SEAMARQ Hotel
Minimalist modernist architecture — clean white lines, glass walls, and spaces that feel more like a curated art building than a traditional hotel. Calm and contemplative, not flashy.
Book a Corner Suite if your budget allows — it captures lake, sea, and Daegwallyeong mountain range all from the same balcony
Why It Matters
Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Richard Meier, SEAMARQ is the standout luxury property on Korea's East Coast. The building's poetic blend of glass, light, and coastal landscape is genuinely rare — you won't find anything like it elsewhere in the region.
SEAMARQ is one of South Korea's most architecturally significant hotels — a Richard Meier-designed white tower sitting between the East Sea and Gyeongpo Lake on the Gangneung coast. The all-glass, minimalist building channels natural light at every angle, making the building itself as much the attraction as the surroundings. Formerly the Hyundai Hotel (it was historically associated with the Hyundai Group), SEAMARQ now draws guests who come specifically for the architecture, the views, and the rare combination of ocean, lake, and mountain scenery all visible from a single balcony.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Corner Suite
A standout choice: positioned to capture panoramic views of the pine grove, ocean, and lake from a wraparound perspective. Separate living area, bedroom, and a private hot tub. Multiple guest reviews single this one out specifically.
Gallery Double
Twin-bed configuration option with balcony, soundproofing, and air conditioning. The gallery designation nods to the building's art-forward aesthetic sensibility — rooms feel curated, not generic.
Hoanjae
A standalone traditional hanok-style building at the end of a walking path outside the main hotel tower. Complete privacy and a genuinely different experience — traditional Korean architecture as accommodation rather than backdrop. The most unique offering at the property.
Korean Suite
A modern reinterpretation of traditional Korean aesthetics — think contemporary hanok sensibility within the Meier framework. Unusual and memorable for guests wanting something that reflects Korea rather than generic international luxury.
Premium Deluxe
The entry-level category at SEAMARQ, though 'entry-level' is relative here. Rooms have flat-screen TVs, free minibar, soaking tubs, balconies, and either sea, lake, or mountain views. Premium bedding, bathrobes, rainfall showerheads throughout.
Presidential Suite
Takes up the entire 15th floor. The largest and most private room in the building, with oversized windows on all sides framing the ocean from every angle. Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, sauna. Breakfast and pool access included.
SEAMARQ Suite
The flagship in-building suite, offering the hotel's signature experience: deep soaking tub, rainfall showerhead, separate tub and shower, and sea-facing views. Breakfast and pool access included in most packages.
The Property
Eat & Drink
5 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Free access to the hotel's Beach House facility during summer months. Premium Santa Maria Novella bathroom amenities provided here from March 28, 2024 onwards.
The hotel sits about a 5–6 minute walk from Gyeongpo Beach. Gangmun Beach is slightly further, around 5 minutes in the other direction.
The hotel's signature pool facility — an infinity pool overlooking the East Sea connects with an indoor pool. Cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas available. Inspection/cleaning closure daily at 11:00–12:00.
The hotel runs complimentary leisure programs for in-house guests. Exact offerings vary by season — ask at check-in for the current schedule.
An evening yoga session run on-site. Multiple guest reviews mention this specifically as a highlight — serene and memorable with the coastal backdrop.
A dedicated viewing point within the hotel for taking in the full panoramic spread of the East Sea, Gyeongpo Lake, and the surrounding pine hills.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
On-site business center facilities available to guests.
Complimentary wireless and wired internet throughout the property.
Event ballroom available for conferences, weddings, and private functions.
Full fitness center on-site with equipment for cardio and strength training. Fitness classes also available.
All 150 rooms include a free stocked minibar — a genuinely nice touch at this price tier.
Available during limited hours.
Exclusive lounge for suite guests offering complimentary drinks and snacks.
On-site private parking at no charge. Valet parking also available.
Heated year-round outdoor infinity pool overlooking the East Sea. Cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas available.
Connected to the outdoor infinity pool as part of Club Infinity. Allows year-round swimming regardless of weather.
Round-the-clock reception with concierge service, luggage storage, and safety deposit boxes.
Full laundry and dry cleaning service available on-site.
Property offers transfers from Gangneung train station. Contact the hotel in advance with arrival details.
Multiple spa tubs on-site (2–3 depending on source).
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