Where to Stay in Gangneung & Sokcho — East Coast (2026)
The east coast is Korea's beach + coffee paradise — Gangneung's famous coffee street, Sokcho's fresh seafood, and Seoraksan's mountain trails. The KTX now connects Seoul to Gangneung in under 2 hours.
25 accommodations | Data: Korea Tourism Organization | Updated: March 2026
Price tiers: $$–$$$$–$$$$$$ (estimates — check Booking.com for live rates)
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📅 Peak: Summer beach (Jul–Aug), Autumn foliage at Seoraksan (Oct). Best value: Apr–Jun, Nov. KTX weekday fares cheaper than weekends.
1. CARIB [Korea Quality] / 카리브모텔[한국관광 품질인증] $ Motel
![CARIB [Korea Quality] / 카리브모텔[한국관광 품질인증]](https://tong.visitkorea.or.kr/cms/resource/15/1149115_image2_1.jpg)
📍 969, Heonhwa-ro Gangdong-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
💰 Typical range: ₩40,000–80,000/night (~$30–60)
| Check-in | 14:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | 26 |
| Parking | Yes |
| Airport Pickup | N/A |
📞 +82-33-641-2355 (Korean)
2. Cheoksan Spatel ( (주)척산온천휴양촌) $$–$$$ Hotel
📍 327, Gwangwang-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
💰 Typical range: ₩80,000–250,000/night (~$60–185)
| Check-in | 14:00 (Family room 18:00) |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | 44 |
| Facilities | Sauna, Ladies’ Spa Healing Center, convenience store, outdoor hot springs, water park, rest area, walking trail, observation deck, public restrooms, changing rooms |
| Parking | Available |
| Airport Pickup | Not available |
3. Cho Won Resor tel / 초원리조텔 $$–$$$ Resort
📍 19 , Cheongbong-ro 5-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
💰 Typical range: ₩100,000–300,000/night (~$75–220)
| Check-in | 14:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | 33 |
| Facilities | Convenience store, Laundry room, Walking trails |
| Parking | Yes |
| Airport Pickup | Available |
📞 +82-33-636-7169
4. Chonpines Ocean Suite Hotel (컨피네스 오션 스위트 호텔) $$$ Condo/Suite
📍 5 Jillihanggu 2-gil, Sacheon-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
💰 Typical range: ₩120,000–300,000/night (~$90–220)
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | 296 rooms |
| Facilities | Infinity pool, cafe, sunrise garden |
| Parking | Available |
| Airport Pickup | Not available |
5. DAVINCHI MOTEL (다빈치모텔) $ Motel
📍 920-40 , Heonhwa-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
💰 Typical range: ₩40,000–80,000/night (~$30–60)
| Check-in | 14:00 |
| Check-out | 12:00 |
| Rooms | 22 |
| Facilities | PC, Rooftop |
| Parking | Yes |
| Airport Pickup | Not Available |
📞 +82-10-9079-5043
6. DAWOO RESORTS [Korea Quality] / 다우리조텔 [한국관광 품질인증] $$–$$$ Hotel
![DAWOO RESORTS [Korea Quality] / 다우리조텔 [한국관광 품질인증]](https://tong.visitkorea.or.kr/cms/resource/17/2574517_image2_1.jpg)
📍 43 , Jeongdongdeungmyeong-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
💰 Typical range: ₩80,000–250,000/night (~$60–185)
| Check-in | 14:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | 50 |
| Facilities | PC, Convenience store |
| Parking | Yes |
| Airport Pickup | Available |
📞 +82-33-644-1771
7. Donganjae (동해한옥 동안재) $–$$ Pension
📍 74-2 , Cheongok 1-gil, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
💰 Typical range: ₩50,000–150,000/night (~$37–110)
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | 5 |
| Facilities | Walking trails |
| Parking | Yes |
| Airport Pickup | Not Available |
📞 +82-33-531-3003, +82-10-2974-3007
8. Donghae Boyang Hot-spring Convention Hotel (동해보양온천컨벤션호텔) $$–$$$ Hotel
📍 6285, Donghae-daero, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
💰 Typical range: ₩80,000–250,000/night (~$60–185)
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | 183 rooms |
| Facilities | Business center, outdoor park (mini zoo) |
| Parking | Outdoor parking available |
| Airport Pickup | Not available |
📞 +82-33-530-0700
9. EL Hotel (이엘호텔) $$–$$$ Hotel
📍 3347 , Donghae-daero, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
💰 Typical range: ₩80,000–250,000/night (~$60–185)
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | 52 |
| Facilities | PC, Rooftop |
| Parking | Yes |
| Airport Pickup | Not Available |
📞 +82-33-673-3737
10. Gangenung Ojuk Hsnok Village (강릉오죽한옥마을) $–$$ Pension
📍 114 Jukheon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
💰 Typical range: ₩50,000–150,000/night (~$37–110)
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | 51 |
| Parking | Yes |
| Airport Pickup | Not available |
📞 +82-33-655-1117
11. Gangneung ING Guest House [Korea Quality] / 강릉ing게스트하우스 [한국관광 품질인증] $ Motel
![Gangneung ING Guest House [Korea Quality] / 강릉ing게스트하우스 [한국관광 품질인증]](https://tong.visitkorea.or.kr/cms/resource/87/3044687_image2_1.jpg)
📍 19, Yongjigak-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
💰 Typical range: ₩40,000–80,000/night (~$30–60)
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 10:00 |
| Rooms | 15 |
| Facilities | Food&Beverage Facility, Public PC Room |
| Parking | Yes |
| Airport Pickup | N/A |
📞 +82-10-5919-0050
12. Gangneung guesthouse Jungang [Korea Quality] / 강릉게스트하우스 중앙점 [한국관광 품질인증] $–$$ Guesthouse
![Gangneung guesthouse Jungang [Korea Quality] / 강릉게스트하우스 중앙점 [한국관광 품질인증]](https://tong.visitkorea.or.kr/cms/resource/28/2650428_image2_1.jpg)
📍 17 , Gyeonggang-ro 2103beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
💰 Typical range: ₩30,000–100,000/night (~$22–75)
| Check-in | 16:00 |
| Check-out | 10:00 |
| Rooms | 16 |
| Facilities | PC |
| Parking | Yes |
| Airport Pickup | Not Available |
📞 +82-10-9299-7199
13. HOTEL TOPSVILLE (호텔탑스빌) $$–$$$ Hotel
📍 1007-34 , Heonhwa-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
💰 Typical range: ₩80,000–250,000/night (~$60–185)
| Check-in | 14:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | 29 |
| Facilities | PC |
| Parking | Yes |
| Airport Pickup | Not Available |
📞 +82-33-643-1054
14. Helios Motel (헬리오스모텔) $ Motel
📍 33 , Jangsahanghaean-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
💰 Typical range: ₩40,000–80,000/night (~$30–60)
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | 28 |
| Facilities | Rooftop |
| Parking | Yes |
| Airport Pickup | Not Available |
📞 +82-33-632-7676
15. Hill (모텔힐) $ Motel
📍 43-12 , Bangdong-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
💰 Typical range: ₩40,000–80,000/night (~$30–60)
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | 34 |
| Facilities | Laundry room |
| Parking | Yes |
| Airport Pickup | Not Available |
📞 +82-33-643-8985, +82-33-642-8985
16. Hiocean Gyeongpo (하이오션 경포) $$–$$$ Hotel
📍 30-5 , Gyeongpo-ro 463beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
💰 Typical range: ₩80,000–250,000/night (~$60–185)
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | 122 |
| Facilities | Convenience store, Terrace garden (2nd floor), rooftop garden (8th floor), electric car rental shop for children, restaurant (Chicken the Home) |
| Parking | Yes |
| Airport Pickup | Not Available |
📞 +82-33-646-9999
17. Hotel East (호텔이스트 (현 애슈리모텔) ) $$–$$$ Hotel
📍 5031-1 , Donghae-daero, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
💰 Typical range: ₩80,000–250,000/night (~$60–185)
| Check-in | 13:00 |
| Check-out | 12:00 |
| Rooms | 65 |
| Facilities | Laundry room |
| Parking | Yes |
| Airport Pickup | Not Available |
📞 +82-33-521-3589
18. Jung-dong castle (정동캐슬) $$–$$$ Hotel
📍 1455 , Yulgok-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
💰 Typical range: ₩80,000–250,000/night (~$60–185)
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | 21 |
| Facilities | Convenience store, Walking trails |
| Parking | Yes |
| Airport Pickup | Available |
📞 +82-33-644-3422
19. NewStart Seorak Resort [Korea Quality] / 뉴스타트설악리조트 [한국관광 품질인증] $$–$$$ Resort
![NewStart Seorak Resort [Korea Quality] / 뉴스타트설악리조트 [한국관광 품질인증]](https://tong.visitkorea.or.kr/cms/resource/37/2531937_image2_1.jpg)
📍 6 , Seoraksan-ro 836beon-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
💰 Typical range: ₩100,000–300,000/night (~$75–220)
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 12:00 |
| Rooms | 50 |
| Facilities | PC |
| Parking | Yes |
| Airport Pickup | Available |
📞 +82-33-637-2239
20. Osaek Greenyard Hotel (오색그린야드호텔) $$–$$$ Hotel
📍 34 Daecheongbong-gil, Seo-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
💰 Typical range: ₩80,000–250,000/night (~$60–185)
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Parking | Parking available (70 cars) |
📞 +82-33-670-1004 / +82-33-670-1000
21. Picasso Hotel (피카소호텔(강원)) $ Motel
📍 123-6 , Donggul-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
💰 Typical range: ₩40,000–80,000/night (~$30–60)
| Check-in | 14:00 |
| Check-out | 12:00 |
| Rooms | 55 |
| Facilities | PC, Workation |
| Parking | Yes |
| Airport Pickup | Not Available |
📞 +82-33-533-2500
22. The Beauty Hotel / 더뷰티호텔 $$–$$$ Hotel
📍 19 , Okcheon-ro 62beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
💰 Typical range: ₩80,000–250,000/night (~$60–185)
| Check-in | 16:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | 33 |
| Facilities | PC |
| Parking | Yes |
| Airport Pickup | Available |
📞 +82-33-647-3385, +82-10-4752-2095
23. The N Resort (더앤리조트) $ Motel
📍 260 Gaemae-gil, Hyeonnam-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
💰 Typical range: ₩40,000–80,000/night (~$30–60)
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | 320 rooms |
| Facilities | Seminar room, sauna, pet ground |
| Parking | Available |
24. VV HOTEL [Korea Quality] / VV호텔 [한국관광 품질인증] $$–$$$ Hotel
![VV HOTEL [Korea Quality] / VV호텔 [한국관광 품질인증]](https://tong.visitkorea.or.kr/cms/resource/00/2490000_image2_1.JPG)
📍 22-1 , Haseulla-ro 192beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
💰 Typical range: ₩80,000–250,000/night (~$60–185)
| Check-in | 16:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | 44 |
| Facilities | PC |
| Parking | Yes |
| Airport Pickup | Not Available |
📞 +82-33-647-2222, +82-33-643-1881
25. Bokgol Oncheon Pension (복골온천펜션) $$–$$$ Resort
📍 58 Bokgol-gil 201beon-gil, Ganghyeon-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
💰 Typical range: ₩100,000–300,000/night (~$75–220)
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 (next day) |
| Rooms | 24 rooms |
| Parking | Available |
📞 010-4369-4008
Data from Korea Tourism Organization. Price ranges are estimates by accommodation type — actual rates vary by season and availability. Check Booking.com for live pricing.