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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Showing 12 of 12 rooms

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

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

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

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

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

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

[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

[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

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

[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

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

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

Map
998, Seoraksan-ro, Sokcho, Gangwon, 217-120

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 - 22 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

Upscale hotel near Seoraksan National Park
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
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff and a front desk safe
  • A computer station, wedding services and a lift
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 108 individually decorated rooms offer comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
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

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

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
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

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

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?

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 a 15-minute walk of Seoraksan National Park, Seorak Cable Car and Gwongeumseong Fortress. Sinheungsa Temple and Biseondae Rocks are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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

younghak

excellent place!
excellent place!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Great location
Great location within walking distance to the park and town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ju Young

Excellent location to enjoy Seorak National Park. Lovely service staff at the reception and the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

abraham

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

10/10 Excellent

Yong

Good breakfast
It’s wonderful breakfast at 2F restaurant which is mountin view.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

hyeon jeong

What a beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Right next to Seoraksan park entrance
Ideal location to Seoraksan National Park, hotel is located just 200 meters from park entrance on a mountain slope. Great hospitality. The classic British decoration and Korean star attributes are a nice change from other hotels.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

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

Wow, location cannot be bettered. So wonderful to wake up each morning to those views.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: 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

8/10 Good

BONG JOO

The front clerk was very kind to customers.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leo

I like the decor and the room was spacious and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Paul

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

8/10 Good

Hilke

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
eccellently located hotel directly at the entrance of the Seoraksan National Parc, starting point for your hiking trails, the cablecar and close to the Sinheungsa temple. If you like to be lodged in a “british style” hotel in South Korea and if you don’t mind that the hotel is quite outdated and urgently needs a renovation, then it’s your place to be. Staff is very friendly in any case
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Gordon

Excellent Location The property needs to be modernized.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kam Lai

Room with a view. Right at the entrance of Seoraksan park. Food is expensive
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thalia

Our room faced amazing Sorak Mountain. Sorak National Park is within a short walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jackson

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

8/10 Good

Mario

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel need a refreshment, but very friendle and helpful staff

8/10 Good

BONG JOO

Satisfyed in general.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

George

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

BENJAMIN

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

10/10 Excellent

은희

very good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Mariah

Liked: 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

6/10 Okay

Marisa

Liked: Amenities
The area surrounding the hotel is incredible. Hotel is so close to the park it was a great place to stay! That being said walking into the hotel is like walking back in time. Not a bad thing but some things are just a little run down. There was definitely a lot of water damage in the building and we had a significant amount of mold in our room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023