Busan, South KoreaHaeundae
The Westin Josun Busan
Pioneering coastal address
Haeundae Busan, South Korea
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$
Rated for
Classic Wellness ResortOutside the door
The house
MarriottPioneering coastal address
The property anchors the quiet corner of Haeundae Beach, trading downtown clamor for open water and island pine groves.
What it’s good at
Notable
Busan's premier international address since 1978, presiding over the edge of Haeundae Beach.
Listed
Ocean-facing Korean thermal baths with heated seawater pools, beside Dongbaek Island running trails.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Fronting a beach on a spit of parkland overlooking Korea Strait, the Westin Josun Busan is a tranquil beachy getaway.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Dongbaek Island's pine-shaded trails wrap around the rocky headland next door. Haeundae's broad beach sits right out front.
The rooms
Interiors take cues from pine needles and beach sand, with wide sofas looking out over the sea or wooded parkland.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Heated lap and children's pools sit beneath flowing fabric shades, looking straight out through tall glass onto the beach.
Thermal baths and gym
Hot seawater soaking tubs overlook the bay. Next door, treadmills line wide windows facing pine branches and open water.
Restaurant
Camellia
Chefs work at live-cooking stations throughout the day, and dining tables look straight out over the beach.
At the table
Panorama Lounge serves single malt whiskies at a brass-and-marble bar, and O'Kims pours draft Guinness overlooking the water.
How it began
Built in 1978 on a coastal promontory, the hotel predates Haeundae's high-rise boom as Busan's original luxury stay.
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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.