Okra Resort Jeju: Netflix 'Why Hike' Basecamp Review 2026
Planning a trip to Jeju? Explore Okra Resort, the scenic basecamp from Netflix's 'Why Hike Instead.' Discover its unique mid-mountain charm and great value for your 2026 adventure.
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Planning a trip to Jeju? Explore Okra Resort, the scenic basecamp from Netflix's 'Why Hike Instead.' Discover its unique mid-mountain charm and great value for your 2026 adventure.
Lately, I've been binging Car the Garden's YouTube channel, so when I heard he was teaming up with Producer Na Young-seok for a Netflix variety show, I was thrilled and immediately started watching.
Anyway, it's a show about four people who don't particularly enjoy hiking, asking the question, 'Why Hike Instead?' (a.k.a. Daedeungwae).
I started watching for Car the Garden, but the chemistry among the four men is surprisingly good!
Car the Garden seemed to have a bit of an outsider vibe when I watched his YouTube, but seeing him as the oldest member, he actually seems to blend in well with the younger guys, haha.
It's refreshing to see Car the Garden, who usually just chats nonsense with his close friends, really trying to accomplish something. It feels like watching someone grow and evolve.
I'm happy to encounter Car the Garden in a new format, and it's great to see the landscapes of challenging mountains on TV that I can't visit myself.
But then, I'm the kind of person who only sees the accommodations when watching these kinds of programs.
Across the seasons released so far, accommodations appeared twice: in Goseong and Jeju. The Goseong accommodation wasn't publicly disclosed as a general lodging, but it appears to be a place Producer Na Young-seok has used repeatedly for large groups in his previous variety shows.
It's presumed to be a place called Marsol Pension on Gonghyeonjin Beach, but I couldn't find a booking website for it.
📍 Marsol Pension
35-1 Gonghyeonjin Beach-gil, Jukwang-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province
This location seems to have appeared in several team-building events for shows like 'Jinny's Kitchen,' 'Reply 1988 10th Anniversary,' and 'Earth Arcade.'
The basecamp for the Hallasan episode is believed to be Okra Resort in Pyoseon, Seogwipo.


📍 Okra Resort
3189 Beonyeong-ro, Pyoseon-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province
As it's a hiking program, it makes sense that this isn't a typical coastal Jeju accommodation, but rather located in the mid-mountain region.


The room the members used on 'Why Hike Instead' is presumed to be the Prestige Room, which can accommodate a standard of 7 people and up to 8.
For the last week of August 2026, the Prestige Room is priced at approximately ~$262 on weekdays and ~$311 during weekends and the Chuseok holiday period.
The most affordable option, a Standard Room for two, is approximately ~$55 on weekdays and ~$69 during weekends and the Chuseok holiday period for the last week of August 2026. Considering the number of guests, the prices seem quite reasonable.
However, the show only featured stairs, and no elevator was visible. The booking information also states that there is no elevator within the building.
While the review scores aren't exceptionally high, many guests consider it a good value-for-money accommodation. This is likely influenced by its mid-mountain location, meaning there are no convenience facilities nearby, and the lack of an elevator.
If you're looking to relax in nature rather than enjoy beach activities or a typical resort vacation, or if your goal is to conquer Hallasan like the 'Why Hike Instead' crew, or even if you prioritize value over proximity to tourist attractions, this resort is definitely worth considering.
The base camp for the Jeju Hallasan episode of Netflix's 'Why Do We Even Hike?' is presumed to be Okra Resort, located in Pyoseon, Seogwipo City. This resort is situated in a mid-mountainous region, so there are no nearby convenience facilities, and it is characterized by the absence of an elevator within the building.
The Prestige Room (standard 7 people, max 8 people) used by the 'Why Do We Even Hike?' members is confirmed to be around ~$262 on weekdays during the last week of August, and around ~$311 on weekends and during the Chuseok holiday period. The cheapest double room, the Standard, is ~$55 on weekdays and ~$69 on weekends and during the Chuseok holiday period for the same period.
The Goseong accommodation that appeared in 'Why Do We Even Hike?' is presumed to be Marssol Pension, located on Gonghyeonjin Beach Road in Goseong-gun, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province. This pension has appeared in many of PD Na Young-seok's previous variety shows, but a reservation website cannot currently be found.
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