Okpo-dong hotels & places to stay

By far one of the best places I have ever stayed at. The resort is a fully furnished apartment with all essentials included (with washer and dryer). It was super clean and a beautiful space. The staff was also extremely friendly and went above and beyond to make sure our stay was as comfortable as possible. If you are anywhere around this area I definitely recommend booking this place, you will get so much more than your money's worth :)

I like to travel alone, but as a foreigner with a limited ability to communicate in Korean, this sometimes presents challenges. Not at the Benikea Hotel! I was greeted by very friendly and English-fluent staff, who really hit a home run in the service department. The gentleman working the evening shift made recommendations and printed directions in English and Korean (complete with handwritten notes with details such as bus times and schedule notes), making it really easy to navigate and experience all the fun and natural beauty that Geoje has to offer. The morning shift staff also included a friendly English speaker who was happy to help with calling cabs, etc. The location of this hotel is a bit far from most tourist attractions (the hotspot is in the southeast) but it has a nice view overlooking Okpo. Its location makes this hotel a great choice for people traveling with a car, and an outdoor bbq/picnic area makes if very family friendly. My room was very comfortable and peaceful, and well equipped with amenities. A nice place to unwind after a busy day of sightseeing, hiking and swimming! Just remember to bring anything you need from town because the nearest convenience store is a bit of a walk downhill. Ultimately, I traveled around using a combination of public busses and taxi. Personally, I enjoy traveling by public transportation, because I can see and experience more, getting a feel for the real pulse of a place, rather than simply hopping between hotspots. That being said, the bus system is limited (many bus lines run approximately one per hour) and even if you can read Korean, navigating the bus system may be a little challenging. I definitely recommend this hotel to travelers with their own transportation, and to those who don't mind using bus and taxi a lot. Would I stay here next time? Honestly, I would probably look for a different location, but when I remember this trip to Geoje, the exceptional service at the Benikea will stand out.