Hwasun Aquana Kumho Resort

February 24, 2025 It's off-season, so I made a reservation through Naver, but the outdoor area was closed. Even on Monday, there were quite a few people. Life jackets (neck tubes and arm tubes are acceptable) are required for anyone under 130cm tall. They don't measure your height upon entering, but they tell anyone who looks obviously shorter to wear one. Some people who are not so sure about their height sometimes go without one. The water is only 1.1m deep, so it's best to wear one if possible. A swimming cap (caps are acceptable) and a swimsuit (rash guard) are required. The red and yellow micro-cram lanes leading to the indoor area are only for those over 130cm tall and are only open for 30 minutes at 11:00, 1:00, and 3:00. The spinning slide is over 120cm tall. There aren't many indoor activities, and it seems like they're operating for too short a time. There's a slide for toddlers and a separate 30cm deep water play area. Aside from that, there's a stepping stone bridge, which isn't much, but elementary school kids lined up to use it. It must be fun. It's small, so you won't be able to play for long. There's a restaurant on the second floor, and they sell simple food at the food court. The pork cutlet was delicious, and the udon and jajangmyeon weren't bad for the price. However, the restaurant smelled like laundry that hadn't been properly dried in the summer. It's always humid, or maybe the ventilation system is faulty, but it smelled musty. It's nice that you can use the hot springs and sauna after playing in the water. There are plenty of baths, three saunas, and the bathrooms are quite spacious. Shampoo and body wash are provided, and the women's bath comes with two towels. (The men's bath has unlimited towels.) We had a great time at the indoor water park and sauna for a reasonable price.

Arrived around 11:30 AM on Saturday. It was so crowded that I could barely walk around, not much to swim. Peak time seems to be from 2 PM to 5 PM. It's difficult to play because of the crowds. After 5 PM, it becomes quieter and you can enjoy the water at your own pace. With so many people using the water, it's hard to expect the water to be clean, and the water is cloudy when you dive in. It doesn't smell as disinfectant-free as a swimming pool. Lunch is served on the second floor. They serve chicken, udon, gomtang (beef bone soup), and other dishes. The yukgaejang (spicy beef soup) was quite delicious, and I was dazzled. The tonkatsu (pork cutlet) was also thick and delicious. Cup ramen is available after 3 PM, but the restaurant closes at 4 PM. There's a snack corner on the first floor, but seating is limited. It was a warm day in early June, but it was too cold to play outside in the water. There's a short bubble show at 1 PM and 3 PM, and the indoor slides are open during those hours. You can play inside a giant inflatable for 5,000 won for 5 minutes, or experience the Gara Rufa Doctor Fish for 5,000 won for 10 minutes. The shower room is equipped with shampoo and conditioner, a high-performance spin dryer, and a plastic bag for your swimsuit. They even provide a towel after you wash. It's close and affordable, so I'm satisfied.

Even though it is far from Seoul, the room rates are affordable, and having two rooms and two bathrooms makes it very convenient to stay. It is great for families with children to play in the water, and I recommend it for adults as the hot spring water is excellent. Guests staying in the rooms get half price for the hot spring access. As I walked past the pool, I hardly smelled any chlorine, so I wonder if it is all hot spring water... I went on a Sunday, and it was so quiet and nice, but the facilities were closed that day.

I visit once or twice a year. The remodeling was really nice, and the rooms were in great condition. There were also plenty of things to do, like the restaurant and arcade, so I was very satisfied. However, the smell of food and sewage in the rooms was a bit of a nuisance. I guess it's inevitable since cooking is allowed, but if this were improved, I'd visit more often.

It was fun for kids up to 11, but it's a bit tricky for kids over 12. Warm water, a sauna, and a large hot spring are available. There's a complete lack of restaurants and amenities. Aside from the Lido, there's nothing much nearby :)