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Kensington Hotel Seorak

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Seoraksan National Park

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
998, Seoraksan-ro, Sokcho, Gangwon, 217-120
  • Seoraksan National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Seorak Cable Car
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Gwongeumseong Fortress
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Yangyang (YNY-Yangyang Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room (Breakfast for 2)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Twin Room

Executive Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Executive Family Twin, Mountain View

Executive Family Twin, Mountain View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 23 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Family Twin Mountain View

Premier Family Twin Mountain View

Highlights

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

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Premier Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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[Breakfast for 2] Deluxe Ondol mountain View

Highlights

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

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[Breakfast for 2] Deluxe Family Ondol Double Mountain View

Highlights

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

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Suite (Randomly assigned Room)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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[Breakfast for 3] Deluxe Family Ondol Double Mountain View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Futon

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Deluxe Family Ondol Double Mountain View

Highlights

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

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

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

Highlights

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

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About the area

Sokcho

Kensington Hotel Seorak places you steps from Seoraksan National Park and within a 15-minute stroll of Seorak Cable Car. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, a bar/lounge and a rooftop terrace. .The restaurant, The Queen, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Abbeyroad is the hotel's own gastropub, serving drinks along with brunch and lunch. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a microwave in a common area. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of RV/bus/truck parking. .In the area of this 4-property class Seorak-dong hotel, you'll find Sokcho Beach.

What's nearby

  • Seoraksan National Park - 1 min walk
  • Seorak Cable Car - 12 min walk
  • Sinheungsa Temple - 18 min walk
  • Seorak Waterpia - 10 min drive
  • Sokcho Beach - 23 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪다향 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪커피볶는한옥 설향 - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪커피 방하착 - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪민속그린식당 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪속초게찜 - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Kensington Hotel Seorak

Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Seoraksan National Park
There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby corner/local shop. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. You'll find a business centre 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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Corner/local shop
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Kensington Hotel Seorak offers 108 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Memory foam beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 29-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryers.

This Sokcho hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Korean

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

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)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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
Check-in and check-out times may vary depending on availability.

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 3 February 2025 to 18 April 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

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: from approximately KRW 29900 for adults and from KRW 15900 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
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 smoke detector in all accommodation.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Kensington Hotel Seorak?

Kensington Hotel Seorak offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Kensington Hotel Seorak?

The closest beach to Kensington Hotel Seorak is Sokcho Beach (9.4 km).

What makes Kensington Hotel Seorak a romantic place to stay?

Garden-view dining and romance packages, as well as memory foam beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Kensington Hotel Seorak.

Does Kensington Hotel Seorak serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental breakfast is served daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kensington Hotel Seorak?

No, Kensington Hotel Seorak does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Kensington Hotel Seorak?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Kensington Hotel Seorak?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Kensington Hotel Seorak?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Kensington Hotel Seorak Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 407 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 359 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1000 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Young M

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This hotel is very old. The heating and AC units are not in good working condition, and the room entry door didn't lock automatically, unlike most other hotels. I noticed the door wasn't locked one day afternoon. However, the location is very good. I could go to popular hiking trails with easy walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sofia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

abraham

Liked: Staff & service
The room needs renovation. Staff was kind and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Mariah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
3/5 stars because it was everything we needed, but nothing more. The distance to the National Park was unbeatable, the staff were exceptionally kind, and the room was decently clean. That said, the property is extremely old, as others have said. There is a slight smell in the hallways, peeling wallpaper, stains, etc. Our "king bed" was really just 2 double mattresseses pushed together with a large sheet put over them, which made sleeping slightly uncomfortable. The convenience store on site mostly has "british" memorbilia and is unstaffed the majority of the time. For a single night, wanting to be in walking distance to the park, it was fine, but we wouldn't choose this again if we weren't going to the park.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sang

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

SEONGSOO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

myeong, Brea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
mountin view is great, quite so relex and recharge
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good breakfast
It’s wonderful breakfast at 2F restaurant which is mountin view.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scarlet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view of Seoraksan from my room was absolutely stunning, and it made my stay even more enjoyable. However, I must mention that the ondol room I initially booked was quite old and not very clean, which was disappointing. Nevertheless, I decided to upgrade to a suite, and I was pleasantly surprised by the beautiful room and the even more breathtaking view. The staff at your hotel were incredibly kind and helpful. When I accidentally left my watch at the hotel, they went above and beyond by finding it and sending it to my next accommodation. Overall, I had a wonderful experience at your hotel, and I appreciate the efforts made by the staff to ensure my stay was enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is unbeatable for some local hiking trails. The room has a odor. The property is maintained as best they can given the age of the building.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The faded glories of Britain
The hotel has a quirky British theme, with mahogany finish and regency style decoration in the western-style bedrooms. This makes them a bit gloomy for me. The carpets in the bedrooms were starting to look quite grubby, too. We really enjoyed the top notch breakfast.
Genuine London bus
Union Jack flower bed
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ju Young

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location to enjoy Seorak National Park. Lovely service staff at the reception and the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

BONG JOO

Satisfyed in general.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

BONG JOO

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The front clerk was very kind to customers.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jackson

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location within walking distance to Seoraksan National Park. Mountain view room was stunning. All staff were very friendly and spoke good english. Breakfast buffet each morning had a good selection of Western and Korean food options. The hotel had an onsite convenience store in the lobby, which provided ramen and other snacks. The room was a little bit dated but very clean and tidy and it is all just part of the charm of this lovely old hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kam Lai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room with a view. Right at the entrance of Seoraksan park. Food is expensive
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Great location within walking distance to the park and town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nayoung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful view of Mount Seorak! Just a short walk to the famous cable car so really convenient! Nice breakfast buffet served as well!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wow, location cannot be bettered. So wonderful to wake up each morning to those views.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

BENJAMIN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Breakfast buffet was nice and it had lots of choice. Property needs renovation. Staffs at 9th fl/bar and lunch restauran were very rude, but front desk staffs were very kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Alicia

Liked: Staff & service
Excellent location if you plan to visit Seoraksan almost every day of your stay in Sokcho. Buses down into town are very convenient. 20 minute walk down to the nearest convenient store. View is pretty great and the room is enormous. Probably not very convenient if you want to get a late night snack unless you don’t mind a 20 minute walk. Rooms are a little vintage in style and condition. Quite a bit of bugs in the balcony and saw some in the toilet too.

8/10 Good

Edwina

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023