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The Kelvin Hotel

1.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel in Oban with a bar

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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
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

8.0 out of 10
Guests loved the amenities.
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
The price is ₩159,050
₩190,860 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
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Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Family Room (Sleeps 4)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Shore Street, Oban, Scotland, PA34 4LQ

What's nearby

  • McCaig's Tower - 5 min walk
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 5 min walk
  • Oban Distillery - 7 min walk
  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 14 min walk
  • Ganavan Sands - 9 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Corryvreckan - Jd Wetherspoon - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪George Street Fish & Chip Shop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Markie Dans - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Aulay's Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Kelvin Hotel

Eco-certified hotel by the sea
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

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

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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 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 Sep 27, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kelvin Hotel on Oct 6, 2024 start from ₩159,050, 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 steps from Oban Ferry Terminal and McCaig's Tower. RSPB Visitor Centre and Oban Distillery are also within 10 minutes. Oban Station is only a 3-minute walk.

The Kelvin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 187 out of 456 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 456 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 456 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 456 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 456 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great view of the ferries and watched them leave in the morning which was an added bonus. The staff was wonderful and our room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Charlene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was fine, is old and tired but our room was very clean. Noisy being near the ferry. The biggest complaint is that the room was freezing and short of putting on the heating, which seemed unnecessary given it was September and the outside temperature was not bad, we had no interest in putting it on. There must be air coming in the windows somehow although the windows were shut. Overall an average stay compared to the other hotels we stayed in on our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay.Sign on our room door states they will lock up your valubles at the desk but desk clerk refused
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is very close to the train and the ferry. Room is large and has a kitchenette. Room is very clean and staff are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael, San Jose

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
pretty run-down hotel, but in a good area a short walk to the center of town
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Kelvin is a comfy, old-fashioned "small hotel" in a superb location, extremely convenient to the ferry terminal, the ScotRail station, and many of the best restaurants in Oban. The staff, presided over by director Sheena, is a pure delight--kind, accommodating, funny. Sheena likes to hire excellent, promising young people from around the world, and provides them with kind, good leadership. I took my carryon through the front doors to find that Reception / Registration was at the bar in the wee, very cozy pub just inside the entrance to the right, and things only got better from there. My rooms (I stayed here twice, before and after a 2-day ferry trip to the Isles of Mull and Iona) were pleasant and immaculately clean. As the ferry port and rail station are to the front of the hotel (though some distance away), and the street in front is major-ish, there is some traffic noise during the daytime, but I found the rooms quiet and restful at night. There's plenty of hot water and the showers were good; good toiletries provided, and the usual excellent British panoply of electric hot-pot, tea and instant coffee, milk and sugar, and a small treat or two. The ferry-pier area contains some excellent restaurants at a range of prices--make reservations for the better ones! To get there, go out the Kelvin's door and right down the street, and loop around the Bank of Scotland and then to your left. The seafood is (of course) spectacular. Parking on street or at adjoining lot.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moinul, BRONX

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Natsuko

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was excellent, making it an ideal base for exploring the Oban area. Although the property is older and some noise from other guests was noticeable, the staff maintained the place impeccably—everything was clean, tidy, and welcoming. I would have appreciated a bathtub in the room, but overall, it was a pleasant stay with a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edelwina, Vancouver

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I had a comfortable 4-day stay at this hotel. They have a nice bar where you can taste some local whisky after dining out and an option for a decent breakfast. It’s in a great location that we were able to explore the city by foot. We had a chance to talk to the friendly Scottish owner & found out that they have rooms with kitchen. We’ll definitely consider it for a longer stay next time in Oban. (And it’s great to know that this is not owned by big corps; she’s providing jobs to anyone willing to do a hard, honest day work. )
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aileen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and hotel was spotless .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Zachary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all very friendly and service was good. Clean room, fairly comfortable beds. My only complaints would be our room was pretty warm because we could only open the window a bit. I would also say that breakfast was pretty limited in terms of options and maybe not worth it in my opinion. Overall, a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

We enjoyed our stay very much. The staff was excellent and provided great guest support. Breakfasts were delicious and overall service met our needs. The location of the property made it quite convenient during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good location. great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cath

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was the best night sleep we have had in the UK . The staff were super friendly and helpful. The bar and breakfast was great. It was in close walking distance to everything. Easy parking across the street. We had a very enjoyable stay and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to shops and transport links
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daralee

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were pleased to find small kitchens in our rooms. The pub down stairs was vey nice and we were able to walk to a great restaurant. It was right across the road from the ferry terminal. The staff was very nice, breakfast was good and the rooms (beds) were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley, Antioch

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful. Staff was amazing. Rooms were clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely inn! Clean, comfy. Would come back any day!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Judy and owner are amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bayview
Room was spotless, large comfy bed and an interesting view. Only a 2 minute walk from the station. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tracy

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024