Published date: May 16, 2025
Luxurious Hotel with Excellent Location
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
I used this hotel for my solo trip to Jeju. It was very convenient as it was close to the bus stop and about a 20-minute bus ride from the airport. Also, if you have two or more people, taking a taxi is more cost-effective. The hotel is part of the Lotte group, renowned in Korea, and was very clean and full of hospitality. Since I stayed during the weekdays, I was upgraded to a high-floor suite room. With a corner room and an ocean view, the wall by the bed was entirely a window, which made it a waste to go outside. The next day, instead of going for meals, I spent time in the room enjoying the view until just before check-out. I wanted to visit the pool and gym, but unfortunately, due to having walked too much the day before, I couldn't go at all, which left me with a sense of regret. I definitely want to stay here again, and next time, I want to make sure to use the pool and gym.
The shampoo and conditioner provided had a pleasant scent and were of good quality, which made me want to upgrade my own shampoo as well. They provided disposable slippers, but unlike Japan, please note that toothbrush amenities are abolished in all hotels in South Korea. I absolutely want to return to this hotel.
Experiences during the trip
This is my second trip to Jeju, but the first was about 16 years ago and was only a tour, so this trip was almost like the first experience. I believe Jeju is a beginner-friendly travel destination. I saw a few Western tourists traveling alone, but I hardly encountered any Japanese tourists. Despite the delicious food, it felt like there were fewer Japanese tourists than I expected, and I want many people to visit Jeju. There are 24-hour supermarkets, and the safety is quite good in the bustling areas; I walked around until about 11 PM, and there were many young women, so I felt safe walking in the city. If you master how to take buses, you can easily visit the east and south parts where World Heritage Sites and famous waterfalls are located. If you are traveling with family or a partner, spending time at a seaside resort hotel is wonderful. However, if you want a moderately urban experience and enjoy nightlife, staying in the old Jeju area with its town atmosphere like Osaka, or the sophisticated new Jeju area like Shibuya, would be good. In Seoul, popular sweets often have long lines, but in Jeju, you can almost walk right in. Popular spots like Abbe Bakery and London Bagel Museum can be visited without waiting. Jeju is famous for black pork, and you can try black pork samgyeopsal (Jeju's Oh-gyeop-sal, known for its five layers of meat). Generally, Korean barbecue requires a minimum order of two portions, but when I used a translation device to ask if I could be served as an individual ordering two portions, they happily accommodated me. The staff were friendly and very kind. Being an island, there are different delicious foods to try compared to Seoul. Abalone is quite famous, so you can find abalone porridge and abalone rice everywhere. There’s also a dish called mulhoe, a cold soup with sashimi, which I tried for the first time and was delicious. I was so moved to discover food I had never tried despite living this long.
I traveled over a 4-day, 3-night period, and since it took a lot of time to move by bus, I wasn't able to visit the islands or western areas this time. So next time, I definitely want to go to the places I missed out on.