The Best Luxury Hotels in South Korea

4 and 5-Star hotels in South Korea

Haedong Yonggungsa Temple and the Haeundae Sea in Busan, South Korea. Haedong Yonggungsa Temple and the Haeundae Sea in Busan, South Korea.

South Korea is a fantastic destination offering a variety of sites and attractions. When it comes to choosing a luxurious hotel, the area does not disappoint, for it is overflowing with opulent hotels and resorts that promise to pamper you to no end. So, if you're deciding where to stay in luxury in South Korea, we've analyzed all of the top luxury hotels considering the guest ratings, quality of service, activities, location, price, and amenities. Our research led us to this list of South Korea's absolute best luxury hotels and resorts. Whether you're travelling as a family or on a couples getaway, South Korea is teeming with accommodations that cater to all your whims and fancies so you can have an extravagant trip with pampering and comforts. From 5-star and 4-star hotels with spas and swimming pools to intimate boutique hotels that exude romance, and family-friendly resorts that make your heart sing, there's something for every type of traveler. So, let your mind wander to the luxurious suites, complete with all the amenities you could desire, or imagine sipping cocktails at a world-class bar, dining at a gourmet restaurant, or being pampered at a spa. The choice is yours, because South Korea is a treasure trove of plush accommodations that cater to all your needs, be it a romantic escapade, a family-friendly escape, or a friends reunion. With our researched guide, you can find the ultimate luxury and boutique hotels in South Korea, where each and every moment will be a celebration of lavishness, comfort, and relaxation. Here's our list of the best luxury accommodation in South Korea, so let's get to it.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Paradise Hotel Busan

Busan, South Korea
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $168 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Experience Comfort in South Korea Here
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Heated pool

Located at 296, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Paradise Hotel Busan has great rooms from $168 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a water park. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, visitors will especially love a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and laundry services at this relaxing hotel. We always love having a pool, and the one here is really nice.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Casino
  • Water park
  • Fitness center
  • Golf
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Heated pool
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
  • Infinity pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
  • Beach


Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul

Seoul, South Korea
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $263 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Plenty of Luxury Amenities Await
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul which has nice rooms starting at $263. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 60, Jangchungdan-ro. This luxurious hotel is also nice because it offers outdoor tennis, hiking, laundry services, golf, and a hot tub which discerning travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint!

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Golf
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


The Shilla Seoul

Seoul, South Korea
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $212 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Luxurious Stay in South Korea
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Heated pool

We found The Shilla Seoul to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $212. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 249, Dongho-ro. You'll also find a bar, mountain views, laundry services, golf, and city views which experienced travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Golf
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Tour desk
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Breakfast in the room


The Shilla Jeju

Seogwipo, Jeju-do
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $287 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Most Luxurious Places to Stay in South Korea
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service

With terrific rooms from $287, The Shilla Jeju, at 75, Jungmungwangwang-ro 72beon-gil provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this posh hotel which also offers mountain views, laundry services, cooking classes, a hot tub, and a spa and wellness center. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Sauna
  • Infinity pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
  • Beach


Haevichi Hotel & Resort Jeju

Seogwipo, Jeju-do
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $195 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your Extravagant trip to South Korea
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Heated pool

Haevichi Hotel & Resort Jeju has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $195 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 537, Minsokhaean-ro. Furthermore, it also offers outdoor tennis, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, and a hot tub, which is nice for visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this amazing hotel is a terrific choice. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Tour desk
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Kids' club
  • Beach


Grand Hyatt Seoul

Seoul, South Korea
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $202 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific High-End Hotel in South Korea
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service

The great guest rating of Grand Hyatt Seoul is 8.00 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $202, and it's located at 322, Sowol-ro. We also love the a bar, parking, a kid-friendly buffet, mountain views, and child care which are great for discerning travelers. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Tour desk
  • Tennis
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
  • Hammam (Turkish bath)
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms


The Westin Josun Seoul

Seoul, South Korea
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $182 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Hotel for Pampering
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Room service

A cool place is The Westin Josun Seoul because it has great rooms that start at $182. It has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and child care, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 106, Sogong-ro. Only a short distance from the city center, experienced travelers will especially love laundry services, city views, a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, and a spa at this relaxing hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Tour desk
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Lotte Hotel Jeju

Seogwipo, Jeju-do
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $207 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Stay in Style in South Korea
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service

Lotte Hotel Jeju offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $207 (before taxes). It's located at 35, Jungmungwangwang-ro 72beon-gil and has earned a guest rating of 8.70/10. This luxurious hotel is also nice because it offers mountain views, laundry services, cooking classes, a hot tub, and a spa and wellness center which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Tour desk
  • Sauna
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
  • Beach


Mayfield Hotel & Resort Seoul

Seoul, South Korea
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $52 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Experience Comfort in South Korea Here
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Room service

Located at 94, Banghwa-daero, Mayfield Hotel & Resort Seoul has great rooms from $52 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and rooms with kitchens. It has a terrific 8.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, a hot tub, and a spa and wellness center which visitors will love. And this comfortable hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for luxury hotels.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Golf
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Maison Glad Jeju

Jeju, Jeju-do
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $84 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Plenty of Luxury Amenities Await
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Maison Glad Jeju which has nice rooms starting at $84. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant, it also has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 80, Noyeon-ro. Discerning travelers will really like this posh hotel which also offers a bar, laundry services, golf, a hot tub, and a spa. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for luxury hotels.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Casino
  • Golf
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Heated pool
  • Tour desk
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
  • Infinity pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
  • Beach


For more terrific hotel ideas in South Korea, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in South Korea, Best Beach Hotels in South Korea, Best Cheap Hotels in South Korea, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in South Korea, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in South Korea, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in South Korea, Best Hotels for One Week in South Korea, Best Hotels for One Night in South Korea, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in South Korea, Best Hotels for Skiing in South Korea, or Best Business Hotels in South Korea.


How much do luxury hotels cost in South Korea? How much are luxury hotel rooms in South Korea?

South Korea Average Luxury Hotel Price
$119

After analyzing 87 luxury hotels in South Korea, we found the average luxury hotel price to be a remarkably economical $119. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic luxury accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in South Korea.

The average prices of our suggested luxury hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $162
  • 4-star hotels: $80


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