Hotels near Happy Owl House in Sokcho-si

I stayed outthere for one night. The location is perfect for us to take a walk along seaside and gain quick access to seafood restaurants also with 30min driving distance to Shokcho Central Market. Room is clean and they offered room upgrade for free as well. I’m willing to revist there next time.

I didn't expect much for old harbor town accommodation, but it was wrong, rather best choice. 오래된 항구도시 호텔이라서 별로 기대 안했는데, 너무 좋았어요 The facilities, building itself, room are sophisticated, simple but clean and tidy. Cool air condtioned every where, in the lobby the cafe was wide and comfy, convenience store is located. 건물이나 시설이 전반적으로 세련되고 심플하지만 깨끗하고 잘 정리되어 있었어요. I booked a half-ocean view, and a little bit worried about the view, 'cause it was 'half' view, but it was needless worry. The view on 19 floor was fantastic. You can overlook the beautiful twin bridge in red and blue, the ocean and the port nearby. And the location was the best, you can visit famous tour site just on foot, the Central market, fish market, Abai soondae town, famous Hamheung naengmyun restaurant, and so on. 특히 위치가 너무 좋아요 속초 중앙시장, 회센터, 아바이 순대타운, 함흥냉면집 등등 걸어서 다 돌아다닐 수 있어서 너무 좋았어요. The only inconvenience was the elevators which need more capacity, they got only 3 lines. Parking lot was enough with 4stories underground. For general I strongly recommend, wanna visit again.

It's nice to be able to see the sea right away. The facilities are clean and tidy. I really liked that they provided detailed guidance and explained things clearly, including parking lot usage, facility information, and directions to surrounding areas. I can't be kinder than this^^~ It was nice that the market was close and there were many good restaurants. I can see the sunrise from my room and the sea is really close, so everything is great^^~

Why I chose this hotel at Sokcho : The sea view from rooms The wide range of room options The Lotte hotel chain I already know The amenities and services on site. We (2 people) booked a superior suite with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and an incredible view on the sea. It’s the perfect place to stay to recover from a very nasty jet lag. We slept very well, enjoying each of us our own bed and room. Maybe it was the best view I ever had lying on my bed. The hotel is huge and comes with many amenities, which are well described on the website. In October the water park is closed and the hotel is pretty quiet, which is exactly what I was expecting. I personally would not come here during busy Summer holidays. The staff is very friendly and speaks enough English for helping you to book a taxi. I was happy to be told that they don’t charge any longer a deposit on your credit card, which takes then weeks to be cleared out. Instead they charge the total amount due for your stay at check-in, which I find more convenient. From the hotel (located on a hill), you can walk (along the sea) either on the left to the long sand beach, or to the right to the port, where you will find many seafood restaurants. We ate one evening at one of the hotel restaurants (Natural Soul Kitchen). The food was delicious, refreshing and healthy. To reach the hotel, we took the bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gyeonbu Yeongdong Line, next to Gangnam area). It takes around 2.5 hours. The bus departing from this terminal arrives at Sokcho EXPRESS Bus Terminal, which is close to Sokcho beach and closer to the Lotte resort. Be aware that there are 2 bus terminals in Seoul from where you can reach Sokcho. At Sokcho, there is another bus terminal further north (Sokcho INTERCITY Bus Terminal). Make sure that you depart from the same terminal where you arrived if you have return tickets. We didn’t manage to buy the bus tickets online. Apparently you need a credit card issued in SKorea to be able to process the payment. So we had to go directly to the bus terminal to buy our tickets. If you want premium seats buy them several days in advance. Even if your main interest is hiking in Seoraksan National Park, I think this hotel is the perfect « base camp », as in the morning you will wake up with this beautiful sea view and at night you will fall asleep with the sound of lapping waves. I will come back for sure. The hotel, the sea, the mountains,... I didn't expect to feel so well and so energized there.

It was nice to be right in front of the sea, but it was disappointing that the floor level was low so I could see the Sonapu Forest in front rather than the sea. Because the maximum number of floors is low, you probably won't be able to see the sea. The Ferris wheel was visible up close and the atmosphere was refreshing at night. It was a pity that I couldn't cut and dry.

It's a studio apartment with a small balcony overlooking the ocean. The self- check-in process is straightforward. The living room is clean. The bed mattress is firm and the pillows are comfortable. The bathroom is clean with some good toiletries. It has a nice, well-equipped kitchen.

It's my second visit, and I've been traveling well this time. The boss is so kind, and first of all, all the rooms have a sunrise view!! And towels, toothbrushes, toothpaste, body sponge, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, hair dryer, and bioderma lotion are provided in each room, and ironing machines are shared in front of the elevator in the lobby on the first floor. There is also a rooftop that can be used until 9:00, and guests can buy and eat outside food. There is also breakfast served from 8:30 to 10:00 in the cafe on the first floor, and most importantly, the lobby door on the first floor after 9:00. It's locked, so you can open it with your room key and come in! Room 605 thought that the blinds on the big windows were broken, but I gave up.

I stayed with my parents for one night, but I loved the sea view. Because of Corona, I was only at the resort without going anywhere, and the first floor bakery cafe was also glassy, so it was nice to sit quietly and drink coffee and see the sea. I was worried that the water pressure was bad, but it was not very uncomfortable, and the seawater sauna was good. The staff were friendly and the breakfast was good. ㅎㅎ Thank you ~

It was a good place to stay quietly. Currently, the bridge is under construction in front of the sea, but the view is not greatly affected. The staff are really friendly and I have been comfortable with renting humidifiers & body fillows.

Great location with many seafood restaurants nearby and also a couple of nice cafes to chill with a good view. It’s better to take a taxi when coming from the bus terminal with luggages. There are buses that take to the downtown area as well. Room is clean and convenient with its amenities plus there is a washer and dryer in the room. Check in was easy with instructions although there is a need to follow the 4pm check in time and 11am check out time. No daily housekeeping unless stay is 3 nights or more. Overall it was a great stay! Well-recommended.