Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Gangneung. I hope you will like it!
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1 Gangneung Herren Haus Gangneung, South Korea
Hotel. Situated in Gangneung, within a few steps of Anmok Beach and less than 1 km of Songjeong Beach, Gangneung Herren Haus features accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is set 39 km from Pyeongchang Olympic Plaza, 3.7 km from Gangneung City Library and 4. 7 km from Heogyun-Heonanseolheon Memorial. The property is non-smoking and is located less than 1 km from Namhangjin Beach. At the hotel, the rooms are equipped with a balcony with a sea view. At Gangneung Herren Haus the rooms are fitted with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an American breakfast. The reception at Gangneung Herren Haus can provide tips on the area. Gangneung Station is 5.2 km from the hotel, while Gangneung Art Center is 5.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Yangyang International Airport, 45 km from Gangneung Herren Haus. Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around 99000 KRW.
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2 Gyeongpo Soo Hotel Gangneung, South Korea
Hotel. Gyungpo Soo Hotel is set in Gangneung, with Gyeongpo Beach just across the street and Gyoengpo Lake 100 metres behind the hotel. The property has a 24-hour front desk and offers free WiFi in all areas as well as computer rental service. Every room is fitted with air conditioning and a 42-inch TV with cable channels. Enjoy a cup of tea while looking out at the sea or lake. The private bathroom is equipped with a bath or shower. Bathrobes and slippers are available on request. The historical Gangneung Seongyojang and Ojukheon are a 10-minute drive from Gyungpo Soo Hotel. Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal is 9 km away, and Gangneung Ice Arena is 3.6 km away. Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around 60000 KRW.
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3 Hotel Tops 10 Gangneung, South Korea
Hotel. Hotel Tops 10 is just a 3-minute drive from Geumjin Beach and under a 40-minute drive from Gangneung KTX Station. Free WiFi access is available at the hotel. Each room at Hotel Tops 10 is fitted with a flat-screen TV, safety deposit box, fridge and electric kettle. Suites also feature views of the ocean, a sofa and a bath. En suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer, bath amenities, a bathrobe, slippers and a toilet with an electronic bidet. Luggage storage and currency exchange services are offered at the 24-hour front desk. There is also conference rooms and a business centre for guest's convenience. All-day dining is available at Buffet Poseidon. Guests can also enjoy a cup of coffee at the on-site coffee shop or a cocktail at the bar. Gangneung Olympic Park is less than a 40-minute drive from Hotel Tops 10, while Kwandong Hockey Centre is within a 35-minute drive away. Guest review score 7.8
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4 Dawoo Resortel Gangneung, South Korea
Hotel. Set in Gangneung, 1.2 km from Jeongdongjin Beach, Dawoo Resortel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. The property is located 500 metres from Haslla Art World, 15 km from Gangneung Station and 15 km from Kwandong Hockey Centre. The property is non-smoking and is situated 48 km from Pyeongchang Olympic Plaza. At the hotel, the rooms come with a balcony. With a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and free toiletries, rooms at Dawoo Resortel also have free WiFi, while selected rooms here will provide you with a sea view. At the accommodation, all rooms come with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Speaking English and Korean, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical information on the area at the 24-hour front desk. Kwandong University is 16 km from Dawoo Resortel, while Gangneung Art Center is 16 km away. The nearest airport is Yangyang International Airport, 58 km from the hotel. Guest review score 7.6, rooms from around 68000 KRW.
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5 Skybay Hotel Gyeongpo Gangneung, South Korea
Hotel. Located at the heart of 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympic site, Skybay Gyeongpo Hotel is just within a short stroll of Lake Gyeongpo and Gyeongpo Beach. Boasting its cleanest quality, this hotel offers indoor/outdoor pools, fitness centre and other top-of-the-line facilities. All rooms feature a balcony with either an ocean or lake view. Some rooms are equipped with a spa bath. Skybay Gyeongpo Hotel provides free WiFi, parking and 24-hour front desk. Guests can enjoy Infiniti Pool, Fitness centre and Restaurant on the 20th floor with ocean view. The all-day dining Restaurant is also available on the first floor. The nearest airport is Yangyang International Airport, about 40-minute drive from the property. Guest review score 7.4
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6 SL Hotel Gangneung Gangneung, South Korea
Hotel. Situated in Gangneung, Seabay Hotel Gangneung offers beachfront accommodation 18 km from Gangneung Olympic Park and features various facilities, such as a garden, a bar and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 400 metres from Jumunjin Maritime Museum. The rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area. At Seabay Hotel Gangneung rooms are fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Popular points of interest near Seabay Hotel Gangneung include Jumunjin Tourist Information Center, Jumunjin Cruise Ship Happy Hour Cruise and Sungju Library. The nearest airport is Yangyang International, 26 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Guest review score 6.8, rooms from around 78000 KRW.
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7 BENIKEA San&Bada Jumunjin Resort Gangneung, South Korea
Resort. Set in Gangneung, within 200 metres of Sodol Beach and 300 metres of Jumunjin Beach, BENIKEA San&Bada Jumunjin Resort offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 500 metres from Hyangho Beach, 43 km from Daepo Port and 45 km from Pyeongchang Olympic Plaza. Some units at the property feature a balcony with a sea view. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, all guest rooms at the resort have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms also offer a terrace. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Staff at BENIKEA San&Bada Jumunjin Resort are always available to provide information at the reception. Jumunjin Port is 2.4 km from the accommodation, while Jumunjin Maritime Museum is 2.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Yangyang International Airport, 22 km from BENIKEA San&Bada Jumunjin Resort. Guest review score 6.6, rooms from around 88000 KRW.
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8 Hotel Yeogiuhtte Gyeongpo Gangneung, South Korea
Hotel. Located in Gangneung, Hotel Yeogiuhtte Gyeongpo is just a 5-minute walk from Gyeongpo Beach and 300 metres from Gyeongpo Lake. There is a 24-hour front desk where laptop rental can be requested. Free WiFi is available in all areas. Every room is fitted with a 50-inch cable TV. Private bathroom is equipped with a shower and comes with bathrobes and slippers. At Hotel Yeogiuhtte, guests can enjoy free tea and coffee at the lobby. From the property, Ojukheon is a 10-minute drive away. Gangneung Express Bus Terminal is 9 km and Gangneung Ice Arena is 3.6 km away. Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around 60000 KRW.
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9 Gangneung Hi Ocean Gyeongpo a203 Gangneung, South Korea
Hotel. Located in Gangneung, 700 metres from Gyeongpo Beach, Gangneung Hi Ocean Gyeongpo a203 provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 39 km from Pyeongchang Olympic Plaza, 2.6 km from Heogyun-Heonanseolheon Memorial and 3. 1 km from Gangneung Seongyojang. The property is non-smoking and is situated 800 metres from Saguenjin Beach. Guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a fridge, a microwave, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a wardrobe. With a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hotel also offer a lake view. All rooms will provide guests with a stovetop. Popular points of interest near Gangneung Hi Ocean Gyeongpo a203 include Gangmun Beach, Charmsori Gramophone & Edison Science Museum and Gyeongpodae. The nearest airport is Yangyang International Airport, 40 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 7.6, rooms from around 92000 KRW.
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10 St. John's Hotel Gangneung, South Korea
Hotel. Newly opened in January of 2018, St. John’s Hotel is located along Gangmun Beach in Gangneung. The hotel houses over 1000 guest rooms and suites as well as a seasonal infinity pool, banquet facilities and restaurants. All units at St. John’s are equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV, a desk, a seating area with a coffee table and a small fridge. You will also find an electric kettle and wine glasses. Private bathroom includes a walk-in shower and free toiletries. American breakfast buffet is available every day at Oh! Crab Restaurant. Freshly baked goods, coffee and desserts are available at ANGPANG lobby lounge all day. Gyeonpo Beach and Songjeong Beach are within 1 km from St. John’s Hotel. Gangneung KTX Station is under a 10-minute drive away. Guest review score 7.1
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11 Hi Ocean Gyeongpo Gangneung, South Korea
Hotel. Set in Gangneung, 3.1 km from Gangneung Olympic Park, Hi Ocean Gyeongpo offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a garden. The property is around 1. 5 km from Gyeongpo Aquarium, 1.6 km from Gangneung Green City Experience Centre and 2.5 km from Gangneung Seongyojang. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi is available. The units come with air conditioning, a microwave, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, a hairdryer and a desk. At the hotel all rooms come with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Hi Ocean Gyeongpo offers a buffet or à la carte breakfast. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Charmsori Gramophone & Edison Science Museum, Gyeongpodae and Heogyun-Heonanseolheon Memorial. The nearest airport is Yangyang International Airport, 35 km from Hi Ocean Gyeongpo. This is a beachfront hotel. Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around 80000 KRW.
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12 Blue Mountain Gangneung, South Korea
Guest house. Blue Mountain is set on the beachfront in Gangneung, 100 metres from Sacheonjin Beach and 500 metres from Hapyeong Beach. The property is situated 1.7 km from Sacheon Beach, 40 km from Pyeongchang Olympic Plaza and 6. 8 km from Charmsori Gramophone & Edison Science Museum. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are offered. All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. The rooms come with a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while some boast sea views. All rooms will provide guests with a microwave. Gyeongpodae is 7 km from the guest house, while Jumunjin Maritime Museum is 7.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Yangyang International Airport, 32 km from Blue Mountain. Guest review score 7.5, rooms from around 60000 KRW.
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13 Billions Motel Gangneung, South Korea
Motel. Situated in Gangneung, within 200 metres of Anin Beach and 1.3 km of Yeomjeon Beach, Billions Motel features accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 44 km from Pyeongchang Olympic Plaza, 4 km from Haslla Art World and 11 km from Gangneung Station. The motel has family rooms. At the motel, each room is fitted with a balcony. Rooms are fitted with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while certain rooms come with a kitchenette fitted with a microwave. At Billions Motel rooms are equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Gangneung, like fishing. Speaking English and Korean, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical advice on the area at the reception. Gangneung Art Center is 12 km from Billions Motel, while Gangneung City Library is 12 km from the property. The nearest airport is Yangyang International Airport, 54 km from the motel. Guest review score 6.4, rooms from around 45000 KRW.
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14 Gangneung Sea View Pension Gangneung, South Korea
Holiday home. Gangneung Sea View Pension features sea views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Gangneung, 100 metres from Hapyeong Beach. Each unit comes with a fully equipped kitchen with a dining table, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. A fridge, a microwave and stovetop are also featured, as well as a kettle. A terrace is available for guests at the holiday home to use. Sacheonjin Beach is 300 metres from Gangneung Sea View Pension, while Yeongok Beach is 1.1 km away. The nearest airport is Yangyang International Airport, 32 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around 81000 KRW.
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15 Santa Beach Pension Gangneung, South Korea
Holiday home. Situated in Gangneung, 600 metres from Gangmun Beach and 600 metres from Gyeongpo Beach, Santa Beach Pension features accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, a terrace and a restaurant. Each unit features a balcony offering sea views, a cable flat-screen TV, a well-fitted kitchen and a private bathroom with shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. A fridge and microwave are also available, as well as a kettle. Hiking can be enjoyed nearby. Popular points of interest near the holiday home include Songjeong Beach, Heogyun-Heonanseolheon Memorial and Gangneung Green City Experience Centre. The nearest airport is Yangyang International Airport, 41 km from Santa Beach Pension. Guest review score 7.3, rooms from around 58500 KRW.
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16 Pension Badawa Gangneung, South Korea
Holiday home. Featuring sea views, Pension Badawa in Gangneung features accommodation, a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the holiday home free of charge. All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries, shower, hot tub and bath. A fridge and kettle are also available. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes à la carte, continental and Full English/Irish options. Popular points of interest near Pension Badawa include Hapyeong Beach, Sacheonjin Beach and Yeongok Beach. The nearest airport is Yangyang International Airport, 32 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 7.2, rooms from around 90000 KRW.
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