The Kelvin Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (1161 reviews)
Shore Street , Oban , gb
+44 1631 562150

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Family rooms
Express check-in/check-out
Bar
Golf course
Meeting/banquet facilities
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 1161 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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John • couple • gb
10
Comfortable, helpful staff, relaxed atmosphere in Bar and Breakfast Room.
Pros:

Booked to be close to the railway station for return journey.
Recommended by party travelling to Tiree on Ferry.

Cons:

Haopy with facilities on offer. Location perfect for Rail Station

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Ron • solo_traveller • gb
5
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • gb
7
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • fr
4
Pros:

Position

Cons:

Very poor shower. If you wanted hot water the shower was a dribble. If you wanted a cold shower no problem. Room was tiny but ok for 12 hr stay

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
F
Farrukh • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great location for ferry
Pros:

Great location and helpful staff

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
K
koutsoulentis • extended_group • gr
5
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Neil • solo_traveller • gb
8
Basic but comfy and good value for money! Also nice view of ferry from window
Pros:

It was fairly quiet and just a short walk to cafe, restaurants pubs etc

Cons:

No free parking

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
C
Charlotte • couple • gb
8
Clean bright rooms up a bunch of stairs
Pros:

Looked a bit sad and tired from outside but our room was clean and fresh and as tho it had been renovated recently - such a nice surprise having trekked up a bunch of stairs to get to it!

Cons:

All the stairs when we had to lug our cases up!

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
G
Gonzalez Alvarez • solo_traveller • es
10
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Rossana • couple • it
8
Perfetto per i collegamenti con le isole
Pros:

Posizione comoda di fronte alla partenza del ferry, pulita e accogliente

Cons:

Una scala non molto comoda per raggiungere le camere

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Vincenzi • solo_traveller • it
9
Pros:

Tutto ok pulito e ottima posizione

Cons:

Per il prezzo si potrebbe includere la colazione.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Hamilton • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

The room esd very spacious and very clesn

Cons:

Ladies attitude, not helpful at all, everything i asked wsd a bother

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
R
Robert • couple • gb
9
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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eleomu • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

La position, la vue sur le port, la petite cuisine dans la chambre et la chambre

Cons:

Il y avait beaucoup de luminosité dans la chambre, même avec les rideaux tirés

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
P
Pete • couple • gb
8
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Anne-Marie • couple • ca
8
Pros:

Direct à côté du ferry. À proximité du centre-ville. Propre.

Cons:

Chambre basique. Vieille fenêtre de bois qui ne tenait pas ouverte. Cher pour la qualité de la chambre.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Naomi • couple • gb
9
Comfortable, clean and great for ferry watching
Pros:

We had a very comfortable 3 nights here with a lovely view. It was great to watch the ferries coming and going. Very useful having the kitchenette. The weather was unseasonably cool but the radiator soon warmed the room up.

Cons:

We had all we needed and plenty of floor space; the only issues were limited headspace in part of the room, and the need to pay for parking after 9am.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
M
Michael • couple • gb
8
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Amelia • family_with_children • gb
6
Pros:

Easy check in process with a key left on a table in the hall
The beds were comfortable
The room was acceptably clean
Location was very good for the ferry as it is just opposite

Cons:

The room was clean but was basic and old, the walls were in need of some paint work due to stains and the bathroom was old and needs renovating.
The room was okay but was ridiculously overpriced at 240 pounds a night.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
M
Monika • couple • de
8
Uns hat die Aussicht zum Hafen und dem Fährterminal gut gefallen!
Pros:

Das Hotel ist sehr gut zentral gelegen, trotzdem sind Parkplätze in der nahen Umgebung.
Es ist sauber und hat Flair.

Cons:

Da kein Lift vorhanden ist, ist es für gehbehinderte Gäste nicht gut geeignet.

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee