Eastern Hotel Jeju is a 205-room hotel in the town of Seogwipo, on the south coast, close to Seogwipo Maeil Olle Market and the Seri World area. It is a simple, good-value hotel with free WiFi, air conditioning, a 24-hour front desk, a concierge, laundry and dry cleaning and luggage storage. It suits travellers who plan to spend their days out and want a clean, inexpensive bed in town.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in Seogwipo town, near the market, so you can reach food, shops and the old centre without a long trip. Seogwipo Maeil Olle Market is close by, and Lee Jung Seop Street, Cheonjiyeon Waterfall and Jeongbang Waterfall are all in the same part of town, a short walk or a short taxi ride away.
Exact walking times vary by route, so check the map when you book. Jeju International Airport is on the other side of the island, so allow plenty of time for the transfer. For Jungmun, Jusangjeolli Cliffs, Seongsan and the rest of the island you will need a car, a taxi or a bus.
Rooms and facilities
Expect a no-frills, practical hotel. Rooms have a private bathroom with a shower and a bidet, a mini fridge, a wardrobe, heating, air conditioning and a flat-screen television, and there is free WiFi. The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a concierge, a business centre, laundry and dry cleaning, luggage storage, a cash machine and a banquet hall, which makes it comfortable for a stay of a few nights.
Whether the hotel offers parking, a pool or breakfast is not something to assume, so check when you book if any of these matter to you. Children are welcome, pets are not allowed, and extra beds and cribs may not be available, so families should check the room options before they pay. The minimum check-in age is twenty. Check-in starts in the mid-afternoon and check-out is before eleven.
Who it suits and what to know: budget travellers, solo visitors, couples and friends who want a central base in Seogwipo for walking, markets and the waterfalls, and Olle trail walkers who want somewhere simple to sleep. It is a sensible choice if you would rather spend on tours, meals and a rental car than on a resort. The trade-offs are the modest facilities and the lack of a beach or resort feel, so if you want a pool, a spa or a sea view, choose one of the Jungmun or Pyoseon resorts instead.
Rates are lowest in the shoulder seasons and rise on summer weekends and holiday periods, so book early for those dates and check the room details before you pay.
Why stay here
- ✓Close to Seogwipo Maeil Olle Market
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Concierge desk
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Mini fridge and heating in rooms
- ✓Laundry and dry cleaning
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Business centre
Good questions
Is Eastern Hotel Jeju close to the market?+
Yes, it is near Seogwipo Maeil Olle Market in the town centre. Check the exact walking route on a map when you book.
Does the hotel have parking, a pool or breakfast?+
These are not facilities to assume, so check when you book if any of them matter to you.
Is there an age limit for check-in?+
Yes, the minimum check-in age is twenty, so check the rules if you are travelling with younger guests.
