Overseas travel surged, and Jeju visitor numbers dropped 7.6% year-over-year. Despite that, some properties crushed their booking goals. Which ones?
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How's business been since the new year?
About 180,000 people visited Jeju in January during the Lunar New Year holiday — down 7.6% year-over-year as overseas travel demand shot up.
The last day of the holiday saw flight cancellations due to bad weather, adding to the chaos.
In this fast-shifting post-COVID landscape, here are Jeju's top-performing guesthouses for January.
*Rankings based on monthly sales volume among ONDA's direct-contract partners.
#10 Jeju Aewol Hong's Land Pension
Location: 25-45 Eoueum 13-gil, Aewol-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province
Newly built luxury pension, perfect for families and couples
Near Aewol Gwakji Beach, with a spacious pool and tennis court.
#9 Jeju Amor House Pension
Location: 2060-18 Haemaji Haean-ro, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province
Amor House, nestled near Jeju's top tourist sites
Hotel, pension, and resort-style rooms. Quiet surroundings and spotless interiors make for a restful stay.
#8 Jeju Pureun Hotel
Location: 47 Seoho-jung-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province
Affordable ocean-view hotel in Seogwipo
Wide open spaces with natural light and stunning views. Daily escape, refined.
#7 Seogwipo Room At 155 Pension
Location: 245-8 Taesin Haean-ro, Namwon-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju
Ocean views in every room. Located on Olle Trail Route 4
An exotic retreat where you can rest with the sea.
#6 Neurath, Cheonggulmul
Location: 75-1 Gimnyeong-ro 1-gil, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province
Right in front of Cheonggulmul, the rising hotspot near Gimnyeong Beach
Tucked into a quiet Jeju village, you'll feel Jeju as it truly is.
We just covered #10 through #6 — a mix of new properties and diverse pension styles.
Now let's see #5 through #1.
#5 Seogwipo Today Pension
Location: 267-2 Yerae-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju
Clean, comfortable, family-friendly
Great for groups — families or friends.
#4 Jeju Stay Haven
Location: 11 Aewol-ro, Aewol-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province
Design-forward lodging at the entrance to Aewol Handam Coastal Walk
Emerald sea, sky, and sunset — all yours.
#3 Seogwipo Smart Pool Villa
Location: 67-28 Seseong-ro, Pyoseon-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju
Smart Spa & Pool Villa near Haevichi Beach
Architecture that captures Jeju's magic. A space that moves you.
#2 Seogwipo Jeju-Alhi Pension
Location: 166-56 Iljuseo-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province
Jeju-Alhi, nestled between the sea and downtown Seogwipo
Year-round heated pool. Pet-friendly.
#1 Jeju Aewolae Resort Pension
Location: 12 Sineum 1-gil, Aewol-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province
Tranquil, countryside-style standalone pension in Aewol
Lawn where kids can run free. BBQ ready.
So what's the secret sauce behind these January winners?
They dominated the off-season because ONDA HUB connected them to a wide range of sales channels, putting them in front of more travelers.
ONDA's internal data shows that guesthouses connected to 31+ channels see 14% higher revenue and 16% more bookings. More channels = more sales. Simple as that.
ONDA HUB connects you to 40+ channels, and we include our easy-to-use booking management tool, Pension Plus, for free — no system fees.
Let ONDA handle distribution. You focus on running your property.