Jeonnam-Gwangju Hotels with Pools

Fantastic stay in Yeosu – Spacious villas and great service We enjoyed a wonderful 5-night stay (May 14–19, 2026) at the Marine Terrace Pool Villa. This 3-star property is perfectly located on a beautiful bay. We stayed in the Ocean 4 and Marine 4 villas; they were very spacious, featured 2 large beds, and had equipped kitchens. A real highlight was the private pool in each villa, which we could heat to 36°C—the perfect way to relax after days spent hiking and visiting temples. The only downside was that the main swimming pool wasn’t open yet during our visit. The 2 staff members were incredibly helpful and attentive throughout our stay. Communication via translation apps and gestures worked perfectly well—definitely better than our Korean! It was a pleasure to stay in such a setting; we were the only Western guests among several local Korean families. We highly recommend this resort for anyone visiting Yeosu!

I booked this hotel for the proximity to the KTX expo train station and the ocean view. Even though I had booked for an ocean view room, the room they gave me had an obstructed view, not really a true ocean view like other hotels in Yeosu! Very disappointing!

The facilities were incredibly clean, making for a very comfortable stay. The room was spotless, and the sauna was meticulously maintained by a staff member who constantly cleaned the fixtures. It’s the first time I've seen a sauna without a single hair! The cypress wood bath in the sauna smelled wonderful and was so refreshing. I used the sauna both on the evening of my arrival and the next morning – I wish there was a discount for repeat use! After the sauna, there are massage chairs on the same floor with an ocean view, and best of all, they're free! I lost count of how many times I used them. I also really enjoyed the breakfast. Some reviews mentioned a lack of variety, but I found it to be very substantial. They had Yeosu specialties like *gat-kimchi* and *gejang* (marinated crabs), along with other local dishes, and everything was delicious without being overly seasoned. It really made me feel like I was truly in Yeosu. Overall, the service was excellent. When I called the front desk about food waste from my late-night snack, they promptly came to collect it. And at checkout, I even received a cute cookie! Staying at Hidden Bay reminded me of some regional hotels in Japan. It truly feels like a hotel firmly rooted in local character. Thanks to this, I had a truly wonderful and relaxing time, and I'll definitely be back when I visit Yeosu again. (This is a genuine review from my own pocket!)

I went on a 2-day business trip to Utop Marina Hotel in Yeosu, and it was such a pleasant experience. The hotel offered a free cocktail and a complimentary yacht tour, which made the stay even more enjoyable. The view of the marina was beautiful, and everything was relaxing from start to finish. Highly recommend it for both business and leisure trips!

It is in a great location for traveling to Haenam, Jindo, and Mokpo, and since it was newly remodeled, it was clean and nice. Above all, it was a great place to spend the Chuseok holiday quietly. As it is a remodeled old building, the noise in the hallway is on the louder side. Since it was the first stay after opening, there was a minor incident during the preparation process, but thanks to the kind and quick response, I had a good rest. I think I will stay here again next time.

Big luxurious hotel, good value for money depending on your deal. Nice breakfast but strange that you have to pay to enter the swimming pool. You can zip line from the top floor, nice views of the surrounding area.

There was really nothing to fault. The staff seems to be well educated Cleanliness, service, facilities, space Everything was good. I'm going to have three families in the wall and stay in the suite.

I think it's a really good place except for a really long distance. First of all, the view of the sea in my room was so good, and the view was really a must anywhere. Especially the sunset is really beautiful, so I think almost all the guests came out to see the sunset ^^ It's a pity that there is no other place around this dormitory It's not suitable to eat, so it's better to use a convenience store or buy something in the hotel or at all.

When making a hotel reservation, I am very picky. I used Sonocam every time I came to Yeosu, but there were many other hotels, so I was looking at JCS Hotel, which was introduced as the 2nd best restaurant with a view, and I made a reservation to try it out, and it is the best restaurant with a view in Yeosu. It is so so pretty. Now, for my Yeosu trip, JCS Hotel 😍

It's pretty clean and stuffy, but the staff comes home from work after 10pm, so there's a lot at the front desk. There was no one there. The parking lot was small, so I parked in the public parking lot across the street, but it was raining and I had to unload my luggage, but it was very inconvenient because it was across the street.