The Kelvin Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (1071 reviews)
Shore Street , Oban , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Express check-in/check-out
Non-smoking throughout
Board games/puzzles
Allergy-free room
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Cleanliness
Convenient location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Poor customer service
No breakfast
Room issues

Categories

Cleanliness
9.03
Very clean rooms were consistently mentioned, indicating high standards.
Service
8
Mixed feedback; poor communication and customer service issues were highlighted.
Location
9.54
Location was praised as very convenient for transport and local attractions.
Room Quality
7.99
Several issues with room features and maintenance were reported.
Amenities
8.52
Basic amenities available; some had limited service such as no dining options.
Value for Money
7.98
Prices seen as high relative to service and room quality.
Food and Beverage
6.53
No breakfast offered, which was a downside for some guests.
Overall Experience
8.8
Overall a pleasant experience, but with some notable drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 18:49

Property Description

Historic Building and Modern Comforts
Kelvin Hotel, a historic Grade B listed building in the heart of Oban, offers a charming stay with modern amenities. Enjoy free WiFi, a cosy lounge, and picturesque views of the harbour and ferry terminal.

Comfortable Rooms with Essential Amenities
Each functionally-furnished room at Kelvin Hotel features a flat-screen TV, coffee/tea facilities, en-suite bathroom, hairdryer, and complimentary water. Relax in comfort after a day of exploring the town.

Convenient Location with Easy Access to Transport
Benefit from the hotel's proximity to major landmarks, transport links, and dining options. Within walking distance of the ferry terminal, bus/train stations, restaurants, and pubs, Kelvin Hotel ensures a convenient stay.

Book now to experience a blend of history, comfort, and convenience at Kelvin Hotel in Oban.

Important information:

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

When booking 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Please note that the accommodations is located on the first and second floor, and is accessible via stairs only. Therefore it may not be suitable for guests with mobility impairment.

Guests are not permitted to consume alcohol or hot food in the bedrooms.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: GLA

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 7.50 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 1071 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.03
Service: 8
Location: 9.54
Room Quality: 7.99
Amenities: 8.52
Value for Money: 7.98
Food and Beverage: 6.53
Overall Experience: 8.8
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mairi • extended_group • gb
7
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Phil • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The location and great value for money. Nice big bed.

Cons:

Not a lot

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Helen • solo_traveller • gb
8
Happy with my stay thanks
Pros:

Very handy for an early morning ferry !

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Tammie • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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wilma • solo_traveller • gb
4
Pros:

Location was great.

Cons:

Photos were misleading looked like a boutique hotel in fact it is a very basic hotel

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Friendly staff, great location and decent rooms.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Great place to stay, and very comfortable. Close to the centre of town, the railway station and ferry terminal. Would definately go back!

Cons:

The only thing I could say is that water pressure in the shower wasn't too good.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Judith • couple • au
10
Picked up our key from the table, stayed two nights and didn’t see a staff member. They serviced our room as we were the
Pros:

So close to the ferry we needed to catch.

Cons:

No free parking.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • ca
8
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Paula Verd • solo_traveller • es
7
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Andrea Gould • solo_traveller • gb
9
good location
Pros:

location perfect for us as we had an early ferry to catch. room was a really good size and bed very comfortable.

Cons:

Keys left on a table and returned the same way had no interaction with any staff.

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • extended_group • gb
6
Pros:

Great location for early ferry in the morning

Cons:

Staff not being around

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Sue • couple • gb
8
Petfect
Pros:

Well placed, lovely host, very helpful

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Kevin and Sara • extended_group • nz
9
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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James • extended_group • gb
8
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Lee • couple • sg
9
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Elsa • couple • fr
9
Excellent séjour à Oban
Pros:

Bel hôtel très bien situé
Chambre spacieuse, propre et bien équipée

Cons:

Rien

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • us
7
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Ralph • couple • us
8
Our room was clean, the bathroom very nice, but the common areas of the hotel were quite ragged.
Pros:

We didn't purchase the breakfast because it seemed minimal and overpriced. The location was good for accessing city center.

Cons:

We arrived before the official check-in time of 3pm, so wanted to leave our bags at the hotel for 1.5 hours while we explored Oban. But there was no reception desk and we could not find a single person to ask about storing our luggage until check-in time. Once we got into our room we were surprised that our view was of a junky lot. When reserving the room thru booking.com, I specifically requested a harbor view, and was notified that my request had been granted. Yet obviously it was NOT granted, which was quite a disappointment.

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Kirsty • family_with_children • ca
8
Basic but met all our requirements and staff friendly and helpful.
Pros:

Excellent central location.
Very friendly and helpful staff
Room very clean

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee