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The Royal Hotel

2.0 star property

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Property entrance

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Argyll Square, Oban, Scotland, PA34 4BE
  • Place, Oban Distillery
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, McCaig's Tower
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Oban Ferry Terminal
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room (3 People)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Single Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Twin Room (1 Adult)

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room (1 Adult)

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (4 Poster) | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (4 Poster)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room (1 Adult)

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room (1 Adult)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room, Partial Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, Partial Sea View (3 people)

  • 34 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room, Partial Sea View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed, Partial Sea View

  • 16 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Double Room Single Use

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room, Partial Sea View

  • 18 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

The Royal Hotel

Hotel in Oban with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, 24-hour room service, conference space and concierge services are on-site.
The Royal Hotel offers 91 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps).

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. 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.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Royal Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from RSPB Visitor Centre. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and a porter
  • Steps from RSPB Visitor Centre and 5 minutes on foot from Oban Distillery
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly The Royal Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and 24-hour room service.

This Oban hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
The Royal Hotel has a restaurant on site.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 14.50 for adults and GBP 8.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1895
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 14.50 for adults and from GBP 8.95 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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

  • Up to 2 children aged 4 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Royal Hotel Oban
Royal Oban
The Royal Hotel Oban
The Royal Hotel Hotel
The Royal Hotel Hotel Oban

The Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 187 out of 772 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 772 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 187 out of 772 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 772 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 772 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
breakfast freshly cooked but no fresh fruit. Room cleaned daily a definite plus. staff excellent; friendly and efficient. Don't drink so no visit to bar. 1 negative a refurb is overdue but all areas are clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

neil

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel is an imposing building at a prominent location in Oban a short walk from bus stops and the train station. My room was comfortable with traditional furnishings. Although l had some occasional internal noise from other rooms l slept very well. I was at the front of the hotel but there was little external noise. The buffet breakfast had various hot and cold options with efficient service. Good poached eggs were cooked to order. The hotel has a bar that serves meals. All the staff l met were friendly and helpful. I would certainly stay at the hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic welcome from reception staff who were very friendly. Managed to find a space in the small car park at the back which was a . As I walked up the stairs, I was slightly worried as the carpets are extremely worn and tatty - coming away from the walls in places. However, upon entering my room, I was relieved to find it beautifully decorated and clean. The bathroom looked new and the shower was very powerful. I will note that the shampoo holder was broken, though. Having breakfast included was great - I headed down and unfortunately the lady seated me but did not tell me that there was a buffet so I did spend a few minutes sat there waiting for someone to take my order before I realised I needed to go in the next room and help myself. It would’ve been nice if she had explained that when she sat me down! Breakfast was wonderful, tasty with lots of choice and there was a proper coffee machine, which is always appreciated. Checkout was easy. I just dropped the keys and I was asked if everything had been okay. Will definitely be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

All within easy reach of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Heard every noise from rooms upstairs, very noisy. Lovely big hotel but very dated. Woken with fire alarm very early.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff friendly, plenty of choice at breakfast, glise to all sjooex rtc
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

It was absolutely fine.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dain

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Royal Hotel is located right in the heart of Oban, which makes for easy traveling around the town from the hotel. Parking is challenging, though, so be prepared to walk a block or two the the hotel. The rooms are clean and comfortable, and the breakfasts were delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A warm and informative welcome. My room was very basic with a slope. A rotting window frame, old furniture. Overall not the best.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Irene

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Convenient location to ferry and railway station
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location was brilliant!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARGARET

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

Central hotel . Good value

Very clean and comfortable room. Spacious corner room with sea views from both windows as we were on the 3rd floor . Great choice for breakfast Bar prices very reasonable Car park chaotic. Some parts of the bathroom needed updated
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandra

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

NEEDS LOT OF TLC

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness
Central location, but rather old, no charm
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

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

8/10 Good

laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for train station . Easy check in. Comfortable room. Good breakfast . Short walk to cafes, shops and pubs. Road is noisy out the front of hotel so choise a room accordingly if a light sleeper.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent hotel for one night after hiking nearby
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Basic hotel at fair price

We booked the hotel looking for a basic hotel at a decent price. Our room was comfortable and breakfast good /plentiful. It is easy to find and has a small carpark. We didn’t eat in the restaurant or drink at the bar. Overall it fulfilled it’s purpose without setting the heather on fire.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

Royal hotel, everything great

Our trip to Oban was for a family funeral so we were focused on that and we were lucky enough to get a parking space in the small carpark. The inside of the hotel was slightly tired as it’s an older hotel but it was very clean. The breakfast was excellent and the staff were very well organised, the young waiter was nice and smiley. Cappuccino was brilliant 👌
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary-Louise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Close to ferry terminal, railway station, harbour and shops. Hotel is tired and needs some money investing in decoration and furnishings to bring it up to date. Lift has to be the slowest, smallest lift I've ever used. Staff were all friendly and helpful, breakfast was good. Didn't use the bar or restaurant but seemed to be busy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025