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Kensington Hotel Seorak

Property class: 4
4-star hotel near Seoraksan National Park

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An outdoor barbecue setup with a grill, meats, vegetables, and drinks on a wooden table, overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A dining table set with various dishes, a glass of juice, and a view of a mountainous landscape through large windows.
A hotel with a central building surrounded by lush greenery and mountains.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, desk, chair, and a view of mountains.
A spacious living room with a large window offering a mountain view, a sofa set, and a small table.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

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
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

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

About the area

Sokcho

Seorak-dong stay.With a stay at this Seorak-dong hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Seoraksan National Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Sinheungsa Temple. Seorak Waterpia is within 6 miles (10 km) and Daepo Port is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Seoraksan National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Seorak Cable Car - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sinheungsa Temple - 9 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Seorak Waterpia - 13 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Sokcho Beach - 18 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪더엠브로시아 - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪커피볶는한옥 설향 - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪커피 방하착 - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pelicana Chicken - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪흔들바위 휴게소 - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Kensington Hotel Seorak

4-star hotel near Seoraksan National Park
There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a grocery/convenience store. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. You'll find a business center on site.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Kensington Hotel Seorak.

This 4-star Sokcho hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 108 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 1977
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Null
  • 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with cable channels

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

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Individually decorated
  • 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Kensington Hotel Seorak to the airport?

Kensington Hotel Seorak is 15.7 mi (28-min drive) away from the Yangyang (YNY-Yangyang Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kensington Hotel Seorak?

As of Oct 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kensington Hotel Seorak on Nov 23, 2026 start from CA $128, excluding 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.

Does Kensington Hotel Seorak have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kensington Hotel Seorak.

How close is Kensington Hotel Seorak to the beach?

This hotel is 8.3 mi (22-min drive) from Sokcho Beach and 10.1 mi (19-min drive) from Naksan Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Kensington Hotel Seorak offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Kensington Hotel Seorak, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between KRW 29900 and 35900 for adults, KRW 15900 and 19900 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Kensington Hotel Seorak?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Kensington Hotel Seorak?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Kensington Hotel Seorak?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Kensington Hotel Seorak have a pool?

Kensington Hotel Seorak does not have a pool.

Does Kensington Hotel Seorak have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like garden views and brunch.

Does Kensington Hotel Seorak have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Kensington Hotel Seorak to downtown Sokcho?

Kensington Hotel Seorak is 1.6 mi away from Sokcho.

Kensington Hotel Seorak Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 170 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to the Seorak National Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right by the mountain which really is the highlight
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Pros: very close to Seoraksan Park (5 minute walk) and great breakfast buffet. Cons: shower stall had a cracked base (water came out along with black sludge at times), hotel rooms are dated, windows were not clean (a simple way to show you take care of the building), and the laundry—while free—had flies coming out of the washer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was right next to the Seoraksan national park entrance, maybe 200 meters from it, so very nice! We stayed one night, walls were a bit thin. If you’ve ever stayed in an older hotel in London, you’ll get the vibe. Would stay again if visiting Seoraksan.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I visited this hotel with my wife and our two kids. We used it as our base for a two-day trip to the beaches around the Sokcho area during peak season. The hotel is uniquely decorated with vintage memorabilia, which makes it fun to explore. This type of classic western hotel is hard to find in Korea these days. The breakfast was also excellent, and the view from our table by the window was beautiful. The staff were warm and friendly, unlike the snobbish staffs you sometimes encounter at other expensive “five-star” hotels. We also received a complimentary room upgrade, which was a wonderful addition to our trip. I would definitely recommend this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great breakfast buffet, closes hotel and walkable to the entry of the park, wonderful views with rooftop lounge. The hotel is very outdated though with a musky smell. I don't believe any of the furnishing have ever been updated. But we still enjoyed the hotel and would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location can't be beat for proximity to Seoraksan National Park, (great for earlier morning start (5 min walk to entrance)) but otherwise way past former (if ever) glory. Facility very tired, staff did their job, food options limited. Ended up driving to Socko for everything else, so just need to decide if you want to drive to park in morning, vs drive somewhere for everything else.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

6/10 Okay

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Soso
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
설악산 여행을 계획하면서 선택한 숙소였는데 기대 이상으로 만족했습니다. 무엇보다 설악산 국립공원과 정말 가까워 아침 일찍 산책하고 케이블카를 이용하기에도 최적의 위치였습니다. 객실에서는 설악산 풍경이 한눈에 들어와 창밖만 바라보고 있어도 힐링되는 기분이었습니다. 호텔은 오래된 전통이 느껴지는 분위기지만 객실 관리가 깔끔하게 잘 되어 있었고, 침구도 편안해서 숙면을 취할 수 있었습니다. 직원분들도 체크인부터 체크아웃까지 친절하게 응대해 주셔서 기분 좋게 머물렀습니다. 조식도 종류가 다양하고 음식 하나하나 정성이 느껴졌으며, 특히 여행을 시작하기 전에 든든하게 식사할 수 있어 만족스러웠습니다. 다음에 설악산을 다시 방문하게 된다면 고민 없이 켄싱턴 호텔 설악을 선택할 것 같습니다. 가족여행이나 부모님 모시고 오는 여행에도 자신 있게 추천드립니다. 좋은 추억 만들어 주셔서 감사합니다.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
헤리티지호텔의 품격이 있음. 친절, 청결, 음식과 부대시설, 전망과 주변 등산로도 탁월함.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Petit déjeuner exceptionnel et emplacement idéal pour le seorak. Par contre il s agit d un palace qui a connu sa splendeur dans les années 2000. Ainsi là décoration très british est incroyable c est un hôtel muséum mais pas de salle de sport, pas de sauna,pas de boissons à disposition h24. De plus le restaurant coréen japonais etait fermé
Plat du western restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
앤틱 분위기에 설악산과 가까워 너무 좋았어요. 직원 분들도 친절하고 조식도 맛있었습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026