourmet coffee excellent. location is also a big plus, as it is located at the foothills of a mountain ) excellent view from the rooms)a short drive from many attractions and 2 min walking distance from white water rafting. overall, I would highly recommend this hotel

Bed was a big hard