Skybay Hotel Gyeongpo

Reception kindly arranged the corner room, which offered stunning lake and ocean views in the morning. Easy access to the beach and a convenient store.

Was excited because of great reviews but totally disappointed! We paid extra for package with admission to pool, gym and sauna. Got there and went to go to the midnight swim that was advertised that was supposed to be from 10-midnight and they were locking up the pool said it closes at 10 and the swim period without kids was 9-10. As for the sauna it was closed as well. We tried to go and couldn’t and when we recheck the website there was a notice about it being closed that wasn’t there when we booked it or we wouldn’t have bought that package. We saw ads for the dinner buffet online and couldn’t wait to eat there, well, that was closed as well for some inspection the entire time we were visiting. The restaurant open was the one for breakfast. Typical breakfast buffet in Korean hotels. Except the hot/cold water dispenser was out of service and they didn’t even put out hot or cold water in pitcher or anything to accommodate it being out of service. Couldn’t make hot tea or have water to drink. Options were make carrot juice in juicer or small cans of Pepsi but they ran out of Pepsi zero after the first day and I cannot drink the regular due to sugar content. So all the reasons we picked that hotel and amenities we paid extra for were not actually available. As if that wasn’t disappointing enough the room was hot as hell. We called down and they said the thermostat was internally controlled but they would let them know we wanted it cooler. After a few hours and room still hot we called again. They came up and said it’s working fine and that was the coolest setting (23.5c) and offered to bring us a fan. So we said ok at least maybe we can cool off enough to sleep. Well, they brought up a tiny desk fan that did absolutely nothing! I’ve never been so disappointed at my stay as I was here. We didn’t get to use the amenities we paid extra for and we couldn’t sleep because it was so hot. This place was a rip off! The stay was expensive and not worth the money. Would not recommend staying here at all. This is supposed to be best hotel in the area but it’s overhyped and definitely not worth the money. Just one disappointment after another.

The hotel is located right by the sea, offering beautiful sunrise views directly from the balcony. It’s about a 20-minute drive to the city center. While the room itself is compact, the balcony is generously sized and perfect for enjoying the view. There are plenty of dining options nearby, mostly seafood restaurants. For added convenience, there’s a café, BHC fried chicken, and a convenience store located in the lobby.

The atmosphere is good and there are many activities. However, a hotel at this price should have complete amenities such as a comb, toothbrush and toothpaste.