JW MARRIOTT JEJU RESORT & SPA

With a clifftop site overlooking the Pacific Ocean’s East China Sea, JW Marriott Jeju was envisioned from the start as a luxury retreat intertwined with Jeju Island’s abundant nature, culture, and history. The volcanic island is a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, known for its lava tubes and coastal rock pillars like the nearby Oedolgae Rock, formed by a volcano eruption many thousands of years ago. The popular and historic Jeju Olle Trail also runs through the site, solidifying the resort’s connection to the island’s past and present. WATG was entrusted to design a destination that would draw in a diverse mix of guests seeking rejuvenation and connection to nature, while also honoring Jeju’s unique spirit of place. The outcome is a resort that seamlessly merges a rich natural legacy with a modern, sustainable lifestyle, aligning perfectly with the region’s burgeoning wellness tourism market.