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The Kelvin Hotel

1.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Shore Street, Oban, Scotland, PA34 4LQ
  • RSPB Visitor Centre
    3 min walk
  • Roxy's
    3 min walk
  • Oban Station
    3 min walk
  • Oban (OBN)
    13 min drive

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room (Sleeps 4)

Family Room (Sleeps 4)

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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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Studio

Studio

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

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

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About the area

Oban

With a stay at The Kelvin Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Oban, just a 3-minute walk from RSPB Visitor Centre and 5 minutes by foot from McCaig's Tower. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from St. John's Cathedral and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Oban Ferry Terminal.

What's nearby

  • McCaig's Tower - 5 min walk
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 5 min walk
  • Oban Distillery - 7 min walk
  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 14 min walk
  • Ganavan Sands - 9 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Corryvreckan - Jd Wetherspoon - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪George Street Fish & Chip Shop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Markie Dans - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Aulay's Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Kelvin Hotel

Hotel in Oban with a bar
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 18 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-in and express check-out. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Self parking on site (GBP 6 per day)

Food and drink

  • 1 bar

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Flat-screen TV

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 more details, 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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 6 per day

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

The Kelvin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 191 out of 468 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 468 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 468 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 468 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 468 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Charlene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was fine, is old and tired but our room was very clean. Noisy being near the ferry. The biggest complaint is that the room was freezing and short of putting on the heating, which seemed unnecessary given it was September and the outside temperature was not bad, we had no interest in putting it on. There must be air coming in the windows somehow although the windows were shut. Overall an average stay compared to the other hotels we stayed in on our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay.Sign on our room door states they will lock up your valubles at the desk but desk clerk refused
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location walking distance from sights, shopping, pubs and restaurant and, very important to us, close to ferry to Mull (we planned a visit to Iona). Easy, no fuss check in, with friendly staff. We enjoyed the quiet lounge for a good whiskey and to play board games. Comfortable and clean room. We tries the breakfast one morning: it was a rather modest affair. Better pick up food for breakfast at near by cafes. Convenient parking across the street (for a fee) or on the street (free)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Adam

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

6/10 Okay

rita

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael, San Jose

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
pretty run-down hotel, but in a good area a short walk to the center of town
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The shower system was TERRIBLE
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous welcome by the staff who were very friendly. The young girl even carried our bags up for us. Spacious clean rooms. Walk to everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Kelvin is a comfy, old-fashioned "small hotel" in a superb location, extremely convenient to the ferry terminal, the ScotRail station, and many of the best restaurants in Oban. The staff, presided over by director Sheena, is a pure delight--kind, accommodating, funny. Sheena likes to hire excellent, promising young people from around the world, and provides them with kind, good leadership. I took my carryon through the front doors to find that Reception / Registration was at the bar in the wee, very cozy pub just inside the entrance to the right, and things only got better from there. My rooms (I stayed here twice, before and after a 2-day ferry trip to the Isles of Mull and Iona) were pleasant and immaculately clean. As the ferry port and rail station are to the front of the hotel (though some distance away), and the street in front is major-ish, there is some traffic noise during the daytime, but I found the rooms quiet and restful at night. There's plenty of hot water and the showers were good; good toiletries provided, and the usual excellent British panoply of electric hot-pot, tea and instant coffee, milk and sugar, and a small treat or two. The ferry-pier area contains some excellent restaurants at a range of prices--make reservations for the better ones! To get there, go out the Kelvin's door and right down the street, and loop around the Bank of Scotland and then to your left. The seafood is (of course) spectacular. Parking on street or at adjoining lot.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Zoe

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very dated property. It has really thin walls and you can hear everything. It’s not clean in the rooms and bathrooms. There was a giant spider as well. The sink never had hot water while the shower had the water heater button at the least. As well you can’t keep your luggage anywhere safe it was just in the area. On top of it there’s not really a check in area. I would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
just needed overnight accommodation on my way to Iona. The ferry was just around the corner. The sink in the bathroom was rather small. I would have appreciated some description of how to use the shower
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moinul, BRONX

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Place To Stay - Warm Welcome
We had a lovely room with a small kitchenette. Our room was clean and super comfortable. We were able to watch the ferries coming and going. Would recommend. On arrival we were a bit worried with the dated decor it looked a bit tired, however our room was spot on in contrast. A lovely young man helped us up the stairs with our bags. Yes you can hear the loud speaker from the boats but we were okay with this. Spent 2 nights here. Close for catching the ferry and visiting shops in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Natsuko

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was excellent, making it an ideal base for exploring the Oban area. Although the property is older and some noise from other guests was noticeable, the staff maintained the place impeccably—everything was clean, tidy, and welcoming. I would have appreciated a bathtub in the room, but overall, it was a pleasant stay with a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edelwina, Vancouver

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I had a comfortable 4-day stay at this hotel. They have a nice bar where you can taste some local whisky after dining out and an option for a decent breakfast. It’s in a great location that we were able to explore the city by foot. We had a chance to talk to the friendly Scottish owner & found out that they have rooms with kitchen. We’ll definitely consider it for a longer stay next time in Oban. (And it’s great to know that this is not owned by big corps; she’s providing jobs to anyone willing to do a hard, honest day work. )
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aileen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and hotel was spotless .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Zachary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all very friendly and service was good. Clean room, fairly comfortable beds. My only complaints would be our room was pretty warm because we could only open the window a bit. I would also say that breakfast was pretty limited in terms of options and maybe not worth it in my opinion. Overall, a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024