Title: TOP Buan Beach Resorts for 2026 - Hotels on the Beach in Buan | Expedia.co.uk [Buan Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Buan.dx6344465)[Hotels in Buan](https://expedia.co.uk/Buan-Hotels.d6344465.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Buan](https://expedia.co.uk/Buan-Holiday-Rentals.d6344465.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Buan Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Buan.d6344465.Car-Hire-Guide)[Buan Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Buan.d6344465.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![Naesosa Temple, Buan County, North Jeolla Province, South Korea.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6344465/56cfd707-f0bb-4c6e-a0ac-e5b1ebf861cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) Photo by Byungjoon Kim ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6344465/56cfd707-f0bb-4c6e-a0ac-e5b1ebf861cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__price_find.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Save instantly and earn perks with One Key [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) - 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25 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Buan-Hotels-Buan-Tomynspa-Pension.h68410910.Hotel-Information) ![Rooftop terrace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/10000000/9998400/9998399/1f1d8d01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Suite (B) | Blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/10000000/9998400/9998399/467cc338.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Suite (A) | Blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/10000000/9998400/9998399/3aa76089.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Suite (A) | Blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/10000000/9998400/9998399/66eb3fac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel one byeonsan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Buan-Hotels-Chaeseokgang-Starhills-Hotel.h9998399.Hotel-Information) Buan 7.8/10 Good (210 reviews) "Lovely cute place with lovely view on the beach Highly recommend it" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Jasmine £34 includes taxes & fees 19 Feb - 20 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Buan-Hotels-Chaeseokgang-Starhills-Hotel.h9998399.Hotel-Information) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5710000/5700200/5700107/e8bf302b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Water park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5710000/5700200/5700107/29fa5ce7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Rooftop terrace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5710000/5700200/5700107/47a85351.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5710000/5700200/5700107/a4fbef32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sono Belle Byeonsan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Buan-Hotels-Sono-Belle-Byeonsan.h5700107.Hotel-Information) Buan 8.4/10 Very good (681 reviews) "The location is so good that it was easy to look around " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) KWANGSAM £59 includes taxes & fees 22 Feb - 23 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Buan-Hotels-Sono-Belle-Byeonsan.h5700107.Hotel-Information) ![[Free continental breakfast for two] Standard Ondol | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120090000/120088800/120088708/70dcab39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![[Free continental breakfast for two] Deluxe Ondol | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120090000/120088800/120088708/77a43e6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120090000/120088800/120088708/375be041.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![[Free continental breakfast for two] Suite with Balcony | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120090000/120088800/120088708/9b8a8cf2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gaon Resort [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Buan-Hotels-Gaonresort.h120088708.Hotel-Information) Buan 7.6/10 Good (4 reviews) "바구니에 담긴 조식이 행복함을 더해주었어요. 잘쉬다갑니다.^^" ![South Korea](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/kr.svg) bangsu £25 includes taxes & fees 24 Feb - 25 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Buan-Hotels-Gaonresort.h120088708.Hotel-Information) ![Seasonal outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45990000/45985800/45985722/b8153f21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Studio A | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45990000/45985800/45985722/822d199e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![B Two Room Spa (Spa 20,000 KRW per room, Pay on site - Americano for 2) | Living area | Flat-screen TV, heated floors](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45990000/45985800/45985722/c5f22a66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Jetted bathtub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45990000/45985800/45985722/90e5b5df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Glories Pension [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Buan-Hotels-Glories-Pension.h45985722.Hotel-Information) Buan 8.4/10 Very good (54 reviews) "Very clean and quiet. The owner of the facility was so kind and supportive. I like plenty of hot water, very clean beddings and really nice ocean view. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Jeeyoung £45 includes taxes & fees 24 Feb - 25 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Buan-Hotels-Glories-Pension.h45985722.Hotel-Information) ![Pool Villa H Type (1001) | Living room | LCD TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46190000/46183000/46182998/9fb281e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Pool Villa V Type (1006) | Living room | LCD TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46190000/46183000/46182998/c3d1604d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Pool Villa H Type (1003) | Living room | LCD TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46190000/46183000/46182998/a265e19d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Pool Villa H Type (1003) | Living area | LCD TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46190000/46183000/46182998/46bdf66b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hi Mohang Pool Villa [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Buan-Hotels-Hi-Mohang-Pool-Villa.h46182998.Hotel-Information) Buan 9.6/10 Exceptional (9 reviews) "Clean, quiet and nice environment for family" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Sunhee £106 includes taxes & fees 26 Feb - 27 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Buan-Hotels-Hi-Mohang-Pool-Villa.h46182998.Hotel-Information) ![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46340000/46337900/46337806/b2eb6942.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Basic Room (Cha-Seok-Kang) | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46340000/46337900/46337806/5833e4e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46340000/46337900/46337806/3c558506.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Basic Room (Jeok-Byuk-Kang) | Living area | Heated floors](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46340000/46337900/46337806/c94b10f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Byeonsan Dongguerami Pension [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Buan-Hotels-Byeonsan-Dongguerami-Pension.h46337806.Hotel-Information) Buan 7.0/10 Good (20 reviews) "Clean Good restaurant" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Minh-Man £32 includes taxes & fees 13 Feb - 14 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Buan-Hotels-Byeonsan-Dongguerami-Pension.h46337806.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123940000/123933500/123933497/09b51b2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123940000/123933500/123933497/82e51536.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123940000/123933500/123933497/4f72615f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123940000/123933500/123933497/e5326b38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Buan Ocean Village 104 Pool Villa [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Buan-Hotels-Buan-Ocean-Village-104-Pool-Villa.h123933497.Hotel-Information) Buan £86 includes taxes & fees 24 Feb - 25 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Buan-Hotels-Buan-Ocean-Village-104-Pool-Villa.h123933497.Hotel-Information) ![Rooftop pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106050000/106049300/106049201/f0d43449.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Standard Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106050000/106049300/106049201/f7e3a5cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Luxury Family | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106050000/106049300/106049201/557d1669.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Twin | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106050000/106049300/106049201/e79e3399.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### DONGHO BEACH HOTEL [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gochang-Hotels-DONGHO-BEACH-HOTEL.h106049201.Hotel-Information) Gochang 8.8/10 Excellent (12 reviews) "객실사이즈 넓고 특히 화장실이 공간분리되어 좋았어요. 직원친절해요. 어메니티 하나도 없어요 샴푸,컨디셔너,바디워시,치약 다 가져가야합니다\~ 저는 재방문 의사 있어요 " ![South Korea](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/kr.svg) Seongdal £184 includes taxes & fees 26 Feb - 27 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gochang-Hotels-DONGHO-BEACH-HOTEL.h106049201.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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[Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=AFFINITY_SPRING_PROMO_6344465) ## Beach hotels with ocean views in Buan ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68420000/68411000/68410910/3567657c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68420000/68411000/68410910/4855c834.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Basic Room, 1 Bedroom (303 ( Spa )) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68420000/68411000/68410910/69baf762.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Basic Room, 1 Bedroom (201 ( Spa )) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68420000/68411000/68410910/1eb81aad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Buan Tomynspa Pension [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Buan-Hotels-Buan-Tomynspa-Pension.h68410910.Hotel-Information) Buan 9.2/10 Wonderful (16) £57 includes taxes & fees 24 Feb - 25 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Buan-Hotels-Buan-Tomynspa-Pension.h68410910.Hotel-Information) ![Rooftop terrace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/10000000/9998400/9998399/0cb1d608.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/10000000/9998400/9998399/e2f6bbc9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Coffee service](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/10000000/9998400/9998399/8da94b6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/10000000/9998400/9998399/6bed4fa0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel one byeonsan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Buan-Hotels-Chaeseokgang-Starhills-Hotel.h9998399.Hotel-Information) Buan 7.8/10 Good (210) £34 includes taxes & fees 19 Feb - 20 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Buan-Hotels-Chaeseokgang-Starhills-Hotel.h9998399.Hotel-Information) ![Studio A Spa (Spa 20,000 KRW per room, Pay on site - Americano for 2) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45990000/45985800/45985722/9e0a542e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![B Two Room Spa (Spa 20,000 KRW per room, Pay on site - Americano for 2) | Living area | Flat-screen TV, heated floors](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45990000/45985800/45985722/c5f22a66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Seasonal outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45990000/45985800/45985722/a3eafbef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Jetted bathtub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45990000/45985800/45985722/90e5b5df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Glories Pension [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Buan-Hotels-Glories-Pension.h45985722.Hotel-Information) Buan 8.4/10 Very good (54) £45 includes taxes & fees 24 Feb - 25 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Buan-Hotels-Glories-Pension.h45985722.Hotel-Information) ![Rooftop terrace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5710000/5700200/5700107/47a85351.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Down duvets, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5710000/5700200/5700107/6c14eae4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5710000/5700200/5700107/902965b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Down duvets, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5710000/5700200/5700107/c053b417.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sono Belle Byeonsan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Buan-Hotels-Sono-Belle-Byeonsan.h5700107.Hotel-Information) Buan 8.4/10 Very good (681) £59 includes taxes & fees 22 Feb - 23 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Buan-Hotels-Sono-Belle-Byeonsan.h5700107.Hotel-Information) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123940000/123933500/123933497/8e29d453.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123940000/123933500/123933497/e5326b38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123940000/123933500/123933497/4f72615f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123940000/123933500/123933497/2c4d5c8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Buan Ocean Village 104 Pool Villa [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Buan-Hotels-Buan-Ocean-Village-104-Pool-Villa.h123933497.Hotel-Information) Buan £86 includes taxes & fees 24 Feb - 25 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Buan-Hotels-Buan-Ocean-Village-104-Pool-Villa.h123933497.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. [View all properties](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27®ionId=6344465&adults=2&travelerType=beach&sort=RECOMMENDED&amenities=OCEAN_VIEW&openPlayBack=true) ## Top Buan Hotel Reviews ![Sono Belle Byeonsan](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5710000/5700200/5700107/29fa5ce7_y.jpg) ### Sono Belle Byeonsan 10/10 Excellent "Professional staff. Front desk spoke English and was accommodating. Will return again! Water park was nice for the kiddos." 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