Hound The Blue

3.5 star property

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Suite, Ocean View | View from room
Suite, Ocean View
View from property
Lobby sitting area
Lobby

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
229, Changhae-ro, Gangneung, Gangwon, 25556
  • Gangmun Beach
    14 min walk
  • 송정해변막국수
    4 min walk
  • Jeongdongjin Station
    23 min drive
  • Gangneung (KAG)
    7 min drive

Room options

Suite (Pine Forest View)

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room (Side Ocean View)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room, Partial Ocean View

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Twin Room (No View)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room, Ocean View

  • 26 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room (No View)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room (Pine Forest View)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premium Twin Room (Side Ocean View)

  • 33 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Suite, Ocean View

  • 50 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Hound The Blue

Hotel in Gangneung with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop
A coffee shop/cafe, a business center, and a 24-hour front desk are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a banquet hall.
Hound The Blue offers 48 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

During your stay at Hound The Blue, you'll be within walking distance of Gangmun Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a coffee shop/cafe are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Cafe AVVIO, a café that serves international cuisine
  • To-go breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a business center and an elevator
  • 14 minutes by foot from Gangmun Beach and a 3-minute drive from Gyeongpoho Lake
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. You'll find a business center on site. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Gangneung hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy to-go breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Cafe AVVIO - This café specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast only.

Languages

English, Korean

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • To-go breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM: KRW 15000 for adults and KRW 8000 for children
  • 1 coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe AVVIO

Family friendly

  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping

Business services

  • Business centre

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Fridge

More

  • Free local calls
  • Safe
  • Slippers

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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: approximately KRW 15000 for adults and 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Children 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 rating 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

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