Seoul and Busan hotels with kids
Which Korean hotels work with a baby or young child? These are the Seoul and Busan hotels in our list with a kids pool, a kids lounge or free baby gear, including the ones we stayed in with our own son. For each one we list what children get and the rules that catch parents out.
By WY, a Seoul-based local. Last checked November 2026.
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Good to know
- Most Korean hotel pools require a swim cap, for babies too. Pack one for everyone.
- Cribs, bed guards and bottle sterilizers are usually free but limited. Ask when you book.
- Kids lounges have age limits, lunch breaks and monthly closing days. Check before you promise anything.
What each hotel offers for kids
| Hotel | For kids | Know before you book | How we know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Seasons Hotel SeoulSeoul | Children's plunge pool next to the indoor pool. Kids For All Seasons Lounge, free on weekends and public holidays from 10:00 to 18:00. Cribs, bed rails and bottle sterilizers on request. | The lounge is closed on weekdays, and its play sessions and cooking classes cost extra. | Researched |
| Lotte Hotel WorldSeoul | Kids Lounge on the 8th floor for ages 25 months to 6 years, open 09:00 to 18:00. Character rooms. Indoor link to Lotte World and Jamsil Station. | The lounge takes 40 people at a time, breaks from 12:00 to 13:00 and closes on the last Tuesday of the month. | Researched |
| Sofitel Ambassador SeoulSeoul | Toddler pool beside the indoor pool and a kids lounge on the 5th floor, open 08:00 to 21:00. Lotte World Mall and Seokchon Lake are a five minute walk. | A swim cap is required, and on weekends the pool runs on booked sessions, one a day. Under-12s cannot use the club lounge in the evening. | Researched |
| Grand Walkerhill SeoulSeoul | Kids bathrobe in the room, divided kids trays at breakfast, a bathtub and a window platform that works as a play space. Free shuttle from the subway. | The pool needs a swim cap and under-17s need a guardian. Children can use the club lounge from 13:00 to 17:00 only. | Stayed with a young child |
| Conrad SeoulSeoul | Underground link to Yeouido Station, IFC Mall and The Hyundai Seoul, so a stroller never has to go outside. 25 meter indoor pool. | There is no separate kids pool, and a swim cap is required. | Day visit with a baby |
| Orakai Insadong SuitesSeoul | Suites with a kitchen, living room and laundry, plus an indoor pool. Insadong and the palaces are a short walk. | Korean guests say the breakfast is small. | Researched |
| Oakwood Premier Coex CenterSeoul | Apartments with kitchens and a washer, a playroom and an indoor pool. Indoor link to COEX, with the aquarium and Starfield Library. | Parking is easier with the valet. | Researched |
| Paradise CityNear Seoul | Indoor and outdoor pools, a kids zone, the Cimer spa and water park and the Wonderbox indoor theme park, all on one site near Incheon Airport. | Cimer and Wonderbox are sold as separate tickets or packages. Weekends and school holidays are busy. | Researched |
| Gravity Josun Seoul PangyoNear Seoul | Indoor pool with a separate toddler pool, above Pangyo Station and next to the Hyundai Department Store. | Children under 100 cm can use only the toddler pool, and guests get one pool visit per night. | Researched |
| Courtyard by Marriott Seoul PangyoNear Seoul | Free loan of a crib (under 12 months) and a bed guard (3 to 36 months), with free parking. | Ask for baby gear when you book. Children under 12 are not admitted to the club lounge. | Researched |
| Oakwood Premier IncheonNear Seoul | Apartments with kitchens in Songdo and a playroom open 09:00 to 20:00. One child of 6 or under stays free. | There is no pool, and extra guests from age 7 pay a fee. | Researched |
| Signiel BusanBusan | Free loan of a full-size crib, bed guard, humidifier and bottle sterilizer, with baby wash and lotion. Heated infinity pool with no swim cap rule. | Ask for baby items when you book or call the day before. | Stayed with a 10-month-old |
| The Westin Josun BusanBusan | Indoor pool with a family area and a shallow kids pool, right on Haeundae Beach. | Children 12 and under need an adult in the pool, and the sauna is for ages 13 and up. Pool and sauna are included with Executive rooms. | Stayed |
| Paradise Hotel BusanBusan | Kids lounge for hotel guests, a BMW kids driving zone that is free with a reservation, and an outdoor Ocean Pool by the beach. | The driving zone is limited by birth year and one use per stay. Bookings open on the 5th of each month for the month after. | Researched |
| Ananti at Busan CoveBusan | Crib, nursing room, baby food warming and a coastal path that takes a stroller. Hot-spring pools are free for staying guests. | The outdoor infinity pool is a summer feature. Allow about 50 minutes by taxi from Busan Station. | Stayed with a young child |
| LCT ResidenceBusan | Full kitchen, living room and bathtub, with room for grandparents and sea views from every room. | It is a residence, so there is no hotel pool or lounge, and rules vary by operator. | Stayed with a baby |
| Shilla Stay HaeundaeBusan | Free bed guard on request, baby food stored in the front desk fridge and three robes. The beach is a minute or two away. | Ocean-view rooms run hot, and the rooftop pool has very short hours. | Stayed with a baby |
| Hound Hotel Haeundae Garden & TerraceBusan | Wood floors for crawling, a larger bathtub and a lobby microwave for warming baby food. | The front entrance has stairs. With a stroller, come in through the basement garage. | Stayed with a baby |
| L7 Haeundae by LOTTEBusan | Guest pantry with a bottle sterilizer and microwave, a separate toilet and shower room and a heated rooftop pool. | The pool is small and gets loud in the daytime. | Stayed |
"Stayed" means we slept there ourselves. "Researched" comes from the hotel's own pages and Korean guest reviews, checked November 2026. Hours and age rules change, so confirm before you travel.
If you live in Korea
- Weekday rates are often far below Saturday rates at the same hotel, so a Sunday to Thursday night is the cheapest way to try a five-star.
- Register your car at the front desk. Many hotels give one free or discounted space per room only if you do.
- Kids lounges and pools run on set hours and monthly closing days. Check the calendar before you pick a date.
- Check-in is usually 15:00 and checkout 11:00. With a napping baby, ask about early check-in when you book.
19 places to stay
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
Top-end hotel by Gwanghwamun Square, a walk from Gyeongbokgung. Known for its bars.
Orakai Insadong Suites
Suites with kitchens near Insadong. Good for families who want space.
Oakwood Premier Coex Center
Serviced apartments next to COEX. Built for long business stays and families.
Lotte Hotel World
Family favorite joined to the Lotte World theme park and Jamsil Station, with a pool, kids' facilities and the La Seine buffet.
Sofitel Ambassador Seoul
French-flavored five-star on Seokchon Lake, with lake and tower views, a pool and serviced residences for longer stays.
Grand Walkerhill Seoul
A hilltop resort hotel above the Han River in Gwangjin, across the river from Jamsil, with river-view rooms, indoor and outdoor pools and a free shuttle from Gwangnaru Station.
Gravity Josun Seoul Pangyo
Josun's Autograph Collection design hotel right on top of Pangyo Station, with a rooftop pool and bar.
Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Pangyo
Marriott business hotel three minutes from Pangyo Station, with spacious rooms and a buffet restaurant.
Paradise City
Resort complex next to the airport with a hotel, the Cimer spa and water park, an art collection, kids' play zones and a casino for foreign visitors.
Oakwood Premier Incheon
Serviced apartments high in a Songdo tower, with kitchens and big Central Park and sea views. Good for longer stays.
Signiel Busan
Lotte's top Busan hotel in the LCT tower at the east end of Haeundae Beach, with an ocean-facing infinity pool, a lounge and big rooms.
The Westin Josun Busan
The classic Haeundae beachfront hotel, at the west end of the sand beside Dongbaek Island, with what many call the best beach view in Busan.
L7 Haeundae by LOTTE
A 2024 lifestyle hotel one block from Haeundae Beach, with new rooms and a 19th-floor rooftop pool.
Shilla Stay Haeundae
A dependable four-star a short walk from the beach, with ocean-view rooms on the higher floors and a rooftop pool in season.
Hound Hotel Haeundae Garden & Terrace
A resort-style value hotel near Haeundae Station with a garden, terraces and an outdoor pool.
LCT Residence
High-floor apartments in the LCT tower at the east end of Haeundae Beach, with full kitchens and wide ocean views.
Paradise Hotel Busan
The big resort hotel in the middle of Haeundae Beach, with an outdoor hot spring pool facing the sea, the Cimer spa and play areas for children.
Ananti at Busan Cove
An ocean resort on the Gijang coast east of Songjeong, with sea-facing rooms, a hot spring water park and pools, restaurants and a large bookstore on site.