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The Kelvin Hotel

1.0 star property

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Studio
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Studio
Staircase

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

Single Room

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

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Twin Room

Twin Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room (Sleeps 4)

Family Room (Sleeps 4)

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

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Double Room

Double Room

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

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Double Room Single Use

Double Room Single Use

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Studio

Studio

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

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Family Room

Family Room

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

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About the area

Oban

The Kelvin Hotel is in the heart of Oban, within a 10-minute walk of RSPB Visitor Centre and Oban Ferry Terminal. .This hotel is 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from McCaig's Tower.

What's nearby

  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • McCaig's Tower - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Oban Distillery - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ganavan Sands - 6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cuan Mor - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Corryvreckan (Wetherspoon) - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Oban Inn - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kaina - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Kelvin Hotel

Hotel with a bar, steps from Oban Ferry Terminal
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 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 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

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

Payment types

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
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

Reviews

The Kelvin Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 232 out of 533 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 533 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 533 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 533 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 533 reviews

Reviews

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

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