Seogwipo Jeju, South Korea
Opened
2023
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness ResortOutside the door
The house
MarriottVolcanic clifftop resort
Low-slung pavilions of basalt rock and timber hug the Seogwipo bluffs, framing wide views of the East China Sea.
“With its clean architectural lines and sun-drenched gardens, the low-lying resort blends seamlessly into the dramatic landscape.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Volcanic basalt stone, canola-yellow accents, and hanok-inspired woodwork shape the clifftop pavilions.
Remarkable
Volcanic mineral baths at O'REVE join themed saunas and an oceanfront infinity pool.
Remarkable
Sprawling clifftop grounds include multiple pools, kids water play, and coastal walking trails.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
Perched on a clifftop overlooking the sea, its design takes inspiration from Korean heritage and the volcanic landscape: it’s built of basalt rock and timber.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Jeju Olle Trail Route 7 connects directly to the grounds, winding along rocky cliffs toward fishing villages and volcanic outcrops.
The rooms
Canola-yellow accents brighten timber interiors, while ground-floor terraces feature circular cypress-wood tubs set beside basalt garden walls.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
An outdoor infinity pool stretches along volcanic cliffs, and an indoor heated lap pool sits beneath coffered ceilings.
The spa
Five private treatment suites sit along dark stone corridors, offering therapies with Thermes Marins de Saint-Malo.
The gym
Cardio machines and free weights line light wood walls facing floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over the grounds.
Restaurant
Island Kitchen
Floor-to-ceiling windows look over the ocean, and yellow banquettes set the scene for brunch and local seafood.
Pitched up on a cliff on the island’s southern tip, the JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa is a sprawling, straight-lined complex of basalt rock.
At the table
Yeoumul serves seafood caught by Jeju female divers, and The Flying Hog roasts island black pork over wood fire.
How it began
Drawing inspiration from traditional thatched Choga houses, the low-profile structures remain nestled below the cliff line to protect coastal horizons.
“Bensley infused interiors with eye-popping yellows ... and dark grays inspired by the basalt stone walls that traditionally hemmed the farms.”
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Gold
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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.