Hilton Namhae Resort; where the tee meets the sea

By Lee Hyo-sik

If you would like to golf with your friends at a seaside course that offers a great ocean-view while feeling not guilty about what your family’s doing, you may want to check out the Hilton Namhae Golf and Spa Resort, one of Korea’s most family-friendly leisure facilities.

There, women are pampered by professional massage therapists at a luxurious spa, while children are completely absorbed in a range of educational but fun activities. So, golfers have nothing to worry about apart from making as many birdies as they can.

The Hilton Namhae Golf and Spa Resort is situated on more than 830,000 square meters of land along the coast of Namhae Island, South Gyeongsang Province, 390 kilometers southeast of Seoul. It normally takes 4 hours from Seoul and 2 hours from Busan by car. It also can be reached within an hour from Yeosu and Jinjoo airports.

``The Hilton Namhae is famous for luxurious accommodation, a fantastic ocean-view golf course, spa facilities, business meeting rooms and fine places for the family. What we provide helps our customers relieve stress and become part of nature,’’ said Stefano Ruzza, who has been general manager of the hotel since March 2010.

Ruzza said the resort will continue to improve to become Korea’s most luxurious and popular holiday getaway for families.

``We have been named Korea’s leading golf resort by numerous publications in recent years. To expand our customer base, we will boost marketing efforts to attract expatriates here and foreign visitors from Japan and China.’’ He said.

Premier golf course

It is one of the premier golf resorts in the Asia Pacific region, with a championship golf course meticulously sculpted into the rocks and cliffs adjacent to the sea.

The PGA-style 18-hole course designed by Woo-hyun Seo constantly delights and surprises golfers, thanks to its ocean-hugging fairways and greens adjoining rocky cliffs.

Luxurious spa

Its spa experience provides unrivalled therapy for both body and soul. With the same proven spa treatment program available at all Hilton Worldwide Resorts, its service features a uniquely local spa experience.

The ``chill-out zone” is the latest take on the Korean tradition of “Jjimjilbang,” or 24-hour open saunas, full spa treatments and recreation facilities for the entire family. Or just relax in one of its steamy hot tubs indoors and out.

Comfortable accommodation

At the Hilton Namhae Golf and Spa Resort, less is more, with just 150 suites and 20 villas. This means more exclusivity, more privacy and more space. All rooms provide magnificent ocean, mountain and fairway views.

With a design that is eye-catching, both inside and out, these rooms present a whole new level of hotel innovation. Furnished with luxurious but practical furniture and home appliances, the rooms will make you feel like you’re at home.

For more information on the resort’s facilities and reservations please call at 055-860-0100, or log onto its website at www.hiltonnamhae.com.