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
Official website.
UnusualPlaces Field Notes
- Location
- Sun Cruise Resort & Yacht, 950-39 Heonhwa-ro, Gangneung, Gangwon-do, South Korea
- Coordinates
- 37.68345, 129.04391
- Access
- Non-hotel visitors may pay to enter the sculpture and jangseung park, gardens and observatory; this is separate from a hotel stay. The map pin marks the resort, not a verified visitor entrance. Check current visitor arrangements before travelling.
- Admission
- The resort operator’s FAQ notice dated 2020-11-27 lists non-guest admission to the sculpture park and observatory at ₩5,000 for adults and ₩3,000 for children aged 36 months through elementary school; group and listed concession discounts also apply. VisitKorea’s current attraction listing confirms the park and seasonal hours but does not list the price. The operator tariff is old, so confirm today’s gate fee; hotel guests may have different terms.
- Time needed
- Allow about 1–2 hours to walk the sculpture and jangseung park and stop at the cafes. This is a planning estimate, not an operator-published duration.
- Best season
- No authoritative best season is published. The coastal park faces sunrise; seasonal hours and weather affect visits. Check the forecast and current schedule.
- Opening hours
- VisitKorea lists 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset off-season, and 04:30–21:00 on weekends and in peak season. A November 2020 operator notice also lists 04:30–21:00 and says hours may change. Confirm same-day hours, especially in poor weather.
- Location checked
- 2026-09-26
- Facts checked
- 2026-10-28
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One day. I will go there. With someone or alone. We see.
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