Samsung Hotel

Gyeongsangnam-do


Here's the business-class hotel that engineers, technicians and ship-industry professionals choose when visiting Geojedo. Not far from the Samsung shipyard, this upmarket property is one of the few hotels in Gyeongsangnam-do with an indoor swimming pool.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Gyeongsangnam-do attractions

1. Historic Park of Geoje POW Camp

1.6 MILES

In Geoje-si, this modest but worthwhile museum provides hard-to-find information about the POW camp experience during the Korean War. Just by the gate is…

2. Hakdong Mongdol Beach

8.56 MILES

The black-pebble beach in Hakdong is a cosy destination for family outings and romantic getaways, about 30 minutes by car from Geoje-si. Summer crowds…

3. Oedo Botania

10.47 MILES

Geojedo's busiest tourist attraction is a tiny island-sized botanical garden 4km off the coast. It’s popular with Korean travellers, but unless you…

4. Nammang-san

11.06 MILES

Set aside an hour or more to enjoy the views atop this mountain beside Gangguan harbour. On the way up, you'll pass a modest sculpture park with 15 pieces…

5. Jungang Live Fish Market

11.25 MILES

Sure there's lots of fish, but this open-air market, filled with grannies selling food out of plastic tubs, is a good place to buy fruit and veggies…

6. Gangguan

11.28 MILES

Gangguan is not the only harbour in the city, but it's the prettiest. It’s also a busy pier anchored by a promenade that serves multiple civic functions,…

7. Turtle Ship Replicas

11.28 MILES

Towards the north end of the Gangguan promenade, there are four turtle ships. Definitely worth a look. While ducking your head inside the ship, try to…

8. Hallyeosudo Cable Car

11.68 MILES

Stretching out 1975m, this is Korea’s longest cable-car ride. Near the top of Mireuk-san (461m), the view of Hallyeo Maritime National Park is dramatic…