4-Star Hotels in Jeonnam-Gwangju

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!

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!)

This was one of our favorite stays in Korea. It is a very well-maintained Hanoi with the loveliest family running it. The room was very clean and there is a beautiful garden to enjoy (the garden is shared with the owners). Our hosts were very kind, friendly and nice - they drove us to the tea plantation and after we checked out, to the train station. We also had a delicious and healthy homemade breakfast which we enjoyed very much. Hosts were always there to help but were not intrusive. We really enjoyed our stay - thank you for your hospitality and we hope to come back again.

Very nicely located. All rooms are sea view. The check in was quick even for foreigners. The room and toilet were clean. The toilet has no toothbrush and paste. They provie a coffee sachet with a mug but no spoon to stir the coffee. Not sure why but the bed sheet have some long stitches. If you are muslim, the toilet has bidet which is great.

the room and facilities inside are clean and tidy, specially toilet and fridge, very impressive. front desk was polite and helpful, communicable with English, overall a pleasant stay.

This hotel is in a good location to enjoy some entertainment. The convenience store (GS25) is on the first floor. The receptionist is great and friendly. Brand new facility.

Hotel is accessible for everything, closer to train station and theres a restaurant closed to it that really cheap but first class seafood. The ocean view was really nice, with the mountain view. The staff was so helpful and kind. .I would love to come back here .

It's clean and nice because it's just opened. The staff is also friendly!! We used the duplex, and the child had so much fun and liked having his own hideout. The internal facilities are a large refrigerator, induction washing machine (which we used a lot because it was summer). We didn't use breakfast because we also wanted to explore delicious restaurants. It was nice to be able to use the nearby mart, convenience store, bank, and Daiso on foot for everything we needed during our 3-night trip.^^ The man and woman who work at the CU convenience store right in front are so friendly that it was a better trip.

The ultimate paid-for stay I had high expectations for this my third visit, but overall, I was very disappointed. My previous two stays were ocean views, but this time, I had a forest view, and the view of the artificial bamboo seemed a bit lacking. I had a child, so when I moved the bed to put it together, a lot of ramen crumbs came out, which was disappointing for the hygiene. The most disappointing thing was that the surrounding area was blocked by Winter Village, blocking any ocean views. Mankai was also expensive, and I had to pay at a kiosk and serve myself, which was disappointing. Parking was inconvenient after eating at an outside restaurant, and I ended up taking a taxi on my second night. Due to the numerous inconveniences, I'll probably choose a different accommodation next time.

Close to downtown Gwangju, transportation and parking are very good and the ondol room is chosen MattressVery good