St. John's Hotel is a great choice for your beach stay in Gangneung. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, and guests can also take advantage of a sauna. THREE MEALS serves Korean cuisine and the bar is a great place to grab a drink. Also, this hotel is a short five-minute drive from Gyeongpodae. Fellow travellers like the helpful staff and beach.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean
At a glance
Hotel size
1091 rooms
Arranged over 16 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age – 19
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 19
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Covered on-site self-parking (KRW 10000 per night)
On-site parking includes off-street options
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Travelling with children
Local/corner shop
What to do
Beach access
Working away
24-hour business centre
4 meeting rooms
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
3 buildings/towers
Built in 2018
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
An outdoor pool
Sauna
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
43-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Electric kettle
Dressing gowns
Iron/ironing board
Window screens
Sleep well
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Balcony
Freshen up
Bidet
Shampoo
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Housekeeping (on request)
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
THREE MEALS – This buffet restaurant specialises in Korean cuisine.
The Ground – On-site bar. Open daily.
Ang pang – On-site café. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately KRW 40000 for adults and KRW 24000 for children
Parking
Covered self-parking costs KRW 10000 per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access is available for an extra charge of KRW 45000 per day
Policies
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Children under 19 years old are allowed in the pool from 8 AM to 7:30 PM.
Also known as
St. John's Hotel Gangneung
St. John's Gangneung
St. John's Hotel Hotel
St. John's Hotel Gangneung
St. John's Hotel Hotel Gangneung
Frequently asked questions
Does St. John's Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, St. John's Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at St. John's Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at St. John's Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at St. John's Hotel?
Yes. Self-parking costs KRW 10000 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at St. John's Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at St. John's Hotel and nearby?
St. John's Hotel has an outdoor pool and a sauna.
Are there restaurants at or near St. John's Hotel?
Yes, THREE MEALS offers Korean cuisine.
Does St. John's Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around St. John's Hotel like?
St. John's Hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Gangmun Beach and 10 minutes' walk from Gyeongpo Beach.
St. John's Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
22 December 2024
Very good
It was good. I Recommend
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 December 2024
munjong
munjong, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
29 October 2024
Beds and a room are so small for 4 persons.
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 September 2024
Very good
Byoung Tae
Byoung Tae, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 September 2024
Ameha Tsegaye
Ameha Tsegaye, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 September 2024
Gi yun
Gi yun, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 September 2024
Good shaded walking area beside the beach.
Vernon
Vernon, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
7 September 2024
michael
michael, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 September 2024
Ju Yeol
Ju Yeol, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 September 2024
My room had amazing views.
Staff members were super friendly, helpful, nice!
Yaerin
Yaerin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 August 2024
View and buffet food was quite nice. Swimming pool, sauna and the beach in front of hotel were great.
Ioannis
Ioannis, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
16 August 2024
Not as advertised
The St John’s hotel was undoubtedly lovely in its day. Unfortunately, it is playing a catch up game with its maintenance.
First the good:
the location is great! Just a brief walk through the pines in order to get to the beach. It is walking distance from great restaurants and stores and has many conveniences on the grounds.
The staff is wonderful. We arrived early and we’re not allowed to check in but there was a young man (Logan) that took a genuine interest in helping us out and our wait was not a problem.
We were on the 9th floor with an ocean view and really enjoyed looking out the windows.
The rooms are spacious and the bed was very comfortable.
The bathroom was well appointed and everything worked the way it was supposed to.
Now the bad:
The elevators are a real problem . It was not uncommon for us to wait four or five minutes and once it was seven minutes. There were also times when you had to wait for a 2nd one because the first was too full.
They call it an “Executive Lounge” but it’s really just a rundown place to get the same monotonous food every morning. I don’t believe it was worth the extra that we paid for it.
The beach does not belong to the hotel but please be careful! It is a lovely place And you might be tempted to not look where you are walking, but please do. My wife found 19 fishing lures washed up on the shore on the two beach walks that she took. (Pictured)
On the website they have pictures of the lovely pools . Unfortunately we didn’t real
JAMES
JAMES, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
19 July 2024
Good Hotel
This is a very big hotel. I paid for a better room with separate check in area and access to the executive lounge. As a result, check in was very easy and the member of staff was very kind. The room was a good size, clean, and had a good view of the ocean. The executive lounge was very busy and I'm not sure about the quality of some of the foods. There is only one coffee machine, so it takes a long time to get a coffee. Otherwise, it was fine. A good hotel, but there are not enough elevators considering the size and number of guests. We constantly had to wait minutes for one to arrive. A very nice hotel, but a bit too busy and bustling for me.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 July 2024
It is too bad the pool isn’t included and is such a high cost, especially for a family. We loved the hotel and stay but will probably book somewhere else next time to have an affordable pool for the kids to play in.
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
8/10 Very good
5 July 2024
Would be nice to have chairs on the balcony. Was a bit noisy at night, but young people having fun is not a major issue for me. Great staff! Very friendly, and hard-working.
Kevin
Kevin, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 July 2024
We had a very enjoyable stay. We liked the breakfast and the happy hour food and drinks in the evening. It was included in the price. We met some other nice travelers there. The views from the top are very nice. The beach is a short walk away. There is nice artwork in the little pine forest. The parking garage at the hotel was full when we arrived, but there is another one not far. So no problem. But be sure to register your car number at reception. We didn’t and had to pay when we left. But we are getting refunded for it. In the end the hotel is worth going back to. We can recommend it!
Christiane
Christiane, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 June 2024
This hotel is definitely worth to stay at when in Gangneung. Super close to many places like the beach and restaurants and love the infinity pool. Worth the money
Jonathan
Jonathan, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 June 2024
Not really a downside, but please a mirror behind the toilet? lol but EVERYTHING else is great.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 June 2024
Jiwoon
Jiwoon, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 June 2024
Good
Joowoon
Joowoon, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 May 2024
Jong Woong
Jong Woong, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
25 May 2024
Quite clean but very difficult in the morning when trying to check out. Otherwise a clean place. Travels with wife and kids.
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 May 2024
Rosalyn
Rosalyn, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 April 2024
Very nice resort by the beach. Extremely dog friendly for those who bring their k9 pals everywhere. Checkin/check out were very smooth. Everyone was very nice. Only drawback is there is no “room service”. There’s a couple of items you can order that is from one of the restaurants. So if you’re have a late night out and are hungry, better to stop somewhere and bring it to your room. Otherwise, it’s a great place to stay.
Rosalyn
Rosalyn, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
19 April 2024
Great location, good for restaurant hopping and 15 minute away from KTX station.