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The Kelvin Hotel

1.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, steps from Oban Ferry Terminal

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Studio | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
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Studio | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Staircase
The Kelvin Hotel sits right by the sea, offering a peaceful environment complete with a bar and WiFi in every room. The property's eco certification reflects its environmental commitment, while the staff provides helpful service in a location that makes exploration easy.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room Single Use | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room (Sleeps 4) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (Sleeps 4)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Studio | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Shore Street, Oban, Scotland, PA34 4LQ

What's nearby

  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • McCaig's Tower - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Oban Distillery - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ganavan Sands - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Kelvin Hotel

Hotel near Oban Ferry Terminal
The Kelvin Hotel provides a bar and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • A banquet hall and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Kelvin Hotel offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not 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

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including 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

Is The Kelvin Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Kelvin Hotel?

Self parking is available for GBP 7.5 per day.

What time is check-in at The Kelvin Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Kelvin Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Kelvin Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Oban, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of RSPB Visitor Centre and Oban Ferry Terminal. McCaig's Tower and Oban Distillery are also within 10 minutes. Oban Station is only a 3-minute walk.

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Reviews

The Kelvin Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 238 out of 543 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 543 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 543 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 543 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 543 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Ezra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable rooms with very friendly staff, I’d happily stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean property with easy access to local amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient. Consistently reliable. Got a great Expedia deal.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Reasonable price. Handy for all forms of transport. Studio had everything that one could need. Would definitely use again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great view of the ferries and watched them leave in the morning which was an added bonus. The staff was wonderful and our room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were heading out to Mull and Staffa and this was the perfect spot to catch an early ferry and have an easy walk home after dinner in Oban. Room was spacious and service was exactly what we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

gerardo

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

Great option in Oban

Loved staying at the Kelvin hotel, very friendly staff, spacious comfortable room, great location, nice little bar. Would gladly book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is very close to the train and the ferry. Room is large and has a kitchenette. Room is very clean and staff are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy check-in/check-out. Good location, walkable to restaurants and shops. Clean, well-appointed room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and economical at a good location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recently refurbished rooms, superb views. The bar was well stocked and always a friendly face
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel. Clean and well cared for. Very close to all transport hubs and the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for our requirements. Nice welcome, very friendly. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and very big. Had a small fridge, cutlery, toaster and kettle. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Right across from the ferry port and walking distance to shops and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were always very friendly and helpful, and I met some lovely people as well. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Marzia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The right place for a one night stay. Close to the ferry pier and the fish market. The building is old without lift, reception in the pub at ground floor. The room has everything you need in a tiny space. Windows haven't been renewed, very hard to open. Usb plugs by the bed are a smart idea but unfortunately not working. I asked for luggage deposit next morning as I was on a day tour (like 80% of tourists in Oban) but I wasn't allowed due to a private event. Overall a good value for money if you look for an essential stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Great little hotel

We arrived bang on check in time and we’re greeted by the owner who was great. Really helpful and knowledgeable about day trips from the hotel. The rooms were clean and comfortable and cleaned daily. The location is a two minute walk from the train station and ferry terminal. Overall we throughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

Very clean basic hotel, excellent location

We had a 2 night stay in lovely Oban. I chose this hotel due to location close to train station and the Cal-MAC ferries. The hotel was spotless on arrival and our room was comfortable, cozy and clean. Comfortable beds and pillows and new shower unit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice family room. Quirky old hotel, but very convenient to the town with parking across the street. Shower pressure was not great, but otherwise a great night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Renae

Liked: Staff & service
Lots of stairs to room. Average condition, bathroom needs renovating. Front of hotel beautiful and easy walk to everything.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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