Good points: Friendly hosts (young couple plus his father) runs this motel. Serves a very good hotpot for dinner, reasonably priced. Warm room, electric blankets and heated flooring. Sent us to the ropeway for free.
Not so good:Location inconvenient to get public transport, incl taxis. Dawan Town itself has nothing much to offer.
In hindsight: Due to lack of attractions and activities in the Chuanzhishi and Dawan towns, Huanglong can be reached from Jiuzhaigou in the morning. Spend 4 hours in Huanglong