Luxury hotels in Gangwon-Do

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Gangwon-Do. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Sol Beach Samcheok Samcheok, South Korea

  

  Hotel. Located in Samcheok, 600 metres from Jeungsan Beach, Sol Beach Samcheok provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, an ATM and free WiFi. The hotel features family rooms. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a buffet or an American breakfast. Chuam Beach is 600 metres from Sol Beach Samcheok, while Samcheok Beach is 1.5 km away. The nearest airport is Yangyang International Airport, 88 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 8.4

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• 2 Sol Beach Yangyang Yangyang, South Korea

  

  Hotel. Sol Beach Yangyang is a 5-star property situated in Yangyang, facing the beach. With a restaurant, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. Rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, and some rooms at the hotel have a sea view. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at Sol Beach Yangyang. Osan Beach is 700 metres from the accommodation, while Daepo Port is 11 km from the property. The nearest airport is Yangyang International Airport, 3 km from Sol Beach Yangyang. Show full description Guest review score 7.5

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• 3 Kensington Resort Seorak Valley Sokcho, South Korea

  

  Resort. Located in Sokcho, 8 km from Seorak Waterpia, Kensington Resort Seorak Valley provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can enjoy mountain views. Guest rooms in the resort are equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen, a dining area and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a bidet and a shower. Kensington Resort Seorak Valley features certain rooms that include a balcony, and rooms are equipped with a kettle. At the accommodation each room comes with bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available daily, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options. Daepo Port is 18 km from Kensington Resort Seorak Valley, while Teddy Bear Farm is 6 km away. The nearest airport is Yangyang International Airport, 36 km from the resort. Show full description Guest review score 8.7

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• 4 Lotte Resort Sokcho Sokcho, South Korea

  

  Hotel. Overlooking the sea, Lotte Resort Sokcho features a water park, infinity pool, fitness centre and restaurants. Sokcho Beach can be reached in under 10 minutes by car. Free WiFi access is available throughout the resort. Each room here has an electric kettle, refrigerator and flat-screen TV with cable channels. Certain rooms come with a spa bath. En suite bathroom includes free toiletries, slippers, a hairdryer and a toilet with an electronic bidet. Cafe Plate serves a breakfast buffet and Natural Soul Kitchen serves Korean cuisine. Guests can enjoy a cocktail at the on-site bar, Rooftop 9. The popular Seorak Cable Car is 25 minutes away by car. Sokcho Express Bus Terminal is under a 10-minute drive from Lotte Resort Sokcho, while Yangyang International Airport is under a 30-minute drive away. Show full description Guest review score 8.6

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• 5 Holiday Inn Resort Alpensia Pyeongchang, an IHG Hotel Pyeongchang, South Korea

  

  Resort. Holiday Inn Resort Alpensia Pyeongchang offers direct access to ski slopes in winter and to the private 27-hole golf course in summer. With Ocean 700, year-round indoor water park, the resort invites you to an exhilarating getaway in soothing nature throughout the seasons. Guests Pyeongchang Alpensia Holiday Inn are provided with 24-hour front desk services. Ski storage and rental are available at the resort as well as free parking. Laundry and airport shuttle services can be arranged at a surcharge at the reception desk. Property-wide WiFi access is available at a fee. After an exciting day around its vast resort complex, guests can enjoy Asian cuisine at Mont Blanc Restaurant or relax over drinks at Edelweiss Lounge. Alternatively, various local cuisines are available in downtown Gangneung, a 45-minute drive to the east. Featuring a balcony, each room at Pyeongchang Holiday Inn is equipped with air conditioning. The seating area comes with a sofa and a flat-screen cable TV. Selected rooms feature Ondol, Korean heated flooring. From the resort, the famous Gyeongpo Beach and Café Street along the beach are a 60-minute drive away. Incheon International Airport can be reached just over 3 hours by car. Show full description Guest review score 8.5

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• 6 Intercontinental Alpensia Pyeongchang Resort, an IHG Hotel Pyeongchang, South Korea

  

  Resort. Intercontinental Alpensia Pyeongchang Resort is situated in Daegwallyeong, a popular getaway spot for those who seek exploring in the mountains. The resort is at the foot of the Alpensia ski slopes and a 15-minute drive from Yongpyong ski slopes. The resort offers a business centre, a fitness centre and spa facilities. Services including currency exchange and shuttle arrangement are provided at the 24-hour front desk. Ski storage, rental and lessons are offered at the resort. Property-wide WiFi access is available. Each room at Pyeongchang Intercontinental is equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, fridge and sofa. Featuring a bath, private bathroom comes with a shower, bathrobes and a hairdryer. The on-site Flavours Restaurant serves Korean and Mediterranean specialties with local ingredients. Guests can also get snacks and drinks at Oxy Lounge on the lobby floor. From the resort, Bokwang Phoenix ski slopes are a 45-minute drive away. Incheon International Airport can be reached in 3 hours by car. Show full description Guest review score 8.4

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• 7 Yongpyong Resort Pyeongchang, South Korea

  

  Hotel. Yongpong Resort Dragon Valley Hotel is located at the foot of Yongpyong ski slopes, the venue for upcoming 2018 Winter Olympics alpine skiing games. Free WiFi is available in all guest rooms and parking is possible on site. Finished with hardwood flooring and furniture, the modern rooms at Yongpyong Resort Hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV, fridge, work desk and air conditioning. Private bathroom comes with a shower, a hairdryer and towels. All-day dining is available at Doraji and Chalet on the ground floor. Guests can choose from traditional Korean dishes made with seasonal ingredients or Western dishes including steak and pasta. From Dragon Valley Hotel, five golf courses and Alpensia ski slopes are within 2 km away. Gangneung city centre is a 40-minute drive east. Show full description Guest review score 8.1

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• 8 Hotel Tops 10 Gangneung, South Korea

  

  Hotel. Hotel Tops 10 is just a 3-minute drive from Geumjin Beach and under a 40-minute drive from Gangneung KTX Station. Free WiFi access is available at the hotel. Each room at Hotel Tops 10 is fitted with a flat-screen TV, safety deposit box, fridge and electric kettle. Suites also feature views of the ocean, a sofa and a bath. En suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer, bath amenities, a bathrobe, slippers and a toilet with an electronic bidet. Luggage storage and currency exchange services are offered at the 24-hour front desk. There is also conference rooms and a business centre for guest's convenience. All-day dining is available at Buffet Poseidon. Guests can also enjoy a cup of coffee at the on-site coffee shop or a cocktail at the bar. Gangneung Olympic Park is less than a 40-minute drive from Hotel Tops 10, while Kwandong Hockey Centre is within a 35-minute drive away. Show full description Guest review score 7.8

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• 9 Kensington Hotel Pyeongchang Pyeongchang, South Korea

  

  Hotel. Kensington Hotel Pyeongchang features a herb garden and free WiFi in public areas. Located just a 10-minute drive from Korea Botanic Garden, it offers rooms with mountain views. All rooms feature simple décor with both air-conditioning and heating facilities. Some Korean-Style rooms feature Ondol, Korean traditional heated underflooring. The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk with safety deposit boxes. A free shuttle service between the hotel and Jinbu Bus Terminal is available from Thursday to Monday. A buffet breakfast is available at the restaurant, which also serves a variety of coffee and Western cuisine. Guests can also enjoy a simple sandwich and coffee/tea for a small fee. Kensington Hotel Pyeongchang is located a 20-minute drive away from Odae Mountain National Park. The property is also about a 20 km from Yongpyeong Ski Resort. Show full description Guest review score 7.7

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• 10 Skybay Hotel Gyeongpo Gangneung, South Korea

  

  Hotel. Located at the heart of 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympic site, Skybay Gyeongpo Hotel is just within a short stroll of Lake Gyeongpo and Gyeongpo Beach. Boasting its cleanest quality, this hotel offers indoor/outdoor pools, fitness centre and other top-of-the-line facilities. All rooms feature a balcony with either an ocean or lake view. Some rooms are equipped with a spa bath. Skybay Gyeongpo Hotel provides free WiFi, parking and 24-hour front desk. Guests can enjoy Infiniti Pool, Fitness centre and Restaurant on the 20th floor with ocean view. The all-day dining Restaurant is also available on the first floor. The nearest airport is Yangyang International Airport, about 40-minute drive from the property. Show full description Guest review score 7.4

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• 11 St. John's Hotel Gangneung, South Korea

  

  Hotel. Newly opened in January of 2018, St. John’s Hotel is located along Gangmun Beach in Gangneung. The hotel houses over 1000 guest rooms and suites as well as a seasonal infinity pool, banquet facilities and restaurants. All units at St. John’s are equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV, a desk, a seating area with a coffee table and a small fridge. You will also find an electric kettle and wine glasses. Private bathroom includes a walk-in shower and free toiletries. American breakfast buffet is available every day at Oh! Crab Restaurant. Freshly baked goods, coffee and desserts are available at ANGPANG lobby lounge all day. Gyeonpo Beach and Songjeong Beach are within 1 km from St. John’s Hotel. Gangneung KTX Station is under a 10-minute drive away. Show full description Guest review score 7.1

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in December 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!