Fodor's Expert Review Hotel Aqua Palace
225, Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Gwangan-dong, Busan, Busan, 48284, South Korea
With a rooftop saltwater pool, indoor pool, waterslide, sauna, spa, and hot spring bath, the Hotel Aqua Palace is the reigning king of the Gwangalli strip. The beachfront location is both central and unbeatable, and while the rooms may not win any awards for design, they're clean, airy, and comfortable, with big windows offering awesome ocean views.
PROS
- right on the beach
- great sauna
- amazing ocean views
CONS
- 10-minute walk from the subway
- pool access costs extra
- area gets busy and loud in the summer
