Moving on from Seoul, in the second part of our South Korea luxury hotel guide, we will be focusing on luxury hotels on Jeju Island, the largest island in South Korea.
Jeju Island is a volcanic island located to the south of the Korean peninsula, and is a popular destination for honeymooners. On Jeju, you can get close to nature and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. It has white sandy beaches, waterfalls, lush nature and breathtaking panoramas.
If you are considering visiting Jeju, here are our top picks for luxury hotels in Jeju (in no particular order):
Lotte Resort Jeju Artvillas – Uniquely designed villas
Lotte Resort Jeju Artvillas is an all-villa resort, designed by world-renowned architects. It is located in Seogwipo, approximately a 40-minute drive from Jeju International Airport (CJU). The main tourist attraction of Jeju, Hallasan National Park is around 12km away from the resort.
The villas are named after architects who designed them and these include architects such as DA GROUP, Kengo Kuma, Jongho Lee, Dominique Perrault and Hyosang Seung. All villas are equipped with a kitchenette and washing machine in addition to having a separate living room.
There are limited dining options at Jeju Artvillas, with Art Cordelia being the sole restaurant in the resort offering international cuisine. From the restaurant, guests can enjoy the view of the sea and golf course.
Address:
124, 252 beon-gil, Saekdaljungang-ro, Seoguipo-si, Jeju, Korea
(제주특별자치도 서귀포시 색달중앙로252번길 124)
Grand Hyatt Jeju – Largest Hyatt Hotel in the Asia Pacific
Grand Hyatt Jeju opened in December 2021 as the largest Grand Hyatt Hotel in Asia Pacific. The iconic twin tower landmark has 1,600 guest rooms and suites and guests can enjoy a panoramic view of Hallasan Mountain, the sea and the city from the hotel.
The hotel is located at the heart of Jeju Island, Noyeon-ro, and it is a short 15 minutes drive from Jeju International Airport (CJU).
The hotel is part of Jeju Dream Tower that has a famous Lotte casino in the building. Attractions such as Jeju National Museum, Dongmun Traditional Market and Shilla Duty Free are nearby and can be reached within 30 minutes by car.
Grand Hyatt Jeju has an impressive number of restaurants and bars within its premises. There are a total of 14 restaurants and bars featuring food such as Chinese hot pot, Japanese cuisine, Korean buffet and even Korean street food.
Address:
12 Noyeon-ro, Jeju-si, South Korea, 63082
(제주시 노연로 12, 제주, 대한민국, 63082)
Lotte Hotel Jeju – Best Family-friendly Hotel
Lotte Hotel Jeju is a family-friendly hotel that has a variety of indoor and outdoor activities for children including a kids pool and a playroom. Stroller rental service is available free of charge. This magnificent resort also has windmill-lined gardens, a boating lake, and even an outdoor night show.
The hotel is located at Seogwipo, which is an approximately 50 minutes drive from Jeju International Airport (CJU). Some of the main attractions within walking distance include the Teddy Bear Museum Jeju and Jungmun Saekdal Beach. The hotel is also near to the Daepo Haean Jusangjeolli Cliff, a spectacular volcanic rock formation on the south coast of Jeju Island.
Lotte Hotel Jeju has 500 guest rooms with garden, mountain or sea views. The spacious rooms at Lotte Hotel Jeju comes with a balcony with panoramic nature views. For fans of Hello Kitty, there are also Hello Kitty themed rooms, namely the Hello Kitty Kids Room, Hello Kitty Princess Room and Hello Kitty Ladies Room.
The culinary setup in Lotte Hotel Jeju consists of an all-day dining restaurant THE CANVAS, a café named Cafe He:on, two bars & lounges in the form of Peninsula and Pungcha Lounge, and the bakery Delica-Hans.
Address:
35, Jungmungwangwang-ro 72beon-gil, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do, South Korea
(제주 서귀포시 중문관광로72번길 35 롯데호텔 제주)
The Shilla Jeju
Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, The Shilla Jeju has been Jeju’s leading resort hotel since it opened in 1990. The Shilla Jeju is adjacent to Lotte Hotel Jeju in Seogwipo, which is about a 50 minutes drive from Jeju International Airport (CJU). The Shilla Jeju is just a 10-minute walk from the famous Jungmun Saekdal Beach.
The Shilla Jeju has 429 guest rooms with views of the mountain, gardens or ocean. The hotel features an indoor pool and outdoor pool. For those guests who are feeling lucky, there is also a casino in the resort.
Dining options at The Shilla Jeju include Cheonjee, a Korean fine dining restaurant, Hinode a Japanese fine dining establishment, all day dining restaurant The Park View, Badang the Lobby lounge, outdoor barbecue at Glamping Village, Pastry Boutique the bakery, and two bars in the form of Ollae Bar and Poolside Bar.
Address:
3039-3 Saekdal-dong Seogwipo-si Jeju-do 697-808 Korea
(697-808 제주특별자치도 서귀포시 색달동 3039-3)
Grand Josun Jeju
Opened in 2021, Grand Josun Jeju is another luxury hotel that is located at Seogwipo, about a 50-minute drive from Jeju International Airport (CJU). Compared to Jeju Shilla Hotel and Jeju Lotte Hotel, Jungmun Saekdal Beach is further away, but also within walking distance.
Grand Josun Jeju has a total of 248 rooms, all with terraces, suitable for guests who has a preference for outdoor spaces and enjoy the natural landscape.
There are 8 dining options at Grand Josun Jeju. These include Aria, a buffet restaurant overlooking the Oreum Gardens with stunning views, Rubrica, the hotel’s rooftop restaurant that serves Italian cuisine, bars Lounge Bar and Peak, Josun Deli a patisserie, poolside cafe Eat2O, private lounge Gran J and a poolside lounge named Heavenly Lounge.
Address:
60, Jungmungwangwang-ro 72beon-gil, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
(제주특별자치도 서귀포시 중문관광로 72번길 60)
The Seaes Hotel & Resort – Traditional Hotel in Sea Village
The Seaes Hotel & Resort is a traditional hotel that was restored from a century old fishing village in Jeju. The hotel opened in 1991 and was renovated in 2004, offering both traditional Korean style rooms and modern western style rooms.
Like many luxury hotels in Jeju, the hotel is also located at Seogwipo, an approximately 50 minute drive from Jeju International Airport (CJU). Jungmun-Daepo Jusangjeolli Cliff and Jungmun Saekdal Beach are within walking distance from the hotel.
The Seaes Hotel & Resort has a cafe called Canopus Cafe, an Italian restaurant named Canopus Dining, and Korean restaurant Seaes Dining.
Address:
198, Jungmungwangwang-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
(제주특별자치도 서귀포시 중문관광로 198 )
For your easy reference, we have created a map which marks the location of our top luxury hotel picks and various famous tourist attractions in Jeju:
Do let us know if we have missed out on any luxury hotels in Jeju. We would love to hear from you too if you have stayed at any of the luxury hotels listed and would like to share your thoughts!
