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The Kelvin Hotel

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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Shore Street, Oban, Scotland, PA34 4LQ
  • Oban Ferry Terminal
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • McCaig's Tower
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • 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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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 (Sleeps 4) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (Sleeps 4)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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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Studio | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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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About this property

The Kelvin Hotel

Hotel with a bar, steps from Oban Ferry Terminal
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 Oban Ferry Terminal. 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 location and the clean guestrooms
  • 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

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 222 out of 520 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 520 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 520 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 520 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 520 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, St Catharines

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, stayed for 1 night, couldn't ask for a better location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Reasonable price. Handy for all forms of transport. Studio had everything that one could need. Would definitely use again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhona

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

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

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

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

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

Would stay again.

Friendly, helpful staff. Great location for parking, ferry, food and drink.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

What a great find!

I was pleasantly surprised with how great The Kelvin was. It is a stone's throw from the ferry and train stations. When I checked in, I was told I had the studio, which turned out to be a fully refurbished studio apartment with plenty of space -- easily the largest room I stayed in while in Scotland, yet the lowest rate I paid. Not only was the room big, but it was clean and comfortable. There is also a nice bar with affordable drinks downstairs, although I am not sure about the hours of it. If I am ever in Oban again, I will not hesitate to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional value for money . We had a studio suite that had clearly been recently done, it was very nicely done and spotlessly clean. I would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lisella

Liked: Cleanliness
Room pleasant, well appointed and clean but breakfast wasn’t available (the info said it would be if booked). Bar downstairs didn’t serve food so l went across the road to the Premier Inn for both dinner and breakfast. Close to the ferry terminal which is what l needed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly, clean not fancy but all the necessary
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We chose this hotel for its convenience to transport - buses and ferry. The price also was reasonable. The staff were friendly. Cafes and restaurants were within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and very big. Had a small fridge, cutlery, toaster and kettle. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Right across from the ferry port and walking distance to shops and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean, well-kept - no problems at all, would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Bradley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We only stayed one night - the room was tidy and staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

james

We had a good time at the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Geoffrey, BAKESFIELD

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were heading out to Mull and Staffa and this was the perfect spot to catch an early ferry and have an easy walk home after dinner in Oban. Room was spacious and service was exactly what we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024