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Hound The Blue

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Gyeongpo Beach

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Panorama Suite Ocean
Exterior
Panorama Suite Garden
Exterior
Panorama Suite 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 AU$145
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

Room options

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Panorama Suite Garden

Panorama Suite Garden

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Relax Double Ocean

Deluxe Relax Double Ocean

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Terrace Double

Standard Terrace Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Premier Relax Twin

Premier Relax Twin

Highlights

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

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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
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premier Relax Twin Ocean

Premier Relax Twin Ocean

Highlights

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

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Panorama Suite Ocean

Panorama Suite Ocean

Highlights

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

Map
229, Changhae-ro, Gangneung, Gangwon, 25556

What's nearby

  • Gangmun Beach
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Gyeongpo Beach
    2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Anmok Beach
    3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Gyeongpoho Lake
    3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Gyeongpodae
    6 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • 조개공장
    4 min walk
  • 송정해변막국수
    4 min walk
  • End To And
    2 min walk
  • 고선생 화덕생선구이
    12 min walk
  • 강릉풍년갈비
    12 min walk

About this property

Hound The Blue

Hotel near Gyeongpo Beach
Hound The Blue provides a coffee shop/cafe and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property and a lift
Room features
All guest rooms at Hound The Blue boast comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and free toiletries
  • 75-inch LCD TVs with Netflix, streaming services and cable channels
  • Fridges, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Korean

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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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately KRW 17000 for adults and from KRW 10000 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hound The Blue pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 7 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hound The Blue on 1 Sept 2025 start from AU$144.95, 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.

How much is parking at Hound The Blue?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hound The Blue?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hound The Blue?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Hound The Blue located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Gangmun Beach and Gyeongpo Beach. Gyeongpoho Lake and Anmok Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Hound The Blue Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 215 out of 522 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 522 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 522 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 522 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 522 reviews

8.2/10

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

Chad

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

8/10 Good

Eui Chol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great view
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kyung Rok

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst hotel breakfast I have ever had.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

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

2/10 Terrible

Sok

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

Dirty and Loud

Very Loud due to construction works. Nobody told this fact before. Dirty and air conditioner dirty. Bath room dirty. EverThing dirty except lobby
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

grace

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

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

Joon Soo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
오션뷰 스위트에서 바라본 바다풍경은 정말 최고입니다. 편안한 침구와 깨끗한 룸컨디션과 편의시설까지 좋은 호텔입니다. 규모는 작을지 몰라도 만족감은 절대 밀리지 않습니다.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

컴팩트하면서도 고급스러움을 유지하는 가성비 호텔

필요한 것만 컴팩트하게 갖춰져 있었고 내부 인테리어도 깔끔하면서 에르메스 느낌의 고급스러움을 갖춰서 좋았음...주변 식당도 걸어서 갈 수 있는 곳에 여러가지 음식을 맛볼 수 있었고 바로 앞에 소나무 방풍림을 따라 걸을 수 있는 길과 해변을 걸을 수 있는 위치여서 좋았음 ..결론적으로 가성비가 매우 훌륭함
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JINSAM

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Yoon Yeol

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

경포대 해변뷰호텔

경포 해변에 위치한 호텔이라서 주변 산책하기도 좋고, 조용해서 편하게 숙박할 수 있었어요.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyung jong

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

10/10 Excellent

Duk

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

YOUNGHAN

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

깨끗한 숙소

침구류가 깨끗하고 푹신합니다
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

주현

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
너무 좋았어요~~ 호텔 넘 깨끗하고 바다가 바로 앞에 있어서 넘 좋았어요!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

영철

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

YEONCHIN

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

MUNYONG

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
깨끗하고 바다에 가까워요!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

WOONGJOO

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAE YOUL

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

4/10 Poor

YONG HO

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

은지

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
룸컨디션, 청결도, 인테리어 제품 모두 청결하고 심플하고 좋습니다. 706호 기준 파노라마 오션뷰로 방에서 일출이 보여요. 조식도 할인받아 13,000원이었는데 그 가격이 맞나 싶을만큼 훌륭했어요.다만 옆에 호텔이 들어오는지 공사중이라 다소 시끄럽고 주변에 식당이나 편의시설이 아직은 부족한 점이 살짝 아쉽습니다. 그래도 옆에 대형호텔 완공후엔 편의시설이 채워질테고 현재 가성비를 유지한다면 아주 좋은 선택지가 될 것 같습니다
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eunae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
옆에 숙박시설 공사는 별개로 편하게 잘 머물다가 갑니다. 감사합니다
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025