Canopus Resort Pension

Lets start with the angry man. The property supposely has 24 hour reception. It does not. We turned up and it appeared to be deserted. We called out and knocked on the door of the big building at the entrance and the place appeared to be deserted. The cage was closed. There was a car in the car park but we did not know were the owner was. Walking around the property we noticed that three rooms has keys hanging in the locks on the door. After using a translating app we figured out which cabin was ours as they had names on them. Suspecting that self check in was required (as it is in many properties), but not communicated we let ourselves in. Shortly after, whilst carrying our luggage from the car were were met by an angry man who accused us of breaking in. Apparently we were supposed to guess which building he was living in (no sign or anyhting) and call on arrival (that was never communicated and we did not have a phone that could make a call). His rage lasted for a good 10 minutes. Anyway the place was OK but pretty average. It is old and rustic and has harm. It was clean enough. However, compared to the other traditional house we stayed in (Dong Park Saeng E) on Jeju, this one was a distant second. Even overlooking the check in issue, I am not sure we would stay again.

This is a hanok resort. Simple and no-frills. No hotel staff to serve you, only the boss to hand the keys over. One small toilet and shower room combined with a water tank to serve you. There is a shared toilet and shower area for all the guests if you want more space. Only one soap bar is given in the shower room. Only one bin is given. The futon mattress are too thin. The resort is located remotely far away from the nearest convenient store. You can find a local restaurant 100 metres away. Really bare minimal providence from the resort. But hey, this is a hanok for any home. Bring your own essentials. In the day, the place is beautiful under the blue sky. At night, the place looks eerie and forlorn.

Wonderful place. Dead bugs on floor of room. Besides that great.

Hanok experience with limited service The hotel only provides room to stay with no regular housekeeping or breakfast option. Good hanok experience but if there is breakfast option, that will be nice since location is rather secluded, not easy for guests who doesn’t drive to find food option.