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Kensington Hotel Seorak

4.0 star property
Escape the ordinary in this tranquil oasis. Indulge in delicious meals with garden views or unwind on the rooftop terrace.

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Experience upscale comfort at Kensington Hotel Seorak, where you can unwind with garden views and a coffee shop/cafe. Enjoy shopping on site, two restaurants serving breakfast to dinner, a rooftop terrace for relaxation, luggage storage for convenience, and tour assistance to help plan your day.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is ฿1,951
฿2,666 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Mountain view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Ondol Double Room, Mountain View (1 Double bed, 1 Futon)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Family Ondol Double Mountain View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Futon

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Standard Room (Breakfast for 2)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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[Breakfast for 2] Deluxe Ondol mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Memory foam bed
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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[Breakfast for 2] Deluxe Family Ondol Double Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Memory foam bed
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Futon

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Premier Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Memory foam bed
Down duvet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premier Family Twin Mountain View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Memory foam bed
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Suite (Randomly assigned Room)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Memory foam bed
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Executive Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Memory foam bed
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Executive Family Twin, Mountain View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Memory foam bed
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Memory foam bed
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Seorak-dong, a neighbourhood in Sokcho, Kensington Hotel Seorak is near the airport and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sokcho Beach and Seoraksan National Park, while Sokcho City Museum & Displaced Civilians Folk Village and Seokbong Ceramic Museum are cultural highlights. Seorak Waterpia and Terra Crab Farm are also worth visiting. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course and golf lessons nearby, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing. Visit our Sokcho travel guide
Map
998, Seoraksan-ro, Sokcho, Gangwon, 217-120

What's nearby

  • Seorak-san National Park showing a gorge or canyon, landscape views and mountains
    Seoraksan National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • The view of Seorak national park from cable car
    Seorak Cable Car
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sinheungsa Temple featuring religious elements, mountains and a temple or place of worship
    Sinheungsa Temple
    9 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Sokcho which includes a pool, interior views and swimming
    Seorak Waterpia
    13 min drive - 11.9 km
  • stone beach of sokcho in republic of korea; Shutterstock ID 1007036608; purchase_order: SF 06557000; job: ; client: ; other:
    Sokcho Beach
    18 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • 더엠브로시아
    13 min drive
  • 커피볶는한옥 설향
    16 min walk
  • 카페 긷
    12 min drive
  • Take-Out Coffee
    11 min walk
  • 창바위식당
    12 min drive

About this property

Kensington Hotel Seorak

Upscale hotel located in Seorak-dong
A corner/local shop, a rooftop terrace and shopping on-site are just a few of the amenities provided at Kensington Hotel Seorak. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and garden views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Other perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), motorhome/coach/lorry parking and express check-out
  • Smoke-free property, a computer station and tour/ticket information
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front desk safe and wedding services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 108 individually decorated rooms include thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Memory foam beds and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with separate baths/showers and hairdryers
  • 29-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • RV/bus/lorry 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 for adults and KRW 15,900 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift (89 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (112 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1977
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 29-inch LCD 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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately KRW 29900 for adults and from KRW 15900 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 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

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Kensington Hotel Seorak pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 9 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kensington Hotel Seorak on 10 Mar 2026 start from ฿1,951, 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.

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?

Checkout 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 mile (2 km) of Seoraksan National Park, Seorak Cable Car and Sinheungsa Temple. Gwongeumseong Fortress and Biseondae Rocks are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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

Kensington Hotel Seorak Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 66 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

SUB YOUNG

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

YONG WOO

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Dae Hwan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
설악산 접근이 가장 편리함 주차장에 주차후 설악동 케이블카 등 도보로 이용 가능
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chi Hyun

객실
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Minjeong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
일단 방에서 보는 설악산뷰가 너무 예쁩니다. 주차장 바로옆이 설악산 입구주차장이라 더 좋았구요. 저번에 속초왔을 때 바다전망에 숙소를 잡았다가 켄싱턴설악 꼭대기 카페가 너무 좋길래 이번에 여기로 왔어요. 어제 켄싱턴 고성 설악밸리에도 갔었는데 여기는 더 좋네요. 직원분이 정말 친절해서 여기는 후기를 쓰고싶어요. 내일 아침조식도 기대됩니다. 아침에 일어나서 창문을 열면 설악산의 맑은 공기를 마실 수 있겠지요. 시설은 좀 오래됐지만 내부를 참 잘 꾸며놔서 예전 묵었던 바닷가 5성보다 여기 만족도가 높습니다. 침구도 깨끗하고 푹신해요.(투숙객 주차비가 없는데 3만원 냈다는 분은 무슨 일인지 모르겠어요...)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Injun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
욕조와 욕실 및 tv 등이 리모델링되어 좋습니다. 그리고 조식이 매우 훌륭합니다.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Die Aussicht auf die Berge war schön. Die Nähe zum Nationalpark ist ein grosser Vorteil. Die Auswahl an Essensmöglichkeiten ist am Abend etwas eingeschränkt. Das Hotel Ist etwas in die Jahre gekommen.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sebastien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A part l'emplacement qui est top, l'hôtel est vieillissant et les chambres surchauffées, obligés d'ouvrir la fenêtre car la clim ne fonctionne pas à cette période et même avec la fenêtre ouverte, difficile de dormir avec cette chaleur....
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

영숙

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

굿.

호텔에 있어도 창문 밖 풍경이 설악산이고 조금만 걸어 가면 설악산 산책도 하고 케이블카 타고 올라갈 수도 있어 정원을 설악산으로 둔 듯 해요. 룸도 깨끗하고 넓어서 다음에는 1박 말고 좀 더 길게 쉬고 오고 싶어요.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

GEONSANG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
설악산을 편하게 흠뻑 느낄수 있어서 너무 행복했습니다. 설악산을 다니면서 늘 봐 왔지만 이번에 처음 묵었었는데 곳곳을 둘러보기에 최고로 편하고 안락한 숙소입니다.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

HWANG SUK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

캔싱턴호텔 좋아요

캔싱턴호텔을 자주 이용하고 있으며 품격 있는 호텔 분위기에 만족하는 편임
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

junyong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
때때로 방문하는 호텔입니다. 만족합니다.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Byunghee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
호텔 위치가 너무 좋아요. 주차 후 산행 할 수 있어서 주차비가 절약되요. 객실전체 사용감은 있어도 침대와 침구도 편안했어요
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hyun Jung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
친절한 서비스가 가장 좋았습니다. 음식도 너무 맛있고요. 오래된 호텔이라 불편함은 조금 있지만 어느 호텔 서비스보다 좋은 대접을 받은 느낌이었습니다. 2박 하는 동안 편안하고 맛있는 음식 먹고 푹 쉬었습니다. 다음에 또 갈게요!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

완전 추천합니다!

설악산 국립공원 바로 앞에 위치한 호텔입니다. 일단 설악산 방문하기에 최적의 위치입니다! 내부 시설은 호텔이 오래된 만큼 연식이 느껴지지만 잘 관리되고 있다는 느낌을 받았습니다 ㅎㅎ 그리고 무엇보다 직원분들이 너무너무 친절해요!!! 조식도 기대 이상이었습니다. 설악산 근처 여행가실 분들은 추천드려요~
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

MINJUNG

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
너무 노후됐어요. 조식도 그닥 먹을거 없고… 방도 지저분했어요 ㅠㅠ
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025