Jeju's first JW Marriott property has opened its doors on a cliff in
Seogwipo, overlooking the stunning volcanic coastlines of the famed
Korean island.
JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa has 197 guest rooms, including 28
suites. The Deluxe Rooms cover an area of 45sqm and come with separate
powder rooms, while Suites start from 92sqm, with some even having their
own marble bathtubs for two.
Designed by luxury hotel designer Bill Bensley, the resort's
architecture took design inspiration from Jeju's natural beauty and its
farming and fishing traditions, featuring low lava stone walls, cabbage
fields, and mustard flowers in its landscape. The abundant use of gray,
black and white colours to represent the volcanic landscapes of Jeju, as
well as yellow, a lucky colour in South Korea, makes a striking colour
palette with the hardwood furniture across the resort.
JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa's premium suite living room.
Dining options at the resort include the Island Kitchen, an all-day
dining restaurant that showcases Jeju's local produce, including
yellowtail tuna, Jeju black pork, and locally produced vegetables.
Yeoumul is a Jeju-style omakase restaurant, featuring seasonal
ingredients and fresh seafood harvested by the island's female haenyeo
divers. The Lounge, with its resident coffee master, offers specialty
coffees and a high tea set featuring locally produced lemons, carrots,
and green barley from Gapado and peanuts from Udo. The resort also
offers a BBQ and rotisserie restaurant, The Flying Hog, and an outdoor
poolside bar, Bar Botan.
The resort also boasts the Grand Ballroom, which can accommodate up
to 600 guests, and other function rooms can be customised to suit
various events.
Island Kitchen is an all-day dining restaurant that serves food made with ingredients from Jeju and beyond.
JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa also offers activities like light
morning walks, morning yoga, pilates, meditation yoga, or sound healing
sessions. There also also special interest activities such as Jeju tea
ceremonies, traditional wine tastings, and wine art classes. The Spa by
JW features sauna facilities, and four indoor and outdoor swimming pools
supplied by the island's volcanic springs.
The resort offers family-friendly amenities such as a kids' club,
playground, and swimming pool. Additionally, kids can participate in
outdoor adventure activities, such as Jeju Forest Adventurers, which
provides a safe opportunity to explore the nearby forests.
Families can also explore the island's natural beauty with the Picnic
Rental Service. Moreover, children can take part in a Children's
Cooking Class that uses fresh produce harvested from the resort's JW
Garden to create dishes.
JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa is also located near Route 7 of the
island's famous Olle Trail, a walking path that follows the coastline
for approximately 17.7 kilometres.