A quantum dot electroluminescent element, a display panel, and a display device are provided. The quantum dot electroluminescent element includes an anode layer, a composite light-emitting layer, and a cathode layer which are stacked. The composite light-emitting layer includes at least two quantum dot light-emitting layers which are stacked, and an intermediate layer arranged between every two adjacent ones of the at least two quantum dot light-emitting layers; the intermediate layer is configured to transport holes and block electrons.