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Hound The Blue

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Anmok Beach

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Panorama Suite Ocean
Lobby
Exterior
Lobby
Premier Relax Twin Ocean

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$130
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec

Explore the area

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229, Changhae-ro, Gangneung, Gangwon, 25556
  • Place, Gangmun Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Gyeongpo Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Gyeongpoho Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gangneung (KAG)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Terrace Double Ocean

Deluxe Terrace Double Ocean

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 26 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Relax Twin Ocean

Premier Relax Twin Ocean

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 33 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Panorama Suite Ocean

Panorama Suite Ocean

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Standard Terrace Double

Standard Terrace Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Panorama Suite Garden

Panorama Suite Garden

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Relax Twin

Premier Relax Twin

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Relax Double Ocean

Deluxe Relax Double Ocean

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Terrace Twin Ocean

Deluxe Terrace Twin Ocean

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Relax Double

Standard Relax Double

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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 and LCD TVs. .The buffet restaurant, AVVIO KITCHEN, 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 buffet breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Gangneung hotel include Anmok Beach and Gyeongpodae.

What's nearby

  • Gangmun Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Gyeongpo Beach - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Gyeongpoho Lake - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Jeongdongjin Beach - 29 min drive - 17.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Oh! Crab - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪호텔 다이닝 M - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪솔향대게 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪so:s bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪쓰리 밀즈 - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Hound The Blue

Hotel with free parking, near Anmok Beach
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Gangneung hotel is smoke free.

  • 48 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Hound The Blue offers 48 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary slippers. 75-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels and Netflix.

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

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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 buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: KRW 17,000 for adults and KRW 10,000 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • AVVIO KITCHEN

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 75-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • 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 buffet breakfast: from approximately KRW 17000 for adults and from KRW 10000 for children

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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

  • One child aged 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Hound The Blue?

As of 18 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hound The Blue on 23 Dec 2025 start from NZ$129.50, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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, buffet brekkie is on offer daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 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 4:00 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. 230 out of 542 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 542 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 542 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 542 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 542 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duk

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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