TRIPPOSE List

Sky Motel - Goodstay
Chungcheongnam-do(Seosan-si) , Taean・Seosan・Dangjin

Located in Seosan, which is famous for its beautiful sunrise, the wetland of Garorimman Bay, and Cheonsuman Bay, a habitat for 500,000 migratory birds, Sky Motel offers clean guest rooms, a spacious parking lot, and an impressive garden filled with trees and sculptures, and is popular among foreign buyers and long-term guests. Nearby tourist attractions include Ganworam Hermitage, which is a world-wide habitat for migratory birds; Gayasan Mountain, with its panoramic view of the West Sea; and Samgilpo Port, which is Seosan’s northern gateway.


Sunchon Bay Echo Village youth hostel (순천만에코유스호스텔)
Jeollanam-do(Suncheon-si) , Suncheon・Boseong・Goheung

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.


Hahoe Yangjindang
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Andong-si) , Andong・Hahoe・Yeongju

“Andonog Hahoe Yangjindang,” located in the Hahoe Folk Village, is Treasure No 306 and the residence of a family with the surname Pungsan Ryu. A tablet read Ipam Antique House, named after Ipam Ryu Jung Yeong (1515 - 1573), is hung on the entrance. Yangjindang is named after the nickname of Ryu Yeong (1687 - 1761), the sixth generation of Gyeongam Ryu Un Ryong, son of Ipam. The name means “nourishing well one's own nature.” The Hanok stands over the entrance, with a well-polished floor that is grand yet friendly. One of the characteristics of the house is that it includes Sarangcha or detached building, which reflects the architecture from the Goryeo period, and Anchae or main building in the architecture style from the Joseon period. It is expected that such co-existence was made possible because of the repairs done after Imjin War. How fortiunate that the antique house has been preserved until now! The well-tended garden shows the commitment of the descendants to maintaining the space. Rooms are rather simple compared to the grand exterior of the house. Traditional mother-of-pearl furniture, tableware in the cupboard, randomly ceramics placed draw attention. The house resembles a small folk museum. Why not enjoy some traditional folk games during your stay? There is a variety of play tools such as yut, tuho, jegi, tops, and kites. Experience programs such as gayangju brewing, rice cake and traditional dessert making, and flower tea are conducted by the first daughter-in-law of the house, depending on the season.


Tahiti Motel - Goodstay
Jeollanam-do(Gwangyang-si) , Yeosu・Gwangyang

TAHITI MOTEL is located in Gwangyang Jeonnam. Because the motel is close to Gwangyang city hall, it is popular with visitors for business. There is Gwangyang city tour to tour Gwangyang city. As the main tourist spot, there are Maehwa village, Baekunsa(temple), Seomjingang(river), Baekunsan(mountain), and Yi Sun Shin bridge. The region's representative foods are Gwangyang Bulgogi(beef), Gwangyang grilled beef, Grilled chicken, Chonam grilled eel, and Seomjingang Jaecheob(clam).


Palm Valley Resort
Jeju-do(Seogwipo-si) , Jungmun

The guestrooms of Palm Valley Resort, which consists of a large-scale gigantic pool with a wide open view of the ocean, and 9 private pool villas, are: Cocos Vill, Camellia Vill, Camellia Pool Vill, Ocean Vill, and Washington Vill. All rooms boast of high quality luxurious interior and finishing made with Japanese Cypress, natural bamboo known to be effective for atopic dermatitis, and a high ceiling above 5m-9m from the floor. In the grass yard is an open-air spa filled with natural mineral aquifer water sprung from 150m below, and every room has Jacuzzi and a screen with with which you may enjoy movies and TV programs while lounging in the tub. The resort is adjacent to Jungmun Resort in Seogwipo, on the southern coast of Jeju Island. Palm trees line the resort, with lush green forest set behind them. This is complemented by the island’s blue skies and azure waters of the sea out ahead.


Haeundae Penthouse (해운대 펜트하우스)[한국관광품질인증/Korea Quality]
Busan(Haeundae-gu) , Haeundae・Centum・Marine City

Haeundae Penthouse is only 3 minutes away from Haeundae Station on Busan Metro Line 2 and 5 minutes away from Haeundae Beach, both on foot. It has great barbecue facilities. One of the biggest attractions of Haeundae Penthouse is the view of Haeundae, because the guestrooms are located on the 8th floor. In particular, Room No. 801 is a signature room that commands a panoramic view of the marine city and the beautiful sunset with its large window. The modern guestrooms are some of the largest ones you can find in Haeundae. Each of the rooms has a terrace, a bathroom, and a shower room, furnished with bed, sofa, table, and terrace table for relaxation. There are also shared kitchens outside the rooms, and each of the kitchens can be used only by a certain number of rooms for the convenience of the guests. The guestrooms are cleaner than most other rooms at pensions and guesthouses because the kitchen is outside the room. All the guestrooms have a different design, so be sure to choose the right one when booking.


Dalbit Smile [Korea Quality] / 달빛미소 [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]
Jeollanam-do(Gangjin-gun) , Haenam・Jindo・Wando・Gangjin

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.


Hotel 5.0 - Goodstay
Gyeonggi-do(Gimpo-si) , Goyang・Ilsan・Gimpo

Hotel 5.0, located in the Yagam Hot Spa Zone in Gimpo, Gyeonggi-do, boasts refined and elegant interiors, a spa facility with an open ceiling, and a wide range of excellent services, including simple snacks, guaranteeing tourists’ relaxation and comfort. All its entire guest rooms feature a whirlpool bathtub and beautiful views of the sunset over the West Sea, while the VVIP rooms are equipped with a mezzanine, party room, open-air bath, and BBQ grill. The surrounding tourist attractions include Jangneung Royal Tomb, Munsusanseong Fortress, Deokpojin Fort, Munsusa Temple, Ganghwa Chojijin Fort, and Daemyeong Port, where tourists can enjoy sampling fresh raw fish, blue crab, and webfoot octopus.


Jirapia Pension - Goodstay
Jeollanam-do(Gurye-gun) , Suncheon・Boseong・Goheung

Jiripia Pension, surrounded by a beautiful landscape composed of mountains and rivers, is situated at the entrance to Piagol Valley near Jirisan Mountain. A trip to Jirisan Mountain is truly a ‘well-being’ tour where visitors can take a good rest amid fresh clean air. Cool refreshing water flows down through the valley and passes directly in front of the pension, while its green front garden commands a splendid view of the natural environment. This pension is ideal for tourists seeking a break from their busy routine in the city. Surrounding attractions include Hwagae Market, a regional traditional market, and Jirisan Mountain.


Island Motel - Goodstay
Incheon(Ongjin-gun) , Incheon Islands

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.