Aqua Palace Hotel [Hotel Review]

I love Gwangalli! I would sometimes hang out with my friends in Gwangalli, but I had never stayed in one of the hotels in the area.

During this visit, I wanted to watch the special Chuseok themed “Gwangalli M Drone Light Show,” so I made a last minute reservation. Luckily, I found an available room.

So, let me share a little bit about this place with you.

1. What is the Aqua Palace Hotel Like?

The Aqua Palace Hotel has a 3.5 star rating with around 110 rooms.

Surprisingly, there are no major brand hotels in Gwangalli. I think the Aqua Palace Hotel is one of the most popular hotels in the area.

The beach-front location is just unbeatable.

It is probably just me, but Gwangalli feels younger. It is always packed with young and stylish people. There are tons of restaurants, cafes, pubs and stores to check out.

The check in time is at 3 pm and the check-out is at 11 am.

2. What Are the Rooms Like?

I stayed in the royal suite located on the 18^th floor. The suite had a spacious living room, a dining area, two bedrooms and two bathrooms.

The hotel itself is old and outdated, but it looked like the room had been recently renovated.

The view was just the BEST. The floor to ceiling window presented a view of the whole Gwangalli Beach and Gwangan Bridge.

Trust me, the Drone Light Show happened right in front of my eyes.

3. What About the Hotel Facilities?

There is a spa, a water park, and an infinity pool.

However, the price of the room doesn’t come with access to the hotel facilities. According to their policy, even guests at the hotel must pay to use these facilities.

The spa and water park are open to non-guests while the infinity pool is for hotel guests only.

The lobby along with a bakery café is located on the first floor.

The hotel parking is very limited, so I recommend leaving your car at home.

4. What Else Can You do in the Area?

Beach – Take a walk by the beach when the weather is good.
Gwangalli M Drone Light Show – Don’t miss this FREE Drone Light Show which happens every Saturday.
Pub Hopping / Café Hopping – There are hundreds of cafes, restaurants and pubs to try.

Self Photo Studio – There are a few self photo studios in Gwangalli. You can simply take a photo and develop it for 4,000 won. There are wigs, sun glasses, hats and costumes to help you personalize your pictures.