Skybay Hotel Gyeongpo Reviews

SkyBay Hotel was great! It's changed it a lot over the past couple years. They have automated check-in now and the selection of cafes and shops in the lobby are very convenient and and open till late. The arcade is tons of fun! Visitors have the option of using the Infiniti pool and sauna for an additional fee. The staff is helpful, and the room is clean and comfortable. However, in winter you are unable to adjust the temperature of your room. The views are incredible from skyBay Hotel. No wonder they pick this location for the drama business proposal! We had a great time!

The hotel felt really upscale, a true sea-view room. Downstairs, there's a seafood street, and you can even set off fireworks on the beach – it's incredibly romantic, with half sea and half lake. The only downside was the hotel's swimming pool; the indoor one wasn't heated, so it was freezing when I got in. The outdoor hot spring pools were too crowded. Everything else was great.

Also good location and my room was overlooking view of the lake.  The check in took a long time and too many people at the lobby due to the check in machine was out of order.  Also too many people using the elevator and it should be improved somehow.  I don’t think I will come back for this hotel especially during peak season. There are many shops including twosome place and bhc checking and CU convinient store inside were convenient though.

Reception kindly arranged the corner room, which offered stunning lake and ocean views in the morning. Easy access to the beach and a convenient store.

The location is excellent, very close to the beach with great views. The rooftop pool is beautiful, and it's also near many dining options. There's even a convenience store, BHC fried chicken, and burgers available within the hotel. The staff are very polite.

i thought they had outdoor pool but when i check in they told us pool is not available at the moment. so i thought atleast i can get indoor pool but every water amenities are not working. cleaning was okay but what was that glass dirtyness

Was excited because of great reviews but totally disappointed! We paid extra for package with admission to pool, gym and sauna. Got there and went to go to the midnight swim that was advertised that was supposed to be from 10-midnight and they were locking up the pool said it closes at 10 and the swim period without kids was 9-10. As for the sauna it was closed as well. We tried to go and couldn’t and when we recheck the website there was a notice about it being closed that wasn’t there when we booked it or we wouldn’t have bought that package. We saw ads for the dinner buffet online and couldn’t wait to eat there, well, that was closed as well for some inspection the entire time we were visiting. The restaurant open was the one for breakfast. Typical breakfast buffet in Korean hotels. Except the hot/cold water dispenser was out of service and they didn’t even put out hot or cold water in pitcher or anything to accommodate it being out of service. Couldn’t make hot tea or have water to drink. Options were make carrot juice in juicer or small cans of Pepsi but they ran out of Pepsi zero after the first day and I cannot drink the regular due to sugar content. So all the reasons we picked that hotel and amenities we paid extra for were not actually available. As if that wasn’t disappointing enough the room was hot as hell. We called down and they said the thermostat was internally controlled but they would let them know we wanted it cooler. After a few hours and room still hot we called again. They came up and said it’s working fine and that was the coolest setting (23.5c) and offered to bring us a fan. So we said ok at least maybe we can cool off enough to sleep. Well, they brought up a tiny desk fan that did absolutely nothing! I’ve never been so disappointed at my stay as I was here. We didn’t get to use the amenities we paid extra for and we couldn’t sleep because it was so hot. This place was a rip off! The stay was expensive and not worth the money. Would not recommend staying here at all. This is supposed to be best hotel in the area but it’s overhyped and definitely not worth the money. Just one disappointment after another.

The sea view room offers breathtaking views, watching the sea from the balcony is simply dreamy! The 20th-floor pool is also beautiful! Highly recommend!

The room is incredibly close to the beach, and the nearby tofu soup and BBQ restaurants are absolutely delicious. It's also very conveniently located.

Everything is good🙂

The hotel boasts an excellent location and fantastic views. We were allocated a corner room with a great outlook. We arrived early, and the male receptionist informed us we could check in at 1 PM. However, upon returning after lunch, a different female staff member, who offered no smile, insisted check-in wasn't until 3 PM. We noticed other guests checking in, some even without a credit card, which felt inconsistent. After I had to complain, we were finally allowed to check in, but then they demanded a credit card for a security deposit. The attitude of the Korean front desk staff was very frustrating and made us feel extremely uncomfortable, almost discriminatory. Otherwise, everything else was fine, and we had a very enjoyable day.

We booked two rooms and the front desk gave us a corner sea-view room. The layout was a bit different and very spacious, and the view was absolutely stunning. The hotel is located on Gyeongpo Beach, which is the most beautiful beach in Gangneung. There's an infinity pool on the rooftop with ocean views, and you can find the famous Chodang soft tofu nearby. It's also not far from Anmok Coffee Street. You can take a taxi to Jumunjin to see the Goblin filming location and the BTS bus stop. Right across from the Goblin spot is a famous soft tofu ice cream shop with beautiful floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the sea. Overall, Gangneung doesn't feel that big, and it's quite convenient to get to the attractions by taxi.

Overall, very satisfied with my stay, great view and location. Would definitely choose this hotel again!

Staff greeted warmly, was able to check in slightly earlier even if it was 30mins early. Room was relatively clean and bed is comfortable, the view was astounding. It was worth the price I paid for! (Glad to come across the discounted prices) There's BHC chicken, minimart and CU convenience store too, also other restaurants. Should you prefer another convenience store, there is a e-mart next to the hotel and a lot of the raw fish restaurants down the road. Though quite of a distance from the downtown city, taxi fares are relatively affordable. Great experience! Nevertheless will definitely come back to stay again if opportunity arises.