Early Summer, Outdoor Pools Gain Popularity: Hotel Industry Sees Surge in 'Pool-cation' Packages

Paradise Hotel Busan 'Ocean Spa Pool'.

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Yuri] For those preparing for an early summer vacation, the hotel industry is competitively launching poolcation (pool+vacance) packages featuring swimming pools, rooftops, and more.

Paradise Hotel Busan is offering the 'Early Sumcance' package until the 15th of next month. Guests can enjoy spa and swimming while overlooking Haeundae at the 'Ocean Spa Pool' and the outdoor hot spring 'Cimer.' Additionally, summer content such as a tanning zone and an ocean photo zone are available on the rooftop. Soft drinks are also provided at the aqua bar of the Ocean Spa Pool.

Paradise City has introduced the 'Every Moment Needing Healing, Paradise City × Socar' package, where guests can experience water play and ocean view drives while overlooking the West Coast scenery. Package users can relax in the year-round outdoor heated pool. A 48-hour Socar voucher, usable from check-in day to check-out day, is also provided, allowing for drives such as the West Coast sunset drive on Yeongjongdo. The package is available until the 30th and includes free admission to the ▲Kids Zone ▲Fitness ▲Paradise Art Space, as well as a 20% discount at 'The Spa at Paradise.'

Grand Hyatt Seoul officially opened its outdoor swimming pool on the 4th. It consists of a main pool (30m×12m, depth 1.2m~1.8m), a children-only pool (depth 0.6m), and a whirlpool (depth 0.6m). The outdoor pool is located halfway up Namsan Mountain, offering city views and surrounded by greenery, creating an exotic atmosphere. Approximately 300 sunbeds are arranged throughout the pool area. The outdoor pool operates until early October, open daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Use of the outdoor pool is limited to hotel guests only.

Grand Hyatt Seoul, outdoor swimming pool.

Seoul Shilla Hotel is offering a 'Floating Yoga' program at its outdoor pool 'Urban Island' until the 26th. Floating yoga is a unique activity where participants perform yoga poses while balancing on water, aligning with the healing sports concept. The hotel collaborated with the high-end swim & resort wear brand 'Billboqua.' Brand props are placed at Urban Island, and macarons with the brand logo are offered. Bracelets co-created with the French jewelry brand 'Gas Bijoux' are also provided. The 'Floating Yoga Program' is available by booking the Seoul Shilla Hotel's 'Urban Floating Yoga with Billboqua' package.

Lotte Hotel opened the rooftop pool at L7 Hongdae, known as a popular SNS photo spot, and launched the 'Summer Splash' package to celebrate the opening. The rooftop pool at L7 Hongdae is located on the hotel's top 22nd floor, overlooking Hongdae and the Han River. The package is available for stays until the 30th and includes one night’s accommodation, breakfast for two, and two rooftop pool admission tickets.

Novotel Ambassador Dongdaemun is offering the 'Swim & Dine Package' until the 11th of next month, allowing guests to enjoy both indoor and outdoor pools and restaurants. This product allows use of the Food Exchange restaurant and either the rooftop outdoor or 20th-floor indoor pool on the same day, enabling a relaxed hotel vacation with water play even without staying overnight. A distinctive feature is the option to choose lunch or dinner before or after pool use.