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The Royal Hotel

2.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)
Staircase

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Argyll Square, Oban, Scotland, PA34 4BE
  • Place, McCaig's Tower
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Oban Distillery
    ‪4 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 Twin 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 Twin Bed

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

Superior Twin Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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

Classic Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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 Twin 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)

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 Twin 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 Twin Bed

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

Superior Twin Room, Partial Sea View

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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

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 Twin Beds

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About the area

Oban

A stay at The Royal Hotel places you in the heart of Oban, within a 10-minute walk of Oban Ferry Terminal and RSPB Visitor Centre. .This hotel is 10.7 mi (17.3 km) from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from McCaig's Tower.

What's nearby

  • McCaig's Tower - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Oban Distillery - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ganavan Sands - 6 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cuan Mor - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Corryvreckan (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Oban Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kaina - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, 6-minute walk to Oban Ferry Terminal
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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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 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

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

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 smoke detector and window guards

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

Reviews

The Royal Hotel Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 750 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 750 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 181 out of 750 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 750 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 750 reviews

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, all staff were exceptional . Good breakfast and evening bar meals. 24hr reception. Older property so a little run down in certain areas but kept very clean, would definitely recommend as excellent value overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed here before and knew it was an older property but very close to train and ferry. The room was a bit dated but clean and big, only thing missing would be a small fridge. I slept like a log. Breakfast was plentiful and I ate here both nights. Bar food was very good and very reasonably priced. Biggest asset is the staff - every one I dealt with was very friendly and helpful. I must mention the showergel. All the way home was wondering who smelt so nice and realised it was me and the hotel showergel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt safe and comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel was clean and comfortable. Food was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Old and tired.

Hotel very tired looking. Room was booked as a 'superior room' which was a joke, bath faulty, shower screen broken and dirty, furniture ill fitting. All very old. Wouldn't stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellora

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Marian

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tired decor. Very poor Sunday roast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Morag

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Lesley

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
People and exelent bar food.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location for station and harbourside. Good breakfast and comfortable room for price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal location and a decent sized mug for the tea! Shortbread was a nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

This is an old hotel. It's used by tour groups. That tells you what to expect. Yes, it is a bit dated but the rooms are fine and the staff are absolutely lovely. Breakfast is good and generous. Oban is full of very expensive hotel rooms in the season and I was very happy with the rate Expedia gave me. It's right by the bus and train stations and very near the ferries. It's fine and I'd stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas, Reno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good place to land and stay in Oban for a couple days. The breakfast was hearty, though typical. Coffee was good. Rooms are clean and acceptable for tourist travel. Helpful staff. Good location overall.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

ALEXANDRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good location

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

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

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

Travelled with group
Hotel good does need a little updating staff friendly. Breakfast good choice but food could be warmer. Location good. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Bedroom was tiny and beds were uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025