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The Kelvin Hotel

1.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel in Oban with bar/lounge

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The Kelvin Hotel

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Studio
Front of property
Studio | Bathroom
Double Room
Twin Room

Overview of The Kelvin Hotel

Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Your area essentials

Map
Shore Street, Oban, Scotland, PA34 4LQ
  • Popular LocationMcCaig's Tower5 min walk
  • Popular LocationOban Ferry Terminal5 min walk
  • Popular LocationOban Distillery7 min walk
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Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

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

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Family Room (Sleeps 4)

Family Room (Sleeps 4)

Highlights

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

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

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

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Double Room Single Use

Double Room Single Use

Highlights

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

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Studio

Studio

Highlights

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

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

Oban

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, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Loch Awe. Ardchattan Priory Garden and Loch Visions 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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What's nearby

  • McCaig's Tower - 5 min walk
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 5 min walk
  • Oban Distillery - 7 min walk
  • Connel Bridge - 8 min drive
  • Ganavan Sands - 14 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Cuan Mor - 7 min walk
  • Costa Coffee - 3 min walk
  • The Corryvreckan - Jd Wetherspoon - 5 min walk
  • Markie Dans - 12 min walk
  • The View Oban - 5 min walk

About this property

The Kelvin Hotel

Eco-certified hotel by the sea
Close to Oban Ferry Terminal, The Kelvin Hotel provides amenities like a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • 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

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 6 per day)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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; to check in, 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 more details, 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

  • Self parking fee: GBP 6 per day

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 does it cost to stay at The Kelvin Hotel?

As of Apr 19, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kelvin Hotel on Apr 20, 2024 start from CA $128.42, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Kelvin Hotel?

Self parking is available for GBP 6 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 eco-certified 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.

The Kelvin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 376 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 376 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 376 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 376 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 376 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Faith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and nicely decorated. The bathroom looked to be newly renovated. The bar downstairs was a friendly place to visit after a day of sightseeing. The proprietor was extremely friendly and a delight to chat with. It was overall a nice mix of old and new.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

william, wasaga beach

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice property with old world charm. Very convenient to the Ferry Service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy check-in/check-out. Good location, walkable to restaurants and shops. Clean, well-appointed room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Robert

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Shields

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our rooms were very comfy. Cina, was so helpful we stayed our three nights and checked out got in our rental cars headed for Edinburg got about 20 miles down the road and had to turn around as the road was flooded and they closed it. We went back to the Kelvin and she got rooms for us and the next day when the road was still closed she had the rooms for us and helped us search and check online for when the road would be open so we could make it to Edinburg for our flight we were a party of eight and are all very greatful for all the help.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Terry

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Meh
Stayed 3 nights in early October 2023. The good news is it's close to the ferry terminal. The bad news is its close to the ferry terminal. The noise was pretty loud until after 10pm. The hotel looked a little tired as some of the rugs were frayed and hallway floors creaked.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Warm, welcoming inn
The Kelvin was in a convenient location for everything Oban has to offer. The innkeeper and staff were friendly and helpful. We had adorable rooms with kitchenettes, and they were just perfect to come home to after long, wet days exploring Oban and the surrounding isles. There’s even a cozy bar and continental breakfast available. We wanted to avoid hotel chains and have a more authentic experience, and The Kelvin did not disappoint. I would stay again (and really hope to)!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean property, 5 minute walk to main downtown Oban. Right across from the ferry terminal.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Great Location & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Star Rating
1.0