Seogwipo, South Korea

Rooms are spacious and nicely decorated, but suites get dusty and windows go uncleaned. Poor soundproofing means you hear kids from other rooms. Staff are helpful, but this feels like a family resort, not a 5-star hotel, and costs way too much for what you get.

Rooms are noisy with sound from pipes and neighboring doors, but cliff-view rooms offer stunning Hallasan and ocean vistas. The pool and grounds are excellent, though pool access costs extra after 7:30 PM. Breakfast arrives included but only if you check in before the buffet closes at 11 AM.