Smile Resort

Perfecte ligging aan de bushalte. Mogelijkheid om Buiten te zitten aan het water

Beetje gedateerd

La cortesia dei proprietari!

La piccola cucina sfornita! Se c’è secondo me è opportuno fornirla con qualche accessorio…

Emplacement au calme près de la rivière. Les chambres sont spacieuses et propres.

Sehr nette und freundliche Betreiber. Es gibt Wasserspender und die Möglichkeit etwas zu kochen. Klimaanlage, etc funktionieren einwandfrei. Zimmer war für 1 Person sehr geräumig. Es wurde ausreichend Körperpflegeprodukte zur Verfügung gestellt, sowie Insektenspray. Süßer Hund der auf das Hotel aufpaßt!

Frühstück ist etwas dürftig. Die Unterkunft ist etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Der Bettbezug war so abgenutzt, dass er löchrig war. Ein wenig seltsam ist, dass man den Müll selbst entsorgen muss und das Geschirr vom Frühstück selbst abwaschen. Das Zimmer könnte etwas sauberer sein, aber ich bin auch sehr heikel.

Sehr ruhig. Das ganze Dorf ist leider etwas am absteigenden Ast mit vielen leerstehenden Hotels. Das Smile Resort ist auch in die Jahre gekommen, aber sehr gemütlich und für diesen günstigen Preis absolut in Ordnung. Frühstück ist nicht überwältigend, aber Ei, Toast und Corn Flakes sind besser als gar nichts. Besonders hervorzuheben ist did gut funktionierende Klimaanlage im Zimmer.

- great location, just a few minutes walk from the bus stop and small shopping district w/ restaurants and convenience store; I only ate in 1 restaurant but there are a few others as well, just take note of the early closing times - room has enough space for my things and to move around; big windows - room has TV, small towels, body wash, shampoo, toothpaste, fridge, tissues, slipper - they have a free small breakfast which I did not avail so cannot comment; free ramyun station; microwave in common area; bottled waters in the room - host/owner was nice and smiley - location is a few minutes walk from the Seorak Skywalk

L'emplacement idéal pour visiter le parc de Soereksan, la gentillesse de l'accueil

Wygodne łóżka. Czysto w pokoju. Bardzo sympatyczna Pani właścicielka, która zaprosiła nas na śniadanie pomimo, że nie było opcji śniadania w ofercie.

Brakowało mi jakiejś szafy lub większego wieszaka żeby rozwiesić ubrania

Endroit accueillant et la maîtresse de maison est très gentille

Leuk basic hotel met een enthousiaste receptioniste vlakbij een lekker kiptestaurant in een overigens verlaten en vervallen dorpje, vlakbij het park bus voor de deur

Ontbijt viel tegen niet meer dan wat geroosterd brood em jam

most kind owner, great location

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Great location, convenient to the park, and the couple running the hostel were very kind and helpful. The breakfast was a nice start to the day.

This wasn’t the property itself, but we did discover that many of the nearby restaurants closed around 7:00–something to keep in mind if you have a long day of hiking planned!

The owner is just the nicest person!

설악산 산행을 위해 예약한 숙소인데, 계곡 물소리가 시원한 곳이네요. 여름에도 좋을 것 같아요. 방은 조용하고 아늑했어요.

The hotel manager is extremely friendly and helpful. We arrived late in the evening and she helped us to organise an early morning taxi for the next day. There are a few small restaurants nearby and a small shop where you can stock up on snacks for hiking. The main park entrance is about short bus ride away. Comfortable and clean room. Great value for money.

- close to bus stop - friendly staff - quite big room - river near hotel - beautifull view for the mountain - very nice oldschool design

- poor breakfast: 3 (!) boiled eggs for us (two persons), tosts with jam and cornflakes - town looks like ghots town, empty and many buildings are abandoned

Excellent stay, friendly owner, comfy bed and beautiful surroundings, very close to national park, good breakfast with cereal/toast and jam, fully recommend

Location was great. Staff was amazing! Owner is sweet lady with a wonderful SMILE!! The name suits her- very hospitable. Dinner by the river was great. Picked up a pizza at the National park area. Location to bus stop was perfect.

Beds were hard. Area around Smile was very run down.

Location was good for hiking. The staff was extremely kind and helpful. The breakfast was good.

A lot of mosquitoes at night in the room

De zorgzame gastvrouwen staan altijd voor je klaar. Dat was heel bijzonder.

Het ontbijt is erg simpel, de kamer is niet de nieuwste meer qua douche/keuken.

So extremely friendly, with everything we needed

Great location for the Seoraksan National park, regular buses take you to the entrance. Breakfast provided which was a bonus.

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Außergewöhnlich nette Gastgeberin!! Sehr familiär! Optimale Lage um den Seoraksan Nationalpark zu erreichen. Wir hatten alles, was wir gebraucht haben und ausreichend Platz im Zimmer. Frühstück war auch dabei.

Die Internetverbindung im Zimmer war leider nicht so gut, was nur auffiel, weil einer von uns am Computer arbeiten musste. Für einfache Recherchen am Handy absolut ausreichend. Man muss sagen, dass das Hotel etwas in die Jahre gekommen ist und die Einrichtung etc. entsprechend alt und abgenutzt ist. Wir haben uns trotzdem wohl gefühlt.

Had a great stay at Smile resort. The host was lovely and very welcoming. There was a great communal breakfast area which served a basic breakfast and was toasty warm in the cold weather + our bedroom floor was heated! The location was super close to the bus stop and easy to access Seoraksan NP.

Stayed at Smile Resort in Sokcho and had such a lovely experience. The place is beautiful and welcoming, and it’s run by a truly lovely lady who makes you feel right at home from the moment you arrive. The location is perfect if you’re planning to hike or wander through the natural park nearby. After long days exploring the trails, it was wonderful to come back to such a comfortable and cozy room. Breakfast was a highlight too: having roasted chestnuts in the morning was such a unique and delicious treat. The little town itself is very quiet and peaceful, which made the stay even more relaxing. There’s also a great little café called Cafe RR that became our favorite stop for a coffee or a beer after a long hike. And if you’re looking for food, the restaurant Jeonju Korea serves an amazing hot stone vegetable bibimbap that we absolutely loved. Another big plus is how easy it is to get around: buses run very frequently to the park and to Sokcho, so everything is convenient. All in all, Smile Resort is definitely the place to stay if you want a comfortable base for exploring the area and enjoying the beautiful nature around Sokcho.

La propriétaire du lieu est très accueillante, souriante et sympathique. Très bon emplacement, à 5 minutes en bus (qui passe toutes les 20 minutes) de l'entrée du parc national. Environnement très calme.

The hotel was perfectly located to go hiking in Seroaksan Park, it was only a 10-min bus ride away. The room was very clean and comfortable. Mrs Kim was absolutely adorable and welcoming, this is the best hotel to stay in Seroaksan!

Simple mais bon

Rien

가성비 최고에요 조식도 주고~ 방이 좁을까 걱정했는데 생각보다 더 넓었어요 !!! 앞에 얕은 계곡이 있어 아이가 좋아했어요 :)

Familie guesthouse gaf een warm welkom en verblijf.

Let me in earlier. Very nice host. Beautiful national park next door.

They heat up floor later in the day … but not during a day - it was a bit cold, but not too bad.

Location, heated bed, friendly staff.

Die Eigentümerin war unfassbar freundlich und zuvorkommend! + Absolute Twin Peak vibes (nicht nur in der Unterkunft, auch im ganzen Dorf)

방은 우리가 예상했던 것보다 더 넓었어요! 매우 깨끗하고 편안했고, 호스트분도 정말 친절하고 도움을 많이 주셨어요! 100% 추천합니다! 다시 속초에 오게 된다면, 기쁘게 이 호스텔에 다시 올 거예요!!

Locatie

The host looks after you very well , the rooms are toasty warm , very comfy when it’s cold outside and you have hiked all day . Very good fried chicken restaurant around the corner too .

The town itself is a bit rundown , but don’t let that put you off staying here.

Breakfast was great. Hostess was very kind and informative. Easy bus ride to National park or to town. National park was great. Restaurants nearby or ramen in lobby.

L’accueil vraiment très sympathique

La qualité de la chambre, c’est assez vieux

Wij hebben echt genoten van ons verblijf hier. Je hoeft niet de allermooiste kamers te verwachten (lees: TL verlichting en wat gedateerd), maar voor zo’n prijs hoeft dat ook niet. Wij zijn super hartelijk ontvangen en voelden ons echt even onderdeel van dit guesthouse. De eigenaresse is super vriendelijk en heel erg behulpzaam (of het nu gaat om bustickets regelen of een taxi boeken). Wij zijn naar de ingang van Seoraksan gelopen vanaf het hotel, dat is een goede wandeling (zo’n 45min) maar goed te doen, en zeker aan te raden op drukke dagen om de file te vermijden (daar sta je helaas ook in met de bus). Kortom: Wij zouden iedereen aanraden hier te verblijven!

Het dorpje is niet het meest levendig, maar dat hadden we al verwacht. Zorg dat je niet te laat gaat eten, anders zijn de restaurants dicht!

Location amazing and place next to river incredible

המלון כשמו כן הוא: בעלת הבית הלבבית קיבלה אותנו עם חיוך, והשהות במלון מעלה חיוך. בחרנו במלון בעיקר כי הוא קרוב מאד לכניסה לשמורת סורקסאן. נסענו לשמורה וטיילנו בשבילים כל יום בנסיעה של כמה דקות באוטובוס שמגיע בתדירות טובה, לא חיכינו הרבה. אותו אוטובוס בכיוון השני מגיע לעיר סוקצ'ו. בחרנו בדירה עם מטבחון וסלון והיא היתה מאובזרת היטב בכל מה שצריך. יש חנות מכולת בקרבת מקום, וארוחת בוקר צנועה כלולה למרות שלא כתוב. אבל הכי כייף במלון שהוא על גדת נחל, ואפשר לשמוע את שאון המים מהחדר כפותחים חלון.

Great location, right next to the bus station which takes you to the entrance of the park. Complimentary breakfast, which was unexpected of cereal, fruits and eggs. Landlady was so kind. Rooms were comfortable and warm, which was lovely after a long hike.

The town itself is quite abandoned, with lots of empty and derelict old hotels/hostels from reduced tourism over the years. Smile hostel seems to be one of the only ones in the area left!

The property's location was excellent and the staff were extremely friendly!

Super bien placé près du parc national de Seoraksan et facilement accessible en transport en commun, chambres très propres, endroits très calme et surtout la propriétaire et son fils sont extrêmement accueillants !

Rien

Fantastic host, very friendly and always smiling.

The owner Miss Kim was so lovely, the location was great.

Very basic but fits the price. I have no bad thing to say

Perfect location to visit the national park. 2 minute walk to the bus stop (7 & 7.1) to the national park & the bus terminal (express + intercity)/city of Sokcho. Several nice restaurants and a 7-eleven close by (max. 6 minute walk). The host is super nice and very helpful. Room is very clean. Breakfast is simple but more than enough. Highly recommended!

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필요한건 다 잘 준비되어 있습니다.

없어요.

El personal amable

Desayuno penoso, huevo duro y tostada de pan Bimbo sin nada, mejor no poner desayuno…camas duras. Todo parece viejo y venido a menos. Esta toda la zona igual, una pena porque el parque es muy bonito. Caro para lo que ofrece

Nationalparken er helt vidunderlig, den lille landsby, hvor hotellet ligger ligner at 90% er blevet forladt for nogle år siden. Meget slidte bygninger, lukkede/smadrede forretninger og overgroede pladser. Selve hotellet er fint, men de havde overbooket vores første aften, så vi blev sendt ned på et dårligere sted uden kompensation el andet. Derudover er personalet venlige og selve hotellet er hyggeligt og hjemligt.

La ubicacion

The lady who runs this accomodation is extremely personable and lovely. She made our stay very enjoyable. It felt very homely like we were staying in her house. She minded our luggage a night when we stayed overnight at one of the mountain shelters. She was very kind to our two children giving them ice creams and treats.

The only challenge in the area is the lack of restaurants, quite a strange atmosphere with lots of empty, old hotels that are not used anymore. Real shame as it is a beautiful part of South Korea. Be prepared as there are lots of mosquitoes near the river.

Simple room with a private bathroom. Everything was clean and functional. Breakfast is included. The landlady is VERY kind and gives good recommendations to travelers for activities and hiking in Seoraksan park. She even drove me to the Cheoksan Hot springs ! There is an outside terrace with the river running nearby. You can find restaurants and convenience stores close by.

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Even though it wasn't mentioned in the description as simple breakfast with bread and eggs was offered for free.

good

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The owners of this place were so lovely! I felt like I was staying with my family. They took care of me and treated me to coffee and rice cake when I got back from my hike. I was traveling alone and they made me feel very welcome. On the last day it was raining a lot and my host gave me a poncho to wrap.around my suitcase so it didn't get wet while waiting for the bus. I slept well in my room. Bed was very comfy and room was big with a little desk i could use to work on my laptop Location is so beautiful on the creek with an outdoor seating area where I had breakfast in the morning and watched the birds and spent the afternoon reading. Very close to the national park entrance and convenient restaurants within short walking distance . I would stay here again

L'emplacement est parfait pour rejoindre le mont Seorak en quelques minutes de bus. La gérante est très sympathique. L'endroit est joli avec des tables et des barbecues mis à disposition.

Most people stay in Sokcho City to be near all the stores, so this little resort town has mostly died off with just a few stores and restaurants nearby to keep it in service (though I've had some very good, very large meals since I got here and the 7-11 is a few minutes walk and open 24 hours, so you're covered). As a result, though, you almost have the feeling of having the town to yourself when you go out. It's quiet, it's peaceful, it matches the surrounding forests and mountains and river. The skywalk over the river is right at the end of the street, there's just so much incredible stuff within walking distance (everything Seorak-san has to offer is basically within 3km and walkable). The 7 and 7-1 bus stops right at the entrance to their street and it's like, $1.25 to get to Sokcho if you need something (the mega-emart around the corner from the express bus terminal has everything you could possibly need). Basically you get the total package at a tenth of the price. As for the hotel, the staff is friendly, the room is spacious and has most of your kitchen needs, the shower is adequate, and the wifi is strong. The grounds have a bunch of lovely and comfortable places to sit and hang out both inside and out. They're right on a tributary to the river and have a little external stairway to the water where they've set stones to make pools to soak your feet. I wanted to get away from city life and until I found this place, I was having trouble finding what I needed. I'm going to stay here a while, and I'll be back in the future when I burn out again. This is what I needed. *If you're fascinated by boom towns gone bust like I am, there's the added bonus of some absolutely colossal old hotels slowly returning to nature here, as well. Seorak Park Resort and Casino absolutely dominates the skyline across the river and is 100% abandoned, but you can only tell from up close.

Nothing but nitpicks that aren't worth complaining about.

The couple who run the place were friendly, accommodating and attentive. The location is an easy 10 minute bus ride to Seoraksan National Park. There are a few restaurants and a cafe in the area, and it was located beside a stream with an outdoor area of covered picnic tables to enjoy.

Heads up, the neighbourhood is older and there are a few abandoned buildings which can feel a little spooky, especially when you first arrive when traveling alone. But don't let that put you off! Otherwise, it was a quiet and restful spot with the necessary amenities and lots of greenery.

The woman at the front desk was probably the nicest person alive. I got there an hour before my friend and she offered to pick him up so he didnt have to get a taxi! She also offered to point us in the direction of nice places to visit in the area, sadly had to turn her down, but she was awesome nonetheless.

Both hotels I've stayed in so far in korea have had pretty hard beds, luckily i can fall asleep anywhere. and the TV was pretty small... but meh, we werent there to hangout in our hotel room, so it didnt matter too much to me.

Simple accomodation at good place next to mountains. Do not expect luxury, just basic beds, shower, good for overnight when on trekking in the area.

sockets to charge mobile are scare and strange placed

설악산 가까워서 좋음.오랫만에 등산

침대프레임 과 매트리스사이가 벌어진곳이 우연히보임 .머리카락.먼지 더럽게 쌓여있음. 청소좀 신경쓰셔야할듯

주인장의 넉넉한 미소와 서비스 편안한 안내가 너무도 좋았습니다. 숙소 옆에 흐르는 계곡도 좋았고 특히 아침산책을 할 수 있는 스카이워크 정말 좋았습니다. 가까이에 케이블카를 탈 수 있어 더 좋았습니다. 속초시장과도 20분 거리라 2박3일 다양한 경험을 하며 즐거운 속초여행을 하였습니다.

Friendly staff, cute dog on the property, close to Seoraksan (bus stop at 5 minutes from the park entrance), very comfy beds, spacious.

The property is rather old and not well maintained. It needs some renovation and deep-cleaning (like many things in this specific village/area surrounding the property).

Quiet and peaceful, homely place, very friendly staff - a lot of smiles :)

Very quiet, clean, simple but everything you need. Big room compared to other places. Very convenient close to the bus station, Seoraksan park and facilities. And the tenant was so helpful and kind!!! She even drop us to the park the second day we were there.

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Very nice place and helpful owner.. I would recommend, close to soraksan entrance. Beautiful little stream behind resort

great location, super easy to each from sokcho and then super easy to reach the national park. Owner was super lovely and helpful!!

Extremly friendly owner with the kind of hospitality that feel totally genuine. Thanks for everything!

The room was big and clean. The location of the hotel was close to the National Park for hiking, and the nearby scenery was beautiful. It was also close enough to Sokcho, convenience stores, and restaurants that we could easily find places to eat and buy supplies.

The owner acted very strange when we checked in. We booked 2 rooms for 4 guests, but one of our friends could not make it because he fell ill 2 days before the trip, so there were only 3 of us. My boyfriend, and I and one single female friend. As a couple, we wanted our own room, which is why we booked 2 rooms instead of everyone staying in one room. The owner checked my ID when we arrived, then looked at us disapprovingly, saying they were running out of rooms and asking why there were only 3 of us. Then she insisted on checking my booking reference number. We paid for the room weeks in advance, and it was non-refundable, but her behavior made us feel like we were somehow inconveniencing her because we were not all staying in one room. It's the first time in 10 years of living in Korea that I've been asked for my ID and my booking reference. It was very uncomfortable, and the interaction made all 3 of us annoyed. Also, the fridge looked and smelled like it hadn't been cleaned for a while.

Our Korean Nan was the best!!!! An absolutely amazing host, friendly and welcoming. We arrived late at night check in was simple Room was clean - private bathroom - aircon We woke early to hike and missed breakfast (served from 8-9am) when we returned at midday she organised for us to eat a late breakfast (no charge) and organised local tickets to the onsen to soak our tired muscles. The outdoor area is great for relaxing 7/11 and bus stop is a 5 min walk

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