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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)
Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio
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
  • Oban Distillery
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Oban Ferry Terminal
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Ganavan Sands
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Double Room (1 Adult)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room (1 Adult)

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room, Partial Sea View

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room, Partial Sea View

  • 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

View all photos for Superior Twin Room (1 Adult)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Twin Room (1 Adult)

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Twin Room

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Twin Room (1 Adult)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Twin Room (1 Adult)

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Double Room

Junior Double Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Twin Room, Partial Sea View

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room (3 People)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Twin Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed, Partial Sea View

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

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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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room (1 Adult)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room (1 Adult)

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, Partial Sea View (3 people)

  • 34 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, Partial Sea View

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Twin Room, Partial Sea View

  • 18 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

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
  • Glencruitten Golf Club - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ganavan Sands - 6 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Corryvreckan - Jd Wetherspoon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪George Street Fish & Chip Shop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Markie Dans - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Aulay's Bar - ‬2 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.

Languages

English

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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, American Express, 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

The Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 707 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 707 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 173 out of 707 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 707 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 707 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing at present.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Triston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money, facilities were just what i needed. Breakfast was super, excellent selection of items, well cooked and tasty. Staff were very polite. I've stayed here before and will stay again.I would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception Staff extremely helpful and advisory. Insufficient parking at the property
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Beds very comfortable Perhaps a little updating: T.V. on wall rather than on dresser Toilet roll holders in Bathroom
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Close too all amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

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

Great place to stay

Warm welcome and great support for my new puppy while staying there, great value and will return
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcome by staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Julan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm welcome and excellent staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

I would stay here again

Reviews of this hotel are binary - people either seem to love or really dislike it. I stayed based on the excellent price. I was "upgraded" from a single to a twin room, quite possibly because the single room was one floor above a Christmas party and the twin was on the fifth floor. The room appeared to have been redecorated quite recently though the furniture seemed to date from the 1990s. Yes, some of the carpets on the stairs are worn. Yes, the floorboards are creaky and uneven (the building is centuries old!). Yes, there are bumps, scrapes and chips on the walls and doors. But - the bed linen was fresh and clean, the mattress comfortable, the shower powerful and hot, and the WiFi fast. What more do you want for the money? Oban has more than its share of "faded charm" Victorian hotels; I'd happily stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alexander Stewart

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good quality food and great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

charles

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

over night no problems staff very good and helpful

Overnight stay most helpful sorted TV as to modering for me as I am Dilxie
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Findings as anove
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Good Stay friendly staff

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alanna

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

JULIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Central, Convenient, Friendly

This was night four of my Inner Hebrides holiday on the MV Hebridean Princess. Night 4 on a long very long journey from the south coast. The hotel is imposing, central, very convenient for the railway station, the ferry port and the town centre. It is a "grand" hotel in the tradition of Victorian grand hotels. The staff are friendly, helpful & knowledgeable and gave me the advice I needed. Not withstanding I'd booked in March, I was up on 5th floor in a room which was fine for one night but might have become a little claustrophobic after a few days. But it had everything I required, the bed was comfortable, the bathroom clean ( if lethally slippery with its glazed ceramic tile floor) It had a desk, a window which opened, WiFi and a TV. The furniture does look like it was purchased in a 1950s auction, but it works. Given the slightly "tired" appearance of the hotel I fully expected to find a Gideon's Bible in the bedside drawer. Supper was a mistake, it was all a bit burghers or spag.bol. or scampie/lasagne/ mac.cheese & chips and the choice of beers was limited to cold lager, cold Guinness or chilled John Smiths, probably the world's worst bitter. In the morning I took one look at what was on offer for breakfast and stuck to toast, marmalade & tea. It's clearly a very popular, friendly & successful hotel which merits a solid FOUR. It just needs a more imaginative menu, a good range of Scottish real ales, a bit of a brush up and thicker walls between rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024