Reviews of Pomelo Hostel Xingping
No. 49 Xingping Street, Yangshuo, 541900 Yangshuo, China

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Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewIt was one of the best experiences in China! The vibe of the hostel is super chill and welcoming, but what really makes it special are the two guys who work there. They go above and beyond to help with everything—whether it’s travel tips, local food recommendations, or just making sure you feel at home. Their energy is infectious, and you can tell they genuinely care about every guest. They made my stay smooth, fun, and unforgettable. If you’re passing through Xinping, Pomelo Hostel isn’t just a place to sleep—it’s an experience, largely because of these two amazing guys. Can’t recommend it enough!
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Reviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewClean rooms, friendly and warm atmosphere. There is a washing machine on the roof. Can meet many fellow travellers and friends by hanging out in the lobby. Leo and Victor were super cool.
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Reviewed: 15 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLovely staff, speaks English. Good location - next to ancient town. The rooms are basic but good value for the money.
Mosquito net on the balcony door would be great
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Reviewed: 28 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewWe loved our stay at Pomelo Hostel. The rooms are spacious with a comfy bed, daily room keeping and fresh, fluffy towel everyday. Free laundry machine on the roof, well equipped common area where it's easy to hang out and meet fellow travellers..some community events like hikes etc organized by hostel staff. Amazing value for money, this hostel has it all. Definitely recommended.
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Reviewed: 3 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewI loved the location, staff, room. All staff were very friendly. I highly recommend.
Nothing, everything was perfect
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Reviewed: 26 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewVery clean, spacious, comfortable and the view from our room was amazing. Staff was very friendly too.
Good to know that the property doesn’t have an elevator.
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Reviewed: 7 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReally good location
Squat toilets
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Reviewed: 6 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewVery nice, traveler vibe. Good location. Good price. Very comfortable room. Enough space, solid Aircon with heating option, lockers, comfy beds, very silent during the night. Possibility to make laundry in the hostel with a great view from the terrace. Little disadvantage - squatting toilet in the bathroom.
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Reviewed: 9 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 12 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewFriendly and helpful staff
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Reviewed: 11 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewIt is close to the main Xingping attraction, that is the 20 yuan mountains scenic site. By vlose I mean a nice 15 minutes walking. It is also very close to the ancient city and it’s beautiful streets.
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Reviewed: 4 December 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewThey really created an amazing hostel with a friendly environment. Even though I didn't speak Chinese they where able to help me and I was also able to join a activity which was easily the highlight of my trip
There was loads of construction going on in the area. Of course something they can not do anything about.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay here. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the surrounding construction—hopefully the construction will be completed soon. We look forward to welcoming you in the future!
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay here. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the surrounding construction—hopefully the construction will be completed soon. We look forward … Show more
Reviewed: 4 December 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewVery good location, close to the bus station. Room big and clean (private one), quiet area. the receptionist helped me to find a transport even if he don´t speak English, I am very grateful for that.
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Reviewed: 28 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewPeiple very helpgul,room clean and silent.big bathroom insider.beautiful place close to everything
They didn't speak english
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay here and we look forward to welcoming you soon again in the future! While not all of our staff members are fluent in English, they are dedicated to providing excellent service and always strive to assist our guests to the best of their ability.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay here and we look forward to welcoming you soon again in the future! While not all of our staff members are fluent in English, they are dedicate… Show more
Reviewed: 6 November 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewEverything was great, the space is very clean, bright and spacious! Loved the room, so comfortable and beautiful ☀️
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Reviewed: 13 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewLocation, clean and spacious rooms! Very comfortable. Friendly staff
No electricity sockets that are compatible with “round” chargers
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Reviewed: 25 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewNice hostel. Many games and books. Comfortable and clean rooms. Available staff.
They offer a nice list of recommendations, but the map that they give is a bit dated and not too precise. Yet they are very available to give information
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Regarding the map, we ensure it is regularly updated to reflect the most accurate information. However, we’d love to know more about the "dated" aspects you mentioned. If you could provide specific details, it would help us make any necessary improvements. Our goal is to provide the best experience possible, and your feedback is invaluable in achieving that. We truly appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Regarding the map, we ensure it is regularly updated to reflect the most accurate information. However, we’d love to know more about the … Show more
Reviewed: 23 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewNice staff, good location, the beds are good
Could be cleaner and toilet should be fixed in the room.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We’re pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Please know that we take your feedback seriously and are already addressing these concerns to ensure a more comfortable experience for all our guests. Our front desk is always available to assist with any room-related matters during your stay. We truly appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
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Reviewed: 11 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewVery clean, very useful laundry facility (great views!), good central location, kind staff, excellent aircon.
Really great, relaxed stay. I found the wifi a bit hit and miss on 3rd floor, and although smoking is not allowed, a lot of smoke was getting into my room somehow on one evening/morning.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay here. We will take note of the wifi situation and reboot the system if necessary. Thanks for pointing that out. We're sorry to hear that smoke went into your room. Our property is a non-smoking building and we try to ensure that no one smokes within the property. Smoke could come from other buildings in the area as there are residences near Pomelo Hostel. Thank you for feedback and we look forward to seeing you again in the future!
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay here. We will take note of the wifi situation and reboot the system if necessary. Thanks for pointing that out. We're sorry to hear that sm… Show more
Reviewed: 25 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewWe took a family room in the hostel, it's same as a regular hotel room. There is a big beautiful lobby and an international community! The hostel is new, it is no more than a year old. The design of our room was minimalistic, the wooden bed, high ceilings and large windows, wow! Also a private balcony! The view from our window and balcony is of the mountains. We asked for the highest floor so we could see the authentic rooftops of the houses below. Fabulous view!
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