Many of us are looking for relaxing destinations hotels and resorts with magnificent views in Korea. Thankfully, South Korea has hundreds of small pensions with seaside views due to the coastline that wraps the peninsula. Pensions (think bed and breakfasts where you make your own breakfast in your kitchenette) are a great option for a weekend trip because they have in-room kitchenettes and places to grill. That means you can both enjoy eating out and the convenience of dining at “at home.” Beach Pensions in South Korea Pensions also often offer scenic views, pools, and a relaxing “home” feeling. Sometimes you even get to meet your hosts and get to know each other as friends. Pensions are the Bed & Breakfasts of Korea. Pensions often provide a more intimate and friendly atmosphere than hotels and large resorts. The one big issues for international visitors is that booking pensions can often be difficult due to language barriers and payment issues. However, you can use a bi-lingual concierge who can help you with booking these delightful locations. It should be noted that Mallipo Beach area, and Taean in general, has far more pensions than hotels, motels, or resorts. Additionally, pensions will provide you with a more intimate and uniquely Korean experience. That experience will be different from your culture. Beds might be different, bathrooms might be configured different, and it might feel strange at first. You will possibly like somethings and be uncomfortable with other thing while you get used to the changes. Arrive with an open mind and discover a different type of countryside beach experience. Mallipo Beach Are in Taean, South Korea The Taean coastline is known for its beaches, the most popular of which is Mallipo. It only began becoming super popular in the last 5-6 years as Taean improved roads and surfing started to become a popular weekend sport. Nowadays you can find families and surfers enjoying Mallipo year-round, however, summer is still the most popular time to visit. While Mallipo is often treated as an easy day trip, you may want to consider staying at one of the pensions or hotels so that you can really enjoy the beauty of this location. Mallipo is also a glamping destination and certain pensions, such as the Songdo Ocean Resort Pension will also offer spots for autocamping. However, today we are going to focus on pensions and small hotels. 11 Places to Stay Near Malllipo Beach Things to do Near Mallipo Beach While staying in Mallipo, also consider checking out other locations nearby. For example, enjoy a coffee and breathtaking view at Bada Punggyeong Cafe. Take a walk in Chollipo Arboretum and Mallipo Botanical Gardens. Places to Eat at Mallipo Beach We also have a blog all about where to eat at Mallipo Beach! Be sure to read it before you go and have the South of Seoul App downloaded. LeaDan Yee, M.EdLeaDan Yee holds a Master’s in Education with a focus in Secondary Education and Teaching – Language Arts and Bachelor’s in Psychology, with a minor in Speech. As a Cultural Liaison and Content Creator at South of Seoul, Ms. Yee focuses on creating content for families interested in traveling and those with toddlers.  She is especially interested in opportunities to share her Native Hawaiian background and empower others to be cultural ambassadors. Prior to joining South of Seoul, LeaDan worked as a High School Speech Teacher and Adjunct Communications Professor. She specializes in Public Speaking, Argumentation and Debate, Team Management, and Event Planning.

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