Busan, South KoreaGijang
Ananti at Busan Cove
Cliffside thermal resort
Gijang Busan, South Korea
Opened
2017
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness ResortOutside the door
The house
ANANTICliffside thermal resort
The coastal compound cascades down the Gijang bluffs, centering everyday rhythms on deep geothermal bathing and open ocean horizons.
What it’s good at
Notable
Architect Min Seong-jin sculpted swooping structural ribs and a tenth-floor ocean-view lobby.
Notable
Water House draws underground mineral hot spring water into tiered pools and saunas.
Notable
A 48-meter coastal infinity pool, private cabanas, and rocky seaside boardwalks along Gijang.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Composed of a series of dazzling tiers complemented by swooping structural elements, Ananti Hilton Busan is a state-of-the-art luxury hotel that stands in a surprisingly harmonious relation with its hillside setting overlooking the East Sea.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
On the rocky Gijang coastline, facing the East Sea along the grounds of Ananti Cove.
The rooms
Dark wood furnishings fill the wide bedrooms, and sea-facing balconies look straight out across the East Sea.
The outdoor pools
Bring a swimsuit.
An outdoor infinity pool sits along the rocky coast, and a second-floor pool is reserved for adults.
The thermal baths
Hot and cold plunge baths sit along panoramic windows on the upper floors, looking straight out to sea.
The indoor pool
A 23-meter indoor pool stretches along the tenth floor, flanked by whirlpool tubs and oceanfront glass.
At the table
Da MOIM prepares fresh seafood at open cooking stations, and top-floor McQueen's pours cocktails looking out across the water.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.