
You’re sure to have the time of your life here! These Korean pensions and resorts, many of which are totally different from anywhere else in the country, offer delectable food and comfortable
accommodation. If you want a romantic experience you won’t soon forget, this is where you’ll want to come.


Sol Beach Hotel & Resort is a premium, high-end resort run by Daemyung Resort
Group, a company that runs over ten such facilities in Korea. Combining the concepts
of a hotel resort and condominium, Sol Beach is located on a beautiful stretch of land
in Yangyang, making it the perfect place to kick back and enjoy the sea.
Aqua World is an exciting water park by the beach. It has a number of different spas
and water rides, with an outdoor pool connected directly to the beach. The inspiration
behind the buildings and the interior design of the rooms, right down to the wallpaper
and furniture, comes from the sun and sea of Spain.

Sol Beach has three types of rooms: Hotel, Condo
and Summer Villa. The Hotel rooms offer
a wide variety of services perfect for individuals
and couples, while the Condos and Summer
Villas are better suited for families. All of
the rooms have a terrace and are connected to
many facilities, including Aqua World, through
a basement passage that makes it easy to navigate
the entire area. Plus, if you are feeling
peckish or looking to cook inside your room,
there is a large convenience store in the basement
that has everything you need, from snacks
to groceries and beverages.
A number of restaurants, bars, buffets and snack
bars can also be found at the basement level.
El Cocinero features a superb buffet and comes
highly recommended by many guests. For those
looking to try some seafood, Sol Beach always
carries fresh sashimi, sushi and many other seafood
dishes. The fusion restaurant Song-I offers
delectable Asian dishes that bring together the
very best of Korean, Chinese and Japanese cuisine.

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One thing Hilton Namhae Golf & Spa Resort really prides itself on is its array of captivating
views without compare to anywhere else in the country. All of the rooms
offer views of the sea during the day and a star-filled sky at night.
Rooms include single-story suites and separate villas that face the sea, unlike your
typical hotel in Korea. Each of the two-story Grand Villas has a private pool and garden.
In addition, each room creates a harmony between the private and public areas.
Every bedroom has its own separate bathroom and a central living room, providing
the perfect venue for family activities.
The Hilton Namhae Golf & Spa Resort also has an incredible golf course and spa facilities.
The golf course itself is beautiful, with 11 of the 18 holes set against the backdrop
of the sea. Mild temperatures also make it possible to play golf all year round,
something very special to this resort.
One of the unique features here is the Korean spa with open-air baths. Guests can
soak in a hot tub while taking in the southern sea and a bevy of islands. In addition,
there are special skin care programs available for men and women, along with special
skin therapy programs.

For families, the Hilton Namhae Golf & Spa Resort also provides
a Kids Paradise for children. The resort’s many restaurants
offer a wide selection of food. Breeze, a restaurant with an open
kitchen, serves dishes from around the world amid an elegant
atmosphere. At the seafood restaurant Horizon, you can enjoy
dinner on a spacious terrace, while Hajikeru offers Japanese style
dishes and drinks, along with a snack bar. Breakfast may be
included in your deal, depending on the type of reservation you
make. Room service is also available.

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Cloud Nine . . . just saying the name evokes of the heavenly and divine!
Cloud Nine Hotel is nestled amid mountains and close to the sea in the county of
Buan, Jeollabuk-do, in the southwestern part of Korea. The name of the hotel refers to
the cumulonimbus clouds in the sky. These are the highest clouds in our atmosphere,
making them an apt metaphor for the experience of being on top of the world. Indeed,
this feeling is reflected in Cloud Nine’s goal of providing guests with the ultimate
in accommodation and service, making them feel like they are on top of the
world!
Cloud Nine is one of the most luxurious resort and hotel on Korea’s west coast. Inspired
by the beaches of Normandy in France, its design has a one-of-a-kind exotic appeal.

Cloud Nine was built by Daemyung Resort
Group, which manages more than ten resorts
around Korea. In addition to its condo-style
rooms, the resort offers premium hotel rooms
targeting high-end customers.
The rooms are available in Family, Suite and
Noblian types. The 94 hotel rooms are all toprate
and include a complimentary breakfast.
In addition, all the rooms have a great view of
the Yellow Sea and the Chaeseokgang Cliffs, a
very popular tourist draw in the area.
At Cloud Nine’s Aqua World, guests can enjoy
the services of an outdoor spa and many other
water play areas. This huge two-story building
with a basement level covers a total area of
10,000 m², and is one of the best known water
parks on the west coast, with a variety of facilities
such as an outdoor wave pool, numerous
waterslides, an aqua pool, an outdoor spa and a
sauna.
Also, the Experience Learning Center and the
walking trail behind the resort are very popular
among adults and children.

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Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul commands a beautiful view of Mt. Namsan, the 262-meter
mountain that is home to N Seoul Tower, a famous tourist attraction. This six-star
hotel offers visitors only the very best in facilities and services. It is not just for individuals,
though – it is also a family resort that offers numerous family-friendly services.
Although there was enough space in this 21-story hotel to build 200 rooms, only 34
were actually constructed. This makes each of the 34 rooms a suite, with two, three,
or four per floor depending on their size. Banyan Tree decided on this approach so it
could put priority on the privacy of guests, allowing them to relax in incredibly spacious
rooms.

One of the biggest draws here is the private spa offered in each
room – or, as Banyan Tree calls it, a Relaxation Pool.
Deluxe and Premier suites have a bedroom and living room that
are separated from each other to make more effective use of the
space. The split-level Presidential suite gives guests unrivaled
views of Mt. Namsan and Seoul in every direction.
The resort offers many different facilities for guests to take advantage
of, including outdoor pool, indoor pool, sauna, golf
range and tennis court. At the outdoor fitness club, you can run
on a treadmill and look out at Namsan as you take in the fresh
air. Stretching and yoga classes are also offered outdoors, along
with other customized programs.
Meanwhile, the indoor pools, which come in adult, children and
baby sizes, have swimming classes on offer at different levels.
Guests can also make use of a unique therapeutic shower in the
sauna’s shower room.
The Banyan Tree spa offers massage services from highly trained
and skilled professionals who have completed coursework at the
Banyan Tree Spa Academy in Phuket, Thailand. Wonderfully exotic
Southeast Asian food is also available at Banyan Tree’s restaurant.
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The concept behind Alpensia Resort, which will play host to the 2018
Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games, is both literal ("Alps in Asia")
and figurative (the resort is an attempt to create a dreamlike alpine
experience). The resort is located 700 meters above sea level on a hill
called Daegwallyeong. Indeed, there is a fairytale atmosphere to the
beautiful scenery here, which only adds to what the resort itself has to
offer.
The resort is also home to the only place in Korea equipped with a ski
jump facility that meets international competition standards. With a
biathlon stadium, cross country path and other facilities on offer, it is
nothing less than Korea’s mecca for winter sports.
In the summer, people come for the water park and the 27-hole golf
course. In fact, the Alpensia Country Club Golf Village features a
total of 268 villas along the golf course’s fairway.
Visitors can choose from two hotels and condo units when staying
overnight. The InterContinental Resort and the Holiday Inn & Resort
are both first-class hotels that offer guests a wide range of services.

The two hotels have different design concepts and structures. The InterContinental
is a five-star hotel with impeccable service. The club lounge on the seventh
floor is decorated as a study/small library, though visitors are free to eat
there as well. The CMA Spa Club on the first floor is also very popular
among guests.
The Holiday Inn’s hotel and condos, on the other hand, were
designed specifically with families in mind, offering
specially themed rooms for families. There is the
Kids’ Suite, which has bunk beds for children; the Spa
Suite, which is equipped with a hot tub; and the Terrace
Suite, which features a spacious terrace for tanning
and dining. With its quaint cafes top-quality restaurants
and numerous retail stores, Alpensia really does
resemble a charming little Swiss town.
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Undoubtedly one of Korea’s top luxury resorts, SonoFelice is one of more than ten resorts
operated by Daemyung throughout the nation. Conveniently located beside Daemyung’s
Vivaldi Park – which boasts great ski slopes, a water park and numerous other
amenities and leisure facilities – SonoFelice has distinguished itself as a one-of-a-kind
premium resort. Detached villas, each with its own front terrace, are set against the
spectacular backdrop of Mt. Palbongsan.
Like its elegant façade, SonoFelice’s interior has been finished with the finest
materials. Built for the most discriminating guests, it has some of
Korea’s top facilities and services, far eclipsing those of most other hotels
and resorts. This member-based resort with a country house flavor
aims to provide members with a home away from home.
Privacy is a focus, with each room having its own separate terrace and
whirlpool bath. Rooms are available in three types: Noblian, Penthouse
and Terrace House. Noblian is a regular condo-type accommodation,
though sleeker and more sophisticated than the usual Korean
condo, and comes in three types itself: Silver, Gold and Royal.

Penthouse rooms come with a wine cellar and terraces both in the
front and in the back, offering guests different views of the surrounding
nature. In addition, an outdoor whirlpool bath means guests can
enjoy spa benefits in the comfort of their own room. But it’s the Terrace
House rooms that truly capture the essence of what SonoFelice seeks
to provide guests. Spacious bathrooms feature an ornate powder room,
sink and bathtub. For nature lovers, the terraces are so large that you
will feel like you are one with the outdoors.
Finally, there is a hiking trail on Mt. Dureungsan, located right behind
SonoFelice, as well as an 18-hole golf course, fitness club, lounge,
spa, and must-see arboretum.
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If you want to spend a truly unforgettable time on the Korean subtropical island of
Jejudo, keep this resort’s name in mind.
Palm Valley Resort is located on the southern coast of Jejudo Island, within view of
the beaches of Seogwipo. Palm trees line the resort, with a lush green forest set behind
them. This is complemented by the island’s blue skies and azure waters of the
sea out ahead. The garden at Palm Valley Resort is particularly beautiful, and the
swimming pool nothing short of spectacular.
Families and couples alike love staying in the resort’s Pool Villa Rooms. For those
who have a little extra money to spend and want something truly memorable from
their stay here, there is the Washington Villa Royal Suite, a detached two-story building
that ensures privacy and comfort. It has a living room, bedroom and bathroom on
both floors.

If it gets chilly out or rain starts falling, there is no need to worry because
Palm Valley Resort’s high-end whirlpool spas and marble hot
tubs will keep you warm.
Many guests enjoy simply lounging around in their room, but taking
a stroll around the resort grounds is a magical experience, especially
in the mornings and evenings. Everything but the sea is wreathed in
green, which can have a very therapeutic effect on people. At night,
the resort’s waterfall garden is lit up, making for a wonderfully
romantic scene.
In keeping with its status as a high-end resort, restroom facilities at
Palm Valley Resort are stocked with Bulgari bath products and have
a TV inside. Wireless Internet is available in every room and laptops
can be rented at the front desk. The garden attached to each room is
ideal for barbecues, reading or simply taking in everything around
you. Club sandwiches, coffee and fruits are served for breakfast, and
coffee is available throughout the day in the lounge.

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