Busan, South KoreaHaeundae Beach
Paradise Hotel Busan
Oceanfront thermal playground
Haeundae Beach Busan, South Korea
Renovated
2017
Price
$$$
Rated for
Wellness Resort LuxeOutside the door
The house
ParadiseOceanfront thermal playground
Natural hot springs supply the outdoor bathing terraces, where open-air mineral pools sit directly over the Haeundae surf.
What it’s good at
Notable
Heated seaside thermal pools and an indoor driving range look out over Haeundae Beach.
What they say
Also in AFAR.
The 532-room Paradise Hotel on Haeundae Beach has spacious rooms with a right-on-the-water view.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Haeundae Beach sits right outside the doors, and the coastal walking trail around Dongbaek Island is an easy stroll away.
The rooms
Selected rooms open onto balconies right above the water, with bathrooms stocked with aroma bath salts.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated open-air pool runs year-round on warm mineral spring water, looking out toward Dongbaek Island.
The thermal baths
Tiered stone soaking tubs and a dry sauna pavilion sit among camellias on the open terrace above the beach.
The gym
Treadmills face straight out to the ocean horizon through floor-to-ceiling glass, alongside an indoor golf driving range.
Restaurant
Crystal Garden
Floor-to-ceiling glass overlooks the coastal pines, serving afternoon tea by day and cocktails with live music after dark.
At the table
Restaurants span live open-kitchen buffets at On The Plate to Cantonese dining at Nampoong and Edomae sushi at Sakae.
How it began
The property began in 1957 as a state-operated railroad hotel before reopening in 1981 under the Paradise name.
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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.