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The Kelvin Hotel

1.0 star property
Hotel near Oban Ferry Terminal in Oban

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Studio | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
View from property
Bar (on property)
Staircase

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Shore Street, Oban, Scotland, PA34 4LQ
  • Oban Ferry Terminal
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Oban Distillery
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Ganavan Sands
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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

Single Room

  • 89 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Twin Room

  • 124 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Family Room (Sleeps 4)

  • 158 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Double Room

  • 168 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Double Room Single Use

  • 168 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Studio

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Room

  • 152 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Oban

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

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
  • Glencruitten Golf Club - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Ganavan Sands - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles

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 near Oban Ferry Terminal in Oban
As a guest of The Kelvin Hotel, you'll find express check-in and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Parking is available for a fee.

This Oban hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
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.

Languages

English

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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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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.

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

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include 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

How close is The Kelvin Hotel to the airport?

The Kelvin Hotel is 89.5 mi (138-min drive) away from the Glasgow International Airport (GLA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Kelvin Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Kelvin Hotel.

How close is The Kelvin Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 2.5 mi (9-min drive) from Ganavan Sands and 9 mi (20-min drive) from Tralee Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Kelvin Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Kelvin Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Kelvin Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Kelvin Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at The Kelvin Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 7.5 per day.

Does The Kelvin Hotel have a pool?

The Kelvin Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Kelvin Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Kelvin Hotel to downtown Oban?

The Kelvin Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Oban.

The Kelvin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 208 out of 489 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 489 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 489 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 489 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 489 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lisella

Liked: Cleanliness
Room pleasant, well appointed and clean but breakfast wasn’t available (the info said it would be if booked). Bar downstairs didn’t serve food so l went across the road to the Premier Inn for both dinner and breakfast. Close to the ferry terminal which is what l needed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly, clean not fancy but all the necessary
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We chose this hotel for its convenience to transport - buses and ferry. The price also was reasonable. The staff were friendly. Cafes and restaurants were within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Karen

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean, well-kept - no problems at all, would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Bradley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We only stayed one night - the room was tidy and staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

james

We had a good time at the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Geoffrey, BAKESFIELD

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Geoffrey, BAKESFIELD

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Start with the good: Nice staff, great location to ferry and town. The bad: Shower system is horrible, bed was horrible and it just felt a bit grimy for the price paid. I would not stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

julie

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

AWESOME!

Just amazing! Nice place, very close to things but quiet. Sheena and Jody took care of us well and were super nice. Had a great time and cant wait to go back. Room was perfect, no problems at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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