Jeju, South KoreaJungmun
The Shilla Jeju
Cliffside garden resort
Jungmun Jeju, South Korea
Opened
1990
Price
$$$
Rated for
Resort Luxe ClassicOutside the door
The house
Shilla HotelsCliffside garden resort
Subtropical gardens wind across the volcanic cliffs, guiding daily life between heated outdoor pools and open Pacific overlooks.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Heated outdoor pools offer midnight swimming above the trails of coastal Soombi Garden.
Notable
Clé de Peau Beauté spa rituals complement private adult-pool cabanas beside Soombi Garden.
Notable
Operating continuously since 1990 as the defining luxury getaway on Jungmun's coast.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The rooms here, while not exactly flashy, do exhibit a fair measure of personality, the colors mellow, the lines of the furnishings identifiably Korean.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Jungmun Beach sits directly below the cliffs, and the glasshouses of Yeomiji Botanical Garden are just inland.
The rooms
Bedrooms use mellow tones with traditional Korean woodwork, and balconies look out toward the mountains or the Pacific.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A skylit indoor pool connects directly to outdoor waters, and private cabanas border the separate Adult Pool.
The spa
Skincare and body rituals by Clé de Peau Beauté unfold across eight private treatment suites.
The gym and sauna
A glass-fronted Finnish sauna looks out across the outdoor pool, and the fitness room overlooks the gardens.
Restaurant
Hinode
Chefs slice seasonal sashimi and assemble sushi behind timber screens, working with fresh regional seafood.
Restaurant
The Parkview
Open kitchen stations prepare European and regional dishes, drawing on fresh Jeju seafood and produce throughout the day.
At the table
A circular poolside pavilion pours evening cocktails by the water, and the Pastry Boutique prepares fresh baked goods daily.
How it began
Samsung developed the property in 1990 as the island's first luxury resort, naming it after Korea's ancient Silla dynasty.
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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.