Kensington Hotel Seorak

Hotels
Eland
9 (210 reviews)
998, Seoraksan-ro, Sokcho, Gangwon, 217-120 , Sokcho , KR

Facilities

Proposal/romance packages available
Express check-out
Hot springs nearby
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Garden
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Wheelchair accessible
Picnic area
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Spacious rooms
Good food quality
Cons:
Outdated facilities
High price
Cleaning issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.1
The hotel is old, with reports of dust, mold, and odors, indicating a need for improvement in cleanliness.
Service
9.57
While generally good, there were some communication issues with non-Korean speaking guests.
Location
10
The hotel is ideally located near the entrance of the national park, making it very convenient for guests.
Room Quality
8.61
Rooms are described as worn-out and in need of renovation, affecting overall comfort.
Amenities
8.56
Limited dining options and some amenities missing, like toiletries provided.
Value for Money
8.09
Several reviews felt the hotel was overpriced for the value offered.
Food and Beverage
9.05
Food was generally good with a variety of breakfast options, but there's limited dining flexibility.
Overall Experience
10
Despite several issues, the location and general service contributed to a positive overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 06:13

Property Description

Experience tranquility and elegance at Kensington Hotel Seorak, where pristine nature meets modern comfort.

Stunning Views
Take in breathtaking vistas from our rooftop terrace and lush garden, perfect for unwinding after a day of adventure.

Gourmet Dining
Savor culinary delights at The Queen, one of our two restaurants, or indulge in room service for a cozy dining experience. Don't forget to unwind with a drink at our stylish bar/lounge.

Exceptional Comfort
Retreat to your thoughtfully designed guestroom featuring memory foam beds, down comforters, and LCD televisions, ensuring a rejuvenating stay. Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi and enjoy your own private bathroom.

Book your unforgettable getaway at Kensington Hotel Seorak today!

Important information:

Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include gift shops/newsstands, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ICN

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Pets

    Service animals are allowed

  • General

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Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 210 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.1
Service: 9.57
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.61
Amenities: 8.56
Value for Money: 8.09
Food and Beverage: 9.05
Overall Experience: 10
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Ulisse couple ch
7
Pros:

Posizione vicinissima all’entrata del Seorak National Park.
Colazione ottima.
Comodo il negozietto self service all’entrata.

Cons:

Bar con orari particolari, poco pratico e con un rooftop che potrebbe essere valorizzato molto di più.
Staff molto cordiale e competente, tranne per una persona che non parlava inglese ed era alla reception al momento del check-in.
Scarsa insonorizzazione delle camere.

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Art couple us
10
Very nice hotel in a perfect location, beautiful view from the terrace, the grand style of the place and the kindness of
Pros:

The location, you can leave the car, parked here and walk right to the National Park’s trails
The Grand style after Hotel
The kind of people who run it

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Andreina couple es
9
Escalda en la naturaleza
Pros:

Lo mejor del alojamiento fue la ubicación, a dos pasos del parque natural y tenías la posibilidad de las tres comidas en caso de necesidad. Nosotros llegamos a la hora de comer, hicimos el check in y directos al parque. Si que era importante verificar las horas que servían cada comida. La cena era necesario pedir antes de las 20.00. En general personal amable, instalaciones adecuadas aunque algo anticuadas/ambientadas, camas cómodas y la comida estaba rica.

Cons:

El aislamiento acústico entre habitaciones no era demasiado bueno

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Kyoung Yeop couple kr
10
Pros:

설악산과 가깝고 호텔에서의 설악산 뷰와 조식이 좋았습니다

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Dieter couple au
9
Pros:

Great location, the hotel has aged a little, it it’s still great.

Cons:

Staff were very friendly, but English was a little limited. Food options during the week are limited at the hotel.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Andi We solo_traveller de
8
Pros:

Das Hotel lag mitten im Nationalpark. Sehr freundliches Personal.

Cons:

Es gibt nichts

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Helma couple nl
7
Overdag prima, ‘s avonds geen leven
Pros:

Fijne ligging
Goed ontbijt

Cons:

Beetje slapende sfeer, ‘s avonds was er niemand te bekennen. Geen restaurant open, geen personeel meer

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Nobodyanyone solo_traveller kr
10
Pros:

욕실 tub 깨끗함. 친절함. 후기에 어떤 영국 분이 객실 주전자 없다고 하셨는데 서랍 열어보면 안에 있음.

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Carrie extended_group kr
7
The location is great.
Pros:

The staff was nice. It was pretty clean there. Breakfast was great.

Cons:

I booked the room on booking.com somehow it didn’t get booked properly. They ended up putting us in the presidential suite. While it’s huge and that’s great, it’s very dated. They had to bring in 2 rollaway beds for the other two in our party. Instead of us having 2 full beds.

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
solo_traveller kr
10
Pros:

설악산 접근성과 객실의 조용함과 깨끗한 시설, 조식서비스에 만족함

Cons:

별로 없었음

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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martin solo_traveller gb
9
Old style hotel in a great location
Pros:

Friendly staff in an old colonial style hotel. Very clean and the room a great size. The bed and the shower were fantastic.

Cons:

Air conditioning wasn't working and the room was very warm,even though we were lent a fan.
For the size of the hotel, the ability to have free top up coffees wouldn't be too much trouble?

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Craig couple au
8
Pros:

The location was outstanding, our room had incredible views of the mountains and were lucky to have beautiful weather. Breakfast was good and plentiful.

Cons:

No restaurant open in the evening although you could order off a small menu and they'd call your room when ready. It came in takeout containers; the food was good. Unfortunately, on check out we were charged twice for our room without knowing, liaising with the hotel & bank to get our refund. I'm confident it was an error and it will be resolved.

2026-04-24 via Nuitee
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Lukas solo_traveller nl
8
The best location to stay to enjoy seoraksan
Pros:

Excellent location, staff was very helpful, and the small convenience store was very, well, convenient. The view of the mountain from our hotel room was simply incredible. The restaurant was not open during our stay but they did offer simple take-away dining to eat in the room.

Cons:

Some of the advertised facilities, like the restaurant, were not operational, and the restaurants nearby in the park closed before dinnertime. So food choices were quite limited (then again; you're in a national park...)

Also, staff was not always at the front desk, and there was a sign telling us to call a number. This however doesn't work if you have a data-only e-sim. It would be better if there was a button we could press on the desk.

2026-04-24 via Nuitee
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Lisa solo_traveller us
10
2026-04-22 via Nuitee
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Gökhan family_with_children tr
10
Calm spring in Seoraksan
Pros:

Everything was so good. The location is perfect. I had a very calm and nice accommodation with my girlfriend. The breakfast was good as well. But the view was astounding. The room space was impressive when we consider other hotels in Korea generally.

2026-04-22 via Nuitee
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Rita Maria solo_traveller us
10
Nice english style hotel
Pros:

The location is great and the English style is perfect .The beds are comfortable the room a nice size.

Cons:

The walls are a bit thin you can hear the people next door but they gone quiet after 10 pm

2026-04-21 via Nuitee
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Cheryl Berquist couple nz
8
Pros:

Closeness to national park

Cons:

Bathroom leaning not so good

2026-04-21 via Nuitee
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Andrina couple ch
4
Pros:

Die Lage ist super um im Park wandern zu gehen.

Cons:

Wir waren nach einem langen Wandertag ziemlich hungrig im Hotelrestaurant und wollten uns zusätzlich zum Menü eine Portion Pommes bestellen, da die Fleischportion mit nur drei Kartoffelhälften als Beilage sehr klein war. Uns wurde jedoch gesagt, dass es keine Pommes gäbe – während andere Gäste gleichzeitig welche als Take-away abgeholt haben um diese auf dem Zimmer zu essen (alles in Papkartion und Plastik verpackt wohlgemerkt sie sich als Sternehotel ausgeben. Das war schon ein seltsamer Start.

Beim Abendessen fiel ausserdem auf, dass die Auswahl sehr begrenzt war. Besonders irritierend: An zwei Tagen hintereinander wurde exakt die gleiche „Suppe“ serviert, die von der Konsistenz eher an eine Vanillecreme erinnerte.

Unser Zimmer selbst wirkte insgesamt stark in die Jahre gekommen. Der Tresor war nicht nutzbar (offenbar ohne Batterie bzw. bereits verschlossen), auf dem Balkon fehlten komplett Sitzmöbel und im Bad war der Boden beschädigt. Zudem war das Zimmer extrem hellhörig – im Flur lief nachts durchgehend Musik, die deutlich zu hören war. Dazu kam sehr trockene Luft die den Schlaf zusätzlich erschwert hat.

Auch die allgemeinen Hotelbereiche haben keinen guten Eindruck hinterlassen: Die Dachterrasse, die sich eigentlich gut für einen Sundowner eignen würde, war zum Sonnenuntergang unbedient, und der Pool wäre zwar vorhanden, aber komplett leer und ohne Wasser. Im kleinen Hotelladen haben wir ausserdem Chips gekauft, die bereits im Februar 2025 abgelaufen waren.

Insgesamt wirkt das Hotel leider, als wäre es in der Zeit stehen geblieben. Das Personal war zwar grundsätzlich bemüht und freundlich, konnte aber bei vielen Problemen nicht wirklich weiterhelfen.

Fazit: Leider enttäuschend – mit einigen grundlegenden Verbesserungen haette das Hotel durchaus Potenzial.

2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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Melvin solo_traveller us
10
2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Mathijs solo_traveller nl
8
2026-04-17 via Nuitee