Hotels With Bars in Gangwon State, South Korea

We booked two rooms and the front desk gave us a corner sea-view room. The layout was a bit different and very spacious, and the view was absolutely stunning. The hotel is located on Gyeongpo Beach, which is the most beautiful beach in Gangneung. There's an infinity pool on the rooftop with ocean views, and you can find the famous Chodang soft tofu nearby. It's also not far from Anmok Coffee Street. You can take a taxi to Jumunjin to see the Goblin filming location and the BTS bus stop. Right across from the Goblin spot is a famous soft tofu ice cream shop with beautiful floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the sea. Overall, Gangneung doesn't feel that big, and it's quite convenient to get to the attractions by taxi.

The room was spacious and clean, but the hotel seemed old. Bottom of the bathroom sink was open, and it was dirty things were visible, which was very upsetting. The towels were also yellowed and had been used for a long time, so they were still yellow even after washing.

Overall, I was satisfied! However, the only thing that was disappointing was that this place seems to be jointly operated with the Jackson Nines Hotel. I was confused at firstㅠ Also, I traveled by train, but it was a bit far from the station (about 25 minutes on foot), so I recommend a taxi or bus. The staff was also very friendly, but it was disappointing that they were often awayㅠ (I think it was because there weren't enough staff..)

The Sokcho Cassia Hotel, which we visited for our wedding anniversary trip, was located in Daepo Port, and we could see both the port and the sea from the veranda of the accommodation. It was on the 25th floor, and when we went in, there was a slight musty smell from the bathroom shower room, so we took off one star for cleanliness! The breakfast here was 66,000 won, which was expensive compared to other accommodations, so we had high expectations, but there weren't many options for the price. Weekends are divided into three parts, and you can choose on a first-come, first-served basis when you check in. I think the checkout time was 11:00, but we checked out right after 8:00 after the first part of the breakfast to avoid traffic.

Wow! It felt like time travel back to the last century in the UK, the moment you step into the hotel lobby, which is full of nostalgic British decorations. The restaurant, especially, is like a royal family gallery with photos of Queen Elizabeth, Princess Diana, Prince Charles, Prince William, and other royals covering the walls. Each floor features a unique theme dedicated to various public figures, including presidents, diplomats, sports stars, movie stars, singers, and actors. The hallways are decorated with photos and memorabilia, making every walk a discovery. The location is very close to the entrance of Seorak Mountain National Park, within a 7-10 minute walk. My double bedroom is lovely with a nice view of greenery. The only downside and a major issue to me is that no AC at night, which is not mentioned in the hotel’s description. The staff explained that the AC is centrally controlled and is turned off at night because they assume it’s cool enough. They can only give me a fan. I had both dinner and buffet breakfast at the hotel, and they were all good, and all the staff at the front desk and in the restaurant were very nice and friendly as well.

This hotel is located right by a bus stop. Plenty of restaurants were nearby. Breakfast was very good. The staffs were very kind and helpful. Room was very clean!

Dignity Hotel is located right next to the ocean, so for sea-loving folks, this is the place for you! Naksan Temple is 20mins away, but the beautiful ocean will keep you occupied while you stroll over. Room-wise, the room is very spacious, with a large walk in dressing room and a lounging area. It is also very quiet at night (it is the countryside after all!) and you will be guaranteed a good rest. Amenities around the areas are sparse as it is still low-season (for instance, the nearest well-stocked convenience store is 20 mins away). So I recommend to purchasing the morning buffet at the hotel restaurant so you wouldn’t go hungry in the mornings while thinking about where to explore. Regardless, I expect the area to be much more accessible during the high-season of summer, so plan accordingly! All in all, if I return to Yangyang, Dignity Hotel will be my first choice in selecting a place to stay. I had a wonderful time there.

[Real Review] Pros: New, decent weekday price, plenty of places to eat in Gangneung. Bedding was also satisfactory. Cons: When I asked about the bed being different from the photos, they explained 'Hollywood bed' even drawing pictures. Tsk tsk, they couldn't understand the customer, so I just let it go to avoid getting upset. Staff need more training. Also, I request that the photos for the 'Hollywood room' be replaced with actual realistic pictures. The images seem detachable. There's noise between floors, ugh! Lack of signage for the Residence building and Hotel building could lead to confusion with parking. 'All rooms ocean view' is a lie; many rooms have only a partial ocean view. Shower water drains slowly and pools. While it looks clean like a model home, there's only a table and chair, so you have to spread your belongings on the floor. Lack of shelves. It's a shame about the empty wardrobe. Only one power outlet, so you can't use the capsule coffee machine and kettle at the same time. The layout isn't designed from the guest's perspective. I didn't use the pool because you have to reserve, pay, and are timed, which was annoying. The infinity pool also looked small. Overall, a lack of detail from the user's perspective. However, it's clean, so it might be worth visiting before it gets old.

It's quite a distance, so if you're coming on your own, you'll need to take a taxi. It costs about 25,000 won each way. The breakfast spread is huge, but there are no restaurants around the hotel at night, only within the resort itself. There isn't even a casual spot to grab a drink.

Nice clean hotel across from a nice beach for surfing. I was initially disappointed to find the hotel was across a very busy road from the beach, but the hotel itself is quiet and the rooftop in the morning was a great way to take in the sunset. I might not book here again because of the busy road but the hotel is nice.