Haeundae Central Hotel

The staff were friendly and the location is good, but the facilities are a bit lacking. There were traces of squashed bugs on the ceiling inside the room, and mosquitoes and gnats were flying around.

The room was clean and tidy, right next to LCT, and surrounded by all sorts of dining and entertainment options. My kids had an absolute blast at Club D Oasis! Five-star rating!

It was difficult to find the hotel; the address on Trip.com's map didn't match, confusing it with the building next door. The reception staff were friendly. However, in the morning, when I wanted to have breakfast, the lady asked me to pay an extra 18,000 won for it, even though I had already paid. We had trouble understanding each other, and I had to pay again to eat. For that price, not even coffee was included with breakfast. The pool was nice and warm.

Central Hotel is a place I'd definitely visit again if I go to Haeundae. It's just a minute's walk from Haeundae Beach, and there are many bars with ocean views nearby, perfect for a beer in the evening. Most importantly, the rooftop saltwater pool is the main reason to choose Central Hotel.

The hotel is super close to the beach. I highly recommend staying here!

The ocean view, hotel location, and accessibility were all very satisfying, but everything else was a really disappointing experience. First, when I opened the refrigerator, there was leftover ice cream from the previous guest, and the wine glasses I took out to use also had visible water stains that clearly weren't from cleaning. While I can overlook the towels to some extent, they still had yellowish stains in several spots. The great view and location are huge advantages, but it makes me wonder if they're relying too much on those strengths and neglecting proper maintenance. I didn't expect a super luxurious hotel, but from the bathroom to various other areas, it just looks like a renovated motel. There were no complimentary amenities provided either (I'm not sure if they're for purchase). If the view hadn't been good, I would have asked for a refund after paying over 300,000 won. But the view really was excellent.