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The Kelvin Hotel

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a microwave, a sink, and a TV.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, toaster, and kettle on the counter, a small refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A view through a window of a parking lot with vehicles, a docked ship, and a body of water with mountains in the background.
The Kelvin Hotel with a sign above the entrance, multiple windows, and a door.
A spiral staircase with wooden handrails and beige steps.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $118
$98 nightly
$118 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2

Explore the area

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Shore Street, Oban, Scotland, PA34 4LQ
  • Place, Oban Distillery
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, McCaig's Tower
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Oban War and Peace Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a coffee maker, and a window with curtains.

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 89 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A neatly made bed with white linens and two rolled towels, a small wooden nightstand with a lamp, a wicker chair, and a television on a stand.

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • 168 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a mirror.

Twin Room

  • 124 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, and a desk.

Family Room

  • 152 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A neatly made bed with white linens and plaid bedspread, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, and a dark wooden wardrobe.

Double Room Single Use

  • 168 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a desk with a kettle, and a view of the outside.

Family Room (Sleeps 4)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 158 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a small kitchenette, a bathroom, and a sitting area.

Studio

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

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About the neighborhood

Oban

A stay at The Kelvin Hotel places you in the heart of Oban, steps from Oban Ferry Terminal and 7 minutes by foot from Oban Distillery. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from St. John's Cathedral and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Pulpit Hill.

What's nearby

  • Pulpit Hill - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Oban Distillery - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • McCaig's Tower - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Glencruitten Golf Club - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Oban Station - 3 min walk
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 138 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cuan Mor - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Oban Inn - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪LULU Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Corryvreckan (Wetherspoon) - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Tartan Tavern - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Kelvin Hotel

The Kelvin Hotel offers 18 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Oban hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 18 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-in and express check-out. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 7.50 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Uncovered self 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 elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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Important information

Optional extras

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

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, 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including 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. 259 out of 593 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 593 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 593 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 593 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 593 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect place to stay to get to the ferry in the morning!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location to everything. Great parking!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Kelvin Hotel was wonderful place to stay in Oban. The kitchenette was a bonus and the hotel was close to everything and the staff were gracious and helpful. Would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to train station; great hotel and value, with well furnished rooms and kind staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
While the decor needed a little upkeep (painters cauk eg) the location and facilities were good for a few days stay. Great views of the ferry port and couldn’t be handier for ferry/ train/bus anywhere
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean room. Great access to down town and the pier!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The owner was there to help us even though we showed up very late due to car problems. Perfect stay while in Oban.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kareen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing, nice and central also a fabulous location for watching all the ferries coming and going!!! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well room 5 what a view and a room to go with it staff class bar needs more variety lol but not a problem parking was ok £7-50 for 24 hours all good about the same everywhere room was class and well appointed
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and comfortable the furniture was new and in good condition, the bed was very comfortable and bathroom was clean and functional. The member of staff was very welcoming and chatty. It’s an old building and characters are being maintained within it. For what we saw about the town it was good value for money. Very central.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ivor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
No lift and steep stairs not suitable for OAP's. Staff helpful. Old building.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, nice clean rooms and pleasant staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and efficient. Having a small kitchen was a plus. Location is next door to the ferry terminal for those visiting the islands, and paid parking was very convenient. The only negative was the shower, which seemed to have only two settings: ice cold and scalding! But we made do ....
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Edward

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Only one staff member. No bar, no restaurant. But the rooms were clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel easy parking comfy beds. Very convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

Lovely hotel great find.

Every single thing about this newly refurbished hotel was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christian

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, easy check-in and checkout. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, an easy walk to ferry and train stations. The rooms are small, but clean and well laid out.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and hotel was spotless .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ezra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025