Best Louis Hamilton Ocean Terrace — Whichever Room You Get, It Faces the Sea
The simplest choice in this district if the point is a sea view and a soak. It is the wrong one if you expect facilities or somewhere to walk to for dinner.
At a glance
- Official name
- Best Louis Hamilton Hotel Ocean Terrace
- Location & getting around
- 27, Yeonhwa 1-gil, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan, Korea, Gijang-gun, Busan, South Korea
- Area
- Gijang and Osiria
- Property type
- Hotel · 2★
- Guest score
- 8.3 / 10 · 2,881 reviews
Agoda guest score (as of 2026-08-18) - Good for
- Families, Couples, Solo travelers, Groups
- Rooms & occupancy
- Family room, Suite, Twin, Double
- Source: Agoda property information
- Agoda data checked: 2026-08-23
- All four verified room types carry an ocean label
- In-room jacuzzis recur in reviews
- Generous parking, including a stacker
- No confirmed facility tags
- Rooftop pool noise reported on the floor below
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Every verified room type says “ocean”
Deluxe Ocean, Executive Ocean View Double, Family Twin Ocean View and Premier Suite with jacuzzi — all four verified types carry an ocean label.
Guests say the same thing: “whichever room you stay in, it is an ocean view”, and “first of all, the sea is clearly visible from any room.” One notes seeing the water from the lift.
That is not common in this district. At Ananti at Busan Cove the room name splits ocean view from forest view, and at MATIE Osiria the ocean view attaches to the suite. Here there is nothing to choose.
The bath is in the room
Jacuzzis and hinoki tubs recur.
- An in-room hinoki tub alongside free use of the infinity pool
- The in-room jacuzzi singled out
- One guest describing the jacuzzi simply as very large
- A Premier Suite with jacuzzi among the verified types
Sea view plus a soak is what this property sells, and most reviews converge on it. One guest, rained in, describes coffee and instant noodles looking at the water as better than any view café.
The rooftop pool — and its cost
No facility tags are confirmed at all. Guests do repeatedly describe using a rooftop infinity pool free of charge, and mention a coffee and welcome-drink bar in the lobby. Confirm the terms when you book.
That pool also becomes noise. A guest allocated the 13th floor is specific: they knew the rooftop pool was on the 14th, but did not expect the splashing to carry so clearly, and the pool opening at 7am woke them early. Factor that in if you plan to request a high floor.
There is nowhere to walk to
| Distance | |
|---|---|
| Haedong Yonggungsa Temple | 2.78km |
| Osiria Station | 2.24km |
| Songjeong Beach | 4.02km |
| Gimhae International Airport | 25.48km |
Every figure is the longest of the three Gijang and Osiria properties. Guests state it plainly: “recommended for people with their own car — apart from a convenience store there are only a few restaurants nearby.” A large convenience store directly below and deliveries collected at the lobby are how people work around it.
In exchange it is quiet. One guest rebooked away from Gwangalli specifically for quiet; another worried Gijang would feel too rural and found it more satisfying than Haeundae. One walked to Daebyeon harbour and back.
Parking is generous — two reviews mention ample space and a stacker.
What gets criticised
- An odour from the toilet
- A dirty rug, with dust in the air
- Very few small conveniences
- One guest puzzled by the interior styling — adding that the price makes it forgivable
Overall 8.3, the lowest of the three here, with a location score of 8.7 across 2,881 reviews. No child policy is stated.
Best for
- Wanting an ocean view whatever room you get
- Using an in-room jacuzzi
- A quiet stay with a car
Not ideal if
- You want to walk out for dinner
- You want to fill a day with facilities
The three Gijang and Osiria properties
| Property | Yonggungsa | Osiria Station | Confirmed facilities | Overall | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Louis Hamilton Ocean Terrace | 2.78km | 2.24km | None confirmed | 8.3 | 2,881 |
| Ananti at Busan Cove | 1.16km | 1.77km | Pool · sauna · gym · bar · lounge | 8.8 | 11,314 |
| MATIE Osiria | 910m | 1.08km | Pool · restaurant · parking | 8.7 | 3,382 |
- To fill a day on the property, Ananti at Busan Cove has four pools, a sauna, a bookshop and a buffet
- For several bedrooms, MATIE Osiria — guests describe two bedrooms and two bathrooms
- What a day spent on the property actually contains is set out in Gijang and Osiria stays
If the beach or the subway comes first, seven properties are compared in Haeundae Beach stays.
Before you book
- The floor — rooftop pool noise is reported on the floor below
- Whether your type includes the jacuzzi
- Rooftop pool operating hours
- No child policy is stated — enter ages and occupancy
The verdict
If the point is a sea view and a soak, this is the simplest choice in the district. All four verified types carry an ocean label, and the in-room jacuzzi and rooftop pool recur throughout the reviews. In exchange no facilities are confirmed, there is nowhere to walk for dinner, and a high floor comes with pool noise.
This is researched from Agoda property data and the published portion of 2,881 guest reviews rather than written from a stay. Figures are as of 2026-08-18 and no rates are quoted.
FAQ
Does every room really face the sea?
The four verified types are Deluxe Ocean, Executive Ocean View Double, Family Twin Ocean View and a Premier Suite, all carrying an ocean label — and two reviews say the sea is visible from whichever room you get.
Is there a pool?
No facility tags are confirmed. Guests do repeatedly describe using a rooftop infinity pool at no charge, so confirm the terms when booking.
Can I eat nearby?
Reviews repeatedly note only a convenience store and a handful of restaurants. One guest describes collecting a delivery in the lobby.
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