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The Royal Hotel

2.0 star property

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Staircase
Staircase
Terrace/patio
Property entrance
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, chandeliers, a staircase, and a doormat with the hotel name.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $147
$123 nightly
$147 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12

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Argyll Square, Oban, Scotland, PA34 4BE
  • Place, Oban Distillery
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, McCaig's Tower
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Glencruitten Golf Club
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Junior Double Room

A standard hotel room with a single bed, two bedside tables with lamps, and a headboard.

Junior Double Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Twin Room with Partial Sea View

A hotel room with two single beds, bedside tables with lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a radiator.

Superior Twin Room with Partial Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Four Poster Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a telephone, and a mirror.

Classic Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Double Room

A neatly made bed with a plaid bedspread, two bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.

Classic Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 135 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Family Room (3 People)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Superior Twin Room

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wardrobe, and a chair.

Classic Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Twin Room (1 Adult)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Classic Twin Room (1 Adult)

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Double Room (1 Adult)

A neatly made bed with a plaid bedspread, two bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.

Classic Double Room (1 Adult)

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Double Room (4 Poster)

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Twin Room (1 Adult)

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Superior Twin Room (1 Adult)

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Room (1 Adult)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Superior Double Room (1 Adult)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Double Room, Partial Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a wall-mounted picture.

Classic Double Room, Partial Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, Partial Sea View (3 people)

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room, Partial Sea View (3 people)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial sea view
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, Partial Sea View

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Superior Twin Room, Partial Sea View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed, Partial Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a wall-mounted picture.

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

  • Partial sea view
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Double Room Single Use

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a nightstand, and a framed picture on the wall.

Junior Double Room Single Use

  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, Partial Sea View

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Superior Twin Room, Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Oban

A stay at The Royal Hotel places you in the heart of Oban, steps from RSPB Visitor Centre and 5 minutes by foot from Oban Distillery. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from St. John's Cathedral and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Oban Ferry Terminal.

What's nearby

  • Oban Distillery - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St. John's Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • McCaig's Tower - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Glencruitten Golf Club - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Oban Station - 1 min walk
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 137 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Oban Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cuan Mor - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Corryvreckan (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪LULU Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Tartan Tavern - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel

The Royal Hotel offers 91 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps).

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. 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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 91 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Additional features at this hotel include a television in a common area and a ballroom.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Limited parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 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 transportation

  • Limited onsite 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

  • Elevator

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1895
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards

Property class

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. 214 out of 856 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 856 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 212 out of 856 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 856 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 856 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located… classic hotel with lots of charm. Clean, friendly and great value.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

THOMAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms, food good and near shops also friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant location,Staff superb.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was a wee bit dated but spotless , staff were lovely 😍. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast was good, and the staff were extremely helpful. The hotel does look very dated though, and the carpets were very worn especially noticeable on the stairs. The room was clean and the hotel is in good location
Cooked breakfast in the morning
Single room
Single room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Room was very spacious with a large bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would come back
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location, tired decor and facade but you get what you pay for
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms vey clean staff were great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Polite and friendly reception staff (both day and night shift). Good room. Serviced all my requirements. Hotel has a central Oban location. Breakfast perfectly adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Friendly staff. Great breakfast. Fair price. Evening meal was enjoyable. Very Dog friendly. Would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great 2 night stay. Reception staff very helpful and so pleasant. Breakfast on both mornings had a good selection of cooked items. The bar lounge does good food and a Sunday roast. Very central to everything. Definitely good value for money and will stay there my next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff are always friendly and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Excellent value for money, great staff, central location. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ewan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Down town Oban. Lots of everything about
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

George

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel is situated close to most shops. The staff were really pleasant and helpful. The room, although clean, looked very tired and could do with some simple repairs and some upgrading.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was a bit dated friendly staff Nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice stay in hotel. Maybe it was a bit tired hotel so to speak but it was very clean and tidy, staff were friendly, food was great and there was a really nice and relaxing bar and I was especially pleased that the hotel allowed dogs as my sister and her husband were there with the dogs and enjoyed the friendly bar area
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Div

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Carolyn

Liked: Staff & service
Room was clean and had a view of the ocean. Overall, very noisy doors seaming, showers in other rooms all hours of the night. I was closer to the back where there seemed to be a lot of people coming and going despite there only being 4 rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel we stay every year for The Diver’s Convention! Clean comfortable rooms, excellent breakfast and friendly staff! We’ll see you again in 2026
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My room, as with the parts of the hotel I visited, is in need of refurbishment - fresh paint, new carpets etc - but everything was clean. No comment on either breakfast, bar or restaurant because I did not use any of them. Good for a one night stay and so convenient for Oban station.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception staff polite but wouldn't say friendly. Minimal contact with guests.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Vicky

Liked: Staff & service
T
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff are friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025