Busan Beach Hotel Busan Songdo in Busan

View - If you are keen in wharf / harbor view, this hotel (see images) is along the harbour next to wharf, Songdo, so there is no beach on the wharf. At 4am you can hear commotion at the wharf, interesting for a different view from city or sea view. Nearest Songdo beach is still at distance, it is not at door step.

Booked a large room for family of 4, comes with 1 Queen bed, 1 single, the last pax ended on the floor with Futons. (Although I indicated i had 4 pax, housekeeper does not seem to be aware, replenishes only for 3 pax?). Small hand towels are issued as bath towel, just be aware. Quite common for smaller hotel accommodation here (inn, AirBnB).

Floor heater, water heater works, daily housekeeping. Has bath tub not used at all for winter. Good balcony for sitting in the cold to watch the wharf bustle. Pax using futon had a few bites by bugs, not sure if flew in from outside the room, else the room is clean.

Nice open terrace at roof top with telescope to look into Lotte mall at distance, and the open sea after the bridge on the right.

Complimentary breakfast offering at basement kitchen is available until 9AM (not 9.30am) - kitchen staff will remind you to finish up at close to 9am, and please clear your dishes at collection area, discard leftovers, return cultery, utensils. Breakfast spread : Cereal with milk (only on weekend), ONE slice of toast with jam, egg/s, one fruit or yoghurt, one coffee/tea, ONE juice, one instant noodles (if you want). Only tried for first morning, other mornings has similar menu on the wall.

Staff - looks like husband wife team. Friendly to greet at reception at upper level.

Safety wise - As accommodation is located at harbour with large prime movers and containers movements, it is better to travel in groups to look out for each other. I note the drivers are generally careful to look out for pedestrians on the harbour, wharf. Can be a bit dark at night in the surrounding area of the accommodation.

Plus point - Double entrance door which allow you to lock inner door in case main door is being accessed externally.

Location - About 20mins or so by bus to Busan shopping area where the crowd is. Not too far,

The more popular tourist spots, beach sites is further up northeast at Haeundae beach, which is about 1 hour bus ride away.

Pricing -, for the pricing, there are better known hotel chains going at more economic rates. So need to do proper research before booking.

Else pleasant stay, simple, large room, no fanfare.