Kent Hotel Gwangalli by Kensington is a short walk from Gwangalli Beach. Enjoy breakfast with ocean views at 스카이 라운지, browse on-site designer stores, or relax at the café. The hotel offers WiFi throughout, a 24-hour business center, and attentive staff.
Located in Gwangan-dong, a neighborhood in Busan, Kent Hotel Gwangalli by Kensington is near the airport and near the beach. Gwangan Grand Bridge and Nampodong Street are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gwangalli Beach and Haeundae Beach. Shinsegae Centum City and Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Busan travel guide
48303, Busan, 229, Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu
What's nearby
Gwangalli Beach
1 min walk - 0.1 km
Shinsegae Centum City
7 min drive - 2.8 km
Millak Waterfront Park
17 min walk - 1.5 km
Minrak Waterside Park
17 min walk - 1.5 km
SPA LAND Centum City
7 min drive - 2.8 km
Getting around
Gwangan Station
8 min walk
BEXCO (Busan Museum of Art) Station
11 min drive
Gimhae Airport (PUS)
38 min drive
Restaurants
Han-Wolgwan
1 min walk
HQ Gwangan
1 min walk
Mad Dogs(매드독스)
1 min walk
뜨라또리아단테
2 min walk
수변최고돼지국밥
1 min walk
About this property
Kent Hotel Gwangalli by Kensington
Hotel near Gwangalli Beach
Located close to Gwangan Grand Bridge and Shinsegae Centum City, Kent Hotel Gwangalli by Kensington provides a grocery/convenience store, designer stores on site, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, 스카이 라운지, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. In addition to a bar and a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Free self parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a cruise ship terminal shuttle, and express check-out
Coffee/tea in the lobby, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 85 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with bidets and free toiletries
Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and electric kettles
Offsite parking available (KRW 5,000 per day); discounts available
Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Free covered self parking on site
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: KRW 25,900 to 29,900 for adults and KRW 15,900 to 15,900 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Couples/private dining
Private picnics
Restaurants on site
스카이 라운지
Things to do
Books
Designer stores
Winery release events
Family friendly
Grocery/convenience store
Mini-fridge
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Gift shop/newsstand
Grocery/convenience store
Lockers
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Proposal/romance packages
Business services
24-hour business center
Computer station
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible bus station shuttle
Area rugs in public areas
Hardwood flooring in room
No elevator
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1 building
15 floors
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Mini-fridge
Minibar
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: KRW 11000
Minimum check-in age: 20
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: KRW 11000
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for KRW 33000.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately KRW 25900 to 29900 for adults, and KRW 15900 to 15900 for children
Nearby parking fee: KRW 5000 per day (1640 ft away)
Early check-in fee: KRW 11000 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: KRW 11000 (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: KRW 33000.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
National rating
Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.
Property is also known as
Kent Hotel Gwangalli Kensington
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Kent Gwangalli By Kensington
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Kent Hotel Gwangalli by Kensington Busan
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kent Hotel Gwangalli by Kensington pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Kent Hotel Gwangalli by Kensington?
As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kent Hotel Gwangalli by Kensington on Mar 25, 2026 start from ¥9,115, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Kent Hotel Gwangalli by Kensington?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of KRW 11000 (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Kent Hotel Gwangalli by Kensington?
Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for KRW 11000 (subject to availability).
Where is Kent Hotel Gwangalli by Kensington located?
Located in Gwangan-dong, this beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Gwangalli Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Shinsegae Centum City and Haeundae Beach. Gwangan Grand Bridge and Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch are also within 6 mi (10 km). Gwangan Station is 8 minutes by foot and Geumnyeonsan Station is 14 minutes.
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Reviews
Kent Hotel Gwangalli by Kensington Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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The view was incredible right on the beach, the room itself was nice and the bathroom as well. Staff was always quick to address all our needs. Very nice!
Adina
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Erik
Nov 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pros. Clean rooms. Great staff. Great location
Cons. 1 elevator so there is a wait when you go up and down.
Loved the location very accessible to restaurants, subway, buses and a convenient store attached to the hotel.
Loved it was very close to the beach and the view of the Gwangan Bridge which lights up at night. The room was a little dated but clean. The staff were very helpful. I would recommend if you want to be in the heart of it all.
Beautiful hotel great location, front desk staff was helpful although not everyone spoke english they were quick on their feet and able to assist.
Hotel buffet is a must try, beautiful view and the food was organized and delicious.
Chung
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
6/10 Okay
Ivana
Nov 14, 2025
There is some visible wear-and-tear to the building. There is no lobby - so no restrooms available outside your guest room (there appear to be two on the ground floor but we were told that this did not belong to the hotel??), and no waiting area to gather in if you’re traveling in a group. All front desk reception is handled on the 15th floor, but the elevators are slow (there are only two and they are at opposite sides of the building). The location is convenient - you are steps away from the beach, and across the street is a convenience store. Tip: dining options are better if you walk a bit farther out
Area of the hotel was literally in front of the Gwangalli Beach! Fantastic view of the bridge and beach day and night. Room was clean and hallway smells amazing! Would definitely recommend!
Great location, rooms were as advertised and clean, bathroom showing their age slightly but overall the hotel is pretty good. Dining at the hotel expensive but plenty of dining options nearby so no real issue (the few times we went to the rooftop the restaurant was very empty, could be so much more with those amazing views!), great opportunity….
The room was clean and very comfortable. It was exactly as described. The location was ideal and enjoyed my stay.
Hanna
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Canh
Sep 9, 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Property is conveniently located to everything. Plenty of dining options surrounding the hotel with entertainment and beach activities. Hotel room was okay with crisp clean linens. The bathroom could’ve been cleaner and was extremely moldy.
It was beautiful room, great location, staff was very accommodating and friendly. But we couldn't park onsite because car was "too big" (Kia K8 sedan).
Our stay was amazing. Hotel is clean, separate toilet from shower, convenient store located just 10 feet from the hotel, beach is just across the street, amazing view of Gwangalli beach from the hotel, a lot of restaurants. Breakfast buffet included with lots of choices which include but not limited to white rice, bacon, to order scrambled egg or sunny side up and a lot more.
It was a lovely hotel, location was great. The bed however was not. It was too firm. Also great view but it was really noisy. We had ear plugs at night but you could still hear the noise below.
Location is very good
Black fast is very good, location food quality and food tasty very good
However, there is no any facility. Even 4 stars hotel, there is no fitness center. so sad.
Packing so is difficult
Bongsoo
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
6/10 Okay
Hendra
Nov 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the Deluxe twin ocean view. The room is clean and modern. The bed is large, enough to for 2 persons to sleep. The location is right across the beach. Convenience store is just outside the hotel. The only problem is the room is very stuffy and hot. We went mid November. The aircon was turned off centrally so we couldn't switch it on.
Very nice hotel for the price. Great location. Beautiful views of the beach AND city. Convenientl to restaurants, bars and shops. My room was clean and spacious. The room had a mini bar (addt'l charge of course) and the tv came equipt with Netflix. The front desk staff spoke decent english. The 15th floor has the hotel restaurant with even more amazing views and a very good breakfast buffet. Its a little over priced at nearly 30,000 krw. A longer stay would have allowed me to view the other dining options in the restaurant. I only stayed 1 night, so the only negative i could find was that the elevators are painfully slow. Other than that, a great hotel experience.
Kendall
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Savannah
Nov 16, 2024
Cleanliness was average. The room and bathroom were clean, but there were a few spots where the room was not clean completely. I did appreciate that the staff cleaned the room well during my visit. The weather outside did not warrant the heat to be turned on inside the rooms. The AC and Auto function of the room HVAC was disabled, and only heat could be turned on. I ended up opening the window and turning off the unit to help cool it down, but it did not work well. Additionally, the area was really loud, so when the window was open, I had to use earplugs to be able to sleep well. Other than those items, the stay was nice. It was conveniently located. I am pleased.