L7 HAEUNDAE by LOTTE HOTELS
Rooftop and outdoor pools with a swim-up bar by Haeundae Beach
About this hotel
Two pools change the rhythm of a stay here: the outdoor pool at ground level draws families early, while the rooftop pool fills up mid-afternoon once the sun clears the tower next door. The swim-up bar means a mid-swim drink never means climbing out and toweling off first, which shifts the mood from lap swimming to lounging by 3pm. Haeundae Beach is a one-minute walk, so the pools compete with the sea rather than replace it, and most guests end up alternating between the two rather than picking one for the whole stay. Rooms are straightforward with parquet floors, private bathrooms and free WiFi, and the on-site restaurant covers Korean, Japanese, Italian and American plates for anyone who wants to stay put after a pool day rather than heading out into Haeundae for dinner. A fitness centre and 24-hour front desk round out the practical side of the stay.
- Rooftop pool
- Outdoor pool
- Swim-up bar
- Steps from Haeundae Beach
Our take
This suits travellers who want pool options on both a schedule and a budget of effort, since the outdoor pool works before the crowds and the rooftop one works after. The swim-up bar makes it a better fit for couples or groups than for families with toddlers, since the afternoon pool scene leans social rather than quiet. Anyone chasing a hushed adults-only pool should look at Signiel Busan instead.
- ✓Use the outdoor pool before 11am, the rooftop one gets the afternoon sun and the crowd
- ✓Walk the one minute to Haeundae Beach rather than relying on the pools for sea views
- ✓Book a room away from the rooftop side if you want an early night, the bar runs into the evening
Why we love it
- Two pools, ground floor and rooftop
- Swim-up bar for afternoon drinks
- One minute from Haeundae Beach
- Multi-cuisine restaurant on site
Why guests love itThe outdoor pool was the easy win with two kids in tow, shallow enough for splashing before 10am when it was still quiet. By early afternoon the rooftop pool took over and the swim-up bar turned it into an adults' scene, so we shuttled the kids back down to the beach instead. The room was compact but the parquet floors kept it feeling clean, and dinner downstairs meant no need to change out of pool clothes.