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The Royal Hotel

2.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Bar (on property)
Reception
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room (1 Adult)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Partial sea view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (4 Poster) | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (4 Poster)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • Partial sea view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room (1 Adult)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Single Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Single Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, Partial Sea View (3 people)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Partial sea view
  • 34 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, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • Partial sea view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Argyll Square, Oban, Scotland, PA34 4BE

What's nearby

  • McCaig's Tower - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Oban Distillery - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Glencruitten Golf Club - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ganavan Sands - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles

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
At The Royal Hotel, you can look forward to a bar, conference space, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a porter/bellhop, and newspapers in the lobby
  • Wedding services, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • A TV in the lobby, a front-desk safe, and a ballroom
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 91 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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
  • 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

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1895
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV

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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Royal Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 10 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Royal Hotel?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Royal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Royal Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Royal Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Oban, this eco-certified 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 1-minute walk.

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The Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 706 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 706 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 173 out of 706 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 706 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 706 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

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location for station and harbourside. Good breakfast and comfortable room for price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good place to land and stay in Oban for a couple days. The breakfast was hearty, though typical. Coffee was good. Rooms are clean and acceptable for tourist travel. Helpful staff. Good location overall.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Royal Hotel is very central to everything in Oban Lovely warm bedrooms and bathrooms Will stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

Hotel good does need a little updating staff friendly. Breakfast good choice but food could be warmer. Location good. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had another good stay in the hotel and central to walk about Oban
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilhelmina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely checking, nice meal at restaurant, very clean room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to access
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

This is an old hotel. It's used by tour groups. That tells you what to expect. Yes, it is a bit dated but the rooms are fine and the staff are absolutely lovely. Breakfast is good and generous. Oban is full of very expensive hotel rooms in the season and I was very happy with the rate Expedia gave me. It's right by the bus and train stations and very near the ferries. It's fine and I'd stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Bedroom was tiny and beds were uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Close too all amenities
Stayed 1 night 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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

6/10 Okay

Shivangi

Liked: Staff & service
Perfect location, great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent hotel great value and friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Roger

Clean, bed OK, decent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Hugh

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for one night Good breakfast clean room good shower
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay at Royal Hotel in Oban.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The price was very good for a Sunday night stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was excellent and reasonably priced. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I enjoyed my stay and would use them again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in central Oban convenient to bus depot an ferry. Lots of restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

charles

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