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Kensington Hotel Seorak

4.0 star property

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A table set for a tea service with a mountain backdrop.
A dining table set with various dishes, a glass of juice, and a view of a mountainous landscape through large windows.
A spacious living room with a large window offering a mountain view, a sofa set, and a small table.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, desk, chair, and a view of mountains.
A hotel with a central building surrounded by lush greenery and mountains.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $83
$75 nightly
$83 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19

Explore the area

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998, Seoraksan-ro, Sokcho, Gangwon, 217-120
  • Place, Seoraksan National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Seorak Cable Car
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Sinheungsa Temple
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Yangyang (YNY-Yangyang Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard King

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of greenery, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Standard King

  • Mountain view
  • 247 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Ondol Double - Mt. Seorak View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a window with a view of greenery, and a framed picture on the wall.

Deluxe Ondol Double - Mt. Seorak View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Family Ondol Double - Mt. Seorak View

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, desk, chair, and a view of mountains.

Deluxe Family Ondol Double - Mt. Seorak View

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premier Twin - Mt.Seorak View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with a mountain view.

Premier Twin - Mt.Seorak View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premier Family Twin - Mt.Seorak View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Premier Family Twin - Mt.Seorak View

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite Room, Korean Style

A spacious living room with a large window offering a mountain view, a sofa set, and a small table.

Suite Room, Korean Style

  • Mountain view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Large Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Twin - Newly Renovated

A hotel room with two beds, floral wallpaper, framed pictures, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Executive Twin - Newly Renovated

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Family Twin - Newly Renovated · Mt. Seorak View

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a chair, and a balcony with curtains.

Executive Family Twin - Newly Renovated · Mt. Seorak View

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Ondol Double

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a TV, and a window with wooden shutters.

Standard Ondol Double

  • 247 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite Room, Western Style

A hotel room with a bed, a leather sofa, a coffee table, a desk, and a view of greenery outside.

Suite Room, Western Style

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Diana Suite Room

A room with a bed, a red sofa, a coffee table, and a window with a view of greenery.

Diana Suite Room

  • Mountain view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Elizabeth Suite Room

A hotel room with a bed, a red sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a view of greenery through the window.

Elizabeth Suite Room

  • Mountain view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE MOUNTAIN VIEW

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Sokcho

With a stay at Kensington Hotel Seorak in Sokcho (Seorak-dong), you'll be steps from Seoraksan National Park and a 2-minute drive from Sinheungsa Temple. .This hotel is 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Seorak Waterpia and 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from Daepo Port.

What's nearby

  • Seoraksan National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Seorak Cable Car - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Sinheungsa Temple - 9 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Seorak Waterpia - 13 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Sokcho Beach - 18 min drive - 9.9 miles

Getting around

  • Yangyang (YNY-Yangyang Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪더엠브로시아 - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pelicana Chicken - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪커피 방하착 - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪가보오 토종닭 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Take-Out Coffee - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Kensington Hotel Seorak

Kensington Hotel Seorak offers 108 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Memory foam beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers. This Sokcho hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 108 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers, hair dryers, and bathrobes.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include gift shops/newsstands, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance.
Grab a bite at The Queen, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. RV/bus/truck parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Kensington Hotel Seorak has 2 restaurants serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The Queen - This restaurant overlooks the garden. Open daily.
Abbeyroad - This gastropub serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: KRW 29,900 to 35,900 for adults and KRW 15,900 to 19,900 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Abbeyroad
  • The Queen

Things to do

  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 11 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (44 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1977
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-in and check-out times may vary depending on availability.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately KRW 29900 to 35900 for adults, and KRW 15900 to 19900 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Kensington Stars
Kensington Stars Hotel
Seorak Hotel
Seorak Kensington Hotel
Seorak Kensington Stars
Kensington Hotel Seorak Sokcho
Seorak Kensington Stars Hotel Sokcho
Seorak Kensington Stars Sokcho
Kensington Seorak Sokcho
Kensington Seorak
Seorak Kensington Stars Hotel
Kensington Hotel Seorak Hotel
Kensington Hotel Seorak Sokcho
Kensington Hotel Seorak Hotel Sokcho

Kensington Hotel Seorak Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 119 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hyunwoo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a little outdated style but excellent services
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is amazing because it's 5 min away from seorak mountain by walk and h staff were very kind and food is tasty and has a retired london double decker bus at outside and it's connected to n yang yang ic but hotel is close to seorak mountain so there were lot of cars especially holidays nice hotel near seorak mountain
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hugues

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lots of parking space and friendly customer service and outstanding breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super nice and convenient location right by the park but the hotel could use a face lift.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Trine Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I chose this hotel because I only had one day to spend in the national park, and this hotel is right by the entrance so it's the most convenient. If you have several days though, I would stay in Sokcho and get the bus. The hotel is clearly old and needs upgrading. There is nothing around and the restaurant closed at 8pm I believe, so when I arrived late there was no options for food
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

SUB YOUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Noah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent, always going above and beyond to provide excellent service. As one example, on check-in the staff offered us a free upgrade to an available room that had more ammenities than the one we had booked.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

BYUNG HO

Liked: Amenities
Facility is quite old but it seems its maintenance is OK. I do not know this "Kensington" brand has something related to UK brand. Location is perfect if you focus on Seorak national mountain hike (of course it is close to beach resort). Not so much facility inside but breakfast food is excellent (variety and quality) - normally presented in free.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mitsuko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stayed here for two nights. We really enjoyed our stay. The hotel had the spacious and luxurious atmosphere. Staff were kind and room was clean, pleasant and had a beautiful Mountain view. Breakfast buffet selections were very nice and the dining room and the cafe at 9th floor also had a great view. The restaurant for dinner was a bit fancy, but also offer take-out chicken you can eat in your room. There are stores and restaurant near by if needed. The best part of the hotel was that you can walk to the park entrance and start hiking to the Seoraksan National Park right away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Tae

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Unique and different from other hotels, it’s very old and need serious remodeling. Very small bathroom (reminds me of place in London) located right next to entrance of Sarak national park. Food is overpriced and nasty, no room service (order food u have to go pay and pick up yourself?) I won’t recommend, there are plenty of other hotels nearby and cheaper.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anica

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Convenient location 5 minute walk to Seoraksan Park entrance. Bus stop to Sokcho right in front of hotel. Warm room and they upgraded to room with two double beds with mountain view, much appreciated. However, room service non-existent. Neither of the 2 hotel restaurants were open for dinner. We ordered dinner but food was terrible and we had to go down and pick it up from front desk. Front desk staff not always at front desk and often didn’t answer phone. No coffee or tea in rooms. Dated decor is fine but problem is hotel needs upkeeping— in front of our room was water stains on walls and peeling wallpaper. No gym or pool on premises. Despite all of above, price reasonable and would stay here again due to convenience to park entrance.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Travis

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid this dump at all costs.

Absolutely disgusting hotel. How on earth earth this place won any awards recently blows my mind. Or gets good reviews. I feel scammed by the reviews. The floors are uneven, notes on the bed telling you expect bugs from the outside and mold growing on walls everywhere. Everything smells musty and gross. Floor tacky. Our whole family were glad it was just one night. Breakfast is overpriced for what they offer. The trying to be british is a joke (I’m a brit). Sorry but this place needs demolishing. Its in a prime spot and thats the only thing going for it. The hotels in town look even worse from the outside. I’m baffled! How can such a popular national park area not have accommodations that are invested in? Do hikers not care about their health while asleep?!?! We only ended up here because I couldn’t get 2 nights I wanted in Sokcho. Stay in Sokcho and drive. Its like 15 min drive. Kensington is so gross,now every nasty thing my kids see is called “the Kensington” lol.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheolsu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
설악산 울산바위 등반을 위해서 예약한 숙소인데 입구 바로 근처이고 체크아웃 당일 늦게까지 비용추가 없이 주차가 가능했습니다 리뉴얼 된 방에서 숙박했는데 기대보다 깔끔했고 켄싱턴스러운(?) 분위기의 로비와 방 디자인이었는데 아기자기하게 괜찮았고 초등학생 아들도 좋아했습니다 방에서 보이는 산 뷰도 나쁘지 않았고 객실 청결상태도 무난했습니다 의외로 외국인 숙박객들이 많아서 해외온 겨 같은 기분이었습니다 ㅋㅋ 정리하면, 위치가 너~무 좋아서 울산바위 등산이 목적이신 분들은 만족하실 수 밖에 없을 듯 합니다 ㅎㅎ
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Soon Pil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
5년전보다 깨끗한 객실 아마도 리모델링 한듯ㆍ설악산 전망속 그리고 특색 있는아침식사 는 동행 한 가족 모두 만족
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

YOUNG SUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
설악산 여행에는 항상 켄싱턴 호텔을 이용하고 있습니다. 설악산까지 걸어서 5~10분 정도의 거리라서 설악산을 편하게 즐기기에 아주 좋습니다. 북적거리지 않고 조용해서 참 좋구요. 산에 둘러쌓여있어 공기도 참 좋답니다. 직원분들도 친절하게 응대해주셔서 편하고 즐겁게 이용할 수 있었습니다. 설악산 여행을 계획중이시라면 켄싱턴 호텔 설악을 강추드립니다!!! ^^
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SUKJOO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
호텔 체크인 후 걸어서 설악산 입구에 갈 수 있는 설악산 여행을 위한 최적의 위치. 오랜 전통과 고급스러움을 느낄 수 있는 인테리어. 직원들의 친절과 잘 정리된 객실에서 볼 수 있는 웅장한 설악산 풍경. 세련된 조식 뷔페. 간단한 편의점 물품과 실용적인 소품들. 갈 때마다 온 가족이 만족을 느끼는 호텔.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dusun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
연식은 오래되었지만, 켄싱턴 호텔만이 가지고 있는 특유의 감성(영국 왕실 느낌)이 있어서 자주 방문합니다. 최근에 리모델링한 방을 묵게되어서 깔끔했고 직원도 친절해서 다음에 또 방문하겠습니다.^&
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

SUK JUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
프론트 직원의 친절함이 늘 인상적임
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Supertrevligt hotell med stora fina rum med fantastisk utsikt. Gångavstånd till nationalpark med alla vandringsleder och carbinbana. Vi saknade möjlighet att ta massage.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kyoungeun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
너무 좋은 숙소였어요
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

YONG WOO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
직원이 친절하고, 침구도 편안했어요.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

HYEONAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
설악산 소공원까지 도보 10분 걸림! 호텔이 오래됐고 8090년대 인기 배우 가수 스포츠선수 기념 코너들이 곳곳에 있어 레트로함을 느낄 수 있어요. 방은 큼직큼직하고 침대도 푹신푹신 bb
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

SANG YOUL

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
식사는 좋았습니다 하지만 3층 이었는데 반지하 월세방 뷰에 12시간 지났다고 주차요금 만원을 받네요
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chungil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
직원분들이 너무 친절하시고 깨끗한 객실이 마음에 듬니다
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025