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Kensington Hotel Seorak

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A table set for a tea service with a mountain backdrop. - Kensington Hotel Seorak (Sokcho)
A hotel with a central building surrounded by lush greenery and mountains. - Kensington Hotel Seorak (Sokcho)
A dining table set with various dishes, a glass of juice, and a view of a mountainous landscape through large windows. - Kensington Hotel Seorak (Sokcho)
A spacious living room with a large window offering a mountain view, a sofa set, and a small table. - Kensington Hotel Seorak (Sokcho)
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, desk, chair, and a view of mountains. - Kensington Hotel Seorak (Sokcho)
Located close to Sinheungsa Temple and Seorak Waterpia, Kensington Hotel Seorak provides a grocery/convenience store, a rooftop terrace, and shopping on site. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and garden views. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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Room options

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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
  • 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
  • 30 sq m
  • 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

  • 23 sq m
  • 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

DOUBLE DELUXE MOUNTAIN VIEW

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE WITH VIEWS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Seorak-dong, a neighborhood in Sokcho, Kensington Hotel Seorak is near the airport and near the beach. Daepo Port and Dongmyeong Port are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Seoraksan National Park and Yeongnangho Lake. Don't miss out on a visit to Seorak Waterpia. Practice your golf swing with lessons and a golf course nearby, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing in the area. Visit our Sokcho travel guide
Map
998, Seoraksan-ro, Sokcho, Gangwon, 217-120

What's nearby

  • A rugged mountain peak with a forested valley below.
    Seoraksan National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A mountainous landscape with autumn foliage, a river, and distant buildings.
    Seorak Cable Car
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Traditional Korean architecture with a mountainous backdrop.
    Sinheungsa Temple
    9 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • An indoor water park with multiple pools, palm trees, and people swimming and playing.
    Seorak Waterpia
    13 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • A pebbled beach with waves, a lighthouse, and buildings in the background.
    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
  • 커피볶는한옥 설향
    16 min walk
  • 카페 긷
    12 min drive

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 on-site 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Kensington Hotel Seorak pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Kensington Hotel Seorak?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Kensington Hotel Seorak located?

Located in Seorak-dong, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Seoraksan National Park and Sinheungsa Temple. Seorak Waterpia and Daepo Port are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select 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

Kensington Hotel Seorak Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 137 reviews

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Hae Dong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right by the mountain which really is the highlight
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Adam

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
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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
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4/10 Poor

Stephen

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
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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

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
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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
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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
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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

10/10 Excellent

Satu

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
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Jaye

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
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10/10 Excellent

Hugues

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

SUB YOUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

WONBAE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
주차가 조금 힘듬
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

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

SUNGEUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
비 오는 날 호텔 진입로의 설악산 가로수 터널 길과 안개 낀 설악산 뷰의 신비로움에 감탄했습니다. 설악산 산책로와 주변 식당의 접근성이 좋고 호텔 직원들에게 까다로운 부탁을 했는데도 아주 친절하게 도와주었습니다. 호텔의 만족도는 뭐니뭐니해도 서비스가 좌우하는데 그점에서 최고였습니다.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ji Yong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
설악산 가기엔 이보다 좋은 위치는 없는것 같아요
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SUNOK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
아침식사 조식좋아요. 설악산 갈때 주차도편하고 걸어서 설악산 편안하게 갈수있어서 자주 방문하는 숙소입니다.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeong hun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
조식도 깔끔하고 국립공원 이용이 편리합니다
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MINSUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
위치가 좋아요. 호텔 앞 설악산 전경도 훌륭합니다. 직원들도 친절하게 맞아주셔서 잘 묵었습니다. 설악산은 한 번만 올 데는 아니죠. 그래서 다음에도 이 호텔에서 묵을 생각입니다.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026