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.

The breakfast was delicious and had a wonderful homemade vibe. Sue even made us a kimchi pancake one morning. She also takes the time to ask each guest what they’re planning and provides recommendations afterwards. Really feels like staying with a grandmother who is looking after you. Sue even gave me a little present because I told her it was my birthday. On our last day we joined a town festival for the haenyeo women that Sue told us about and that was so special. The B&B is near the ocean, so it’s pretty easy to walk along the water. Lastly, we took a cooking class with Sue and it was so much fun!

The owners are so kind and made great efforts to make us feel welcome, starting with great communication from the moment we booked. It was Korea's Parent's day on the last day and they made a surprise delicious Korean special dish at breakfast to mark the occasion for us and our kids. So nice! The breakfast itself is really nice, as is the coffee. There is an acoustic guitar, which I was able to play in the garden, or cafe area. Always a sign of a nice creative space, which is great for our family. Our kids forgot their pencil case and crayons and the owners were kind enough to lend us their own set. So kind! Location is great, with easy parking. It is close to a small port with varied eating locations, including bbq, seafood, a 24hr pizza place - which has amazing Italian style pizza with an authentic oven. Our kids kept saying how it's their favourite place to stay in Korea and we have live in this country for four years. We shall definitely return!

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!