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title: "The First Ocean Songdo vs V Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Too close to call. Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. The First Ocean Songdo or V Hotel in Busan? Compare guest ratings, location…"
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/the-first-ocean-songdo-busan-vs-v-hotel-busan/
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retrieved: 2026-10-16
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# The First Ocean Songdo vs V Hotel

Both are in Busan, 360 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment · ★★★ · Amnam-dong
## [The First Ocean Songdo](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-first-ocean-songdo-busan/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 6.7

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2197504/agoda/?lang=en)

Motel · ★★★ · Nambumin 2(i)-dong
## [V Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/v-hotel-busan/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.0 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.1

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2262913/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. 360 m apart.

### Choose The First Ocean Songdo if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Choose V Hotel if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Why is The First Ocean Songdo better than V Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.0) (+1.0)
2.  Higher star rating (3★ vs 2.5★) (+0.5★)

### Why is V Hotel better than The First Ocean Songdo?

1.  Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00) (−1h)
2.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | The First Ocean Songdo | V Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.0  (+1.0) | 8.0 |
| Location | 6.7 | 7.1  (+0.4) |
| Facilities | – | 3.3 |
| Families | – | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 9.4 | 9.6 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.9  (+0.9) | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 9.0  (+1.0) | 8.0 |
| Number of reviews | 183 | 214  (+31) |
| Rank in Busan | top 16%  (+61%) | top 77% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.7 | 7.1  (+0.4) |
| Distance to the centre | 11 km | 11 km |
| To the beach | 270 m | 220 m |
| To the airport | 14 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 15 | 21  (+6) |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★  (+0.5★) | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 39 |
| Listed amenities | – | 13 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 15:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

[Swap sides](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/v-hotel-busan-vs-the-first-ocean-songdo-busan/)

## Location

360 m apart

## The First Ocean Songdo or V Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, The First Ocean Songdo or V Hotel?

They are evenly matched. The First Ocean Songdo is stronger in guest rating; V Hotel is stronger in location.

### Which is cheaper, The First Ocean Songdo or V Hotel?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are The First Ocean Songdo and V Hotel?

The two hotels are 360 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/the-first-ocean-songdo-busan-vs-v-hotel-busan/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/