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The Royal Hotel

2.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel near Oban Ferry Terminal

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

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
  • McCaig's Tower
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Oban Distillery
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Oban Ferry Terminal
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

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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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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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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

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 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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, Partial Sea View

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

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

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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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

View all photos for Superior Double Room (1 Adult)

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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Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room

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

View all photos for Superior Room, Partial Sea View (3 people)

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
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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

About the area

Oban

Heart of Oban.At this hotel, you'll be steps from RSPB Visitor Centre and McCaig's Tower. Oban Distillery and Oban Ferry Terminal are also within half a mile (1 km).

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

Eco-certified hotel near Oban Ferry Terminal
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The eco-certified The Royal Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and 24-hour room service.

This Oban hotel is smoke free.

  • 91 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1895
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite 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

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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: GBP 10 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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.

  • 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

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
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, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 4 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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