Haley T.
Yelp
My fault for wanting to visit Jeju on a weekend because WOW...this place was busy! Regardless of that, my friends and I had a wonderful time.
When checking in, you'll pay the $40 fee to enter the facility which includes the saunas, steam rooms, spa pools, baths, lounge area, and fitness center. Everything else comes at an extra charge.
You will receive a wrist band that has a RFID chip and key attached, as well as a uniform (yes it looks like prison clothes, but it's not a fashion show here). DO NOT LOSE YOUR WRIST BAND! The wrist band (with the key attached) is for your two lockers and to "charge" other services on, as well as for ordering cafeteria food (using the RFID chip).
The first locker is when you immediately walk into the (same-sex) locker rooms and it is specifically for your shoes ONLY. The second locker is for your clothes, phone, bag, toiletries (if you bring your own), etc.
YES! There is nudity! The areas are separated by gender and there is a co-ed area where the cafeteria and co-ed saunas, massage rooms, nail salon, etc. are located.
If you feel uncomfortable being naked in front of strangers, I don't recommend coming here. It was definitely an initial shock for me, but I quickly realized NOBODY cares what you look like. They're all here for the same thing you are there for - relaxation and peace of mind.
I personally added one extra service ($40 extra) during my visit, which was the Hip Bath (aka yoni steam, aka vaginal steam). It's believed to relieve stress, fight depression, help with hormonal imbalances, digestive issues, and more. It smelled AMAZING & made me feel so refreshed afterwards. It gets very hot! So expect sweat during the steaming process.
The spa pools were wonderful. They have 3 types: cold, warm, and hot. Before I left, I soaked in the hot pool and did a quick dip in the cold pool (great for your circulatory system).
Moving onto the co-ed area, my friend and I shared a heaping bowl of Kimchi-jjigae (soup) at the cafeteria. It was surprisingly delicious!
Our guy friend who tagged along with us met us there and then we decided to try every co-ed sauna they had to offer. My personal favorite was the Gold & Silver sauna. The stone work is absolutely beautiful! There is also a co-ed pool, but we decided to skip it since my friends forgot their swimsuits.
Afterwards, we headed back to the same-sex area, got naked again, and used the communal showers to wash our hair & bodies before putting our outside clothes back on to leave the facility.
Overall, would I go back? Definitely! Though, I'd probably not visit on a weekend again due to the crowd. However, I was told it is less busy during the weekdays.
I'd say this could be a great place for a solo self care day as they offer so many services like pedicures, manicures, body scrubs, massages, and even acupuncture. It can also be a great place to visit with your friends!
If you do decide to add other services, expect to spend $100+. However, if you only go for the spa pools and saunas, you can easily walk out spending less than $50.
I really enjoyed Jeju and would happily return in the future.