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Reviews of Smile Resort

5-9, Cheongbong-ro 5-gil, 24904 Sokcho, South Korea

#4 of 6 B&Bs and inns in Sokcho

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 159 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    9.0
    its a family bussiness hotel. the owner is really nice and informative. the room is really clean.. the scenery from our
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    a bit old but just a bit. everything is so homey, clean, and enjoyable

    The location, the view, the facilities

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I think the room could be a bit more clean, it was a bit dusty with some hair on the floor.

    I think the bed was really confortable and the location very practical to go hike. The host was very friendly as well.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: December 26, 2023

    8.0
    Good family hotel located conveniently between Seoraksan and the beaches of Yangyang
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    If they provide daily cleaning services especially making the bed and changes the dirty towels.

    Friendly staffs, location and cleanliness.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 10, 2023

    8.0
    Met nice fellow travelers. Great location and lovely host so overall enjoyed my stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Basic accommodations. Bathroom not very nice. Towels were tiny. Breakfast minimal.

    Very good value. Host was very welcoming and delightful.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 28, 2023

    8.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Next to abandoned hotels

    Great location green price lots of space

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 23, 2023

    7.0
    Could have been perfect if not for the mosquitoes
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    unfortunately many mosquitoes at night with many dead mosquitoes on the walls. without the mosquitoes, stay would have been perfect.

    friendly host. breakfast available. decent room and bed.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 16, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The water from the shower was luke warm (not hot).

    The owner was lovely. Location was good for easy access to the National Park. Continental breakfast included.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 11, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hosts were always so nice and helpful, even with the language barrier. The accomodation is near some restaurants and convenience stores, but it is more like a tourist/travel area than a village. It is very near the entrance to the Seoraksan National Park, it takes around 10 min by bus or 30-45 min walking to get there.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 1, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Personal was really friendly Breakfast simple but a nice have Localisation is good to go to the national paru (40mins Walk or bus just in front) Quiet place

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 30, 2023

    9.0
    A lovely stay very close to the National Park
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Friendly staff, great location and a comfortable room.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 10, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The location was perfect for those who want to be close to nature. The landscape is amazing and the national park is just a short ride away. The staff was also really kind and helpful ! The room was bigger than expected too :)

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: September 6, 2023

    8.0
    Recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No elevator! Do not come with heavy suitcases!

    Wonderfull location near the park easy to get from central Sokcho bus station and back.Very nice host.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2023

    8.0
    Definitely recommend staying at Smile and would come back for sure!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The friendly staff gives you a warm welcoming and makes you really feel at home. Nice terrasse by the stream to enjoy some drinks or diner. We got a free and good breakfast (eggs, cereals, toast, coffee) although it was not mentioned in the room rate. Good location (bus 7.1 takes you to the entrance of Seoraksan park in 5 min). Simple rooms with fridge, shampoo and hairdryer.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 12, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    mosquitoes. There were no electric pot to boil the water for tea or coffee in the room.

    Location

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2023

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shower took a really long time to become warm (about ten minutes) Its in a neighborhood where there are a lot of abandoned buildings. I kind of liked the quirky atmosphere, but it might come across as a bit eerie to some travelers. The hospitality of the host and the awesome views make up for all of that though. And it has a charm as well

    Nice staff. Great views. Close to the park and relatively close to the city and beach. Easy commuting with bus 7 and 7-1. The price/quality is really good. Decent basic breakfast.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2023

    8.0
    Wonderful hospitality in a beautiful area of South Korea
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Warm hospitality from lovely owner who makes you feel so welcome! She gave us a great recommendation for dinner too. Really great value a short bus ride from Serokansen National Park. Breakfast was a welcome bonus. Great atmosphere.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 30, 2023

    7.0
    Made by the lovely people
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Small bath towels

    Helpful staff

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 7, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bathroom could use some work and beds were quite hard.

    Very nice location, you can walk 30 minutes to Seoraksan or take the bus 3 mns away from.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2023

    8.0
    good hotel close to the park!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    location is close to the park which is very nice! very nice host that speaks a little English. breakfast is included and nice to start the day with. Don’t expect much from this town - there is not a lot to do! so for us 2 nights was great to visit the seoroksan national park which was one of the highlights of our trip 3)

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 17, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Huge wooden room near a little river and quiet surroundings. 5mn by car from the national park entrance. Very warm welcome and nice staff.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It's a great place to stay, no real improvements from my side.

    The hotel/guesthouse is located within a 2 minute walk from the busstop and about a 45 minute walk/ 12 minute bus ride from the Seoraksan National Park. The breakfast is good, they offer toast, jam, eggs, fresh cherry tomatoes, cereals, coffee, tea, milk etc. The staff is very welcoming and friendly. The entrance hall is cozy and gives a nice athmosphere. The bathroom seemed to be newly renovated and the beds were comfortable. There's water boilers and dispensers outside the rooms in the hallway. And also a kitchen downstairs that you can use.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The glory days of this town are behind it and a lot of the hotels have gone derelict or fallen into disrepair. This is slightly aged, but still pleasant enough.

    Good spot two minutes from the bus, perfect for an early start into the national park. Room was pleasant with everything I needed.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very nice hostess, two stations away from Seoraksan entrance

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was a bit run-down and old-looking. The neighborhood was a bit ghostly, didn't seem like much was happening, but it might be because we were there on week days.

    The staff was very nice and welcoming. The room was clean even though it was a bit run-down. Common areas to chill are nice.

    Stayed in April 2023

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