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Top 7 Specialty lodgings in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea
Discover the best Specialty lodgings in Jeollabuk-do including Sono Belle - Byeonsan, Royal Room, The Hanok, Maple Village Motel, Vega Guesthouse, Coza Stay, Jeonju Hanok Village Guesthouse.
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1. Sono Belle - Byeonsan
Overall Ratings
4 based on 51 reviews
Nice for a 2-3 night stay, might get a bit boring for longer stays
Reviewed By Chih H((No links in this one, Tripadvisor!)) The most recent English review for this hotel/resort is 5 years old, so I will add a new one. (Just a bit of background: I'm a world-traveller that has stayed in everything from 5-star hotels to shoddy Airbnb's.) Check-in (1) This process went pretty smoothly, although the front desk staff's English seemed to be a bit lacking. Make sure that you "get a number" at the electronic panel in front of the front desk when you want to check-in or check-out (left side of panel is check-in and right side is check-out). (2) Our booking did not include breakfast, but during check-in you are given coupons to save a bit of money if you plan on paying for breakfast anyways. (3) During check-in, the staff will give you some other details about opening hours for the facilities at the resort. My wife and I booked a room here for a 3-night July staycation. Originally, we booked "Cloud9 Ocean View Family Room with Double bed". What is missing from many of the booking websites is a picture of the bathroom. It's actually a jacuzzi with a corded showerhead instead of a bathtub. The layout of the room is kind of moon-shaped, and my wife and I both didn't find it very cozy. We didn't like our Double bedroom's layout or its quite worn-down furniture (room #733), so we went back downstairs to ask about other rooms. We were invited to take a look at a "Cloud9 Ocean View Family Room with 2 Single beds". The front desk called up to the housekeeping staff, and let them know that we were coming up to check out that replacement room, so apparently this is a common request or adjustment to bookings. The layout of this latter room was more to our liking -- definitely a more standard hotel room layout. The "single" beds were both pretty big, each maybe halfway in size between a full and a queen. The furniture was also far less worn. Since my wife and I aren't big people, and could easily fit on one bed, we took the replacement room. (If I were to give advice, I would go ahead and book the Double bedroom and see if you like it. If not, I think the staff is happy to move you to the other layout.) Both Ocean View's were good enough, with plenty of light. (Six more comments: (a) The lobby is nice enough. All-marble as the pictures show, gives the hotel a slightly more upscale feel compared to all the other hotels/resorts within a 30-minute driving radius. (b) Each floor of the hotel apparently has one microwave. So you can buy stuff in the supermarket and warm it up. Each room also has a kettle. (c) All rooms are equipped with a can of bug spray. If my wife and I go back to this hotel, since we live in Korea, we may bring our bug zapper. However, the patio screen doors are in great shape and we had no bug problem during our 3 night stay. (d) In July 2020, wifi was free and available in all the rooms. The signal was strong enough for me to hold a video Zoom meeting. (e) We didn't have any room temperature problems like the November 2015 reviewer below, probably because the air conditioner can be turned on during the summer. (f) We have the same experience as the 2012 reviewer below: the bed was pretty hard and our bodies noticed it the next morning.) Do note that this Hotel/Resort does have swimmming pools on the premises but you won't have access to these pools if you don't pay extra. The pools are actually part of "OceanPlay Aquapark", but the room booking does not generally include tickets for that. Instead, hotel/resort guests get a discount off of the 49k KRW (per person!) admission fee. You can also apply for membership with Sono Hotel & Resorts (Korean language only), then download the "Sono Hotel & Resorts" app to see whether you are eligible for a bigger discount. Alternatively, you can check out naver and see whether you can the 15k KRW coupon. Unfortunately, aside from Aquapark discount offered by the Sono Belle Byeonsan front desk, navigating the Sono Hotel & Resorts membership or the 15k KRW special discount offer all require navigating websites that are only shown in Korean. A ticket to the OceanPlay Aquapark is good for the whole day. It's *not* a new waterpark, and the pictures accurately reveal that it's a bit on the 'campy' side, but a family with kids will have a good time there. The bigger slides are only open during the weekend, but there are plenty of pools with wave-action (both indoors and outdoors) that will keep couples and families entertained. The massaging waterjets, the poolside saunas and the single-gender jjimjilbang are also very nice. Just next to the resort, there is a beach (but you'll have to walk about 7 minutes down a path to get there). It's not the prettiest or cleanest of beaches. There was greenish seafoam washing up on the beach during our visit. If you have a car, take a 20-minute drive to Gosapo Beach or Mohang Beach. We found Mohang Beach to have the nicest sand and the most people wading in the water. Do you need a car if you stay here? If you're only staying 2 nights, there's probably enough to do that you won't need access to a car. One 1/2 to full day at the Aquapark, and 1-2 days could be spent sunning on the beach or exploring the rocks. Because half of the premises includes resort-style rooms equipped with kitchenettes (see the booking website pictures to make sure), there's a huge supermarket (including various produce) in the basement of the hotel. There's also restaurants serving pizza and fried chicken next to that supermarket. (The fried chicken wasn't really up to Korean par to me, though -- chicken meat ended up quite dry and the batter was flavorless!) There's a coffee shop, a Baskin Robbins, and a full-service Korean restaurant on the ground floor. There's a game room/video arcade and a billiards room in the basement. But if you are staying much more than 2 nights, then it certainly makes some sense to have access to a car to drive around to the other nearby beaches that I already mentioned. Just a block from the beach, you'll find around a dozen Korean restaurants, mainly serving seafood. Tough though if you don't know how to read Korean/hangeul, because basically none of those restaurant staffs will understand English. (Pro-tip: If you do have access to a car and you want to shop for groceries, the NongHyup Hanaro Mart just a mile away is definitely cheaper and has even more selection. If you drive around a bit, I'm sure you'll find it. Or just ask at the front desk... Underground parking is free.) Finally, value. My wife and I paid USD $145 per night, all-in, during high season (mid-July) on Agoda. That was just for the room, without breakfast and without Aquapark access. Again, based on my experience staying at all sorts of hotels and accommodations around the world ranging from 5-star hotels (USD $400+) to budget Airbnb's (USD $40), I'd say that I would *not* pay more than $145 per night for the room that we got. (Unfortunately, this is basically the best accommodations in the area, if you are not interested in staying in high-end pensions.)
2. Royal Room
Overall Ratings
4 based on 14 reviews
비싸다
Reviewed By SYROH지인이 예약했으나, 먼저 도착한 죄로 28만원 결제했습니다. 6인실이기에 가격이 높을 것으로 예상했으나, 내부는 그냥 모텔 수준이어서 대실망 중.. 천장에 있는 거미줄은 뭐지? 거미가 먹고 살 것이 있나? 주변에 딱히 할 것도 없는 듯
3. The Hanok
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Relaxing Stay!
Reviewed By qtcaligurlWe had an amazing visit to jeonju and we were happy we chose the right place to stay. The room was very clean and comfortable. It had all the amenities you would need during your stay. The small court yard has a table abd chair where you can have breakfast or have an afternoon cup of tea. Our hosts Sarah and her husband were very welcoming and warm. They went out of their way to make us feel comfortable. Sarah cooked us an amazing breakfast and some home grown grapes for dessert. Very kind and educated people. I could of stayed there many more nights. The best time to visit jeonju is during the weekdays as the streets can get super busy on weekends.
4. Maple Village Motel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2 reviews
friendly & nice host & good location
Reviewed By iamfacefriendly & nice host & good location with fair price for trying traditional korean style room. mr kim getting good English & easy to book the room via email. that was fixed the issue of i don't know Korean language problem that was quite headache in Korea. anyway the room itself is good. first time try the heating floor in korean style that was quite interesting & price also fair. good for try if visit Naejangsan
5. Vega Guesthouse
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 4 reviews
This guest house provides a safe and comfortable place to stay for women and a family when they visit JeonJu. This is also where one can come and experience different cultures and learn different skills.
깔끔하고 분위기가 좋지만 화장실은 춥고 불편하다.
Reviewed By 팜므파탈캣가난가난한 여행자모드로 내일로를 할 때 방문하였다. 전주 한옥마을 인근에 위치해있고 여성전용 게스트하우스라는 말에 여자인 친구와 반갑게 방문했다. 예술가로 보이는 주인 부부는 멋있으셨고 로비의 쇼파, 피아노, 그리고 묘하게 기분좋은 향을 내며 타고있는 난로가 아름다웠다. 하지만 계단으로 6인실을 찾아가야 했던 것이 조금 힘들었다. 그리고 많은 인원을 수용해야하는 공용 화장실 덕에 샤워를 하기가 힘들었다. 춥기도 하고 복도를 지나야하기 때문에 젖은채로 다니기가 더 힘들었던 .. 하지만 조용한 분위기, 매너를 절로 만들게 하는 아늑하고 잠잠한 분위기는 괜찮았다. 차분하게 여행하고 싶다면 추천한다.
6. Coza Stay
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
깔끔하고 따뜻한!!
Reviewed By zidel제가 묵은 방은 좀 작긴했는데~ 두명이서 자기에는 충분했어요. 막 추워지기 시작한때라 매우 추웠는데~ 주인 아주머니께서 난방 빵빵하게 틀라고 하셨어요. ㅎㅎ 매우 만족. 방도 깔끔하고 조용해서 하루 잘 묵었습니다. 위치도 좋아서 거의 걸어서 왔다 갔다 할수 있는 곳이였어요. 다음에 전주 방문할때 또 갈거같습니다.!!
7. Jeonju Hanok Village Guesthouse
Overall Ratings
3 based on 1 reviews
サービスが追いついていない
Reviewed By thigu2014一泊3000wでオンドルルームに宿泊しました。チェックインの時は、誰もおらず電話をかけましたし、チェックアウトの時も誰もいないので、荷物を預けることができませんでした。またシャワーの温まりが悪く時間がかかるのに説明がなかったです。店主1人で切り盛りしておりサービスが行き届かない印象です。立地は南部市場、韓屋村に近く、コンビニも徒歩5分くらいで便利でした。
