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The Kelvin Hotel

1.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, steps from Oban Ferry Terminal

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Studio | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Studio | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
The Kelvin Hotel sits right by the sea, offering a peaceful environment complete with a bar and WiFi in every room. The property's eco certification reflects its environmental commitment, while the staff provides helpful service in a location that makes exploration easy.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 89 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 168 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 124 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 152 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 168 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Family Room (Sleeps 4)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 158 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Oban, The Kelvin Hotel is in the city center and by the sea. Oban Ferry Terminal and Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Ardchattan Priory Garden and An Cala are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, sailing and boat tours adventures can be found near the property.
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Shore Street, Oban, Scotland, PA34 4LQ

What's nearby

  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • McCaig's Tower - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Oban Distillery - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ganavan Sands - 6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Oban Station - 3 min walk
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 138 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cuan Mor - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Corryvreckan (Wetherspoon) - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Oban Inn - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kaina - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Kelvin Hotel

Hotel near Oban Ferry Terminal
The Kelvin Hotel provides a bar and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • A banquet hall and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Kelvin Hotel offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

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

Pets not 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

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including 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

Is The Kelvin Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Kelvin Hotel?

Self parking is available for GBP 7.5 per day.

What time is check-in at The Kelvin Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Kelvin Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Kelvin Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Oban, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of RSPB Visitor Centre and Oban Ferry Terminal. McCaig's Tower and Oban Distillery are also within 10 minutes. Oban Station is only a 3-minute walk.

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Reviews

The Kelvin Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 238 out of 542 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 542 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 542 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 542 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 542 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, nice clean rooms and pleasant staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

K.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really helpfull
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Christina

The ceilings were low but the hotel was in a convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value. Super clean. Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ezra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lewis

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great harbor view
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding location, friendly and knowledgeable staff as well as comfy and clean rooms. A hidden gem in Oban.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was in a great location. Staff was friendly and attentive to our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean property with easy access to local amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gerry

Liked: Staff & service
liked convenience to local shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable rooms with very friendly staff, I’d happily stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very nice. The place was clean and comfortable and conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, stayed for 1 night, couldn't ask for a better location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Stacey

Liked: Staff & service
It needed some updating but the bed was very comfortable. The property was excellent for a family of 4.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Budget hotel close to port & town. Friendly and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

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

Would stay again.

Friendly, helpful staff. Great location for parking, ferry, food and drink.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Allison

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient. Consistently reliable. Got a great Expedia deal.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025