A Mother and Daughter's Seoul Hotel Staycation: 5 Stays with Spas, Pools, and Afternoon Tea
Long Weekend Haus (롱위켄드하우스) DDP (15-3 Ssangnim-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul) offers the Maru Suite (Room 302, 44㎡, 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, sleeps 3 as standard and up to 6) starting from $328.91 per night (Stayfolio listed price, observed 2026-09-14). When planning a mother and daughter's Seoul staycation, the first decision is whether to spend a day at a luxury hotel with a spa, pool, and afternoon tea, then stay a few more days before or after at a residence-style stay with a kitchen and washing machine.
The Shilla Seoul
On the first floor of The Shilla Seoul, The Library Lounge serves a British-style afternoon tea with baked goods, sandwiches, and macarons on a three-tiered tray. The outdoor heated pool, Urban Island, operates seasonally from spring through autumn. Non-guests must pay a separate admission fee, which rises to as much as KRW 125,000 per adult during the July to August peak season (2026 rates).
Long Weekend Haus DDP
Long Weekend Haus DDP is a residence-style stay near DDP with 7 room types and 12 units in total. The Maru Suite (Room 302, 44㎡, 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, sleeps 3 as standard and up to 6) starts from $328.91 per night (Stayfolio listed price, observed 2026-09-14).
Check-in is at 15:00 and check-out at 11:00, and guests can check in without a front desk using a self-service kiosk. All rooms are non-smoking, pets are not allowed, and free Wi-Fi is provided. A flexible rate plan allows free cancellation up to 14 days before check-in, and a 10% discount applies for stays of 3 nights or more. Guests beyond the standard occupancy incur an extra charge of KRW 10,000 per person per night.
According to Trip.com, the property has a rating of 9.5 out of 10 (based on 66 reviews, checked 2026-09-14).
If a mother and daughter want to spend a day at a hotel with a spa and pool, then stay a few more days in Seoul while sharing rooms, choosing the Dining Suite (sleeps 2 as standard and up to 4, 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom) lets each person have their own bedroom while sharing the kitchen and washing machine.
Signiel Seoul
Signiel Seoul features the Salon de Signiel lounge on the 79th floor, an indoor pool on the 85th floor (06:00 to 22:00), and the Retreat Signiel Spa on the 86th floor. The Lounge's afternoon tea consists of 10 desserts and beverages. Afternoon tea requires a reservation at least one day in advance, the indoor pool is closed on the last Wednesday of every month, and children aged 12 and under may not enter without a guardian.
Westin Josun Seoul
The Westin Josun Seoul operates the V Spa (Heritage Spa) on the third floor and serves afternoon tea at Lounge & Bar, with both the Heritage Set and the Western Set prepared for 2 people. Afternoon tea hours are relatively short, running from 14:00 to 18:00 (last order 17:00), and spa reservations must be made in advance via the app or by phone (02-318-0506).
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Grand Hyatt Seoul operates The Spa (09:30 to 21:30) on the Garden Level, which includes 9 private treatment rooms, 2 of them Couple Suites, along with an indoor pool. The lobby-level Gallery's summer-season afternoon tea, "The Grand Tea Society," runs only on Saturdays and Sundays, in two sessions: the first from 12:00 to 14:00 and the second from 14:30 to 16:00. Non-guests pay KRW 63,000 per person to use the indoor pool.
At a Glance Comparison
Here is a table summarizing the spa, pool, and afternoon tea offerings and prices at all five properties.
| Hotel | Spa/Pool | Afternoon Tea | Price (per night) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Weekend Haus DDP | None (fully equipped kitchen and washing machine) | None | From $328.91 (Maru Suite, observed 2026-09-14) | Near DDP, residence with separate bedrooms |
| The Shilla Seoul | The Spa, Urban Island (seasonal outdoor heated pool) | The Library (British-style) | About KRW 836,000 (observed 2026-09-30) | Separate admission fee for outdoor pool |
| Signiel Seoul | Retreat Signiel Spa, 85th-floor indoor pool | The Lounge, KRW 160,000 for 2 | From KRW 655,215 (observed 2026-09-30) | Lotte World Tower, floors 76 to 101 |
| Westin Josun Seoul | V Spa (Heritage Spa) | Lounge & Bar Heritage Set, KRW 120,000 for 2 | From KRW 413,820 (observed 2026-09-30) | Afternoon tea 14:00 to 18:00 |
| Grand Hyatt Seoul | The Spa, indoor pool | Gallery's The Grand Tea Society, KRW 150,000 for 2 (summer season) | From KRW 810,700 (Premium Han River View, observed 2026-09-30) | Near Namsan and the Han River |
Sources: Long Weekend Haus DDP official page (rooms and policies)
Sources: Stayfolio listed price for Long Weekend Haus
Sources: Trip.com rating for Long Weekend Haus
Sources: The Shilla Seoul official information on The Library
Sources: The Shilla Seoul official Urban Island admission fee information
Sources: Trip.com price observation for The Shilla Seoul
Sources: Signiel Seoul official rooms and pricing page
Sources: Trip.com price observation for Signiel Seoul
Sources: Westin Josun Seoul official page (V Spa)
Sources: Josun Hotels & Resorts official sales channel, Lounge & Bar afternoon tea set for 2
Sources: Westin Josun Seoul price observation
Sources: Grand Hyatt Seoul The Spa official information
Sources: Grand Hyatt Seoul indoor pool admission fee official information