Overall Ratings & Reviews Hound The Blue

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Worst hotel breakfast I have ever had.

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

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

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.

great view

Mediocre stay, staff was not super friendly just clearly busy, definitely not worth the price.

near cafe road n ocean beach. good to see many tree

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.

Very clean and great ocean view. Looks like it was just recently built.

Nice clean modern hotel right by the beach. Good views of the sea. Friendly staff. Lots of restaurants within walking distance. Beautiful pine forest paths.

I stayed at Avvio for a week. And I got to say it's a hidden gem nestled amongst a slew of hotels and motels along the beach. What it may lack in terms of certain amenities. It more than makes up in relaxation, service, and quality. Got to give 2 thumbs up to the hotel staff! Along with the amazing view in our room, they made our choice to extend our stay at Avvio easy. Also definitely recommend their western breakfast buffet. It's worth it. Looking forward to my future stays here.

Great place for family. Loved location and kind staffs. Very clean room.

Mr Kim at the front desk was always available for advice, and very friendly, no matter what time of the day or night that we approached him with a question..

Brand new, very clean, very helpful and friendly staff.

We really enjoyed our stay at the Avvio hotel during the winter Olympics. The building was attractive and clean. The rooms were comfortable with great views of the ocean. The staff was excellent. The only downside was the food service. Breakfast was served each morning from 8am-930a and it was very good. But beyond that there is not much in the way of food and beverage to purchase. You can't get a cup of coffee except during breakfast. But overall a very nice stay.

I enjoyed my long-term stay there during the PyeongChang Olympic Games. The building is brand new and clean with tasteful decoration. Breakfast was okay. The hotel staff lacked a little bit of professionalism, but they were eager to help. Felt more like B&B than hotel.

This was a beautiful hotel. We were concerned when booking it as there were not many reviews and didn't really know how far the location was from everything, but took a chance and we were very happy with our decision. 5-7 minute taxi ride from Gangneung train station and was 10-12 minutes away from Gangneung Olympic Park. Hotel staff went out of their way to help us. An example of this is that we were unable to get a taxi one day so one of the staff members offered to drive us to the venue. The room is done very well and had a balcony with a beautiful view overlooking the Sea of Japan. Bed was very comfortable and there were enough outlets to charge all of our devices.