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Hotel Aqua Palace

4.0 star property
Bayside hotel with full-service spa, steps from Gwangalli Beach

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Land view from property
Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View
Interior
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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225, Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan, Busan
  • Place, Gwangalli Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Millak Waterfront Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Shinsegae Centum City
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Busan (PUS-Gimhae)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room With No View

  • Sleeps 2

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Deluxe Twin Family Room, Ocean View

Deluxe Twin Family Room, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View | View from room

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room (No view)

Double Room (No view)

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room (Ondol)

Family Room (Ondol)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Futon

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Family Twin Room (No view)

Family Twin Room (No view)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Family Ondol

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Twin Room With Ocean View

  • Sleeps 3

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Ocean Bridge Double (Ocean View)

  • Sleeps 2

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Ocean City Twin Room With Partial Sea View

  • Sleeps 3

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Family Twin Room With No View

  • Sleeps 3

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Twin (No-view, Unremodeled Old Room)

  • Sleeps 2

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Ocean Bridge Twin (Ocean View)

  • Sleeps 3

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Ocean View ROH (Ocean Bridge Double Or Ocean Bridge Twin)

  • Sleeps 2

Family Twin (No View)

  • Sleeps 2

Family Ondol

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Twin Room With Ocean View

  • Sleeps 3

About the area

Busan

Hotel Aqua Palace places you in the heart of Busan, steps from Gwangalli Beach and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Shinsegae Centum City. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and free valet parking. .The restaurant, Japanese Restaurant, is open for dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the gym, seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to a driving range. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and spa services. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of an area shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Gwangan-dong hotel include Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch and Paradise Casino.

What's nearby

  • Gwangalli Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Millak Waterfront Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Minrak Waterside Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Shinsegae Centum City - 7 min drive - 2.8 km
  • SPA LAND Centum City - 7 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • BEXCO (Busan Museum of Art) Station - 4 min drive
  • Gwangan Station - 10 min walk
  • Busan (PUS-Gimhae) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Han-Wolgwan - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪HQ Gwangan - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bronx Brewing Co. - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mad Dogs(매드독스) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪수변최고돼지국밥 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Aqua Palace

Bayside hotel with full-service spa, steps from Gwangalli Beach
Hotel Aqua Palace offers its guests a full-service spa, a health club, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

You'll find a business centre on site. Spa services, multilingual staff, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby are also featured at Hotel Aqua Palace. Self parking and valet parking are free.

This 4-star Busan hotel is smoke free.

  • 112 guestrooms or units
  • 21 levels
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Aqua Palace offers 112 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary slippers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: KRW 25,000 for adults and KRW 20,000 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Japanese Restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Golf driving range
  • Health club
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 21 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for KRW 33000.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately KRW 25000 for adults and from KRW 20000 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: KRW 33000.0 per night
  • Pool fee: KRW 40000 per day
  • Spa fee: KRW 12000 per day
  • Facilities fee: KRW 20000 per person, per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 01 March and close on 31 December.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Aqua Palace Busan
Hotel Aqua Palace
Hotel Aqua Palace Busan
Aquapalace
Hotel Aqua Palace Hotel
Hotel Aqua Palace Busan
Hotel Aqua Palace Hotel Busan

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Aqua Palace?

Hotel Aqua Palace offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hotel Aqua Palace?

Yep, Hotel Aqua Palace has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Aqua Palace?

Yep, Hotel Aqua Palace is a short 1-minute walk from Gwangalli Beach.

Is there a spa on site at Hotel Aqua Palace?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Hotel Aqua Palace.

Does Hotel Aqua Palace have a pool?

Hotel Aqua Palace has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from March 01 to December 31).

Does Hotel Aqua Palace serve breakfast?

Sure does, full breakfast is available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Aqua Palace?

No, Hotel Aqua Palace does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Aqua Palace?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Aqua Palace?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Aqua Palace?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Aqua Palace Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 253 out of 827 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 827 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 827 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 827 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 827 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views were gorgeous and everything was so close.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bed was quite uncomfortable. Minimal pillows and towels which is kind of unusual for hotels. The plus is that the area has a lot of restaurants and food nearby. It is a busy area when we went in September.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Staff was available & helpful. Fantastic oceanfront view from the rooms. And the sky walk roof observatory is a plus. Great location on the center of Gwangali beachfront. A bit noisy from street activity. Hotel facility is pretty tired; holes in walls, some patched some not. And if patched not painted over. Scrapes & scuffs on walls & elevator & the ceiling was leaking in the lobby. Those things brought the experience down a bit. Rooms were clean & basic necessities provided: water, tea/coffee, slippers, hairdryer, etc. just needs some TLC.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The skywalk was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joo

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daehoon

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is too small compared to price. This hotel can not be 4 Star Hotel. I expect 4 Star hotel, but it is 2 star hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb views with great access to the ocean, bridge views, drone show and lots of local eateries within walking distance. There's also a beloved local cat that greets you by the photo studio.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Gifty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front desk doesn’t have a bellman. They really aren’t helpful and don’t speak English well.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Choonsub

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Youngsun

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ji Won

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

jessica

Travelled with group
Did not like the carpeting and no access to spa and observatory floor I like the hotel being on the beach Dis not like when no air condition in the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pandian Suppiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Beautiful stay

It was directly opposite the beach and bridge. Nearby a lot restaurants. The room walls need a make over. Nearby cherry blossom road. Easy to take a cab to move around.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Philip

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Deception, this hotel needs some love

The only great thing about the hotel is the view and the location. As a foreigner tourist, I don't recommend going there, the staff service was cold and rude. They don't speak any English. They charge 20 000 Korean won to use the gym per person as it was never said anywhere in the booking site. The lady was pressuring us to pay now. The hotel is not a 4 star hotel in any way. The reception hall feels like a cold shopping mall. The only nice thing about the room is the view, the bed was not comfortable and the room is pretty in bad shape. This hotel needs some renovations the elevator was rusty. I recommend paying a little more and going elsewhere!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathlene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Location was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

DongHan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and well managed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jahleel

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donnell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

hyekyung

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ocean view was wonderful and room condition was good. But the bath room had a strong smell of drain.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room with a good view of Gwangalli Bridge. Across the street from the beach. Comfortable bed and blankets. A bit of a walk to subway. Did not try pool facilities as it was extra and you need a rashguard.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Duk

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Anton

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort

All good except the bathroom smell (really bad)

Location was amazing and the room was clean. I only have one complaint, which is the chronic sewage smell in the bathroom. I’m not sure whether is was just our bathroom but the smell was absolutely horrible.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nina, Pacifica

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great for the drone show on saturday. The view of the beach is amazing. That is where the good ends. The beds was a box spring!! When we asked to change rooms to a real bed since we both have back issues they said all the beds were the same. We were looking in the open rooms and saw they were not the same. Then they said come back at noon (and waste our entire morning). So we came back at noon and they were still trying to give us a room with a box spring. Finally we took pictures of the two types of beds and they said upgrades will cost us. We get nervous bc they fought us so hard on changing but it was only $14 usd for 2 nights!!!! Ugh. Why fight with us and not offer the upgrade first? The pools are not included and each pool is a separate charge per person/ per day ($22 more… way more expensive than a room upgrade). There is no onsite laundry. They did hook us up with one free day at the pool after we bought a one use pass for our trouble but the pool was full of slimy algae. So frustrating!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024