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An outdoor wooden deck with picnic tables and string lights, surrounded by trees. - Smile Resort (Sokcho)
A cozy room with a TV, wooden furniture, a round table, and a large window. - Smile Resort (Sokcho)
A multi-story building with a prominent cylindrical glass tower, a sign reading "Smile Guest House," and a snow-covered environment. - Smile Resort (Sokcho)
A cozy interior with a piano, wooden flooring, and a large window with a view of the street. - Smile Resort (Sokcho)
A wooden staircase leading down to a rocky stream surrounded by greenery. - Smile Resort (Sokcho)
Located close to Seorak Waterpia, Smile Resort provides a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Room options

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A compact room with a small table, two chairs, a refrigerator, a window with blinds, a wall-mounted TV, and a wooden shelf with towels.

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A room with two beds, wooden walls, a window with blinds, and a ceiling light.

Family Studio

  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Large Twin Bed and 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a TV mounted on the wall, a wooden shelf, a small table with a chair, and a coat rack.

Standard Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with two beds, wooden paneling, a window with blinds, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Family Triple Room

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Seorak-dong, a neighborhood in Sokcho, Smile Resort is in the mountains and near a boardwalk/promenade. Sokcho Expo Tower and Naksansa are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Seoraksan National Park and Yeongnangho Lake. Don't miss out on a visit to Seorak Waterpia. Visit our Sokcho travel guide
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5-9, Cheongbong-ro 5-gil, Sokcho, Gangwon, 217-120

What's nearby

  • A mountainous landscape with rocky peaks and lush greenery.
    Seoraksan National Park
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • An indoor water park with multiple pools, palm trees, and people swimming and playing.
    Seorak Waterpia
    10 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • A waterfront marina at dusk with boats docked, a bridge in the background, and a city skyline across the water.
    Dongmyeong Port
    13 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • A pebbled beach with waves, a lighthouse, and buildings in the background.
    Sokcho Beach
    15 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • A wooden deck with a crescent-shaped sculpture overlooking a coastal cityscape with mountains in the background.
    Daepo Port
    15 min drive - 7.9 miles

Getting around

  • Yangyang (YNY-Yangyang Intl.)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pelicana Chicken
    1 min walk
  • 온천뜰 가마솥
    5 min drive
  • Take-Out Coffee
    5 min drive
  • 다향
    6 min drive
  • 도문
    5 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchenette
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heated floor
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Smile Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Smile Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Smile Resort?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Smile Resort located?

Located in Seorak-dong, this guesthouse is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Seoraksan National Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Seorak Waterpia and Sokcho Expo Tower. Daepo Port and Dongmyeong Port are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Smile Resort Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 125 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smile is a great place to stay, as it’s nearby Seoraksan. Restaurants are in walking distance. Provides all the amenities one would need to prepare for your hiking adventure. It was warm, pleasant and inviting as was the host, Mrs.Kim, whom we adored. The heating pad provided on the bed made for a cozy night’s rest. You might even get lucky enough to catch up to the family pet (Owoli), patrolling the neighborhood. Recommended and definitely coming back to Smile when we return 😊🫰⛰️🍁🐕❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good sized room with refigerator and ability to cook in room- need to get utensils downstairs. Shower gets warm- not hot Breakfast is lacking. Coffee, Boiled eggs, sliced bread and little packets of jam - alao 2 sweet cereals.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful owners. A good base if your aim is to stay within 20min bus ride to the park entrance and you are on a tight budget. Basic motel in an area which was once the main gateway for the park. Now it has mostly empty and abandoned motels and hotels in something that resembles a post apocalypse time. Seems safe but only two tiny supermarkets with very basic things to buy. There a so called “shopping centre area” where the bus stop is located but, just like the abandoned hotels, it looked past its golden age. The hotel/hostel provides towels which are smaller than a hand towel (no bath towels) - no change of towels, cleaning of the room or even garbage collection while we were there. Staying in the city centre, although more expensive and further from the National park entrance seemed like a better, and less depressing option. But again if you aim to start hiking early perhaps stay one night closer to the park entrance. The couple that manages the hotel is lovely!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place and helpful owner.. I would recommend, close to soraksan entrance. Beautiful little stream behind resort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Convenient to Seoraksan Park (40min walk or 5min bus).
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mrs Kim was an amazing host with a beautiful smile. Rooms were clean and a good value for our budget. We didnt lack anything there. A good continental breakfast got us going in the morning and she helped us with finding places to visit. If we return we know where we are welcomed!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Memorable stay

The owner was extremely kind and helpful. We met friendly travelers from around the world. It was a clean and wonderful place to stay! We would return. So close to Seoraksan mountain and to the coastal city of Sokcho.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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A bus stop is very nearby making trips to the mountain and beaches very convenient. The owner and staff were super nice. I was able to borrow a hiking pole and received helpful guidance on a hiking route. It was a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a great stay here during my trip to Seoraksan National Park. The hosts were so warm and friendly. I was able to do a load of laundry (for a small extra charge) and while I was waiting in the lobby for the wash cycle to finish, the host gave me some mugwort rice cakes to try.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After a hectic week in Seoul, this was a great place to relax and unwind. I was immediately greated and felt welcomed by the owner. The rooms are basic but comfortable. There is a light breakfast supplied. The bus is a 5 minute walk (#7 and 7-1) and for those who like walking/hiking, Seoraksan National Park is an easy hour away (by foot) as well as many other trails around this beautiful area. This place is a hidden gem.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Nice environmental place. Building is old but room was ok. The bad thing is bed was hard,not comfortable. But i can't complaint more cause i got what i paid for. It was incredibly cheap.around 30 dollars a day. I must say that the place where the hotel located is the best place in seulaksan mountain area to enjoy and healing. The owner was nice and helpful too.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Smiley Resort! We did a girls road trip through South Korea and wanted to see Seoraksan. This place was in a great location for seeing the mountain. It was possible to walk to the national park from the hotel, but the bus stop is right down the street. The owners were so incredibly friendly and welcoming! Immediately we felt at home! I want to come back to Seoraksan to explore more of the hiking trails and would love to come back to Smiley Resort! We wish we could’ve stayed here longer! Everyone was so kind and sweet!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Probably last quality accommodation in that area

Unfortunately, all surrounding is in bad state, most of hotels and services are bankrupted and many of them already getting destroyed, all surrounding is like a ghost town. But that is what Smile Resort owner can not impact. All what she can do she does very well, accommodation is nice, good managed, very hostile owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed at a room right in front of the stairway. Checked in a bit late and didn't have a chance to ask. Seems this room doesn't have heating so it was pretty chilly at night although the floor wasn't that cold. Should ask the owner for a heater if you find the room cold.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you're looking for a clean, quiet place to rest up for/recover from a big hike at Seoraksan National Park, you can't do better than this for the money. It's certainly no-frills, but the proprietor is kind and easy-going, the room was spotless, the water is hot and pressure high, and you're minutes from the most popular entrance to the park. Breakfast is simple but filling - toast, cereal, and freshly steamed rice cakes with fresh coffee or tea. There are hot water kettles and filtered water refill stations on each floor. The beds are quite firm, but we slept comfortably. A note on the area: The bus schedule can be a little confusing, but we never had to wait more than 15 minutes for one. This isn't a popular stop on the bus route, so just make sure to stay close to the road and keep an eye out so you can wave to the driver, otherwise it may fly past! It almost passed us on our trip into the park, but I ran after it waving and it stopped as soon as the driver saw me. The surrounding area is a bit eerie - many of the neighboring properties look to have been reclaimed by nature decades ago, but it did not feel unsafe. If you're into urban exploring, this may even be a plus for you! There is a 24 hour market with the usual packaged convenience foods a couple blocks away on the main road, as well as several active restaurants that appear to be kept open by tour bus lunch breaks. All in all, everything we needed and a great value!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
청결하고 친절하시네요. 아침에 일어나 설악산에 바로 갈 수 있었고 기분좋은 여행이었습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
친절하고 좋아요..ㅎ, TV 는 안나와요..^^
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
사장님께서 매우 친철하시고, 청결한 숙소라고 생각됩니다
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Los dueños son un amor y muuy atentos. El hospedaje esta cercano a la entrada al Parque de Seoraksan, rodeado de hermosa naturaleza, por lo que las tiendas de conveniencia pueden quedar lejos. El desayuno estuvo muy rico, y en caso de que necesites comida o bebidas extra, la propietaria las ofrece a un muy buen precio
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Freundliche Gastgeber
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Mycket trevligt vänligt hostel. Dock lite krångel vid incheckning då värden ej fått med att jag betalat för två. Kallt på rummen och av o till inte varmvatten i dusch. Men med hänsyn till kostnaden absolut värt! Jättetrevlig värdinna! Själva stället är dock väldigt ödsligt med förfallna hus.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

가성비 최고

청결하고 안락합니다.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Gute Lage zum Wandern, es gibt ein kleines Frühstück. Das Haus an sich und die Zimmer sind recht schön. Die Gastgeberin ist freundlich. Größtes Manko ist aber, dass alles sehr abgenutzt ist. Es ist zwar an sich sauber aber da alte Flecken etc vorhanden sind, fühlt es sich nicht so an. Sehr schade, mit etwas Investition in neue Laken etc wäre das Guesthouse wirklich ein toller Ort. Wen das nicht stört, wird hier sehr zufrieden sein (zudem gibt es in der Umgebung wahrscheinlich nicht viel bessere Alternativen).
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

너무 추웠습니다.

1월1일에 날씨는 -1도 정도였고 3층에 묵었는데 방이 너무 추워서 내피용 파커 입고 방바닥에서 잤습니다. 오래된 건물이라 역사와 추억은 많겠지만 두번다시 가겠나 싶습니다. 수질은 아주 좋았고...사장님 인상은 좋았는데 큰아들은 감기들고 밤새 덜덜 떨면서 잤는데 그냥 돌아왔습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022