The Kelvin Hotel

About this hotel

Situated in Oban, this attractive hotel for $153 per night is a fantastic option for your next break. Set in the centre of Oban, ideal for Argyll and the Islands, this small Scottish hotel is one of the town's oldest buildings and comes with free WiFi and a cosy lounge. It offers views of the harbour and the ferry terminal.

Amenities

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Dishwasher

Family friendly

Map of Oban

Nearby attractions

The Meeting of Three Waters

26.04 miles

Neptune's Staircase

33.41 miles

The Kelvin Hotel

4.0

Good(677 Reviews)

Hotel in Oban

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsKitchen / Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

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About this hotel

Amenities

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Dishwasher

Family friendly

Map of Oban

Nearby attractions

The Meeting of Three Waters

26.04 miles

Neptune's Staircase

33.41 miles

Reviews

4.0/5.0

Good(677 Reviews)

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8.0

Aug 2023

Comfortable, clean, friendly

Clean hotel with friendly welcoming staff. A lot quieter than staying further in town.

Cleanliness

7.0

Aug 2023

Hotel in the town centre.

The hotel is located in the town centre of Oban, walking distance to attractions, restaurants and supermarkets, with sufficient parking spaces nearby.

The facilities are rather old, room is very small and a little bit uncomfortable, there is a very noisy ventilator under the window.

7.0

Aug 2023

Good

Location was great. Bed was comfortable. The room was spacious and clean and nicely modernised. The person in reception was quite new but was very courteous and helpful. It's an older building with creaky floors but that added some character. Slightly on the pricey end for what you get but that seems to be the norm these days.

We were on the top floor and had 2 flights of stairs to get to the room. No lift. With heavy bags it was a pain, but doable. After a long flight, then drive and being tired - it probably was more of a chore than it would normally be. We are able bodied but if we weren't, I don't recall stairs being mentioned on booking. Just be aware.

10.0

Jul 2023

Lovely hotel in perfect area.

Absolutely loved the hotel, staff, and location. We stayed in a "family" size room that was perfect for my 3 kids and I. The location was super easy to get to from the train station and ferry terminals. Perfect in every way! Thank you Kelvin Hotel.

9.0

Jul 2023

Nice break with friends

Nice continental breakfast. Ideally situated to train and bus terminal NICE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST. IDEALLY SITUATED TO TRAIN, BUS AND FERRY. ALL RESTAURANTS WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE

8.0

Jul 2023

It was great and we would definitely stay there again.

The hotel is 5 minutes away from the city center (walking) where you have tons of restaurants and other shops. The rooms are exactly what is shown on the pictures, very comfy beds. Breakfast must be booked the previous day for £7.5 which is a very good price compared to what's offered (continental breakfast with all sorts of breads, cereals, yogurts, fresh fruits...)

Really, nothing.

9.0

Jul 2023

Superb

all went weel, left before breakfast so cant comment on dining room

nothing to dislike

9.0

Jul 2023

Really good choice for this area.

Really good value stay. Its a great location for visitors arriving by train and using the ferry as well as the local shops. The hotel had a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Good amenities in the room. Very quiet and comfortable in the evenings. A great choice for visiting Oban and beyond.

7.0

Jul 2023

Quiet and comfortable

Breakfast was good although I didn't see hot food available

Some bacon egg or sausage wasn't on the table and I didn't notice a lot of staff there at the time

8.0

Jul 2023

Very good

All round very good

Nothing

10.0

Jul 2023

Exceptional

I liked how clean and comfortable the hotel is. We were only there for the weekend, but housekeeping was willing to change our towels and clean our room every day.l would recommend this hotel.

10.0

Jun 2023

Great, lodgings in a nicely updated hotel with character in a central location.

easy check in. Wonderful studio apartment with view of the port. East walk to train, ferry and center of town.

Can't think of anything.

10.0

Jun 2023

Exceptional

The Kelvin Hotel is a cozy establishment with a wonderful location. The owner is a brilliant lady who is beyond helpful and kind. Can’t recommend enough!!

nothing

8.0

Jun 2023

Well received

N/A

6.0

May 2023

staff very friendly brilliant for ferry terminal

location spot on

needs slightly updating

8.0

May 2023

overall the staff was very nice and welcoming and we were happy.

the room was really cozy and cute, and had everything we needed. the view was also very nice specially from the big windows in the room.

the noise from the pier in front of the hotel in the morning was kind of annoying.

10.0

May 2023

Exceptional

Lovely room overlooking harbour. Spotless and comfy!

8.0

Nov 2022

Very good

good location, easy check in and check out, large room with unexpected kitchenette

could not get room warm- I was cold

8.0

Sep 2022

Great location for ferry, train and town.

Great location, only 5 mins from ferry and train. Staff were very friendly, welcoming and helpful. Happy to store our luggage. Room and bathroom spotlessly clean with a comfortable bed and everything we needed. Liked the bar too.

Room decor was slightly ‘tired’ (eg. sash window cord broken) - however it was spotlessly clean.

10.0

Sep 2022

Exceptional

Very friendly and helpful staff. Well situated.

Was happy with everything and would return.

9.0

Sep 2022

Great family run hotel in Central location.

Very friendly and helpful staff.Great location for central Oban and the Calmac terminal.

Nothing.All good.

8.0

Sep 2022

Very good

Good sized room complete with a small kitchen area , good shower room. Great location next to the train station and ferry port.

All good , no negatives for us.

6.0

Sep 2022

Very pleasant

Staff were very friendly and the location was very good.

No Breakfast, dated decor, creeky floorboards and bedside table wobbled when when walking near it

7.0

Aug 2022

Very pleasant

Room was very clean when arrived we but very little housekeeping during our stay. The location was very good . We travelled by bus instead of driving , very pleasan

No breakfast or food in hotel .

10.0

Aug 2022

Staying at the Kelvin was excellent staff friendly and helpful

Did not do breakfast, location was fine

7.0

Aug 2022

Convenient and cosy stay for 1 night before an early ferry crossing

A cosy room that was perfectly located as we were getting a very early ferry to coll the next morning. Staff were incredibly friendly and went above and beyond to help us check in late in the evening.

Everything was great

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Oban?

The average price for a rental in Oban is $153 per night. This rental is $0 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Kelvin Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Kelvin Hotel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Kelvin Hotel?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, and dishwasher.

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4.1

Excellent(600 Reviews)

The Kelvin Hotel

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Oban

Nearby attractions

The Kelvin Hotel

Hotel in Oban

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Oban

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Oban?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is The Kelvin Hotel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Kelvin Hotel?

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