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Gwangju Aura Hotel

3.0 star property
Central hotel with 15 hot tubs connected to the convention center in Gwangju

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Front of property
Coffee shop
Deluxe Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Lobby
Lobby
Aura Hotel in Gwangju offers a 24-hour business center, a coffee shop, 15 spa tubs, and a buffet breakfast. Multilingual staff provide attentive service. Free valet parking and luggage storage add convenience.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Premium Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Premium Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Jetted bathtub
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Double Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Premium Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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VIP Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

VIP Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Bidet
  • 69 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Business Double Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Business Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Jetted bathtub
  • 34 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Gwangsan-gu neighborhood, Gwangju Aura Hotel is connected to the convention center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at 5-18 Memorial Park and Pungam Reservoir, while Yeongsangang River Culture Pavilion and Gwangju National Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Guus Hiddink Stadium or Gwangju World Cup Stadium.
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28, songjeong-ro 1beon-gil, Gwangju

What's nearby

  • 1913 Songjeong Station Market - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kimdaejoong Convention Center - 6 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • 5-18 Memorial Park - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Guus Hiddink Stadium - 10 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Gwangju-Kia Champions Field - 12 min drive - 7.3 miles

Getting around

  • Gwangju Songjeong Station (XNJ) - 5 min walk
  • Sangmu Station - 11 min drive
  • Gwangju (KWJ-Gwangju Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪송정떡갈비 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪송정골 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪나주국밥 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ponte vecchio - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Gwangju Aura Hotel

Hotel near 1913 Songjeong Station Market
Located close to 5-18 Memorial Park and Pungam Reservoir, Gwangju Aura Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a 24-hour business center, and 15 hot tubs. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free valet parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), RV/bus/truck parking, and multilingual staff
  • An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All 60 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bidets, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • Free valet parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: KRW 15,000 for adults and KRW 11,000 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 15 hot tubs

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator

More

  • 11 floors
  • Built in 2017
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay movies
  • Smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
All guests, including children, are required to present a valid government-issued ID card at check-in.
Disposable personal items, such as toothbrush, toothpaste, and razors are available at the front desk (surcharge).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately KRW 15000 for adults and KRW 11000 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Gwangju Aura
Gwangju Aura Hotel Hotel
Gwangju Aura Hotel Gwangju
Gwangju Aura Hotel Hotel Gwangju

Frequently asked questions

Is Gwangju Aura Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gwangju Aura Hotel?

Valet parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gwangju Aura Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Gwangju Aura Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gwangju Aura Hotel located?

Located in Gwangsan-gu, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from 1913 Songjeong Station Market and within 6 mi (10 km) of 5-18 Memorial Park and Pungam Reservoir. Yeongsangang River Culture Pavilion and Guus Hiddink Stadium are also within 6 mi (10 km). Gwangju Songjeong Station (XNJ) is only a 5-minute walk and Gwangju Songjeon Station is 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Gwangju Aura Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 204 out of 309 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 309 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 309 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 309 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 309 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Since it's a business hotel, they have stylus which help iron your clothing and it works really well. It's really spacious too.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ze Xin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, close to food options. Valet parking provided into a multi-level parking facility.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

KYONGTAE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

SAE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The best place value wise !!!

Very much satified !!! Reasonable price. Clean and roomy room, comfortable bed and pillows. Nice huge TV. Nice breakfast. Roomy and clean washroom with videt and extra towels. Lots of eatery in the area. Ballot parking. Near a station. An airport is munutes away by taxi. To the bus terminal, about $10(us) by taxi. Value wise, I think it is a superb place. BTW, I am a Korean Canadian. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yong-Seok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the station. The room was very spacious. Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

KYONGTAE

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

yoichi

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heeyeon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

최고 깔끔한 호텔입니다.

정말 깨끗하고 좋아요. 다음에 또 이용하려합니다. 기차역도 가깝고 맛집도 시장도 있어요!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

YUSUKE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

AOI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
受付の方がシンプルで親切 ペットボトルでの水提供が豊富 お湯も少し待てば出ます、水圧もそこまで悪くないです テレビのチャンネルは豊富ですがチャンネル変更ができず、やり方が良く分からなかったです
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jinhwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

SANGUK

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Chang Un

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JUNGHWAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
의류 관리기가 있어서 출장시 깔끔한 착장을 유지하기 좋고 조식도 나름은 제공되어 아침 식사도 편했습니다.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

DONGEUI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

deokhyeon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yong-Seok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Nobuhiro

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kihong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

chungman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

JINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
전반적으로 좋았습니다.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Soo hyeon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
친절했고, 주차도 편했습니다. 만족합니다.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yong-Seok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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