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The Kelvin Hotel

Top rated by guests

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

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

Family Room | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels

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

Studio | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels

8.2Excellent

(542 Ratings)

"Loved the older building with updated features that made for a very comfortable stay. Very clean, nice room overlooking the harbor with small convenient kitchenette. Excellent comfortable king bed wi..."

Ryan

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8.2 / 10.0

Excellent(542 Ratings)

Hotel in Oban

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

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About this hotel

Hotel in Oban with a bar
A bar/lounge, self parking, and express check-in are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, express check-out and a banquet hall are onsite.
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.

Map of Oban

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Steall Waterfall

Kilchurn Castle

The Meeting of Three Waters

Neptune's Staircase

Available Rooms

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Expedia properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Expedia provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Expedia

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Top rated by guests

8.2Excellent

(542 Ratings)

"Loved the older building with updated features that made for a very comfortable stay. Very clean, nice room overlooking the harbor with small convenient kitchenette. Excellent comfortable king bed wi..."

Ryan

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

8.2 / 10.0

Excellent(542 Ratings)

Hotel in Oban

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Oban

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Steall Waterfall

Kilchurn Castle

The Meeting of Three Waters

Neptune's Staircase

Available Rooms

About this hotel

Hotel in Oban with a bar
A bar/lounge, self parking, and express check-in are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, express check-out and a banquet hall are onsite.
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.

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Expedia properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Expedia provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Expedia

Ratings and reviews

8.2 / 10.0

Excellent(542 Ratings)

8.0 / 10.0

Great location, an easy walk to ferry and train stations. The rooms are small, but clean and well laid out.

10.0 / 10.0

Loved the older building with updated features that made for a very comfortable stay. Very clean, nice room overlooking the harbor with small convenient kitchenette. Excellent comfortable king bed with convenient electrical charging capability on both sides. Very convenient location for access to the downtown area including the ferry, bus and train stations, but far enough from bustle and noise- very quiet. A fine continental breakfast with a great coffee maker for cappuccinos and more. Really enjoyed spending time in the cozy onsite pub and blethering a bit with the very congenial and accommodating host, with a good selection of drafts and extensive assortment of fine whiskys (wee suggestion: I would have loved a real dartboard 😉). I really enjoyed our three nights there and eagerly look forward to the next time we can visit Oban and revisit the Kelvin for our next stay. Highly recommended!

3.0 / 10.0

No on site parking. Basic amenities. No restaurant. Easy to town. Expensive for what it is.

10.0 / 10.0

Great value. Super clean. Loved it

4.0 / 10.0

there was paid parking across the road which was very safe, although we managed to use the free overnight street parking,across the road from the hotel. the room was a studio loft with limited cooking facilities, but sufficient for a stay of a few days. The staff were very friendly and the small bar was cosy and had a relaxed homely (in a good way) atmosphere. being a small port town, all the essentials were nearby, and the train station and ferry terminal were very close as well. Surprisingly the rooms were very quiet despite the proximity of the transport hub.

10.0 / 10.0

The Kelvin is in an older building with a lot of charm. The room was large and clean with good amenities, including a kitchenette which was quite handy. The statt were very helpful and super friendly. Our bed was relatively comfortable as well. There is only paid parking available, but it was conveniently located right across the street from the hotel, which worked well for us and gave us the freedom to wander around Oban on foot. The bar downstairs was a nice place to relax in the evenings with games to play and patrons to chat with.

6.0 / 10.0

The ceilings were low but the hotel was in a convenient location

5.0 / 10.0

Sheena, the manager, greeted us at check-in welcoming us to The Kelvin. We always stay here when we come to Oban. The location can't be beat, right next to the ferry terminal and the train station, shops and restaurants within minutes of walking out the door. The staff here is always friendly and the bar is one of the coziest in town. This is always a winner.

10.0 / 10.0

We had a great time, Sheena was a wonderful host. The breakfast was delicious. The hotel is 5 minute walk to the ferry. Parking across the street. £7.50 a day. Close to downtown too. This is a true gem. 5*/5.

5.0 / 10.0

Parking was across the street and low cost. The room was clean, the bar area comfy, the staff very accommodating and friendly! Convenient location.

10.0 / 10.0

Good location, easy check-in and checkout. Clean and comfortable.

5.0 / 10.0

The Kelvin is always where I stay when I'm in Oban. Not only is it a convenient location next to the train and ferry stations, but the accommodations are clean and cozy. Sheena, the manager is very welcoming and the bartender Danny was a pleasure to talk with. The bar area is especially inviting with a good selection of beers on tap. You can't go wrong here.

10.0 / 10.0

Staff were really helpfull

10.0 / 10.0

Good location, nice clean rooms and pleasant staff

5.0 / 10.0

I definitely recommend The Kelvin. The manager was very helpful and recommending things to do and how to get there, etc..The room had a kitchenette and warming towel rack. Really nice!

10.0 / 10.0

Convenient and clean

6.0 / 10.0

The family room set up was helpful with the twin beds in separate areas. Kids got a good nights sleep. The room was clean though worn and musty -one in our group has a dust allergy and woke sneezing and sniffling profusely. Proximity to the ferry terminal made the room quite noisy.

10.0 / 10.0

The bar check in was easy and convenient! The property was clean and walkable to anything in town. It is right next to the train and the ferry station. The highlight was the staff! They were so kind and fun and made my time enjoyable! I would go back

5.0 / 10.0

Every single thing about this newly refurbished hotel was perfect

8.0 / 10.0

Modest, austere, immaculate hotel right near everything. Nice quiet, private pub downstairs. All transit - ferry terminal, train and buses - a literal stones throw away. Staff were professional and courteous. Also right near restos and shopping. Nothing fancy - just the level of uncomplicated and no-noise making for a restful restorative overnight.

10.0 / 10.0

Good location

6.0 / 10.0

It needed some updating but the bed was very comfortable. The property was excellent for a family of 4.

8.0 / 10.0

Great harbor view

8.0 / 10.0

liked convenience to local shops and restaurants.

10.0 / 10.0

Outstanding location, friendly and knowledgeable staff as well as comfy and clean rooms. A hidden gem in Oban.

10.0 / 10.0

Clean property with easy access to local amenities.

10.0 / 10.0

Very convenient. Consistently reliable. Got a great Expedia deal.

6.0 / 10.0

Owner is lovely and stay was ok. Building is older so room seemed a bit wore down but small updated comforts and a decent bed.

2.0 / 10.0

Staff- only saw one pleasant young man. Room was on top floor with great views. Linen was clean, towels a bit worn.AHowever slanting ceilings caused my tall husband some pain, there were no drawers or shelves for clothes, just storage boxes and seating was a hard rocking chair and 2 very hard bar stools. Dreadful shower and mini sink. You get what you pay for but was not cheap

5.0 / 10.0

The staff was very nice. The place was clean and comfortable and conveniently located.

10.0 / 10.0

Budget hotel close to port & town. Friendly and clean

3.0 / 10.0

We booked to stay here based on Hotels.com saying they had car parking and we needed a place to stash our car for a day while we went on a tour. 1) THIS HOTEL DOES NOT HAVE ONSITE PARKING. There is a paid parking lot nearby. The person working the desk, and by desk I mean bar, said they have tried to get this changed in the description but no one will change it. 2) THIS HOTEL IS CLOSER TO A HOSTEL THAN A HOTEL. As in, old, dirty, worn. We had a family room and quite frankly we ALL chose to wait until the next hotel to shower. 3) The location for taking a ferry out of Oban and eating and wandering is wonderful which is what got it 3 stars. 4) the staff was friendly (we only met 1) 5) the breakfast was £8 and was very slim. I would probably not stay here again but if you wanna be near the ferry with a paid parking lot nearby go for it.

10.0 / 10.0

Clean, comfortable rooms with very friendly staff, I’d happily stay here again

5.0 / 10.0

Hotel was in a great location. Staff was friendly and attentive to our needs.

5.0 / 10.0

Had a late arrival and they were very accommodating when we called to make arrangements. Very convenient walking distance to ferry, train, busses, restaurants and shops. Plenty of space in the family room and nice view of the harbor.

10.0 / 10.0

This was a wonderful stop on your journey through Scotland. The people couldn’t be more welcoming. Be sure to meet Keith (the owner’s senior dog) who was a delight while in the bar.

5.0 / 10.0

We had an early ferry to make and The Kelvin is very close. There is a bit of noise but not so much that its a problem. The hotel is super clean with nicely done rooms. Check in is very easy and the staff are super friendly. We stayed 2 nights and its very walkable.

10.0 / 10.0

Great hotel, stayed for 1 night, couldn't ask for a better location.

8.0 / 10.0

Good location. Reasonable price. Handy for all forms of transport. Studio had everything that one could need. Would definitely use again.

6.0 / 10.0

The right place for a one night stay. Close to the ferry pier and the fish market. The building is old without lift, reception in the pub at ground floor. The room has everything you need in a tiny space. Windows haven't been renewed, very hard to open. Usb plugs by the bed are a smart idea but unfortunately not working. I asked for luggage deposit next morning as I was on a day tour (like 80% of tourists in Oban) but I wasn't allowed due to a private event. Overall a good value for money if you look for an essential stay.

FAQs

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Kelvin Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Kelvin Hotel pet friendly?

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