i stayed here in January, and while I initially visited hoping for heavy snow and cold weather, the weather in Sokcho turned out to be surprisingly beautiful and mild!
The location of this hotel is its biggest selling point. It is very conveniently situated nearby the Emart and Bus Terminal, making arrivals and departures seamless. Most importantly for me, it is only a 10-min walk to the beach, which made it incredibly easy to head out and catch the sunrise over the East Sea every morning.
The facilities are clearly quite new. Everything was impeccably clean and felt modern, which made the stay very comfortable.
Overall, a fantastic stay. I would definitely choose this hotel again for its convenience and cleanliness!
Our sightseeing taxi driver seemed to misunderstand something. He saw the elevator sign and told us to go to the 3rd floor. Since we don't speak Korean, we went up without questioning. At the 3rd-floor front desk, I showed the lady my pre-printed reservation voucher (which had both English and Korean versions), but she didn't seem to understand it. She then called another colleague and talked for a long time. Luckily, the colleague on the phone spoke English. After a long discussion, we finally realized that we had already booked a room, but the 3rd floor was for couple rentals, and check-in should be done at the 4th-floor front desk. We then went up to the 4th floor and were able to check in smoothly.
Upon entering the room, we felt a bit disappointed. We had high expectations because the photos looked so beautiful. Perhaps due to the camera angles, the room was smaller than we imagined, but still spacious enough for two people. It had a window with a sea view, and the cleanliness and hygiene were good. The hot and cold water dispenser was also convenient.
Nearby is Anmok Coffee Street. On our check-out day, we stored our luggage at the 4th-floor front desk and went to find a coffee shop there. It was a bit challenging to find a seat with a sea view, though. There's also a famous fried chicken place nearby, but perhaps we're not used to cold fried chicken, as we found it quite ordinary.
Anmok Coffee Street has a bus stop, making it convenient to travel to other parts of Gangneung.
Waking up to the sight of the sea was both relaxing and refreshing. The cleanliness of the room and the entire hotel was very well-maintained .
However, there are some areas that could use improvement. The amenities were quite limited. Toiletries weren’t provided, which was fine, but having them would have made the stay more convenient. Also, access to the pool, sauna, and gym required a separate payment, which was a bit disappointing given that many hotels usually include those facilities.
The breakfast was enjoyable, though it came at an additional cost. It was good, but nothing particularly special.
Overall, the best part of this hotel is the beautiful view and the friendly, helpful service from the staff. If you're looking for a clean place with a great view and don’t mind paying extra for amenities, this could be a decent choice.
Everything was clean and the staff was so polite. They didn’t rush me out of the room. The photos match the actual room so I was happy about that. The pool and views were amazing. Thank you so much. Will come again. I also loved the location as it’s easy for travelers without cars. I didn’t get a chance to have breakfast as I woke up late but hopefully next time 😊
The hotel was nice despite the fact that it's quite far and secluded from other place. The service was good too. We had a decent stay here. The price is cheaper compared to the ones at alpensia and yongpyong resort.
The ocean view room was truly breathtaking. The rooftop observation deck offers stunning views of both Seoraksan Mountain and the East Sea. The gym boasts ocean views and even doubles as a dance studio. The mango smoothie in the 4th-floor lobby was delicious. A game room in a hotel was a first for me! It's only a 10-minute jog to the Sokcho Ferris Wheel, and right behind the hotel is a port famous for its fresh seafood and crabs.
The room was spacious and it was convenient to be able to open the door with a cell phone. The facilities were also better than other accommodations of the same style. There was even a microwave in the room, but I was a little scared because I could hear noise in the early morning (although it was a hit or miss). I woke up twice. The view from the pet room was not that good. The surroundings of the accommodation were good. There was a market nearby.
Automated check-in. Well located with quick access to the beach. Many restaurants nearby. Everything is good. The only issue was the balcony was home to many pigeons and covered in...droppings. A comfortable stay none the less.
Facilities: The room only had one pair of slippers in the toilet. There was no clothes rack in the toilet, only a hook behind the door, which was clearly insufficient. There should be at least three racks, one for dirty clothes, one for clean clothes, and one for towels, hung separately.
Cleanliness: We stayed for two days, and no one came to clean. We even had to take our own trash out to throw it away. The mosquito screens were very dirty, probably hadn't been cleaned in a long time; our hands were black after touching them. Two rooms didn't have air conditioning, which could be very hot in the summer.
Environment: Located at the foot of Seoraksan Mountain, the air is fresh and the environment is beautiful.
Service: The room wasn't cleaned. The breakfast was quite good; you could bake your own waffles.
This was my first time staying at Sonopet for a vacation, and my room was on the 11th floor, so it had a great view. ♡
It was nice to be able to walk around the building without worrying about large dogs.
There were also restaurants that allowed dogs, so I didn't have to worry about what to eat. I was worried because of some poor reviews about cleanliness, but
my dog came by, so I thought it was fine!!
I didn't experience any discomfort or inconvenience while using the place.
However, perhaps because it's a tourist attraction, everything was so expensive that I was a little apprehensive.
Aside from that, I was very satisfied!!
The playground was very well maintained, which was nice. If there was even the slightest noise, a staff member would come and watch and take appropriate action. The water spraying on the dogs was a bit awkward because I wasn't used to it,
but I quickly got used to it.
It was such a satisfying stay that I'd definitely come back in the winter.
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GGuest UserThis was my first time staying at Sonopet for a vacation, and my room was on the 11th floor, so it had a great view. ♡
It was nice to be able to walk around the building without worrying about large dogs.
There were also restaurants that allowed dogs, so I didn't have to worry about what to eat. I was worried because of some poor reviews about cleanliness, but
my dog came by, so I thought it was fine!!
I didn't experience any discomfort or inconvenience while using the place.
However, perhaps because it's a tourist attraction, everything was so expensive that I was a little apprehensive.
Aside from that, I was very satisfied!!
The playground was very well maintained, which was nice. If there was even the slightest noise, a staff member would come and watch and take appropriate action. The water spraying on the dogs was a bit awkward because I wasn't used to it,
but I quickly got used to it.
It was such a satisfying stay that I'd definitely come back in the winter.
GGuest User3인 가족과 강아지와 같이 디녀왔습니다. 무인이라서 좋고 출입현관 비번은 앱이나 메세지로 받을 수 있습니다.
교통은 속초IC 근처라 서울에서 가기에 괜찮아요. 근처에 차로 15분 거리에 속초해수욕장이 있는데 성수기라 주차할 곳이 없어 다른 해수욕장에 갔네요. 차로 10-15분이면 속초 시장 먹자촌 병원 근처에 있어서 좋네요.
펜션에 수영장도 쾌적한데 산 속이라 물이 차갑기 때문에 해가 쨍쨍 뜰때 이용하면 좋을 듯 싶네요. 그래도 어린 아이들은 활달하게 어른들에 비해 수영장에서 잘 놀아요. 수영장에 온수를 조금 공급해주시면 부족할 게 없겠네요.
방에 벌레도 없고 침구 등 매우 청결하고 푹신해요. 여분의 침구 및 수건도 넉넉하구요. 주방에는 큰 냉장고 전자렌지 커피포트 냄비 후라이팬 접시 컵 등 비치되어 있고 수저는 사람들 입에 대서 그런지 플라스틱만 있으니 수저는 가져가는 것이 좋아요.
창 밖에 울산바위가 보여 경치 좋네요. 혹시나 벌레 못 들어오게 창문은 닫는 것이 좋겠습니다.
너무 잘 쉬다 왔네요. 다음에 또 방문해도 좋을 거 같아요. 서울 오니 속초보다 엄청 덥네요.
Eek2579The location is the best. The view is very good. You can see the sunrise from the room. It is within 10 minutes walk to the central market and is convenient to use restaurants and convenience stores on the first floor of the building. There is no reception, but parking and check-in are easy. Microwave in the room. Hair dryer. TV. refrigerator. Kitchen (with cooking tower including tableware), coffee pot, shampoo are available. However!!! It was a lot of disappointment in cleanliness. There was hair and X hair on the floor and shelves on the bed. Dust management such as tables was not maintained. And above all, the bathroom is not clean. When the toilet was stinging and the lighting in the bathroom broke down, it was dark. * There are unnecessary props (frames and harmony, etc.), giving a bad impression. There is no intention to visit again.
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