10 Top-Rated Pensions in South Korea

May 4, 2023 Enedina Augsburger

While only 60 years ago South Korea was considered a developing country, it’s now one of Asia’s economic and cultural leaders. Super-chic Seoul combines modernism with ancient history; coastal Busan serves up rugged beach spots; and Jeju Island wows with volcanic landscapes and towering mountains.
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1. T.Island

100, Maksukpo-ro, Seogwipo, Jeju Island 63573 South Korea
Excellent
67%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 104 reviews

T.Island

Just in front of Jeju Beach, the charming Tisland Resort features spacious air-conditioned rooms with a terrace and beautiful sea views. A 15-minute drive from Gogeunsan Mountain, the resort also provides an internet lounge, a children's playground and a billiards table. Fitted with free Wi-Fi, all rooms come with a kitchen, a living area and a flat-screen TV. The en suite bathroom is equipped with a shower. Tisland Resort is a 25-minute drive from Jungmun Tourist Complex, where guests can visit the Teddy Bear Museum and Yeomiji Botanical Garden. Jeju International Airport is a 1-hour, 10-minute drive away. Tisland Restaurant offers a daily breakfast, as well as beer and wine. For Korean-styled grilled pork belly and prime rib steaks, visit Tisland BBQ & Steak House. Barbecue facilities are also available at a charge

Amazing location!

Reviewed By Mark E

Be aware that a lot of the reviews for this hotel are out of date. There are now at least six restaurants within close walking distance, including an amazing sushi place and pizza/pasta place. We didn’t have a car and it really wasn’t a problem; hotel staff called a taxi for us and one would arrive in minutes. Taxis here are much cheaper than the US, it cost about $4-5 to go to World Cup Stadium where you can connect to the airport bus or other lines. We stayed in room 304, which as a great view of the ocean on one side (although the view of Tiger Island is partially blocked by another hotel) and of Mt. Halla out the kitchen window. The village around the hotel is lively, as it’s a great place to walk/run and take in the waters (no beaches, although the hotel has a small pool). The rooms were clean and spacious and the staff was quick to respond to any needs. Wonderful breakfast anchored by all you can eat eggs, which you can fry yourself, and sausage, although there is also cereals and other foods. If you are really looking to “get away” from the city and more tourist areas, this location and hotel are a perfect spot.

2. Good Day Pension

2, Namseong-ro 115beon-gil, Seogwipo, Jeju Island 63594 South Korea
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 17 reviews

Good Day Pension

Good Day Pension is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Seogwipo, offering a romantic environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Rooms at Good Day Pension offer air conditioning, a kitchenette, and a refrigerator. While you’re here, be sure to check out Fish and Chips (Sol Fish in the Pink Ocean), one of the restaurants in Seogwipo with fish and chips on the menu, which is a short distance from Good Day Pension. If you’re looking for things to do, you can check out Jeongbang Waterfall (1.1 mi), Cheonjiyeon Falls (0.3 mi), or Saeyeongyo Bridge (0.4 mi), which are popular attractions amongst tourists, and they are all within walking distance. Enjoy your stay in Seogwipo!

Beautiful stay

Reviewed By 352stefanieg

Beautiful little hotel! Management was very sweet and helpful (English was limited- but they understood enough to help accommodate our requests and communicate clearly), location was great. While the hotel is a little out of the city, for us everything was still walking distance. We were able to visit the waterfalls and walk down to the springs. The area is absolutely gorgeous. Hotel was very clean and well maintained. Would recommend you get the bedroom with a sea view- the view from the balcony was breathtaking!

3. Whale's Dream

17-1 Bitdamchon-gil, Nam-myeon, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do 52435 South Korea
Excellent
76%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 29 reviews

Whale's Dream

Ocean View Privat Room in Namhae [About US] Whale's Dream villa is located in an area where the refreshing ocean can be admired from the guest room windows and is also a 10 minute drive from a fan-shaped white sand beach and neighboring Sangju Beach. The Sangju Beach with a magnificent view of Mt. Seolheul as a background is the most beautiful getaway spot in south coast.On entering the Whale's Dream it becomes obvious that every care and attention has been taken to ensure a comfortable stay. Immaculately presented throughout, the warm contemporary styled interior is fresh and appealing, featuring a mix of wood laminate or tiled floors. For ease of catering for all the family the kitchen/diner is exceptionally well equipped with a modern range electric cooker, hotpot and refrigerator.[About House] You can have Ensuite private room with own bathroom, kitchen, and balcony. - Hot tub is available, so you can enjoy full of refreshment. - One bedroom, one living room, Kitchen, Bathroom with Shower , and Hot tub - Wireless Broadband, 32 Inch LED TV, Refrigerator, Hot Pot, Rice Cooker, etc.

Wonderful escape with great views and terrific room

Reviewed By markpU1036EV

Loved this little getaway to Namhae Island. We stayed in one of the upstairs rooms - lots of space, kitchenette, spa tub, and great deck - everything with views out over the water. The owners were very pleasant and kind - and everything was nice and clean. We organized barbecues each night with them. They provided the hot coals and lots of sides and we just brought seafood and pork. There is a fresh seafood shop and a minimart in very close walking distance that had everything needed. Parking was easy. Close to all the things you would want to see. Highly recommend!

4. Bellus Rose Pension

107-19, Bukgun-gil, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do 38116 South Korea
Excellent
67%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 116 reviews

Bellus Rose Pension

Bellus-Rose Pension is located in Gyeongju and is part of the Bomun Special Tourist Complex. Surrounded by natural landscape, the hotel offers a free area pickup service from nearby buildings.Rooms at Pension Bellus-Rose come with both air-conditioning and heating, as well as free Wi-Fi. Each is fitted with a cable TV, fridge and fully equipped kitchenette. For guests’ convenience, the hotel provides a small convenience shop. Free bicycles are available for guests to explore the area at leisure. Guests can enjoy a continental breakfast in their rooms. Bellus-Rose provides barbecue pits, as well as Korean traditional barbecue dishes upon request. Bellus-Rose Pension is a 10-minute walk from Bomun Lake. Gyeongju Bus Terminal is about 5.5 km from the hotel.

The Fabulous Mr & Mrs Park

Reviewed By E7174

This neat little pension is made great by hosts Mr & Mrs Park. Their customer service, help and support is absolutely superb. They made sure we had the best of times whilst we were in Gyeongju. If you only like western style characterless hotels, this isn’t for you as it’s more like stopping in a family home but with your own private facilities. We found it a really relaxing place to be, a nice slower pace of life than the big city hotels. There’s a good choice of restaurants and a couple of convenience stores down the road near the bus top, which are about a 10/15 minute walk away. Although if you don’t fancy the walk, Mr & Mrs Park will drop you off or pick you up. They also have a cute little garden and a nice little pool. Bus 700, 10 & 11 drop you off at the bus stop by the restaurants. But Mrs Park will help you to understand all of that in readiness for your site seeing. All in all a lovely stay.

5. IRO JeJu

75, Daepyeonggamsan-ro, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo, Jeju Island 63533 South Korea
Excellent
40%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 10 reviews

IRO JeJu

And strong sense of modern chic and comfortable feel with exposed concrete pursuit. Jeju Island on the south end of town Daepyeong-ri town can see Mara-island, gapa-island, parksu-cliff, Gunsan, Halla-Mt encompass simultaneously cozy and quiet with views of the sea and is located a good energy flowing. Tired of city life here and fill the mind and body.

Peaceful, Quiet Resort

Reviewed By XinYang

It is located in a very quiet location. I think you will need a car to get to this place. My room has 2 floors that is connected by a very narrow stairs. On the first floor, there is a double bed and the kitchen appliances. On the 2nd floor, there is also a double bed. In all, 4 person can sleep comfortably in it. I felt the room was a little small when all 4 people are on the first floor. BBQ equipment are provided at an extra charge I believe. Room is clean.

6. Mirvill Pension & Resort

87, Sagye-ro 114beon-gil, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo, Jeju Island 63528 South Korea
Excellent
20%
Good
60%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 5 reviews

Mirvill Pension  & Resort

Modern but modest resort

Reviewed By Panda055

We stayed two nights during our cycle tour of Jeju island. Our room was quite modern in a Korean style with a small kitchenette aimed to suit Koreans with the rice cooker and utensils. There is a coffee shop attached to the resort where we had a very simple breakfast. It is also open for coffee and snacks during the day although when we stayed it was very quiet.

7. Bowoohill

50, Daepoyeondae-ro, Jeju, Jeju Island 697-831 South Korea
Excellent
57%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 7 reviews

Bowoohill

친절하고 깨끗해요

Reviewed By Suk C

저렴한 가격에 편안하고 깨끗한 숙소입니다. 무엇보다도 주인의 친절함이 감동적이었습니다. 무료 아침밥도 다양하게 준비되어 배불리 먹었어요. 다시 오고싶은 리조트입니다.

8. Dolce Bita Pension

97-19, Unakcheonggye-ro 1480beon-gil, Ildong-myeon, Pocheon, Gyeonggi-do 487-851 South Korea
Excellent
80%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 5 reviews

Dolce Bita Pension

Perfect getaway time

Reviewed By DapK1

The place is beautiful, the view the room and facilities etc. Perfect weather in June, not too hot not too cold. The staff is very helpful. You can ask them for a private BBQ party at night, the staff will prepare the stove on your balcony!! The private Jacuzzi on the balcony is also another amazing things, a very good place to relax and enjoy the night view and chilly weather.

9. Spa Pension Basso

40, Hadomun-gil, Sokcho, Gangwon-do 217-110 South Korea
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 3 reviews

Spa Pension Basso

See why so many travelers make Spa Pension Basso their pension (b&b) of choice when visiting Sokcho. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a budget friendly setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. Guest rooms offer amenities such as air conditioning, a refrigerator, and a kitchenette, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the pension (b&b). Spa Pension Basso features baggage storage and express check-in and check-out, to help make your stay more enjoyable. The property also boasts barbeque facilities. If you are driving to Spa Pension Basso, parking is available. Close to some of Sokcho's most popular landmarks, such as Sokcho Expo Tower (2.1 mi) and Cheongcho Lake (2.3 mi), Spa Pension Basso is a great destination for tourists. During your visit, be sure to check out a popular Sokcho crab restaurant such as Matsu, which is a short distance from Spa Pension Basso. If you’re looking for things to do, you can check out Daepo Port (0.7 mi), Oeongchi Hang (0.9 mi), or Sokch Seorak Sunrise Park (0.9 mi), which are popular attractions amongst tourists, and they are all within walking distance. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Spa Pension Basso as you experience all of the things Sokcho has to offer.

What a wonderful find!

Reviewed By happywanderingHC

My Husband and I stayed in the 'VIP' apartment on the top floor of Pension Basso with our two young children. We stayed in this room by pure coincidence but we were so happy we did! The apartment is a great size with two bedrooms, perfect for a family. The apartment even comes with a sauna and hot tub on the balcony! The children particularly enjoyed the hot tub! The apartment is very well equipped and an enjoyable place to spend time with the family. Pension Basso is run by a truly lovely couple who could not be more helpful. Their English is good and they were wonderful and patient with our young children. A simple yet beautifully presented breakfast is prepared each morning in a lovely room complete with board games and an extensive collection of the latest and greatest DVD's. We haven't been particularly impressed with the quality of Bed and Breakfasts or Air B and B options in Korea, Pension Basso is a unique find, we would love to return. My only note is that the beds are Korean style firm, we were fine for two nights but I do like a softer bed! The other plus points are the fact you can watch the sunrise from the ocean in the distance from the top floor terrace. The Pension is within easy walking distance to the rocky beach and pleasant area to stroll along the seafront. We travelled to Seoraksan National Park and Pension Basso is about a 10 minute drive to the car park for the cable car. Emart is also only a 10-15 minute drive away. I highly recommend a weekend away at Pension Basso and Seoraksan!

10. Attene Pension

91, Sanghagwi-gil, Aewol-eup, Jeju, Jeju Island 63052 South Korea
Excellent
67%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3 reviews

Attene Pension

Attene log pension is the only one accomdation made of Jeju log.It is located 10min. from Jeju International Airport and good location for traveling all around Jeju. The facilities and services provided by Attene pension ensure a pleasant stay for guests. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms, Wi-Fi in public areas, car park, meeting facilities, BBQ

愉快的住宿

Reviewed By sallycF9419AY

第一次到濟洲旅行,這間酒店令我對濟洲留下美好印象。酒店為單棟式木屋,附近環境美麗,房間布置簡單但令人有舒適的感覺。酒店主人態度非常友善,早上會提供簡單烤蛋糕及咖啡為早餐。這裡很適合放鬆心情,是渡假的好地方。

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