JEJU Doldam B&B

This was our first trip to Jeju island as part of our first trip to Korea or Asia in general. Jeju is a beautiful place. We specifically chose not to stay in one of the two big towns, instead opting for something that looked quiet and on the coast as a contrast to our time in Seoul. The fact that the hosts speak English was a draw, and was very helpful not just for the stay itself, but Sue very kindly helped us by calling restaurants to pre-order food as well as checking to see if places we were planning to visit were open. The little town in the Andeok valley is very small, but has a surprising number of good restaurants and convenience stores as well as access to two sections of the island's Olle trail system. You can do a mountainous hike up a cliff or a hike along the coast starting just down the street from the inn. From the rooms as well as the common breakfast area, you can see the ocean and sunset over the cliff. Our room had a good air conditioner, but we only used it once for a few hours. Otherwise we enjoyed the fresh air and slept with the sliding door open, listening to the sound of the ocean waves. The inn is in a town that is off the beaten path - it is several kilometers just to get to the main road to go to other parts of the island. But in return, you are right on the coast and it is very peaceful with very little traffic. Breakfast includes homemade bread, jam and yogurt, fresh salad, local fruit, juice, coffee, hard boiled eggs, ham, cheese and cereal. It was the same every day, but the quality was excellent.

Stunning views. Beautifully serene. You’re escaping to a coastal village yet have all the amenities in walking distance, convenience store, mini local store, multiple restaurants and cafes. The rooms themselves are lovely, they feel like a home away from home with personal touches in each space. The bedding is crisp and comfortable bathrooms spacious and clean with good water pressure. The products are also fabulous, my hair is nice and silky 😂 You have heated floors for winter and AC for Summer. You couldn’t wish for more informed and welcoming hosts. Breakfast is fresh and tasty - the homemade bread and hallabong jam are divine. I was sad to leave, and could have happily just moved in.

Couldn’t have asked for better hosts or a more picturesque spot to spend a relaxing weekend. Every recommendation was excellent; they accommodated an early morning start for the Hallasan hike; and they even wrote out in Korean what to order at a local seafood spot (which was delicious). The room has a lovely seaside view and is spacious and well furnished/decorated; came with a massage chair and yoga mat, which were great after the hike. Highly recommend this spot!

We really enjoyed staying at Doldam, it was our first trip to Asia as a family with a small baby and the hosts made us feel comfortable and at home from the very beginning. The room was spacious enough for the three of us, and the baby was provided with a futon bed. All rooms offer a sea views. The location is a quiet village on the south coast, so if you are in need of some tranquility the place is for you. There are a few nice restaurants just a short walk away and a couple of great surfing and swimming spots are just a short drive away.

This was such a great find on Jeju. We had originally wanted to stay in Seogwipo, but so thankful we stayed here instead. Perfect base to explore Jeju island. We hired a car and stayed here for 4 nights. The hosts honestly make this experience so worth it. They offered help and suggestions for our itinerary each day. We did a cooking class with Su on our last night and I’d highly recommend. If you’re coming to Jeju, don’t hesitate to stay here!