Paradise Hotel Busan blends spa, sound healing for ultimate coastal wellness

Paradise Hotel Busan introduced the Ocean Healing Ritual with the Autumn Sea in Busan on Oct. 2. The 50-minute experience combined yoga, aromatherapy, sound healing and thermal bathing at the hotel’s Cimer spa. Ten participants immersed themselves in 39-degree Celsius waters while viewing Haeundae’s coastline. The hotel plans to expand seasonal wellness offerings as demand for wellness tourism grows.

The program was developed with Amorepacific’s ultra-luxury skin care brand AP Beauty under the name Spa-covery, combining spa and recovery.

The session included aromatic oils, chrysanthemum tea, crystal singing bowls, wind bells and an ocean drum designed to evoke the sound of waves.

Foreign tourist spending on medical and wellness services in Busan reached 92.08 billion won between January and August, representing 10.5 percent of the city’s foreign tourism expenditure.

Busan’s medical and wellness spending by foreign tourists nearly doubled from 50.19 billion won during the same period a year earlier.

Paradise Hotel Busan previously offered a Sunrise Vitality Run with Vuori and Beach Volleyball Wellness Classes on Haeundae beach.

Published Oct 11, 2026 7:00 am KST

Participants take part in a "Spacovery" (spa and recovery) program combining singing bowl meditation at an ocean-view outdoor spa at Paradise Hotel Busan in Busan, Oct. 2. Courtesy of Paradise Hotel Busan

BUSAN — “Take a slow, deep breath. Let the aroma of neroli, sandalwood and lavender release every bit of tension held in your body.”

As dusk settled at 6 p.m. on Oct. 2, Paradise Hotel Busan unveiled a sanctuary of quiet renewal. Against the dramatic sweep of the autumn sea and a fading horizon, the hotel introduced a specialized wellness experience designed to blend thermal spa immersion with deep meditation.

Held as an intimate gathering for 10 members, the "Ocean Healing Ritual with the Autumn Sea" began with a simple act: An instructor gently placed a few drops of aromatic oil onto each participant's open palms.

In the crisp evening air, participants rubbed the fragrant oils into their hands, smoothing away the knots in their necks and shoulders. Through a series of gentle yoga postures, they began to release the weight of the day, restoring physical and mental equilibrium.

An instructor performs sound therapy using crystal singing bowls at Cimer, the oceanfront outdoor spa at Paradise Hotel Busan in Busan, Oct. 2. Courtesy of Paradise Hotel Busan

The initiative is part of Paradise Hotel Busan’s ongoing effort to design wellness experiences grounded in the season and its coastal setting. In collaboration with Amorepacific’s ultra-luxury skin care brand AP Beauty, the hotel launched its signature “Spa-covery,” a hybrid of “spa” and “recovery” designed to combine traditional thermal bathing with active physical and mental restoration, at Cimer, its oceanfront outdoor hot spring.

The concept weaves mindfulness practices like yoga and sound healing into open-air bathing. Once the yoga session drew to a close, guests stepped into the adjoining outdoor baths. Immersed in 39-degree Celsius thermal waters, they felt the soothing heat contrast with the cooling touch of peppermint oil, all while taking in sweeping vistas of Haeundae’s coastline. As a sea breeze drifted across the deck, participants held clear, glass cups, first savoring the warm, floral fragrance of chrysanthemum tea before taking deliberate, mindful sips.

An instructor tilts an ocean drum to recreate the rhythmic sound of waves during a specialized wellness program at Cimer, the oceanfront outdoor spa at Paradise Hotel Busan in Busan, Oct. 2. Courtesy of Paradise Hotel Busan

Then came the resonant notes of the singing bowls. Under a fiery sky, the deep vibrations of crystal bowls rippled through the air, followed by the delicate chime of wind bells. Tilting an ocean drum back and forth, the instructor sent tiny beads rolling against its textured surface, perfectly recreating the rhythmic murmur of gentle waves against the shore. In that singular moment, time seemed to stand still, inviting complete immersion in the present.

The open-air spa at twilight is without question Paradise Hotel Busan’s crowning glory. A series of secluded pools maintained at distinct temperatures are bathed in soft, shifting ambient light, creating an atmosphere of cozy luxury.

“It was so much more than just soaking in a pool with a view,” said Kim Hyun-kyung, 59, who attended the 50-minute session. Having previously enjoyed a hotel-hosted coffee workshop led by a master barista, Kim noted that this unique experience proved equally memorable.

Across the global hospitality industry, wellness offerings that foster emotional well-being alongside physical restoration have evolved from boutique novelties into core luxury offerings. Paradise Hotel Busan plans to expand its program portfolio by leveraging its prime beachfront location and the rhythm of the seasons.

In April, the hotel partnered with activewear brand Vuori for the "Sunrise Vitality Run," guiding guests along the cherry blossom-lined trails of Dalmaji. By August, it was hosting dynamic "Beach Volleyball Wellness Classes" directly on the sands of Haeundae.

Looking ahead, Paradise Hotel Busan plans to broaden its slate of experiential guest offerings. In addition to seasonal wellness activities, the property serves as the official headquarters hotel for the 31st Busan International Film Festival, hosting a series of premier events.

The shift toward wellness tourism reflects a rapidly growing market demand. According to data released by the Korea Tourism Data Lab in September, foreign tourist spending on medical and wellness services in Busan reached 92.08 billion won ($68 million) between January and August, accounting for 10.5 percent of total foreign tourism expenditure in the city. That figure represents a nearly twofold increase compared to the 50.19 billion won recorded over the same period last year. Driven by travelers prioritizing holistic restoration, hoteliers are moving swiftly to deepen their wellness offerings.

“This 'Ocean Healing Ritual' was crafted to deliver a moment of recovery unique to Busan by bringing together Haeundae's autumn sunsets, Cimer’s premier spa facilities, and guided meditation,” said an official for Paradise Hotel Busan. “We will continue to curate distinctive wellness content that reflects the true spirit of our location, helping guests reclaim harmony in body and mind.”

釜山天堂酒店于10月2日推出了“秋海疗愈之旅”。这项时长50分钟的体验融合了瑜伽、芳香疗法、声疗和温泉浴，在酒店的Cimer水疗中心进行。十位参与者在39摄氏度的海水中浸泡，同时欣赏海云台的海岸线美景。随着养生旅游需求的增长，酒店计划拓展更多季节性养生项目。

该项目由爱茉莉太平洋集团旗下超奢华护肤品牌 AP Beauty 开发，名为 Spa-covery，将水疗和修复相结合。

这次疗程使用了香薰精油、菊花茶、水晶颂钵、风铃和海洋鼓，旨在唤起海浪的声音。

今年1月至8月，外国游客在釜山医疗和养生服务上的支出达到920.8亿韩元，占该市外国游客旅游支出的10.5%。

釜山外国游客的医疗和养生支出较上年同期增长近一倍，达到 501.9 亿韩元。

釜山天堂酒店此前曾在海云台海滩提供 Vuori 日出活力跑和沙滩排球健身课程。

发布于2026年10月11日 上午7:00（韩国标准时间）

10月2日，参与者在釜山天堂酒店的海景户外水疗中心体验“Spacovery”（水疗与康复）项目，该项目结合了颂钵冥想。图片由釜山天堂酒店提供。

釜山——“慢慢地深呼吸。让橙花、檀香和薰衣草的香气释放你身体里积聚的每一分紧张。”

10月2日傍晚6点，暮色降临，釜山天堂酒店揭开了一处静谧焕新之所的面纱。在秋日大海的壮丽景色和渐隐的地平线映衬下，酒店推出了一项融合温泉水疗和深度冥想的特色养生体验。

“秋海疗愈仪式”以10人小规模聚会的形式举行，仪式以一个简单的动作开始：一位指导老师轻轻地将几滴香薰精油滴在每位参与者张开的手掌上。

在清爽的晚风中，参与者们将芬芳的精油涂抹在手上，舒缓颈肩的酸痛。通过一系列轻柔的瑜伽姿势，他们开始释放一天的压力，恢复身心平衡。

10月2日，在釜山天堂酒店的海滨户外水疗中心Cimer，一位指导员正在使用水晶钵进行声音疗法。图片由釜山天堂酒店提供。

这项举措是釜山天堂酒店持续致力于打造与季节和海岸环境相契合的健康体验的一部分。酒店携手爱茉莉太平洋集团旗下的超奢华护肤品牌AP Beauty，在其海滨露天温泉Cimer推出了招牌项目“Spa-covery”，融合了“spa”（水疗）和“recovery”（恢复）的概念，旨在将传统温泉浴与积极的身心修复相结合。

这一理念将瑜伽和声音疗愈等冥想练习融入露天浴池。瑜伽课程结束后，宾客们步入毗邻的露天浴池。浸泡在39摄氏度的温泉水中，他们感受着舒缓的热力与薄荷油带来的清凉触感交织，同时饱览海云台海岸线的壮丽景色。海风拂过甲板，参与者们手捧透明玻璃杯，先是细细品味菊花茶温暖的花香，然后才静静地啜饮。

10月2日，在釜山天堂酒店海滨户外水疗中心Cimer，一位教练在特色养生项目中倾斜海鼓，模仿海浪的节奏。图片由釜山天堂酒店提供。

随后，颂钵的悠扬音符响起。在火红的夜空下，水晶钵深沉的振动在空气中荡漾，紧接着是风铃清脆的叮当声。老师轻轻摇晃着海鼓，让细小的珠子在鼓面上滚动，完美地再现了海浪轻柔拍打海岸的节奏。在那一刻，时间仿佛静止，让人完全沉浸于当下。

暮色降临之际，露天水疗中心无疑是釜山天堂酒店的点睛之笔。一系列私密的泳池，水温各异，沐浴在柔和变幻的灯光下，营造出舒适奢华的氛围。

“这远不止是在泳池里泡澡欣赏美景那么简单，”59岁的金贤京（音译）说道，她参加了这场50分钟的课程。金贤京之前曾参加过酒店举办的由咖啡大师指导的咖啡工作坊，她表示这次独特的体验同样令人难忘。

在全球酒店业，兼顾身心健康的养生项目已从精品新奇项目发展成为核心奢华服务。釜山天堂酒店计划利用其优越的海滨位置和四季更迭的优势，拓展其养生项目组合。

四月，酒店与运动服饰品牌Vuori合作推出了“日出活力跑”，带领宾客沿着樱花盛开的达尔马吉小径奔跑。到了八月，酒店又在海云台沙滩上举办了活力四射的“沙滩排球健身课程”。

展望未来，釜山天堂酒店计划拓展其体验式宾客服务项目。除了季节性健康活动外，酒店还是第31届釜山国际电影节的官方总部酒店，承办一系列重要活动。

向养生旅游的转变反映了市场需求的快速增长。韩国旅游数据实验室9月份发布的数据显示，今年1月至8月，外国游客在釜山医疗和养生服务上的支出达到920.8亿韩元（约合6800万美元），占该市外国游客总支出的10.5%。这一数字较去年同期的501.9亿韩元增长了近一倍。在游客日益重视身心疗愈的推动下，酒店经营者正迅速提升其养生服务水平。

“我们精心打造了‘海洋疗愈仪式’，将海云台的秋日落日、Cimer酒店一流的水疗设施以及冥想指导相结合，旨在为宾客带来釜山独有的疗愈体验，”釜山天堂酒店的一位负责人表示，“我们将继续策划展现釜山独特魅力的健康养生项目，帮助宾客重获身心和谐。”