Large-dog-friendly stay in Seonjae-do with pet dry room, pool table &

Today's one-line summary: large dogs welcome in every room, and you'll see plenty of dogs even if you don't bring your own 👇

Today I've got a bit of an unusual stay review. So many people are looking for dog-friendly stays these days. I heard there was a good one on Seonjae-do and thought, this is the one, haha. I stayed one night and checked out every corner.

The building itself is pretty big. Calling it a pension undersells it — it's hotel scale. I'll explain why that is in a bit haha.

Location and how to get to Luna Beach Seonjae

It's on Seonjae-do, right before you cross Yeongheung Bridge. From Seoul, figure about 1 hour 30 minutes by car. Public transport is honestly awkward, so I'd recommend driving. Most guests probably drive anyway since a lot of people are bringing dogs, haha.

• 📍 318-38 Seonjae-ro, Yeongheung-myeon, Ongjin-gun, Incheon
• 🕒 Check-in 15:00
• 🕚 Check-out 11:00
• 🚗 Free parking (large lot in front of the building)

No need to worry about parking. The entire area in front of the building is a parking lot, so there's no circling around looking for a spot.

This used to be Arirang Hill Resort

While checking in and laying out the bedding, a logo caught my eye. The stay is called Luna Beach, but the bedding had a different name printed on it.

Turns out there's a reason. This site used to operate as Arirang Hill Hotel & Resort. Some map apps and booking sites still have the old name listed, haha.

From resort to pet-friendly stay

Pets were allowed even back in the Arirang Hill days, but the conditions were tough — only small dogs, and only in the spa room or twin room, no couple rooms at all. Now that it's Luna Beach, large dogs are welcome and every room type is open.

If you have a large dog, you know how rare this is — barely any places accept them. And since it used to be a resort, the facilities are all still there: pool, barbecue area, seminar room, even a pool table. It's built so you can fill an entire day without stepping outside.

The lobby and hallways already feel different

Walk into the first floor and the hallway stretches straight ahead with the pool visible at the end. The moment you walk in, you think, ah, this is a place to play, haha.

But what I really loved was the 4th floor hallway. The whole hallway is floor-to-ceiling glass, and the view from there beats the room view, honestly. The whole pool is visible below and there's a mountain behind it. I kept stopping to look every time I walked past.

The lounge cabinet has pet supplies neatly organized — pee pads, bowls, steps, even deodorizer. Just ask the front desk if you need any. No need to panic if you forgot to bring something.

There's also a bar counter on one side of the first floor. It doesn't seem to be in operation now — it's used as a water dispenser space. Probably another trace of the old resort days, haha.

The shop and shared kitchen share one space

This was quietly handy. Seonjae-do isn't exactly close to a convenience store. Ramyeon (instant noodles), snacks, instant rice, ssamjang (dipping sauce) are all a flat ₩2,000. There's a separate drinks fridge too. Payment isn't at a register — it's self-payment by bank transfer to the account posted there. Felt a bit unfamiliar at first, but actually convenient for grabbing something late at night without feeling watched, haha.

Further inside the same space is the shared kitchen — induction stove, sink, microwave, even an air fryer. Recycling bins are here too. You can buy ramyeon at the shop and cook it right there, so the layout is efficient. Doing the dishes after is proper etiquette, haha, and it's written on the wall too.

Towels and robes are also self-serve here, along with a first aid kit and deodorizer. If you run out, just grab more — this setup felt easy and low-pressure.

Touring the spa room

I stayed in a spa room — base capacity 2, up to 6 people.

The moment you open the door, a blue mood light is already on. A wood partition separates the bedroom and living area. It looks a bit flashy in photos, but with the light off it actually feels calm, haha.

The room is genuinely spacious. A 4-seat dining table, sofa, vanity, and kitchen all fit in without feeling cramped. It'd be fine even sleeping 6 people.

And here's the highlight of this room. Sitting in the tub, you can see the mudflats and the sea through the window. I filled it up and sat there and genuinely didn't want to get out, haha. Timing it with sunset would probably be even better.

A note on the spa — bath products aren't allowed, and dogs can't get in the spa tub either. Probably a drainage issue.

There's a large wall-mounted TV, and Netflix is available in every room. Handy for rainy days or just lounging around at night.

There's also a separate balcony, where you can see the mudflats and fishing boats far off. Great for getting some air in the morning. And here's something worth noting: one side faces the sea, the other faces the forest. Whichever direction your room faces, the view outside is wide open — nothing feels boxed in.

Ocean view? Forest view? — Places like this usually slap on an "ocean view" or "forest view" label and charge a hefty premium, haha. But here, there's no view option on the price list at all — it's just room type, season, and day of the week. It was oddly refreshing that they don't cash in on the view.

The vanity has a big mirror and plenty of space. A clothes rack and slatted shelf are attached too, making unpacking easy. The bathroom has a glass-partitioned shower stall with a rain showerhead — no splashing, and clean.

Being able to cook in the room is a real plus

There's a full kitchen inside the room — a 2-burner induction stove with a range hood attached, plus a built-in microwave and rice cooker.

Opening the drawers, there's a cutting board, ladle, spatula, tongs, even kitchen scissors. The lower cabinet has two pots. If you just buy rice and ingredients, you can cook a full meal.

The fridge is empty too, good for stocking up on groceries. There's an ice tray as well.

No grilling or frying in the room — the induction stove is there, but grilling meat or frying is not allowed, probably because of the smoke and smell. Use the outdoor barbecue area or the shared kitchen mentioned earlier instead.

Two pools — including one just for dogs

The main pool is outdoors and fairly large. The water is over 1.5m deep, so children must be accompanied by a guardian. Diving isn't allowed.

Picnic tables and parasols line the deck, with a few pool tubes available too. Good setup for stepping out of the water and resting.

This was taken the next morning — a robot pool cleaner was running underwater. Seeing that water quality was actually being maintained was reassuring.

That's something you quietly worry about, haha. And there's a separate dog-only pool set up on one side of the artificial grass yard. It's kept apart from the human pool so both sides can relax. Just the right size for small dogs to play in.

There's even a pet dry room

Drying a dog's fur after swimming is such a chore, so this was genuinely welcome. In that same shop/kitchen space, there's a pet dry room — a machine your dog sits in that dries its fur automatically. When I was there, a little white Maltese was in there getting properly dried, haha. It was so cute I wanted to take a photo, but photographing someone else's dog felt rude, so I held off — no photo, sorry, haha. Not having to wrestle with a towel definitely felt like a thoughtful touch.

The artificial grass yard is spacious too. You can let your dog off leash here. Once you step outside the artificial grass area, leashes are required — it's for safety, so worth following.

There's a Luna Beach sign on the yard wall that lights up as neon at night. Day and night moods are completely different here. The pool is open until 22:00.

There's a pool table and karaoke in the seminar room

This was honestly the part I least expected. The space is huge — a pool table in the middle, a screen and stage further in, and several wood tables around. Great for a group to hang out in.

And there's a karaoke machine, haha — even the mic has a hygiene cover on it. I grabbed a song and sang for a good while, haha. It's rare to find a stay where you can play pool and sing karaoke without leaving the property. The seminar room is also open until 22:00, so plan your time — it's not available late into the night, haha.

Time the barbecue with sunset

Barbecue runs from 17:00 to 22:00. When it's busy, it's split into two sessions — 17:00–19:30 and 19:30–22:00. Spots are first-come, first-served, so if you want a specific time, head down early.

All the tableware is provided — disposable plates, chopsticks, spoons, paper cups, tongs, scissors, pots and pans are all stocked at the shop. Just bring the meat and lettuce wraps.

That moment when the first strip of pork belly hits the charcoal is always exciting, haha. Charcoal and a grill set are provided, and staff help light the fire too.

Eating wraps with the pool in the background behind you — this is the strength of a stay that kept its old resort facilities. Grilling meat, taking a swim break, back to grilling, haha.

Dogs show up even if you didn't bring one

And something unexpected happened here. As soon as the meat smell drifted out, dogs started wandering over one by one, sitting right at my feet without any hesitation, haha. It was basically Turkey-level friendliness. I don't actually have a dog, but I really love them, so this stay worked great for someone like me too. Ocean view, forest view, and now dog view, haha. Since the whole property is dog-friendly, there are dogs everywhere, and the owners all let them roam freely too. Even without your own dog, you end up seeing dogs all day long.

Then the sky turned pink. I stopped flipping the meat and just stared for a while. The signage even says "please enjoy the beautiful sunset" — now I understand why. If you want to catch the sunset, I'd recommend booking the first barbecue session.

By the way, during the day I also had instant cup noodles in front of the pool, haha. Bought from the shop and eaten at the deck table — surprisingly great. Noodles after a swim is just the truth.

Rates and what's worth knowing

The rate chart is posted at the front desk, broken down by room type, season, and day of the week.

• 🛏️ Couple Room (2/2 people) — ₩59,000 weekday off-season
• 🛏️ Spa Room (2/6 people) — ₩89,000 weekday off-season
• 🛏️ Twin Room (2/6 people) — ₩119,000 weekday off-season
• 🐶 Pet fee — ₩10,000 under 10kg / ₩20,000 over 10kg
• 👤 Extra guest — ₩20,000 per person

Prices vary quite a bit by season and day. Go on a weekday during the off-season and the spa room runs around ₩80,000s. For this level of facilities, that felt reasonable to me. Definitely check date-specific rates before booking.

And make sure to grab this: leave a review and tidy your room, and they'll refund ₩20,000 for the barbecue. Send a screenshot of the review plus your account number by text, and they say it gets deposited within 2–3 days. It roughly covers the cost of a barbecue set, so it's basically a free barbecue.

A few more notes: check-out is 11am, and it's ₩20,000/hour after that. Past 5pm, a full-day rate applies. All rooms are non-smoking, with a designated smoking area elsewhere. Wash your dishes and sort recycling before you leave.

No need for anyone to be at the front desk at check-out — just drop the key card in the return box and you're done. If nobody's there at check-in, call the number posted.

Mappu's final verdict

Recommended for:

• Anyone who's given up on finding a stay because of a large dog
• Dog-less people who still love dogs
• Anyone who wants to spend the whole day without leaving the property
• Family trips with both kids and adults
• Groups looking for a place for a retreat or workshop

On the flip side, if your goal is touring nearby restaurants or sightseeing, it might feel a bit lacking — Seonjae-do isn't exactly packed with things to do, haha. But the whole concept here is staying in and playing without leaving. It's a resort skeleton dressed in pet-friendly clothing, so it has things other dog-friendly stays simply don't. I had a full, satisfying day here. Mappu approves ✅