Taean Ocean View Pensions: 3 Family-Friendly Picks for Fall 2026

This Chuseok holiday falls from September 24th to 27th,

giving us 4 days off without using any annual leave.

It's a bit tricky to travel far, but staying home feels like a missed opportunity.

So, I looked into places on the West Coast.

Taean is about two and a half hours by car from Seoul,

and only two hours from Daejeon, making it a stress-free trip.

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3 Key Criteria for Chuseok Holiday Stays in Taean

For this Chuseok holiday, I chose our accommodations based on these three criteria:

1. Ocean view, close to the sea

2. A place for water activities or mudflat experiences

3. BBQ available in the evening

You might think water activities are over by late September,

but Taean's mudflats offer plenty to do without even getting into the water!

Just a heads-up, this is prime booking season for holiday accommodations.

The coupon discount rates drop after August 25th,

so if your dates are set, it's best to book quickly!

I'll explain more about that below.

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1. Malli Spa Pension - Enjoy a spa experience for around ~$91!

Location: 1-minute walk to Mallipo Beach

Among the three options, this one is closest to the ocean.

Step out of your room and you're right at Mallipo Beach.

There's a reason 'Spa' is in its name:

every room comes with a whirlpool spa.

It's free to use from 3 PM to 10 PM.

There's also a separate swimming pool, open from 3 PM to 8 PM.

There's a wide variety of room types available.

From Ocean Spa Rooms and Ocean Terrace Rooms to Family Rooms accommodating 4-6 people.

They even have separate pet-friendly rooms!

The Chuseok holiday price is ~$91.

It boasts a 9.4-star rating with an impressive 1,525 reviews.

With that many reviews, you know it's a tried-and-true spot!

BBQ setup (charcoal and grill) is an additional ~$14.

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2. Vivione - Perfect if you're traveling with kids!

Location: 6-minute walk to Cheongpodae Beach

I picked this one for one major reason: mudflat experiences!

It's something you can't do in Gangwon-do, but totally possible here on the West Coast!

While water play might be iffy in late September, mudflat activities are always a go.

If you're bringing kids, the mudflat experience is definitely the highlight.

(+ There's also a pool, but you'll need to confirm its operating dates.)

Individual BBQ facilities are available, and all rooms offer ocean views.

Chuseok holiday price: ~$137

→ ~$129 with coupon.

Rated 9.7 stars with 429 reviews.

However, for mudflat activities, you'll need to check the tide schedule.

If the tides aren't right on your check-in day, you won't be able to go in then.

Be sure to check the tide schedule before booking.

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3. Mediterranean Morning - Where You Can Swim Even in September

Location: 5 minutes by car from Baramarae Beach

It's an **all-season swimming pool**. You can even swim in late September!

This is more important than you might think,

if you take your kids during a holiday,

you can spend the whole day just playing in the water, right?

There's also a **private beach**.

Among the top accommodations in Taean,

this was the only place with a private beach.

It has a greenhouse cafe and an overall European style,

making it perfect for taking photos.

Chuseok holiday price: ~$159

→ With coupon applied, ~$148.

The **rating is 9.9 points**.

With 629 reviews, a 9.9 rating is the highest in Taean.

It's true it's the most expensive among the three.

Compared to Mallispa Pension, there's about a ~$55 difference.

However, a swimming pool and a private beach –

this was the only place that had both.

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Taean Accommodations TOP3 at a Glance

Accommodation	Highlight	Rating	Chuseok Holiday Price
① Mallispa Pension	Whirlpool Spa + Mallipo Beach 1-min walk	9.4 (1,525)	~$91
② Bibione	Tidal Flat Experience + Cheongpodae Beach 6-min walk	9.7 (429)	~$129
③ Mediterranean Morning	All-season Pool + Private Beach	9.9 (629)	~$148

Based on 2-night stay inquiry from Sept 24th-26th

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The prices are tiered at ~$90 / ~$124 / ~$145 respectively.

You can choose according to your budget.

For **value for money**, go with Mallispa,

for **traveling with kids**, Bibione,

and for **facilities**, Mediterranean Morning.

⚠️The most important thing here is that

the discount rate for domestic accommodation coupons varies depending on your **booking time**.

When to Book	Discount
60+ days in advance	8%
30-59 days in advance	5%
1-29 days in advance	4%

All three offer a discount for payments over ~$55, up to a maximum of ~$35.

Since the first day of Chuseok is September 24th,

August 25th is the deadline for 30+ days in advance.

From August 26th, it becomes 29 days in advance, and

the 5% discount drops to 4%.

The 8% discount for 60+ days in advance already ended in July.

Here's the difference in terms of amount:

Accommodation	Listed Price	5% Discount Applied
Mallispa Pension	~$91	approx. ~$4 discount
Bibione	~$129	approx. ~$6 discount
Mediterranean Morning	~$148	approx. ~$7 discount

It's only a few dollars to about ~$7,

but if you're going to book anyway, it's beneficial to do it a few days earlier.

Also, the coupon itself can only be obtained until **August 31st**.

Chuseok is in September, but the coupon is only valid until August,

so if you book in September, there will be no coupon at all.

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To sum it up, Taean accommodations are

perfect for a 1 to 2-night getaway during a long weekend.

It's not far, has the beautiful sea, and even offers mudflats to explore.

Once you've decided on your travel dates, grab your coupon first and then book your stay.

After August 25th, the discount rate will drop,

and after August 31st, the coupon will be gone.