When it comes to beauty and wellness, the South Korean beauty industry cannot go unnoticed. From pedicure kits and sheet masks to serums, South Korean beauty culture has introduced the world to the best of beauty routines. Not just their skincare products, but their wellness retreats and beauty spas are to die for. Here are seventeen of the best wellness experiences in South Korea that you won’t forget visiting.
1.) Dragon Hill Spa
Dragon Hill Spa is one the most popular spas in Yongsan-gu in Seoul, which provides a lifetime experience of traditional South Korean Bathhouse. Dragon Hill has been recognized by CNN as “One of the 50 Reasons why Seoul is the World’s Greatest City”. What makes the Spa stand out amongst others is its commendable 24/7 hours’ service. One can enjoy the whole night and whole day getting spas, hot baths, massages, facials, scrubs and naps. There are fitness centres, internet cafes, a swimming pool, sauna, and food court in this huge spa centre. On top of its avant-garde service and packages, its affordable prices are the cherry on the top.
2. Insadong Hanjeungmak
Insadong Hanjeungmak is another traditional Korean bathhouse in Jongno-gu in Seoul. It’s a cosy, well-decorated sauna made of oak wood. You get to enjoy everything from spa, facials, and massages without burning a hole in your pocket. Insadong Hanjeungmak stands out from other saunas in the yellow archer fomentation stones and pine trees in the heated file kiln. The natural elements they use get soaked up in your skin, cleanse your pores and detoxify your body.
3.) Icheon Termenden Spa
Icheon is a German- Style Spa Resort located just outside of Seoul in Gyeonggi-do. The Spa Resort gained a lot of popularity through its presence in various Korean Dramas. Icheon Termenden Spa is said to have Asia’s largest bade pool with various underwater massage facilities. The resort is packed with hotels, a gold driving range, horseback riding and more. There are themed pools indoors, and the outdoor pool features water slides surrounded by thick forests.
4.) Whoo Spa Nonhyeon
Whoo Spa Nonhyeon is known to be one of the most luxurious and high-end spas in Seoul. The spa located in Gangnam-gu is the Korean celebrities favourite spot. Whoo Spa Nonhyeon is not just popular in South Korea but is an attraction for many people living abroad. It has earned the primal position in the market for its exclusive treatments and service. They use high quality products which have the goodness of medicinal herbs in them. The place functions on fixed timings and reservations only.
5.) Cheong-Kwan-Jang Spa 1899
Cheong-Kwan-Jang Spa 1899 is known for its Unique Red Ginseng treatment which is the main attraction of this spa. The Spa located in Gangnam-gu has a speciality in Red Ginseng Therapy, revitalizing the whole mind and body and cannot be found outside Korea. Cheong-Kwan-Jang Spa 1899 has several specially designed packages for specific parts like foot, face, body, and for different problems like slow ageing, detoxifying and balancing. These specially designed massages and skilled beauty therapists together make it a premium and memorable experience.
6.) Sulwhasoo Balance Spa
Sulwhasoo Balance Spa is a treat for K- beauty Addicts; the secret behind their reinvigorating balance spa is their high-end Sulwhasoo products you can buy if you like the magic they do on your skin. They have packages like Vitality Care, a four-layering mask treatment, Calming Care, Bloomsday Care and many more. The spa Gangnam-gu is on the fourth floor from where you can relax away from the city rush with music in the background.
7.) Gold Spa
Gold Spa, located in the famous Gangnam District, is the hub of rejuvenation and relaxation, providing its services 24/7. The Spa is known to have the jjimjilbang, which has high-quality water coming that does wonders for the skin. The place features a fitness centre, movie theatre, barbershop, golf range, restaurant, internet cafe, sleeping quarters and what not. Not just their hot baths and saunas, but the cosy environment with stone and wood accents is relaxing in itself.
8.) Lee Moon Won Oriental Clinic
As much as the face and body need a wellness retreat, hair needs deep conditioning too, right? When it comes to hair health, Lee Moon Won Oriental Clinic has a stellar reputation because of its exclusive treatments. The Spa, located in Gangnam-gu, uses the Korean Traditional Medicines to treat the skin of your scalp and hair. They have different packages like a basic scalp care course, a hair course, a Scalp regeneration course, and a special hair course for damaged hair.
9.) Myeongdong Traditional Sauna
Myeongdong Traditional Sauna is one of the most popular retreat centres in Jung-gu near the street district. The Spa’s jjimjilbang is an attraction for tourists as well as the people living there. With the calming sauna session, there are various massage packages like chocolate, pearl and collagen etc. With the soothing exfoliation, cleansing, facials and massages, the place offers a calm, peaceful environment that adds to your quality experience.
10.) Spa Lei
Spa Lei is well known for its wide variety of baths and the healing effects they have on our bodies. The spa located in Jamwon-dong in Cresyn Building specially caters to women and their relaxation. Spa Lei packages offer a Seawater bath to provide the essential minerals, a Rose bath to soothe your skin, a Chrysanthemum bath for people with Thyroid and high blood pressure, Herb bath for the goodness of aromatherapy. The Place has a lot to offer, baths loaded with health benefits and that too at an affordable price.
11.) Maison Glad Jeju
Maison Glad Jeju is the luxury wellness treat that your body needs. The Luxurious Resort located near the Shinjeju area in Juju city is known for its premium facilities like swimming pools, different water features, hot relaxing sauna and spa treatments. Maison Glad Spa and wellness centre offers body massages, foot baths, all kinds of hair treatments and beauty services. Prior to that, you can relax on your comfy bed, with a personal coffee maker, a minibar, and a mesmerizing view of Jeju ocean.
12.) The Shilla Jeju
The Shilla Jeju is a well-known spa resort in Seogwipo located near the famous Jungmun Beach. The spa resort is renowned for its celebrity-like premium treatment and high-end services and facilities they provide at such an attractive price. The Spa is equipped with 2 spa pools both indoors and outdoors and a children pool, sauna, luxurious spa and fitness centre. Their spa and wellness centre feature a hot Jacuzzi, a traditional sauna, and various massages for different body parts. The beautiful location with the view of mountains and ocean adds to the lovely experience.
13.) Bayhill Pool and Villa
Bayhill Pool and Villa is a luxury hotel in Seogwipo hotel near Jungmun beach with a full-service Spa. The Villa also features a captivating spa experience, an Outdoor pool, children’s pool, poolside bar, restaurant, and a coffee shop. Bayhill pool has three separate spa rooms for couples and those who want to enjoy the scenic view outdoors. You can either enjoy the hot tub or go for facials, massages, body scrubs, body treatments or even aromatherapy.
14.) Lotte Hotel Jeju
Lotte Hotel Jeju is one of the top luxury hotels known for its top-notch services. The hotel located on Jeju Island is loved for its two lavish swimming pools, rejuvenating spa experience, and gorgeous sea view. These are the hotel’s main attractions, and on top of that, the affordable prices make the experience worth it. The place is equipped with an outdoor pool with a water slide, hot Jacuzzi inside, soothing sauna, steam room and fitness centre and massages for specific body parts for your pleasure and relaxation.
15.) Grand Hyatt Jeju
Grand Hyatt Jeju, located in the heart of Jeju city, is the perfect place to have a luxurious wellness experience. The Place is famous for its two huge swimming pools, fancy Spa and wellness centre and the bar. The Spa is well-equipped with everything to take care of your skin, hairs, nails and overall body. They offer various body massages for specific body parts and couples massages, facials, foot baths, manicures, pedicures, body treatments, hair treatments, and make-up services. You can either enjoy the hot sauna or Jacuzzi or even the infinity pool on the rooftop with the scenic view.
