Yangyang Hotels with balcony

I wondered if I had entered a place where a sweaty, unwashed middle-aged man had been living for a long time. Did I just have bad luck with the lottery? There was an unidentifiable urine smell in the room, food scraps in the sink, and the hot water would run out just as I washed my hair—it was so frustrating. Used towels were hanging up, so I asked about them and got new ones from the storage room, but they still smelled like those years-old workout clothes that don't go away even after washing them. I wonder if the bedding was a set with those towels, because the sour smell was so strong that I removed all the pillows and lay down, but that sour smell permeated my body and hair. My boyfriend, who is sensitive to smells, even said he had a headache, so we went out for a walk in the early morning. When I used the same accommodation through a different site, it wasn't like this—perhaps because the management company was different. It's good value for money and in a good location, so it's really a shame.

I went to the geopin tree on a holiday with my friends on a two-day and one night trip to Yangyang. The boss is so friendly and the hostel is so clean I slept with the bedding so comfortable that I wanted to visit again next time. Hotel I want to recommend The downside is that it's a little remote, so you have to take a taxi when you go to the beach, but it was nice to be quiet ~~

Contactless check-in is unfamiliar, but it has its pros and cons. The feeling of a well-managed property has been reduced by 50%. Perhaps it was summer vacation season, but the parking lot, which stretches all the way down to the third basement level, was completely full. The parking lot itself was small and cramped. Even when it was full, cars kept coming in, causing a lot of congestion. The room had a small kitchen, a bed, and a bathroom with a shower. We booked a triple room for a family of three, but it was so cramped that we were immediately taken aback. We booked a second room and split the space. The accommodations seemed to be individually divided and rented, but honestly, there were more inconveniences. The interior was decorated with adorable dolls, which I appreciated.

The bedding is clean and well organized, and the heating works well so that it is not cold at night. The towel is in good condition and is convenient because it is adjacent to the Hajodae Observatory behind.

Suitable for 3 people with 1 single and 1 queen bed, and convenient for dining with a separate round table and 4 chairs. The room size is larger than a typical hotel room, and the bedding is clean and well-maintained. There is a convenience store on the 1st floor, and accessibility is excellent as it is right in front of the beach. Parking is available from the 1st basement level to the 3rd floor; if you check in late, you can park on the outer perimeter. The downsides are that induction cooking is not allowed indoors and there are no restaurants within walking distance; however, there are plenty of restaurants in front of Ingu Beach within a 3-minute drive.

I ended up staying one night spontaneously, so I paid extra and stayed at the ocean view. It was the off-season, so there weren't many people at the ocean view, and it was nice to enjoy it moderately. I'd like to go again if I get the chance.

Hotel is self check-in (no staff onsite), you’ll receive a message from the hotel on the luggage storage password (24 hrs access - no assigned locker, just a room), and your room number and password. Ignore the self checkin kiosk at the lift lobby, you can go straight to your room with the password (but early checkin results in extra $). There is a wonderful sea view cafe called Hajodae Coffee, right at the next building. The Naksansa temple is also within walking distance (dont follow Naver Map, just walk towards Naksan Beach Hotel - you can see a lot of people walking up the steep road up the hotel). Food was unfortunately meant for groups, so solo travellers might need to make do with whatever you can find (convenience stores were available everywhere). There is a coin karaoke at Level 2 of the hotel building, have fun. Just felt a bit cheated when the bed actually back faces the sea, you cant see anything from the bed 😂. On the side, the tiles in the balcony seemed really dangerous, like they were going to explode. Loved that you can take the bus 9-1 from Yangyang Passenger Terminal (if you come from Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal). It runs surprisingly quite frequent, about 10mins.

It's a great location, right on the beach, near the village on the right side of Jukdo Beach. It's a JD Launzi building, but it's structured so that three different operators operate the hotel, each under their own name. You have to self-check in at the lobby and check out again when you leave. I was a bit confused at first, but it's actually quite convenient. It's a new building, clean, and has a great ocean view. It's small, but there's also a kitchen, so I had a great time.

The hotel has a great location right in front of Naksan Beach (a great beach - lots of white sand). There are restaurants and supermarkets close by and it is a quick taxi ride to the Yangyang airport and Yangyang bus depot. Staff are efficient and helpful without being intrusive. The hotel seems to have been newly renovated and the rooms, passages and common areas are newly carpeted and newly painted. There is a small gym and laundry room available for use. Most guests seemed to stay only one night which seemed strange, given the great location. The only thing that could be improved upon is some basic facilities in the room. There is no cupboard (although there is enough space for one), only one chair (and its fairly uncomfortable at that) and no furniture on the balcony - we really wanted to sit on the balcony and look at the sea in the evenings, but there is nothing to sit on. At the time that we stayed there (October 2024) there was quite a bit of construction noise as there are hotels being built on either side of the Naksan (although this is not the fault of the hotel itself).

There is a hot spring in the Wuse Scenic Area which is quite good, but there are not many pools and it is a bit like a big bathhouse... Although the facilities are a bit old, they are still acceptable.