St. John's Hotel, steps from Gangmun Beach, is an ideal base for travelers. Relax in the sauna after exploring or cool off in the outdoor pool. Enjoy meals at the Oh! Crab buffet restaurant or grab coffee and light refreshments at the on-site cafe.
Located in Gangneung, St. John's Hotel is on a lake. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Haslla Art World, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gangmun Beach and Gyeongpo Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Gangneung Olympic Park. Visit our Gangneung travel guide
Located close to Gyeongpo Beach and Gyeongpodae, St. John's Hotel provides a grocery/convenience store, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. In addition to a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
An outdoor pool
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and express check-out
Express check-in, luggage storage, and ATM/banking services
A banquet hall, an off-leash area, and concierge services
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 1091 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Covered self parking on site (KRW 10,000 per night)
Valet parking on site (KRW 20,000 per stay)
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: KRW 49,000 for adults and KRW 29,400 for children
A bar/lounge
Things to do
Outdoor pool
Sauna
Family friendly
Grocery/convenience store
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Grocery/convenience store
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (on request)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Business services
24-hour business center
4 meeting rooms
Computer station
Outdoors
Direct access to the beach
On a lake
Accessibility
No elevator
More
16 floors
3 buildings
Banquet hall
Built in 2018
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Tea bags/instant coffee
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Phone
Safe
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 19
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets stay free
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area, pet-sitting services, and litter boxes are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately KRW 49000 for adults and KRW 29400 for children
Covered self parking fee: KRW 10000 per night
Valet parking fee: KRW 20000 per stay
Pool fee: KRW 45000 per day
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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Some guestroom bookings include access to the Executive Lounge. Access to the Executive Lounge is permitted once per day during breakfast and once during Happy Hour, for maximum 90 minutes. Children under 19 years old are allowed in the Executive Lounge from 4-9 PM and must be accompanied by an adult. The Executive Lounge breakfast is served from 6:30-10:30 AM and Happy Hour is from 4-9 PM with last entry at 8:30 PM.
This property's swimming pool is closed daily for maintenance from 1-2 PM.
The sauna is open daily from 7 AM-9 PM.
Children under 19 years old are allowed in the pool from 8 AM to 7:30 PM.
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
National rating
Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.
Property is also known as
St. John's Hotel Gangneung
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St. John's Hotel Hotel
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Frequently asked questions
Does St. John's Hotel have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–9:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at St. John's Hotel?
As of Mar 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at St. John's Hotel on Mar 10, 2026 start from ₩75,000, excluding 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.
Is St. John's Hotel pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for KRW 10000 per night. Valet parking is available for KRW 20000 per stay.
What time is check-in at St. John's Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at St. John's Hotel?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is St. John's Hotel located?
Offering direct access to the beach, this Gangneung hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Gangmun Beach and Gyeongpo Beach. Anmok Beach and Gyeongpodae are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Reviews
St. John's Hotel Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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Highly recommended!! I think the hotel marketing team didnt describe all the lovely things to surprise the guests. Once we checked in, my kids were jumping around the room. We loved the kids items in the room, a huge digital art wall, a kids’ portable audio for bedtime story, a massage chair and a king sized sealy matress and comfortable bedding.
We would definitely come back to the room when it is not too busy season.
We stayed New year’s day so the waiting time for Check in and elevator wasnt pleasure.
Eunhye
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
4/10 Poor
PANAGIOTIS
Oct 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our stay at St. John's Hotel was a mix of positives and notable disappointments.
The beachfront location is fantastic and the pet-friendly policy is well-managed. Our room was clean, check-in was immediate, and staff were kind and efficient.
However, the hotel's massive scale led to a chaotic, noisy environment; the lobby felt like a busy bus terminal. We faced significant waits for the elevators. The 4 PM check-in and 11 AM check-out times felt restrictive.
The lounge experience was particularly disappointing. We were informed of a strict one-hour time limit during evening happy hour, and the quality of the food and drinks was below expectations.
A major letdown was the cost-cutting on amenities. The room only had bulk soap dispensers. There were no disposable slippers, only plastic ones for re-use, and basic amenities had to be purchased from a vending machine in the hallway—a noticeable step down from other Korean hotels. We also had to use an external parking lot as the main one was full.
One disappointing thing was that the advertised infinity pool and sauna were not included, please make this obvious in your property description, others do. We might not have booked had we known.
However, as we booked a superior room we received free breakfast and 'happy hour'. You should also advertise this as it was appreciated. Not sure executive lounge is the right name thou as it is not that, great views though. The limited menu is ok for short stays, we enjoyed it, there was beer and wine available too in the evening. The food is the same each meal, no variation, would not have been that impressed if paying but its not expensive so sto moaning, loved the chicken especially.
The room was excellent, staff friendly and helpful when needed, location great, we like walking. No swimming in sea outside hotel just head north to next beach, its a nice walk.
A lot of the reviews were dated and the hotel appears to have responded to the comments.
Its a nice hotel, we came in october so quiet bet its heaving in summer. Fantastic outdoor gym on the beach and walks through the pines lovely.
Great location. The hotel is very nice but you pay for everything. Want to use any of the pools you must pay, want to have a really good beer on draft you must pay to go into the pool area to drink a draft beer or you can go to the executive lounge and drink Kelly. Dogs everywhere so if you don’t want to be around dogs probably not the right place
Pillowcases and towels smelled. It seemed like they just ran the laundry with just water without any cleaning agent. There is no sound proofing whatsoever. The hotel restaurant played their music so loud that you can clearly hear the lyrics even with the sliding door shut.
Clean and within walking distance to the beach. However, the hotel is larger than expected, so the elevators were often crowded. The biggest downside was that the pool was not free, unlike other hotels I’ve stayed at."