Lotte Hotels & Resorts Gimhae becomes 1st 5-star family hotel in S. Gyeongsang Province

Aerial view of Lotte Hotels & Resorts Gimhae (Lotte Hotels & Resorts)

Lotte Hotels & Resorts Gimhae earned a five-star family hotel distinction from the Korea Tourism Association on Thursday.

With this achievement, it has become the first family hotel in South Gyeongsang Province to receive a five-star rating.

According to the Korea Tourism Association, a family hotel is defined as a type of accommodation designed for family travelers, offering rooms with cooking facilities and additional amenities such as dining, fitness, recreational or training facilities — all available for guest use during their stay.

The star-rating evaluation is based on both scheduled and random on-site inspections that assess the hotel's hygiene, facilities and service quality. To receive a five-star rating, a hotel must score over 900 points out of 1,000.

Lotte Hotels & Resorts Gimhae, which opened in October 2024, features 250 rooms, including spacious family-friendly accommodations for up to six guests, as well as pet-friendly rooms.

The hotel’s design is inspired by Korea’s Gaya Kingdom (42-562), with a concept that blends cultural elegance and regional identity. On-site facilities include a kids’ play zone, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a tennis court, a screen golf range, a dog park and a pet-friendly glamping area.

To celebrate its five-star recognition, Lotte Hotels & Resorts is launching a special room package and an online event.

The package is available at Lotte Hotel & Resort Gimhae, as well as at its sister properties in Sokcho in Gangwon Province, Buyeo in South Chungcheong Province and on Jeju Island. It includes a one-night stay in a premium room equipped with upgraded amenities, along with complimentary wine, bathrobes, breakfast and pool access.

Reservations can be made through the official Lotte Resorts website until May 18, for stays through Dec. 31.

In addition, a celebratory comment event will run on the resort’s website through May 18. Two winners will be randomly selected to receive round-trip Air Busan tickets between Gimpo and Gimhae. Winners will be notified individually on June 2.