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Hound The Blue

3.5 star property
Hotel in Gangneung with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Suite, Ocean View | View from room
Suite, Ocean View
View from property
Exterior detail
View from property

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
229, Changhae-ro, Gangneung, Gangwon, 25556
  • Gangmun Beach
    14 min walk
  • Gyeongpo Beach
    19 min walk
  • Gyeongpoho Lake
    3 min drive
  • Gangneung (KAG)
    7 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Suite (Pine Forest View)

Suite (Pine Forest View)

Suite (Pine Forest View)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room (Side Ocean View)

Standard Double Room (Side Ocean View)

Standard Double Room (Side Ocean View)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Ocean View

Standard Twin Room, Ocean View

Standard Twin Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Partial Ocean View

In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room (No View)

Deluxe Room (No View)

Deluxe Room (No View)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ocean View

Standard Double Room, Ocean View

Standard Double Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room (No View)

In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Standard Double Room (No View)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room (Pine Forest View)

Standard Twin Room (Pine Forest View)

Standard Twin Room (Pine Forest View)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Quadruple Room (Side Ocean View)

Deluxe Quadruple Room (Side Ocean View)

Deluxe Quadruple Room (Side Ocean View)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Suite, Ocean View

Suite, Ocean View

Suite, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 50 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Gangneung

At Hound The Blue you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Gangmun Beach and Gyeongpo Beach. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, balconies and LCD TVs. .The café, Cafe AVVIO, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning to-go breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Within a 30-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Gangneung hotel, attractions include Gyeongpodae and Jumunjin Beach.

What's nearby

  • Gangmun Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Gyeongpo Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Anmok Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Gyeongpodae - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Gangneung Ice Arena - 5 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Jeongdongjin Station - 23 min drive
  • Gangneung (KAG) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪조개공장 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪송정해변막국수 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪End To And - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪고선생 화덕생선구이 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪강릉풍년갈비 - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Hound The Blue

Hotel in Gangneung with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. You'll find a business centre on site. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Gangneung hotel is smoke free.

  • 48 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Hound The Blue offers 48 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include dressing gowns, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Korean

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast to-go available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: KRW 15,000 for adults and KRW 8,000 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe AVVIO

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for KRW 20000.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: from approximately KRW 15000 for adults and from KRW 8000 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: KRW 20000.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children aged 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

AVVIO Hotel Gangneung
AVVIO Gangneung
Avvio Hotel South Korea/Gangneung
AVVIO Hotel
Hound The Blue Hotel
Hound The Blue Gangneung
Hound The Blue Hotel Gangneung

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hound The Blue?

Hound The Blue offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hound The Blue?

Yep, Hound The Blue has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hound The Blue?

Yep, Hound The Blue is a short 14-minute walk from Gangmun Beach.

Does Hound The Blue serve breakfast?

Sure does, to-go brekkie is on offer daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hound The Blue?

No, Hound The Blue does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hound The Blue?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Hound The Blue's onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hound The Blue?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hound The Blue?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hound The Blue Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 495 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 495 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 495 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 495 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 495 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

hyeon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
깨끗하고 아침식사가 훌륭했습니다
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danbi

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kyung Rok, Ulsan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst hotel breakfast I have ever had.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

grace

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property was as described and yet a little underwhelming given the price relative to other hotels I looked at same/higher price range. They did not give notice that there was major construction next door to our side of hotel, not would they offer discount. But the location across from beach was great. And while you are technically not supposed to swim (no life guard), there were a few. But the view and walking trail through woods between beach and hotel was very nice..and not a far walk to Gyeongpodae Beach. Location was quiet/remote - good if you have car, not great if you don’t. If you want nightlife/restaurants within east walk, stay near Gyeongpodae beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

nam woon

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great suite - what a view
I stayed in one of the corner suites. The view was outstanding. Even better than the image on the website. The room was large and very comfortable. The bed was very comfortable, as were the chairs. I didn't watch the TV as I was reading and just looking at the view. I like this hotel because it is just across from an undeveloped, unspoilt, and very quiet stretch of beach - the nicest I have seen in Gangneung and probably the nicest I have personally experienced in South Korea. As a result, I spent a fair amount of time on the beach. Unfortunately, a huge development is being built next door to the hotel. I hope it doesn't ruin this area of beach, but I am doubtful. Breakfast was a do-shi-rack/bento box to be eaten in the room. This was surprising, but it was tasty nonetheless. The room was not the cleanest though. Dusty in parts and even a bit of dried seaweed on the bedside table. However, I really enjoyed my stay overall. I was sad to leave the suite due to the view and the amount of natural light. I hope to go back soon. Note - they are very strict with check in time - no check in before 3pm. This is a quiet area. I have seen some Koreans complain about this, but it is the reason I like it. Also, as a solo foreigner there were not really any dining options that appealed to me. Seafood is king here. However, there is a decent convenience store a few minutes walk away. I had a cup ramen sitting outside. Good times
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chun

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Khanh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended Avvio hotel in Gangneung.
I stayed in Avvio hotel for 2 nights in the early of Jan 2023. It was such a beautiful room with view towards the sea and pine tree. Inside this room, there was a cozy corner where you could relax. Especially, the receptionist (Ms. Jisoo) of this hotel is very kind and helpful. She really supported me to get my phone back when I accidentally lost it in the taxi. Many thanks to her hospitality which makes my trip memorable in Gangneung.
Super cozy in this corner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

seongmin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Eui Chol, Shreveport

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great view
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Milosz

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

MR ANTHONY

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Room comfort
Mediocre stay, staff was not super friendly just clearly busy, definitely not worth the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Jin

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
near cafe road n ocean beach. good to see many tree
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Yachi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Jerry, USA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Standard room was a little small with no extra chair. CV19 restrictions closed the morning breakfast bar. Very clean and neat. Good location on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Won woo

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Song

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff incredibly helpful and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

June, San Jose, CA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and great ocean view. Looks like it was just recently built.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019