Sun Cruise Resort: A Cruise-Inspired Getaway on the Coast of South Korea
Sun Cruise Resort & Yacht is a hotel resort located in Jeongdongjin on the east coast of South Korea. It is designed to resemble a cruise ship, particularly the Royal Caribbean International Sovereign class, and stands 165 meters long and 45 meters tall, offering views of the beach. The hotel sits atop a cliff, giving the illusion of a grounded cruise ship.
It features 211 rooms, including bedrooms and apartments, along with 6 function rooms and 6 restaurants serving Korean and European cuisine, including a rotating bar on the top floor. Amenities include a golf range, volleyball court, fitness club, and a saltwater swimming pool, all reinforcing the cruise ship theme.
Adjacent to the hotel is a park featuring landscaped gardens with sculptures, including “The Hands of Promise”, two giant hands rising from the ground. There’s also an observation area with a glass floor above the sea, an exhibition hall, and a lake. The sound of crashing waves can be heard throughout the hotel.
Location: GANGNEUNG, South Korea
Nearby cities: Wonju; Seoul; Hamhung
Coordinates: 37°41’0″N 129°2’38″E
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UnusualPlaces Field Notes
- Location
- Sun Cruise Resort & Yacht, 950-39 Heonhwa-ro, Gangneung, Gangwon-do, South Korea
- Coordinates
- 37.68345, 129.04391
- Access
- Sun Cruise is a cruise-ship-shaped resort with a surrounding sculpture and jangseung park, gardens, cafes, parking and restrooms. Check the operator or tourism listing for current visitor arrangements; the hotel building coordinate is not an entrance point.
- Admission
- VISITKOREA lists ₩5,000 for adults and visitors age 7+, ₩3,000 for children age 6 and under, with free entry for hotel guests. Confirm the current charge at the gate.
- Time needed
- Allow about 1–2 hours to walk the sculpture and jangseung parks and stop at the cafes. This is a planning estimate, not an operator-published visit duration.
- Best season
- A sunrise-facing coastal resort; the operator’s tourism listing describes early opening on weekends and peak season. Weather and seasonal hours apply.
- Opening hours
- VISITKOREA lists 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset off-season and 04:30–21:00 on weekends and in peak season; hours may change with weather or other conditions.
- Location checked
- 2026-09-26
- Facts checked
- 2026-10-17
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One day. I will go there. With someone or alone. We see.
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