Located in Sokcho, James Blue Guesthouse is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sokcho Beach and Seoraksan National Park. Sokcho Culture Center and Sokcho Eye are also worth visiting. Visit our Sokcho travel guide
James Blue Guesthouse provides amenities, such as free continental breakfast and a coffee shop/cafe. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Free self-parking
Smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at James Blue Guesthouse feature perks, such as heated floors and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Free continental breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
A coffee shop/cafe
Family friendly
In-room refrigerator
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairways
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Refrigerator
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Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Heated floor
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
National rating
Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is James Blue Guesthouse pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at James Blue Guesthouse?
As of 25 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at James Blue Guesthouse on 26 Apr 2026 start from NZ$43, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at James Blue Guesthouse?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at James Blue Guesthouse?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at James Blue Guesthouse?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Where is James Blue Guesthouse located?
Situated near the beach, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Cheondang Falls, Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market and Jungang Market. Cheongcho Lake and Yeonggeumjeong Sunrise Pavilion are also within 15 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected 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
James Blue Guesthouse Reviews
8.2
Very good
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Room is clean with limited furniture. The location of the accommodation is quite alright. Major tourist sites are within walking distance. Close to city bus stop with 3-min walk only. Easy access to bus for seoraksan national park. The short cut to Inter City Bus Terminal takes no more than 10 minutes. If time is right you may enjoy the sunrise from the rooftop terrace.
Our room had 4 bunk beds and a queen sized bed. They don't want you eating in your room but there is a kitchen with seating on the first floor. In the morning there is bad coffee, juice, cereal and toast. This was nice as most eating establishments are not open before 10. The hostel was conveniently located near to the Jungang market and to the 7 bus to Seoraksan. The 7 and 9 bus were convenient to many further tourist attractions. We also easily walked to Abai village and Yeonggungjeom Pavilion.
James was so nice and helpful ! The staff was really the lightening point of this (very very) good guesthouse.
Thank you for everything :)
Marion
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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6/10 Okay
Lina
13 Sept 2022
Located remotely. No public transportation near the hotel. No convenience store nor restaurants nearby. We arrived around four in the afternoon and found the restaurant in the hotel closed. There is not even a vending machine We ended up fasting for the day
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Chambre propre et rapport qualitรฉ/ prix tres bon
Petit bemol-= fenetre vue mur et evacuation lavabo bruyante
Bonne situation pour visiter et arrets de bus tres proches
bonne guesthouse
This was a rather great place to stay. My room was comfy and clean. Really, James Blue Hostel is the epitome of comfortable. The proprietors are kind with cheerful attitudes, and James helped me plot out a course for the day.
The room was roomy with more than enough space