Pet Friendly Hotels in Gangwon State, South Korea

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.

Great location right on the beach. Pool and spa/sauna are additional costs, so be mindful when booking. Rooms were spacious. No beach towels provided so be sure to bring your own if you’re going to sit out at the beach. Not super English-friendly but most staff can get the basics (we were able to store our luggage at the concierge and get a taxi).

Good: Very spacious room with great view and a balcony! Bathroom had a rain shower. Walkable to Yeonggeumjeong Pavilion which has great night view. Bus opposite hotel goes directly to Seoraksan. Walking distance to Intercity Bus Terminal. Bad: 1. Front desk. I asked about the swimming pool when it was before 9PM. Official closing time was 10PM and last entry was 9:30PM. Front desk staff told me the swimming pool entry has closed for the day even though it's not 9PM yet. 2. Only had housekeeping once even though I stayed for 4 nights. This was not explained during check in.

The check-in experience was disappointing. The front desk receptionist was rude, unfriendly, and impatient. As tourists who are not familiar with public transport online ticketing, we needed assistance, but the staff was not helpful. Better customer service and support for international guests are needed.

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.

Visited here cuz it’s pet friendly. We have 4.5kg dog and this room allows just one dog that weighs less than 6kg. The hotel provides basic stuffs such as urine pads, snacks, water, a small bed, and stainless steel bowl. U need to pack ur dog’s food since they don’t provide it The room was small but enough for 2 people. However, it’s clean but not as clean as the pictures showed. But the price was reasonable so it’s not too bad for those who just stay 1-2 days.

Considering the price was about triple the usual, there wasn't much to praise besides the location. However, if you prioritize value for money in terms of location, this place is perfect! It's fantastic for strolls along Sokcho Beach. Definitely not recommended during peak holiday season.

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.