We loved the clever compact apartment design, and convenience of washing machine. Loved experiencing the ondol style room and sleeping in floor on mats, we found them a bit thin and got a bit sore/ moved around a lot through night, however we woke refreshed each morning and felt great - no aches at all! We loved the location and walking distance to Gamchusa temple, great restaurants, Golden Bat cave, and being able to walk around the residential streets and see all the food being grown, etc. Bus network was easy to use too, we took but to Samcheok, then connection to Hwanseongul cave (about 1.5 hours travel, which includes waiting at transit centre for connection (was 40 min to the cave from Samcheok). Our favourite local restaurant for authentic Korean food experience was right around the corner, it's called Donghae DakGalbi ( 동해닭갈비), address is: Gangwon-do Donghae-si Cheongok-dong 935Gangwon-do Donghae-si Cheongok-dong 935. Highly recommend! They serve one dish so ordering is very easy, ( foreigners be sure to ask for mild). :) We found the hotel staff and locals in Donghae very friendly and warmly welcoming. Highly recommended city for anyone wanting to experience Korean lifestyle and foods.

We made it work for us, however an iron or drying rack in the apartment (or combined washer / dryer ) would have been handy. We had wet clothes hanging on back of chairs etc. Lol. I'm sure if we asked reception they would have provided a solution, however being outside of Seoul we found it difficult not being able to communicate in English so decided to make do ourselves. We made it work and enjoyed our stay, however it may be a consideration for other travellers if washing and drying your clothes is important, to communicate this before arrival.

Good value and modern hotel - had a small washing machine in the room and a sliding door separating the two beds so both of those were a plus. Used the washing machine and a drying rack (no actual dryer machine) and that worked well

The younger front desk staff was nominally efficient in answering some questions, but would not call it friendly or inviting of guests. The location had a great ocean view, but a little bit of a walk to get to the more active shopping and active parts of the city. Also the lighting in the room is bright and harsh and not set up for reading on bed.

This place has exceeded our expectations. Twin room was very spacious with two double beds which could be separated by moving window - in facts you transform your room into 2 rooms - both had air-con!!!! Generally, room was clean and there were many amenities like washing machine! The staff af the reception Was helpful and we have received a coupons for convenience store.in front of the hotel, there is outstanding shop with ice creams - I highly recommend going there!

Unfortunately, hotel's car park was full during our stay.

Clean. Quiet. Comfortable. There is a kitchen and dining area, a separate bedroom and the bath. There is also a washing machine in the kitchen (with dryer function - you need to get your own detergent though). There is a e-mart right next to the reception. Good choice of restaurants and grocery stores within five minutes walk. Beach and nice short hiking trail closeby as well. Got a good deal through booking.com so it was really good value.

Nothing. Yes, sometimes you need to wait a bit for the elevator, but that is not a tragedy.

The room was spacious and the bed was super comfortable. Facilities were excellent, including a washing machine in the room! Upon arrival we received a 3000won coupon to use in the convenience store and they had prepared check-in information in English, it made us feel welcome! Great view from the room.

There was no reading light by the bed, only the ceiling light. Although it was great to have a washing machine, there were only four clothes hangers so drying was somewhat difficult. The floor was a little dirty.

Absolutely incredible location! My friend and I were right by the oceanfront. The bed was comfortable. The bathroom was very clean which made the stay even better and more comfortable.

Honestly, there was a weird smell coming from the kitchen sink, especially when we removed the drain cover to wash the dishes.

+ good location near the beach. Nice view from the room + friendly staff

- elevators take a long time to come

loved the view, the location and the room. the bed was very comfortable and clean. the building had a lot of facities such as a coin laundry, a gym and a ping pong table. The staff were also very helpful and friendly

I wish they provided some soap in the bathroom and some reusable cups in the kitchen, or at least replaced the paper cups daily

Convenient for the town and the beach but also a good base to explore the surrounding countryside. Staff were friendly and helpful. Very large apartment for Korea.

Lack of drinking glasses, just paper cups provided.

Amazing staff, helped us so much with the taxi bookings Our teenager was impressed with the on site gym and heated toilet seats Family suite was a mini apartment and we loved having a washing machine, after few days of journey. It is really well equipped.

We could not manage the conditioner so it was quite hot to sleep