Busan Hotels with Private Pools

"We absolutely loved the location. It was within walking distance of many cafes, restaurants, shops, a market, the beach, attractions, and public transport. This is the most important thing when traveling. The room itself was large and cozy. We really liked the bathtub and the toiletries provided. The only thing that surprised us was the toilet's design; it felt like the toilet bowl was installed incorrectly. There was plenty of space in the stall itself, but my legs didn't fit and pushed against the door, causing it to open. It was strange, but not critical for us. My husband visited the sauna and enjoyed it. When we asked for fresh towels, they were provided immediately. We didn't try breakfast, but the restaurant looked very nice from the outside. Our stay at this hotel made our time in Busan even better. I would definitely come back again!"

"We stayed here on the last day of our family trip to Busan. After spending two nights in Haeundae, we couldn't properly enjoy the beach due to strong sandy winds caused by the tall buildings. But at The Moore in Gwangalli, we finally got to walk on the sand and fully take in the ocean views. The pool villa's location is excellent, and the facilities are spotless. The sauna and foot bath were perfect for unwinding. Netflix was already logged in, so I enjoyed a cup of coffee and watched some shows while the kids swam, getting a nice little break. And it was great to listen to Shin Seung Hun's music on the LP player after so long! Haha. The elevator also had restaurant recommendations. The kids ordered pizza from one of them, and it was delicious. There are plenty of dining options nearby, so finding a place to eat was easy. Breakfast was a croissant sandwich, which I love, so I enjoyed it thoroughly. Oh, one small thing: the body wash in the shower was brand new, but the cap wasn't removed, so it took a bit of effort to open it. Haha, it's not a real inconvenience, but just a heads-up for when they set things up. I was looking for a comfortable place with good bedding since my parents were with us, and this was absolutely perfect. It was even more satisfying than the LCT, where we stayed for two nights."

"The owner is friendly and goes through the house rules with guests before check-in. (This is thoughtful, but also implies there are many rules.) Eating strong-smelling food is prohibited in the rooms, but there's a dining area for guests. However, it can get noisy if other guests are inconsiderate, making it hard to relax. The hairdryer in the room has weak, cool air and an irritating high-pitched sound. You can't use 110V appliances (transformers are forbidden), but there are two USB charging ports. There's a large TV with YouTube and Netflix, but since you can't eat late-night snacks while watching, I didn't use it much. The room has a small entryway, and you need to close the inner door, otherwise, the sensor light keeps turning on and off. The layout is a bit small; you can barely open two suitcases. There are six lighting zones controlled by both a master panel and a remote. Although there's a full-length mirror, the indoor lighting isn't bright enough for applying makeup. The bathroom isn't a wet/dry separation, and the door opens inwards, requiring a shower curtain to be pulled across. To get fresh towels and bottled water, you need to hang used towels on the door. You also need to inform them in advance if you want room cleaning. Toiletries like toner, lotion, makeup remover, razors, toothbrushes, and paper cups are provided. The view is average; from the eighth floor, you can see the rooftops of buildings opposite. The location is good, with a CU convenience store across the street, and 7-Eleven, a supermarket, Lotte Department Store, Seomyeon Market, and many restaurants nearby. It's about a ten-minute walk to Seomyeon Station, which is quite close. Breakfast was pretty much the same for all three days I stayed. The bananas weren't very tasty, but the tuna salad was good. The lobby has a restroom, a fridge with bottled water, a dining area, and a luggage scale, which is very thoughtful. They even let me store my luggage after check-out (though they're not responsible for its safekeeping). The elevator doesn't require a key card to operate, which raises a slight safety concern."

"My daughter and I chose Busan for our first mother-daughter trip. We booked a double bed, and it was actually larger than I expected, so we slept very comfortably. The amenities, including toothbrushes, were provided, and there were SE-type outlets, so we had everything we needed. The only minor thing was that the room felt a bit dry, even without the AC on. We met the owner's mother when we dropped off our luggage before check-in, and she was very kind to us. The hotel is also close to the station, and the walk there really gave us a taste of Busan. Both my daughter and I were very satisfied with our trip."

"This feels like a luxury hotel, but the substance is lacking… 1. **No in-room phone.** If I wanted to call the front desk, I had to use my own phone to find the number in the booklet and dial it. 2. **Low floors are… well.** The 'ocean view' was useless. Some building's water tank and a Holly's coffee shop blocked most of it. I had to crawl on the floor, taking 5,000 photos, to get just one decent shot. So, if you're on a low floor, you'll have to crawl to see the ocean! Okay, maybe this is my fault for not paying more for a higher floor. BUT, the room photos in the introduction made it seem like there was an unobstructed ocean view, which feels like a scam. There weren't many hotel reviews, so I couldn't have known. I feel cheated. 3. **The biggest problem is privacy.** The toilet faces a window, and the jacuzzi and shower are also in front of full-length windows. Since it's a low floor, you can make eye contact with people in the cafe across the street. My bathroom breaks, showers, and jacuzzi use could all be public! I don't know if the windows are meant to be covered, but it felt very awkward. I had to keep the blinds fully down to use the bathroom and jacuzzi, which defeats the purpose of an 'ocean view' and felt very stifling. They told me not to close the jacuzzi window because of humidity, but the shower is right there, and I almost froze showering! Seriously, you'd think they'd put more thought into the design, even beyond the ocean view… 4. **The room is so big, but there are no mirrors anywhere** you’d expect one! Only the bathroom mirror, which made doing makeup and getting dressed in the morning incredibly inconvenient. 5. **I used a barrier-free room, but as an able-bodied person, I didn't feel any consideration for disabled guests.** Even I, a seasoned traveler in my 20s, had trouble distinguishing between the shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. I almost ran out of hot water in the shower trying to figure it out. The labels are tiny and on the back somewhere, so you have to really search. Couldn't they use dedicated bottles or at least proper labeling? 6. **There's no room service or similar services, but other services are expensive.** Maybe I just couldn't find it, but usually, hotel F&B services are in the in-room booklet, aren't they? There was nothing. Okay, maybe because it's a lower-star hotel, it wouldn't have it. BUT, late check-out extension costs 33,000 won (which isn't cheaper than other luxury hotels). So, the standard doesn't reach luxury hotel levels, but the service fees feel comparable to one. Breakfast also felt similar, so I didn't use it. Considering all of this, if you're just looking for a cost-effective place, it's okay."

"Although the location is outside Busan, it's 30 minutes' drive to Nanpu cave or zagalchi, so it's not bad. There is a park around the hotel where you can walk, and it's better to have pine trees and the sea. It was a bit unfortunate that I couldn't take a walk properly because the time and the weather were not good. The nearby amenities were not too bad. There was also a Park Gane Sundubu restaurant that opened early in the morning, so I was able to solve breakfast. Hotel breakfast seems to be not operating properly. It would be better not to expect. It feels like a half-intelligent and needs people who don't know if they are staff or boss, but they were kind. Anyway, it wasn't bad for the price, so it was a good place to stay overnight."

"The location is close to Nanpu Station and Lotte Department Store. It is really good. But the restaurant is opposite the fish market and the door handles are greasy Additional fees will be charged for using the pool and children over 1 year old will also be charged Occasionally power-jumping in the room, the reason is unknown Every day, the towels are changed, they are very small, and the bathroom is flooded every day."

"I stayed here just a few days before, and chose to stay here yet again after coming back from an excursion to Busan. The self check-in process is smooth even after the check-in counter is closed at late night. Perfect location if you arrive into Seoul train station at midnight, either from Korail or airport train. Even if all metros lines are closed. You can just walk to the guesthouse within 10 mins from Seoul station. During the day, there is a metro station at your doorsteps connecting to Seoul Station in 1 stop. The room is clean and warm. The owner is very friendly."

"The owner was very friendly. They also provided breakfast, but unfortunately I wasn't able to use it. It was close to the ocean and a convenience store, so it was a pleasant business trip."