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The Kelvin Hotel

1.0 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Oban

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Studio
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Shore Street, Oban, Scotland, PA34 4LQ
  • Place, Oban Ferry Terminal
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Oban Distillery
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, McCaig's Tower
    ‪9 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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Double Room

Double Room

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

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Twin Room

Twin Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin 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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Family Room (Sleeps 4)

Family Room (Sleeps 4)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Studio

Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Oban

Seaside stay .With a stay at this Oban hotel, you'll be steps from Oban Ferry Terminal and a 5-minute walk from RSPB Visitor Centre. Oban Distillery and St. John's Cathedral are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Oban Distillery - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St. John's Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • McCaig's Tower - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Kelvin Hotel

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Oban
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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 7.50 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 7.50 per day)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 7.5 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 7.5 per day (33 ft away)

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Kelvin Hotel to the airport?

The Kelvin Hotel is 89.5 mi (138-min drive) away from the Glasgow International Airport (GLA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Kelvin Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Kelvin Hotel.

How close is The Kelvin Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 2.5 mi (9-min drive) from Ganavan Sands and 9 mi (20-min drive) from Tralee Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Kelvin Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Kelvin Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Kelvin Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Kelvin Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at The Kelvin Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 7.5 per day.

Does The Kelvin Hotel have a pool?

The Kelvin Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Kelvin Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Kelvin Hotel to downtown Oban?

The Kelvin Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Oban.

The Kelvin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 239 out of 545 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 545 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 545 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 545 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 545 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our room was fine but I got zapped by an electrical outlet while plugging in the hair dryer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, an easy walk to ferry and train stations. The rooms are small, but clean and well laid out.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the older building with updated features that made for a very comfortable stay. Very clean, nice room overlooking the harbor with small convenient kitchenette. Excellent comfortable king bed with convenient electrical charging capability on both sides. Very convenient location for access to the downtown area including the ferry, bus and train stations, but far enough from bustle and noise- very quiet. A fine continental breakfast with a great coffee maker for cappuccinos and more. Really enjoyed spending time in the cozy onsite pub and blethering a bit with the very congenial and accommodating host, with a good selection of drafts and extensive assortment of fine whiskys (wee suggestion: I would have loved a real dartboard 😉). I really enjoyed our three nights there and eagerly look forward to the next time we can visit Oban and revisit the Kelvin for our next stay. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

linda

Disliked: Staff & service
No on site parking. Basic amenities. No restaurant. Easy to town. Expensive for what it is.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value. Super clean. Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
there was paid parking across the road which was very safe, although we managed to use the free overnight street parking,across the road from the hotel. the room was a studio loft with limited cooking facilities, but sufficient for a stay of a few days. The staff were very friendly and the small bar was cosy and had a relaxed homely (in a good way) atmosphere. being a small port town, all the essentials were nearby, and the train station and ferry terminal were very close as well. Surprisingly the rooms were very quiet despite the proximity of the transport hub.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Kelvin is in an older building with a lot of charm. The room was large and clean with good amenities, including a kitchenette which was quite handy. The statt were very helpful and super friendly. Our bed was relatively comfortable as well. There is only paid parking available, but it was conveniently located right across the street from the hotel, which worked well for us and gave us the freedom to wander around Oban on foot. The bar downstairs was a nice place to relax in the evenings with games to play and patrons to chat with.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Christina

Travelled with partner
The ceilings were low but the hotel was in a convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sheena, the manager, greeted us at check-in welcoming us to The Kelvin. We always stay here when we come to Oban. The location can't be beat, right next to the ferry terminal and the train station, shops and restaurants within minutes of walking out the door. The staff here is always friendly and the bar is one of the coziest in town. This is always a winner.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was across the street and low cost. The room was clean, the bar area comfy, the staff very accommodating and friendly! Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time, Sheena was a wonderful host. The breakfast was delicious. The hotel is 5 minute walk to the ferry. Parking across the street. £7.50 a day. Close to downtown too. This is a true gem. 5*/5.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, easy check-in and checkout. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Kelvin is always where I stay when I'm in Oban. Not only is it a convenient location next to the train and ferry stations, but the accommodations are clean and cozy. Sheena, the manager is very welcoming and the bartender Danny was a pleasure to talk with. The bar area is especially inviting with a good selection of beers on tap. You can't go wrong here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

kjell

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

K.

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really helpfull
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, nice clean rooms and pleasant staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Everything you need

I definitely recommend The Kelvin. The manager was very helpful and recommending things to do and how to get there, etc..The room had a kitchenette and warming towel rack. Really nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bastien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Allison

Travelled with family
The family room set up was helpful with the twin beds in separate areas. Kids got a good nights sleep. The room was clean though worn and musty -one in our group has a dust allergy and woke sneezing and sniffling profusely. Proximity to the ferry terminal made the room quite noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

George

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bar check in was easy and convenient! The property was clean and walkable to anything in town. It is right next to the train and the ferry station. The highlight was the staff! They were so kind and fun and made my time enjoyable! I would go back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel great find.

Every single thing about this newly refurbished hotel was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025