After Chapter Hotel Gwanganri

Hotels
8.7 (181 reviews)
68, Gwangnam-ro, Suyeong-gu , Busan , KR

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Non-smoking throughout
Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool - seasonal
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Delicious food
Helpful staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room temperature control
Lack of towel hooks

Categories

Cleanliness
7.78
Cleanliness wasn’t always right, some areas needed better attention.
Service
9.25
Staff were super lovely and accommodating.
Location
9.29
The location is amazing, perfect for the beach.
Room Quality
8.24
Some rooms had comfort issues related to warm temperature and space.
Amenities
8.27
Design and facilities were unique, but some amenities had issues.
Value for Money
8.73
Prices were somewhat high for the experience; not the best value.
Food and Beverage
9.28
Food, including breakfast, was delicious.
Overall Experience
8.75
An interesting stay with some shortcomings but generally enjoyable.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 06:38

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations and Stunning Views
The After Chapter Hotel Gwanganri offers non-smoking rooms with modern amenities and some even provide guests with breathtaking sea views.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions
Located just a stone's throw away from Gwangalli Beach, guests can easily explore popular landmarks such as Kyungsung University, Busan Museum of Art, and Busan Cinema Centre.

Relaxing Outdoor Pool and Delicious Dining
Unwind by the seasonal outdoor swimming pool or savor a delectable meal at the hotel's restaurant before starting your day with a tasty American breakfast.

Book your stay at After Chapter Hotel Gwanganri now and experience comfort and convenience in Busan!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Swimming pool: Closed from Sun, Nov 1, 2026 until Wed, Mar 31, 2027
Swimming pool: Closed from Mon, Nov 1, 2027 until Fri, Mar 31, 2028
Swimming pool: Closed from Wed, Nov 1, 2028 until Sat, Mar 31, 2029
Swimming pool: Closed from Thu, Nov 1, 2029 until Sun, Mar 31, 2030
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 181 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.78
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.29
Room Quality: 8.24
Amenities: 8.27
Value for Money: 8.73
Food and Beverage: 9.28
Overall Experience: 8.75
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J-M • solo_traveller • gb
7
Good, but should have been great. Needs a good manager who thinks like a guest.
Pros:

Cool style, neat concept.

Cons:

This hotel feels like it was designed by a consultant and then handed over to people to run it, who then have missed the point and not really looked after it. Little things - lovely outdoor areas but they’ve left all the cushions out so they’re now stained from the rain. The rooms are designed in this sort of Asian brutalist style, but some sliding doors aren’t fitted properly and you have to drag. Jacuzzi tub faucet that doesn’t haven’t enough water pressure to reach the tub without leaking. The wet room shower / bath smelt musty even though it was clean.

Everything is super cool - but it doesn’t all “work” for one reason or another. It doesn’t feel like it would take much to be an AMAZING hotel… but it’s also not far away from being a bad one if they don’t actually spend a bit of time in the rooms, using them like guests would so that they fix the small things.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • couple • ch
5
Pros:

Nice location close to the beach.

Cons:

The rooms were quite impractical and small. A lot of the features in the room did not function properly or were broken.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Tina • couple • ro
10
Pros:

The hotel is modern and very well located, a short distance from the beach, many shops, and the metro station.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Lydia Donohue • couple • gb
9
Pros:

The peace room

Cons:

There was no vegetarian option for breakfast

The front desk was not manned, so we could not check out when we left, which was annoying. We were also told that a taxi had been booked for us to get to the station, however this never happened.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Borahm • couple • kr
6
위치가 좋으나 그외의 것은 soso
Pros:

위치가 좋았고 직원이 친절

Cons:

방이 좁고 먼지가 많았음
밤새 너무 시끄러웠음

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Connor • couple • au
9
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • solo_traveller • de
7
Schön mit kleinen Mängeln
Pros:

Das Zimmer ist definitiv mal etwas anderes, das Bett war sehr bequem und der Ausblick war auch super.

Cons:

Das Hotel hat kleinere Macken, wie das am Aufzug die Schrift wegblättert, es im Zimmer selbst Abdrücke von der Pflanze auf dem Boden gab. Eines Abends hat meine Decke getropft weil wohl das Zimmer oben derber den Jakuzzi benutzt hat. Außerdem wurde gesagt, dass es ab September wieder Frühstück geben sollte und ich hatte das auch eigentlich dazu gebucht, es im September dann aber immer noch keines gab.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Francisco javier • couple • es
10
Muy recomendable para Parejas sin familia
Pros:

En general muy bien , No recomendable para familias con peques, Está diseñado para adultos en pareja !!

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
K
Katja • couple • de
10
Hotel mit Wohlfühlcharakter in zentraler Lage.
Pros:

Die Unterkunft ist sehr modern und sauber. Wir haben uns direkt wohl gefühlt.

Cons:

Das Bett war bequem aber es war trotz Klimaanlage sehr warm.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Ben • couple • de
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
S
Simone • couple • de
7
Pros:

Gute Lage.

Cons:

Die Zimmer sind sehr klein. Das Bett ist für größere Personen leider ungeeignet und bei einer Körpergröße von über 1,80 m stößt man leicht am Bettrand an.

Besonders unangenehm war der mufflige Geruch aus der Dusche, der sich im gesamten Zimmer verbreitet hat. Dadurch war der Aufenthalt leider deutlich weniger angenehm.

Der Pool war in Ordnung, wirkte allerdings ebenfalls nicht besonders sauber. Bei Regen war zudem der Vorplatz des Pools überflutet und Wasser tropfte teilweise ins Hotel hinein, sodass die Treppen und der Eingangsbereich sehr nass waren.

Sieht auf den Fotos definitiv besser aus als in echt.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Anqi • extended_group • cn
8
整体舒适，也发现一些小问题，希望下次可以吃到早餐。
Pros:

地理位置非常方便，离地铁站很近，周边吃喝玩乐非常齐全。

Cons:

房间打扫后发现床铺上留有沙子，且一个洗手池有些堵塞了，下水速度很慢。

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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AlphettoD • solo_traveller • it
9
Pros:

Stanza molto particolare con letto comodissimo e vasca grande. Presenti calici per vino e cavatappi, tazze per il caffè, bollitore, phon, frigo. Ogni giorno ci sono state date almeno 2 bottigliette di acqua. Posizione comodissima vicino a Gwangalli beach. Piscina aperta fino alle 22 con vista sul mare con il ponte.

Cons:

La colazione non era disponibile a causa di lavori di ristrutturazione. Non era possibile avere il buio completo nella stanza in quanto la tapparella copriva solo parzialmente la finestra. Pulizia della camera un po' tardi (a volte alle 3 di pomeriggio).

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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andrea • solo_traveller • it
8
Originale
Pros:

La stanza

Cons:

Il bar e ristorante chiuso con l esterno lasciato in disordine e poco accogliente

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
Y
YuTsun • family_with_children • tw
6
只適合25歲以下網紅打卡或年輕情侶，建議有家庭小孩的不要考慮
Pros:

裝潢氛圍，海景

Cons:

房間機能極差，沒有梳妝台，電視小、冰箱小，沒有飲水機

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Tamara • couple • us
9
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Emilie • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

J’ai aimé la localisation par rapport à gwangalli beach, la piscine, la baignoire sur le balcon, et le thème des chambres. Le personnel était réactif, professionnel et très gentil.

Cons:

On a été prévenu mais c’est dommage que le petit déjeuner et le bar était fermé.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
C
Cristina • family_with_children • es
10
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Florian • couple • at
8
Perfect Location for a stay in the middle of Busan.
Pros:

We enjoyed the cosy designed room and hotel.
It’s a pity that the Restaurant/Cafe was closed. It’s a Perfect Location for sightseeing but also for visiting the beach.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Ana Carla • couple • th
8
Beautiful but strange room
Pros:

The hotel is beautiful and boasts excellent facilities, including a large pool and a spa. The breakfast area is stunning, and I imagine the meals served here are of a high standard. The room is equipped with a record player, and we were welcomed with music playing — a touch that made our stay really enjoyable. The shower is wonderful, with great water pressure, and the bed was very comfortable. The location is excellent, just steps away from the beach and the main street, which is lined with bars, restaurants, convenience stores, and an Olive Young right nearby. Despite being close to the main street, the room is very quiet.

Cons:

Although beautiful, the room is not at all practical, the layout is quite confusing. You enter through the bathroom, which is divided into separate sections: toilet, sink, and shower. The sink area is small, so I couldn't fit all my daily essentials there. There is nowhere to hang wet towels, no trash can near the sink, and no hand soap. The bed takes up a large portion of the room. This isn't a good choice for those with a lot of luggage, as there is no closet for storage. It is also not a good option if you want to work from your room. There is an attempt at minimalism, but it feels a bit excessive. The hotel also fell short by not having a scale to weigh luggage, which caused us trouble on our return journey. A scale is a basic item for a hotel. Another point is that breakfast service is suspended, and given that coffee shops open late here, this is an inconvenience.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee