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!)

As it is a newly remodeled hotel, it is very clean and the room condition is excellent. With only about 30 rooms, there is no need to worry about parking. The breakfast is fantastic considering the size of the hotel. It is uncrowded even if you visit after 8 AM. It is not crowded. However, since it is still a new building, there is some construction dust.

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!

The hotel is very clean and comfortable. The location is amazing with the bridge and Seaview. It's nearby expo, just 10 min by taxi. The staff were very friendly, helpful and they speak very good English.

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.

A four-star hotel. The facilities were excellent. However, the lack of individual air conditioning was disappointing. Please improve this. A family room for four people should have at least four bottles of water and four towels, but I was disappointed to find only two per person.

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.