Island Motel is situated in Seonjaedo Island, of which it is said that a celestial woman came down from heaven to dance there because she was attracted to its magnificent scenery. Seonjaedo Island serves as a stepping stone in between Daebudo and Yeongheungdo Islands and oysters and Manila clams are caught there in large quantities during ebb tide. Cheukdo and Mokseom Islands, ideal spots to observe the beautiful sunset, can also be reached from the hotel on foot at low tide. The splendid nighttime view of Yeongheungdaegyo Bridge is also worth a visit.
Jangsu Spa Hotel, which boasts the best hot spring in the region, is located in a pleasant spot where guests can enjoy a dense forest, clear water, and the serene beauty of the natural environment. It boasts sulfurous hot spring water direct from underground rock. The alkaline sulfur hot spring water is known to be effective in treating patients with dermatitis, rheumatism, diabetes, and high blood pressure. The Korean restaurant on the first floor serves delicious dishes cooked with Korean beef and Black pork, as well as a Set Menu with Seasoned Wild Vegetables that will enrich your trip.
Namquidang’s Hanok Story is a traditional hanok guesthouse located at the foot of the Manisan Mountain in Ganghwado Island. Namquidang means “the house that collects the energy of the green mountain.” The backyard is surrounded by the Manisan Mountain, whereas in front of the house lies a wide 3.3 km2fieldwiththeYeongjongdoIslandinview.
The house was built by the owner himself who brought pine trees from Gangwondo; set up the frame in the traditional method without using nails; laid red-clay bricks; and finished the hanok with the Wonju Hanji. Even after 15 years, the delicate scent of wood penetrates to every corner of the structure.
There are two buildings, Mariul (main building) and Ariul (detached building) in the guest house with 5 rooms to which kitchens and bathrooms are attached. Over the creaky wooden door are beams with engravings, roofs with exposed rafters, and windows and doors with Hanji attached on them. The lighting wrapped with Hanji emits soft lights and beddings made from cotton fabric provide a comfortable bedtime experience. At night, the stone lighting the yard creates a refined atmosphere.
In the living room of the main building of Mariul is a separate tea room called “Haewon.” It is a space for a laid-back tea time against the background of the field over the window. In the Ariul (detached building), which is equipped with red clay Ondol system heated by oak trees, guests can have sweet potato roasting experience. Traditional dyeing and making of Gangjeong, a traditional Korean dessert, is also possible. Just inquire over the phone during room booking; it costs 10,000 won per person.
Famous tourist attractions in Ganghwado Island including Dongmak Beach, Jeondeungsa Temple, Manisan Mountain, and Hamheodongcheon Valley are 5-10 minutes away by car.
The Sunchon Bay Echo Village youth hostel faces Suncheon Bay National Garden with Suncheon Dongcheon in between. Surrounded by nature, it is the first traditional Korean-style youth hostel in the country. It feels like a folk village as there are many hanoks in the area, all built properly according to the traditional Korean style of architecture. At night, you can see the night sky full of stars. The guest room consists of Echo 1dong with three rooms and three bathrooms; Echo 2dong with a room, a bathroom, and an open veranda; Echo 3dong, a type of a house with four rooms and a large floor and 3 bathrooms; and Echo4dong with seven rooms, a floor, a bathroom, a yard and a pavilion in a large hanok house.
In addition, there are 2 eco-buildings, one which is used as a group restaurant, and the other which serves as a lecture room. Suncheon Bay Echo Village youth hostel can accommodate travelers of various sizes from 2 people and families, to those taking small group and school trips. Compared to its size and the facilities it provides, it offers a very good value on money. In fact, the accommodation rates are so low that it is difficult to make reservations on weekends or peak seasons. It operates a variety of programs such as the Hyodo massage program, sightseeing spot experience program, health tour, city tour, and folk play experience. It takes about 5 minutes to Suncheon Bay National Garden East Gate, 7 minutes to Sunchon Station, and 10 minutes to Sunchon General Bus Terminal.
This hanok (traditional Korean house) guesthouse is nestled in the folds of Wolchulsan Mountain, in Gangjin’s Dalbit Hanok Village, a collection of hanok houses. The treasure of this place is the view of nature: Sitting on numaru (raised floor space), which has an open view to the three sides, one has a view of the Wolchulsan National Park and the green tea fields nearby. A wide courtyard serves as the home of flowers and the playground of the puppy in the residence.
There are three rooms in total, all Korean-style ondol (under-the-heating system) rooms. Rooms are decorated with folk painting, dried flowers, and old-style ornaments to recreate the comfortable and charming atmosphere of rural Korea. Sunlight and moonlight filter between the screen doors, making one realize staying in a hanok building. Dalbit Room has a numaru for an even better view, where one can enjoy a cup of tea while appreciating the view of nature. Smile Room has access to jjongmaru (balcony). Another important thing that must be mentioned at Dalbit Smile is its breakfast: the owner, who is licensed in Korean and Chinese cuisine, offers a robust table of heartwarming home food every morning. It takes about 5 min by car to reach Gangjin’s famous tourist sites like Baegundong Garden and Gangjin Dawon (tea plantation), while Wolchulsan National Park is reachable in 10 min.
The Memory Pension in Jeju provides a peaceful rest area surrounded by nature. The pension is built entirely of environmentally friendly materials such as red clay, retinispora (a tree in the cypress family), and cedar of Jeju Island, so guests can enjoy the fragrance of trees during their stay. Paintings of reputable Korean artists are displayed in each of the guestrooms, giving the pension the feel of a unique, intimate gallery. The spacious guestrooms each have private gardens that create the distinct ambiance of Jeju Island. The pension overlooks the ocean and has Mediterranean-style architecture. Nearby attractions include Eongtto Falls, Akgeuncheon Valley, and the Hallasan Mountain Dulle-gil Trail.
This hotel is located by the shores of Tongyeong, the “Naples of the East,” and lives up to its name with its view of the sea. It faces a small island called Ido Island, which blends in with the scenery to offer a spectacular view. It can be reached by foot in 8 min from Tongyeong Bus Terminal, but guests also have access to the pickup service offered by the hotel. The other strength of the hotel is that the building also contains a restaurant specializing in sliced raw fish. There are 30 rooms in total, all non-smoking, with three types of Standard, Special (Ocean View), VIP (Ocean View). Special rooms come with a balcony and a view of the sea, while the VIP room has a whirlpool bathtub. There are supermarkets, parks, and a police station located nearby the hotel. Tongyeong’s sights such as Dongpirang Mural Village, Seopirang Village, Tongyeong Jungang Market, and Chungmu Gimbap Street are reachable in 15 min by car.
Hwangtobang Motel is located in Yeosu, Jeollanam-do Province, where the Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea was held. Dong suncheon IC and Yeosu Airport are just 5 minutes’ drive from the motel, while Yeosu Terminal and Yeocheon Station are 30 minutes away by car. Guests can get to Geomundo, Baekdo and Odongdo Islands by ferry and enjoy a wetland experience at Yeojaman Bay. They can also enjoy the beautiful sunrise at Hyangiram Hermitage. Other things to see include the Jinnamgwan Guesthouse, a historic site related to Admiral Yi Sun-sin, as well as Dolsandaegyo Bridge. Yeosu’s special local dishes include Raw Red Tongue Sole, Leaf Mustard Kimchi, Korean Set Menu with Soy Sauce Marinated Crab, Grilled Oysters, and Grilled Belted beard grunt.
'Salimchae is a 'hanok' guesthouse located in Soraji-ro, Paju where Gongneungcheon Stream and Hangang River meet. It's a great place to stay for those planning to visit some of the popular tourists destinations in Paju including Odusan Unification Observatory, Paju Jangneung, Heiry Art Valley, Young Jip Bows & Arrows Museum, Paju Book City, and Simhaksan Mountain, because they are all within 5km away from the guesthouse. It's also a mere 6km away from Geumneung Station on the commuter rail service Gyeongui-Jungang Line, making it an easily accessible place for those using public transportation. Situated in a 264㎡ area, the guesthouse consists of two stand-alone buildings booked as a whole -- 'Gangbit Baram' and 'Byeolseojeong' -- and guestrooms with an attic room in the main building. The guesthouse can accommodate up to 60 people. The guestrooms in the main building offer a great view of Hangang River nearby. There are a seminar room with capacity of 150, a children's playroom, a ping pong table, a foot volleyball court, and a swimming pool for guests’ use.