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Smile Resort

2.5 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, a quick walk to Seoraksan National Park

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Property entrance
Interior entrance
Interior entrance
Front of property
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$77
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct

Explore the area

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5-9, Cheongbong-ro 5-gil, Sokcho, Gangwon, 217-120
  • Place, Seorak Waterpia
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Dongmyeong Port
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Sokcho Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Yangyang (YNY-Yangyang Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Triple Room

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Rice cooker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Family Studio

Family Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Large Twin Bed and 2 Twin Futons

About the area

Sokcho

At Smile Resort, you'll be 0.5 km (0.3 mi) from Seoraksan National Park and 6.3 km (3.9 mi) from Seorak Waterpia. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant, and in-room kitchenettes and heated floors. .This business-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Seorak-dong guest house include Sokcho Expo Tower and Dongmyeong Port.
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What's nearby

  • Seorak Waterpia - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Seorak Cable Car - 11 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Dongmyeong Port - 12 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Sokcho Beach - 13 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Daepo Port - 13 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Yangyang (YNY-Yangyang Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪다향 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪콩서리 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Abbeyroad - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪커피:비밀단1275 - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Seednoir - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Smile Resort

Guesthouse with free parking, a quick walk to Seoraksan National Park
There's a restaurant on site. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Smile Resort. Self parking is free.

This Sokcho guest house is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Computer for guest use
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Smile Resort offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary slippers. Accommodations all include kitchenettes.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchenette
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heated floor
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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
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, Mastercard, American Express and JCB International.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Goodstay Smile Guesthouse House Sokcho
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Smile Guesthouse Sokcho
Smile Sokcho
Smile Guesthouse
Smile Resort Sokcho
Smile Resort Guesthouse
Smile Resort Guesthouse Sokcho

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Smile Resort?

Smile Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Smile Resort?

As of 29 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smile Resort on 30 Sept 2025 start from NZ$77.07, 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 Smile Resort?

Yep, Smile Resort has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Smile Resort?

The closest beach to Smile Resort is Sokcho Beach (7.1 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Smile Resort?

No, Smile Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Smile Resort?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Smile Resort's onsite restaurant that serves Korean cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Smile Resort?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Smile Resort?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Smile Resort Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 112 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place and helpful owner.. I would recommend, close to soraksan entrance. Beautiful little stream behind resort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a great stay here during my trip to Seoraksan National Park. The hosts were so warm and friendly. I was able to do a load of laundry (for a small extra charge) and while I was waiting in the lobby for the wash cycle to finish, the host gave me some mugwort rice cakes to try.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Memorable stay

The owner was extremely kind and helpful. We met friendly travelers from around the world. It was a clean and wonderful place to stay! We would return. So close to Seoraksan mountain and to the coastal city of Sokcho.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After a hectic week in Seoul, this was a great place to relax and unwind. I was immediately greated and felt welcomed by the owner. The rooms are basic but comfortable. There is a light breakfast supplied. The bus is a 5 minute walk (#7 and 7-1) and for those who like walking/hiking, Seoraksan National Park is an easy hour away (by foot) as well as many other trails around this beautiful area. This place is a hidden gem.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mina

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

younkeon

Liked: Staff & service
Nice environmental place. Building is old but room was ok. The bad thing is bed was hard,not comfortable. But i can't complaint more cause i got what i paid for. It was incredibly cheap.around 30 dollars a day. I must say that the place where the hotel located is the best place in seulaksan mountain area to enjoy and healing. The owner was nice and helpful too.

10/10 Excellent

HATT

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bus stop is very nearby making trips to the mountain and beaches very convenient. The owner and staff were super nice. I was able to borrow a hiking pole and received helpful guidance on a hiking route. It was a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great location and staff

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lubos

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Probably last quality accommodation in that area

Unfortunately, all surrounding is in bad state, most of hotels and services are bankrupted and many of them already getting destroyed, all surrounding is like a ghost town. But that is what Smile Resort owner can not impact. All what she can do she does very well, accommodation is nice, good managed, very hostile owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ross, Adamstown Heights

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Convenient to Seoraksan Park (40min walk or 5min bus).
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

JUNGWOO, SEOUL

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed at a room right in front of the stairway. Checked in a bit late and didn't have a chance to ask. Seems this room doesn't have heating so it was pretty chilly at night although the floor wasn't that cold. Should ask the owner for a heater if you find the room cold.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you're looking for a clean, quiet place to rest up for/recover from a big hike at Seoraksan National Park, you can't do better than this for the money. It's certainly no-frills, but the proprietor is kind and easy-going, the room was spotless, the water is hot and pressure high, and you're minutes from the most popular entrance to the park. Breakfast is simple but filling - toast, cereal, and freshly steamed rice cakes with fresh coffee or tea. There are hot water kettles and filtered water refill stations on each floor. The beds are quite firm, but we slept comfortably. A note on the area: The bus schedule can be a little confusing, but we never had to wait more than 15 minutes for one. This isn't a popular stop on the bus route, so just make sure to stay close to the road and keep an eye out so you can wave to the driver, otherwise it may fly past! It almost passed us on our trip into the park, but I ran after it waving and it stopped as soon as the driver saw me. The surrounding area is a bit eerie - many of the neighboring properties look to have been reclaimed by nature decades ago, but it did not feel unsafe. If you're into urban exploring, this may even be a plus for you! There is a 24 hour market with the usual packaged convenience foods a couple blocks away on the main road, as well as several active restaurants that appear to be kept open by tour bus lunch breaks. All in all, everything we needed and a great value!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kong Pheng

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hidden gem, with friendly Ori the dog

Great hidden gem, very quiet up in the Seoraksan National Park. Restaurant were walking distance. Host was super nice and speakers some English. Their dog Ori was so cute and friendly, she escorted us around.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for people interested in hiking Seoraksan
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very welcoming. Nice view in the back. Quiet and good location near the park.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Ramesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Surroundings: OK, alley street, walking distance to restaurants, close to transportation Car Parking: good, large spaces (larger vehicles OK) Check-in: key not card Room: 3 beds with kitchenette, quiet, clean, modern, spacious comfort for 3 adults; AC nice and cold, free water bottles in fridge Bathroom: clean, large-sized, water hot and pressure OK, limited toiletries provided, bath-sized towels Breakfast: free but minimal (cereal, toast, juice, instant coffee) Miscellaneous: bunkbeds; restaurant on premise
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Jie Sze, KL, Malaysia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Homey style guesthouse not too far from Mt. Seorak

Location is about 30 mins walk/5-10 mins bus ride from entrance of Mt. Seorak which is great. There's a bus stop less than 5 mins walk from the guesthouse. From Sokcho Bus Terminal, take bus 7/7-1 to Arcade Stop (if not mistaken), the bus stop is right in front of the Winter Olympic Mascots' statues. Take the same bus to get to Mt. Seorak, it starts running from 5.30 am. We arrived late at night whilst it was raining and the lady owner waited for us, she upgraded us from double room to family room. It was a really kind gesture and we were really grateful after a long day of travelling! Guesthouse a little run down but room and toilet were spacious and kept clean. Hot shower with good water pressure. Tiny towels provided but sufficient for us. Hairdryer also provided. TV worked well. There's water dispenser and microwave at the hallway. Simple breakfast of bread and jam prepared for us but make sure to wash up after yourselves. Overall, will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming and cheap

This was just what I wanted and expected from the online description: Charming, cheap, and convenient to Seoraksan. Not the hotel's fault, but: I was there the last weekend of April and the whole area was pretty dead. Most restaurants closed, etc. I had seen reviews saying that in winter it was like that, but I wasn't expecting it in the middle of spring.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018