Seogwipo KAL Hotel stands on Chilsimni-ro on the hill above Seogwipo, with 225 rooms, an indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, a gym, a sauna, a garden and terrace and two restaurants. It offers free self-parking and a concierge desk that can help with tours and tickets, and it is a quieter alternative to the big resorts.
Location and getting around
The hotel is about a seven-minute drive from Jeongbang Waterfall and the Seobok Exhibition Hall, and about nine minutes from Seogwipo Maeil Olle Market and Lee Jung Seop Street. Cheonjiyeon Waterfall, Soesokkak Estuary and Saeyeongyo Bridge are within about ten kilometres. The airport is about forty minutes by car. The hotel is not within walking distance of town, so plan to use a car or taxis, though free parking makes driving easy.
Rooms and facilities
The hotel has a wide range of room types, from standard rooms to parlor suites, with air conditioning and free WiFi in the rooms. The indoor pool, sauna and gym are good for wet days, and the seasonal outdoor pool opens in the warm months. Two restaurants and a cafe cover meals, and a buffet breakfast is available for an extra charge. The garden and terrace give the hotel a calm feel. Check-in starts mid-afternoon and check-out is at noon, a little later than many hotels.
Who it suits and what to know: couples and families who want a comfortable south-coast base without paying resort prices, travellers who plan to visit Cheonjiyeon, Jusangjeolli and Olle routes, and guests who value parking and a quiet setting. The trade-off is distance from the town centre, so if you want to walk to restaurants at night, choose a hotel in town instead. Book ahead for summer weekends, and ask the concierge to help with tour and ticket planning if you do not have a car.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor pool and seasonal outdoor pool
- ✓Sauna and gym
- ✓Two on-site restaurants
- ✓Cafe, garden and terrace
- ✓Free self-parking
- ✓Concierge tour and ticket help
- ✓Free in-room WiFi
- ✓Jeongbang Waterfall 7 minutes by car
Good questions
Is Seogwipo KAL Hotel within walking distance of town?+
No, it is on the hill above Seogwipo and best reached by car or taxi. Free parking is offered.
Does the hotel have a pool?+
Yes, there is an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool, plus a sauna and gym. Check the opening times when you arrive.
Is breakfast included?+
A buffet breakfast is available for an extra charge. Compare room-only and breakfast rates when you book.
