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Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa

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Indoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool loungers
Front of property - evening/night
Suite, 1 King Bed
Wine bar
Wine bar

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
The current price is AU$150
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug

Room options

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Suite, 1 King Bed (Top Floor)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 190 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Korea Theme)

Suite, 1 King Bed (Korea Theme)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed (Living Area)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 127 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Premium Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
55, Sangmunuri-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju, Gwangju, 502-827

What's nearby

  • Kimdaejoong Convention Center - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • 5-18 Memorial Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • 1913 Songjeong Station Market - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Gwangju-Kia Champions Field - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Gwangju Art and Culture Center - 8 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Gwangju Songjeon Station - 10 min drive
  • Sangmu Station - 14 min walk
  • Gwangju (KWJ-Gwangju Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪나정상회 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hourglass Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪대광식당 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪나주곰탕 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪1960백선 청원모밀 - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

Upscale hotel near 5-18 Memorial Park
Located close to 1913 Songjeong Station Market, Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG provides a corner/local shop, a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to a body treatment, a Swedish massage or a body scrub at Spa Sobe, the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy brunch, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a health club.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and massage treatment rooms
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free property and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 203 rooms offer comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
  • Down duvets and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and free tea bags/instant coffee

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Free secured, covered valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: KRW 38,500 for adults and KRW 19,250 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Hosted evening meal available on Friday and Saturday for a fee
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Dionysos Cafe&Bar
  • Hourglass Restaurant
  • La Place

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (20,172 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open select days
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property’s Fitness Centre, Pool, Sauna is not available on the second Tuesday of every month.
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from July 21 2025 to July 21 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool
The following facilities are closed on Monday:
  • Full-service spa
The following facilities are closed on Monday and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for KRW 48400.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately KRW 38500 for adults and from KRW 19250 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: KRW 48400.0 per night

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Pool hours are 9 AM - 7 PM on July 26 - August 16, 2025.

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Gwangju Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Gwangju
Holiday Inn Hotel Gwangju
Holiday Inn Gwangju Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The swimming pool will be unavailable from July 21 2025 until July 21 2025 (dates subject to change).

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG?

As of 22 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG on 5 Aug 2025 start from AU$150.30, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG located?

Located in Seo-Gu, this spa hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from 5-18 Memorial Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of 1913 Songjeong Station Market and Yangdong Market. Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and Gwangju Art and Culture Center are also within 6 mi (10 km). Sangmu Station is 14 minutes by foot.

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Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 605 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eleanore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5-star service. This staff should be very proud of themselves.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very clean and beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

??

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chan

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

Good

Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Very clean and comfortable bed. Staff are nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hyun Gum

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

8/10 Good

CHANG SEONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Yong bae

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

SANG ILL

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

8/10 Good

Namjae

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is good except bathroom. A bathroom is not clean. Water did not drain well and the cleaning is not perfect. I saw mold in showeroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Sunghwan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bonn

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

WONKYO

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tamao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
1F朝食ビュッフェは品数も多く素晴らしい 大浴場があればさらに素晴らしい
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seung Seok

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHIAKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
また利用したいです。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yonglan

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

10/10 Excellent

Youngmin

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

10/10 Excellent

JUNGIL

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

8/10 Good

SeungKyun

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

10/10 Excellent

julie

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

10/10 Excellent

KWANGSIK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kumsuk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very professional
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

sungkyu

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025