Seaside stay .With a stay at this Oban hotel, you'll be steps from Oban Ferry Terminal and McCaig's Tower. RSPB Visitor Centre and Oban Distillery are also within half a mile (1 km).
What's nearby
McCaig's Tower - 5 min walk
Oban Ferry Terminal - 5 min walk
Oban Distillery - 7 min walk
Oban War and Peace Museum - 14 min walk
Ganavan Sands - 14 min drive
Getting around
Oban Station - 3 min walk
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 138 min drive
Restaurants
Cuan Mor - 7 min walk
Costa Coffee - 3 min walk
The Corryvreckan - Jd Wetherspoon - 5 min walk
Markie Dans - 12 min walk
The View Oban - 5 min walk
About this property
The Kelvin Hotel
Eco-certified hotel near Oban Ferry Terminal
As a guest of The Kelvin Hotel, you'll find express check-in and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Parking is available for a fee.
This Oban hotel is smoke free.
1 building
18 guestrooms or units
2 levels
Express check-in
Express check-out
No smoking on site
Bar or lounge
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.
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.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Self parking on site (GBP 6 per day)
Food and drink
1 bar
Accessibility
This property does not have elevators
Room amenities
Entertainment
Digital channels
Flat-screen TV
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels
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; to check in, 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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Self parking fee: GBP 6 per day
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.
We should mention
Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include 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
8.0
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Our rooms were very comfy. Cina, was so helpful we stayed our three nights and checked out got in our rental cars headed for Edinburg got about 20 miles down the road and had to turn around as the road was flooded and they closed it. We went back to the Kelvin and she got rooms for us and the next day when the road was still closed she had the rooms for us and helped us search and check online for when the road would be open so we could make it to Edinburg for our flight we were a party of eight and are all very greatful for all the help.
Stayed 3 nights in early October 2023. The good news is it's close to the ferry terminal. The bad news is its close to the ferry terminal. The noise was pretty loud until after 10pm. The hotel looked a little tired as some of the rugs were frayed and hallway floors creaked.
The Kelvin was in a convenient location for everything Oban has to offer. The innkeeper and staff were friendly and helpful. We had adorable rooms with kitchenettes, and they were just perfect to come home to after long, wet days exploring Oban and the surrounding isles. There’s even a cozy bar and continental breakfast available. We wanted to avoid hotel chains and have a more authentic experience, and The Kelvin did not disappoint. I would stay again (and really hope to)!
The hotel is ideal if you need to be in Oban for an early ferry or train both are next door across the street. The building itself is very dated but clean and the room was fine for a night or two with a good shower in the bathroom but I wouldn’t use it for longer stays. Strangely some of the corridors smelled of smoke even though it’s been banned indoors for years. Parking is available pay and display around the area we had to try several car parks but did finally get a space on a busy afternoon. The hotel is handy for the waterfront and places to eat.