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The Kelvin Hotel

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Studio | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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Shore Street, Oban, Scotland, PA34 4LQ
  • Place, Oban Ferry Terminal
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, McCaig's Tower
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Oban Distillery
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

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Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Double Room Single Use | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room Single Use

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room (Sleeps 4) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (Sleeps 4)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Studio | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Kelvin Hotel

Hotel in Oban with a bar
A bar/lounge, self parking and express check-in are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, express check-out and a banquet hall are on-site.
The Kelvin Hotel offers 18 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. This Oban hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
The Kelvin Hotel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from RSPB Visitor Centre. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and self-parking (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Steps from Oban Ferry Terminal and McCaig's Tower
As a guest of The Kelvin Hotel, you'll find express check-in and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Parking is available for a fee.

This Oban hotel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 7.50 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Uncovered parking on site (GBP 7.50 per day)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [the hotel bar]
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: GBP 7.5 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 7.5 per day (33 ft away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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, debit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property does not have a front desk. The check-in location differs from the property location. To check in, guests will need to go to the hotel bar
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

Kelvin Hotel Oban
Kelvin Oban
Kelvin Hotel Oban, Scotland
The Kelvin Hotel Oban
The Kelvin Hotel Hotel
The Kelvin Hotel Hotel Oban

The Kelvin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 238 out of 543 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 543 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 543 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 543 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 543 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bruce, Raton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modest, austere, immaculate hotel right near everything. Nice quiet, private pub downstairs. All transit - ferry terminal, train and buses - a literal stones throw away. Staff were professional and courteous. Also right near restos and shopping. Nothing fancy - just the level of uncomplicated and no-noise making for a restful restorative overnight.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Stacey

Liked: Staff & service
It needed some updating but the bed was very comfortable. The property was excellent for a family of 4.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lewis

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great harbor view
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gerry

Liked: Staff & service
liked convenience to local shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding location, friendly and knowledgeable staff as well as comfy and clean rooms. A hidden gem in Oban.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean property with easy access to local amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Belinda

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient. Consistently reliable. Got a great Expedia deal.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Allan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Owner is lovely and stay was ok. Building is older so room seemed a bit wore down but small updated comforts and a decent bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Staff- only saw one pleasant young man. Room was on top floor with great views. Linen was clean, towels a bit worn.AHowever slanting ceilings caused my tall husband some pain, there were no drawers or shelves for clothes, just storage boxes and seating was a hard rocking chair and 2 very hard bar stools. Dreadful shower and mini sink. You get what you pay for but was not cheap
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very nice. The place was clean and comfortable and conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Fiona

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Budget hotel close to port & town. Friendly and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Abigail

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tonya

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We booked to stay here based on Hotels.com saying they had car parking and we needed a place to stash our car for a day while we went on a tour. 1) THIS HOTEL DOES NOT HAVE ONSITE PARKING. There is a paid parking lot nearby. The person working the desk, and by desk I mean bar, said they have tried to get this changed in the description but no one will change it. 2) THIS HOTEL IS CLOSER TO A HOSTEL THAN A HOTEL. As in, old, dirty, worn. We had a family room and quite frankly we ALL chose to wait until the next hotel to shower. 3) The location for taking a ferry out of Oban and eating and wandering is wonderful which is what got it 3 stars. 4) the staff was friendly (we only met 1) 5) the breakfast was £8 and was very slim. I would probably not stay here again but if you wanna be near the ferry with a paid parking lot nearby go for it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable rooms with very friendly staff, I’d happily stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was in a great location. Staff was friendly and attentive to our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a late arrival and they were very accommodating when we called to make arrangements. Very convenient walking distance to ferry, train, busses, restaurants and shops. Plenty of space in the family room and nice view of the harbor.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

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

Very nice super convient hotel!

We had an early ferry to make and The Kelvin is very close. There is a bit of noise but not so much that its a problem. The hotel is super clean with nicely done rooms. Check in is very easy and the staff are super friendly. We stayed 2 nights and its very walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful stop on your journey through Scotland. The people couldn’t be more welcoming. Be sure to meet Keith (the owner’s senior dog) who was a delight while in the bar.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025