Namhae, South Korea
Ananti Namhae
Coastal fairway resort
Namhae, South Korea
Opened
2006
Price
$$$
Rated for
Resort Design WellnessOutside the door
The house
ANANTICoastal fairway resort
Coastal fairways and pine groves wrap around low-rise pavilions built directly along the shoreline for seaside golf and baths.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Seaside fairways hugging the water, beside freestanding villas with private plunge pools.
Notable
Low-rise pavilions by Ken Min Sungjin with curved zinc balconies echoing ocean waves.
Notable
Japanese-style rotenburo open-air baths and saunas inside the Water House bath complex.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
located on two of these fabulously scenic natural landforms, one part of the property connected to the other by a scenic footbridge.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
On the Nam-myeon peninsula overlooking the South Sea, surrounded by coastal fairways and pine-lined waters.
The rooms
Penthouses and standalone villas feature dual suites flanking shared living rooms, wrapped in floor-to-ceiling glass overlooking the sea.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
The indoor pool sits beneath vaulted brick arches at Water House, and an outdoor basin curves toward the sea.
The spa
Treatment rooms open onto outdoor greenery through tall glass doors, set with paired massage tables.
Restaurant
Le Blanc
Morning buffets and live evening grills serve fresh South Sea seafood under the clubhouse's slanted timber ceilings.
At the table
Curved glass walls look onto a patio at Eternal Journey, where the kitchen cooks seafood from local fish markets.
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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.