Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent location
Good breakfast
Cons:
Dated rooms
Limited parking
Some wear and tear

Categories

Cleanliness
6.93
Rooms were clean but commented on some wear & tear.
Service
8.4
Staff were frequently mentioned as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.44
Location is excellent, very central, and convenient.
Room Quality
6.89
Room quality varies; some rooms are spacious while others are dated.
Amenities
6.42
Amenities are basic, with noted lack of parking and some dated features.
Value for Money
6.88
Value is decent but noted as overpriced by some guests.
Food and Beverage
7.93
Breakfast was plentiful and well-liked.
Overall Experience
7.3
Overall the stay was enjoyable, with minor complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-09 02:58

Property Description

Charming Heritage Hotel
The Royal Hotel, a historic gem built in 1895, is conveniently located just 500 metres from Oban Railway Station and Ferry Terminal. The en-suite rooms feature traditional decor, some with captivating sea views. The restaurant offers a picturesque setting with town views, while the bar and lounge provide a cozy atmosphere with coal fires and evening entertainment.
Convenient Location
Situated near the port, guests have easy access to explore the stunning Islands of Mull and Iona, as well as beaches within a short drive. Additionally, popular attractions like the Oban Distillery and War and Peace Museum are a mere 10 minutes away on foot.
Welcoming Atmosphere
Enjoy complimentary WiFi, limited parking, and a full Scottish breakfast during your stay at The Royal Hotel. Immerse yourself in classic Scottish tunes and hospitality at this charming retreat.
Book now for an unforgettable experience at The Royal Hotel Oban.

Important information:

Please note there are limited car parking spaces. These slots can not be reserved and are available on a first-come first-served basis.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: GLA

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 2142 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.93
Service: 8.4
Location: 8.44
Room Quality: 6.89
Amenities: 6.42
Value for Money: 6.88
Food and Beverage: 7.93
Overall Experience: 7.3
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Peggy • solo_traveller • us
5
It was adequate.
Pros:

The location was good.

Cons:

The property is very old and run down. If you have vertigo, don’t stay here! The floors are very uneven and the floors squeaked. When the people one floor above us walked, it felt and sounded like they were going to come through our roof.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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su • extended_group • gb
5
Ideal location . Comfy room . Clean -hotel full of character if a bit scruffy round the edges
Pros:

Lovely clean bathroom . Great shower . Comfy beds . Lovely and warm . Ideal location for the ferry .

Cons:

Curtains in room rather frayed so lent à rather décolleté air to an otherwise very comfy room . Car parking difficult as marking of bays rather random leading to a concern of being blocked in -needs bays clearly marked .

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Eleanor • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • au
7
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Zalieskis • solo_traveller • no
3
Pros:

Personalas

Cons:

Kqmbario bukle. Demes ant lubu sienu atsokusios grindu plyteles vonioje duso invęntorius susidevejas. Nieko gero

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
J
john • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Beautiful old hotel. Sraff were excellent. Some areas show a bit of age but it's part of the charm and the room was super. Great to have breakfast included. All the staff we encountered were so pleasant and helpful. I'd definitely stay here again. Location Great for bus and train stations and seafront too.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
M
Matthews • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • couple • gb
5
Lovely staff but hotel could do with being updated
Pros:

Very central -
New bathroom
Comfy beds
Clean
Nice breakfast

Cons:

Property needs updated badly carpets very worn hotel looks quite tired

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
M
Margaret • couple • gb
10
Enjoyed Oban very much.
Pros:

Very central location 2mins from bus train and ferry. The hotel is an old scottish house with creaky floors and brown wood. The bedroom was well appointed with a comfy bed and sea view on the 4th floor the bathroom was gleaming white with new facilities
The standard of cleanliness was exceptional. Self service breakfast with good choice in a large breakfast room. Enjoyed Oban very much.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
C
Caroline • couple • gb
5
Comfortable bed and good breakfast.
Pros:

Breakfast good.

Cons:

Old cheap scabby furniture
Dirty stained worn carpets and flooring.
Badly positioned bathroom fittings.
Extractor fan not working.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Petcharat • couple • th
5
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Russell • couple • gb
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Birgit • couple • de
7
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Sabina • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Very clean!

Cons:

A little dated.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Joanna • family_with_children • gb
3
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Kathryn • solo_traveller • us
9
Worth it for convenience…
Pros:

Proximity to ferry & train. Great views of the downtown. Access to excellent walking & dining. Staff is exceptional.

Cons:

It is dared & worn but charming in its way. Expensive tho…

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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David • extended_group • gb
6
Ok
Pros:

Central location

Cons:

Very tired

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
A
Abdrahman • solo_traveller • kw
5
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Keel • solo_traveller • gb
3
The Royal is in need of some major TLC.
Pros:

The location was good. The bed was clean and comfortable.

Cons:

The Hotel is in need of upgrading. e.g Worn out carpets on stairs, chipped paint and wallpaper and that was the reception area! Not a good start. The bath enamel was chipped, the toilet pan moved while on it. The wooden shelf was soft and rotten. The whole room was in need of fresh decor. The window sash was broken . The window view was a flat roof and a wall opposite. No complaints about that but the roof could be cleaned up.
Our stay was only one night but I won't stay there again.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee