The Kelvin Hotel, Oban ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Shore Street, Oban, United Kingdom

The Kelvin Hotel, a 3-star Oban hotel with an 8.2/10 rating on Booking.com, offers wonderful views over the waterfront towards Mull. This eco-friendly hotel features a bar serving over 50 types of single malt Scottish whiskys and provides a selection of dining options nearby.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at The Kelvin Hotel include flat-screen TVs with Freeview channels, free WiFi, and coffee and tea making facilities. En-suite options feature kitchenettes equipped with refrigerators and microwaves, ideal for preparing meals. Some family rooms can accommodate two adults and one child, or three adults.

Dining & Nearby Options

Dining options near The Kelvin Hotel include several restaurants and pubs within a walking distance. Guests can enjoy local seafood at the Oban Seafood Hut, 0.5 miles away, or visit other nearby eateries like Corryvreckan and Blaasta. The hotel also serves a selection of bar meals from Monday to Thursday.

Leisure & Activities

Leisure activities around The Kelvin Hotel include boat tours, kayaking, and bicycle rentals. The hotel is situated within a vibrant area with varied nightlife throughout the year. For relaxation, guests can unwind at the lounge after a day of exploring the scenic coastal region.

Services & Local Area

The Kelvin Hotel provides services for group events, such as pre-wedding stag parties and other gatherings. Public parking is available at GBP 5 per day, and guests can reach nearby transport options quickly, including Oban Station for bus services. Notable landmarks, such as McCaig's Tower and the Oban War and Peace Museum, are within walking distance.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Double Room

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2 persons

16 m²

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1 Double bed

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Single Room

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8 m²

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Twin Room

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12 m²

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Getting around

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City Centre

Oban400 m

Airports

Coll (COL) 87.6 km

Glasgow (GLA) 143.8 km

Bus

Bus stop200 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Wi-Fi

Parking

GBP 7.50 per day

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Allergy-free rooms
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping

Dining

Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Board games

Room features

Heating
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Shore Street, Oban, United Kingdom

Map view

Shore Street, Oban, United Kingdom

City landmarks

Landmark

McCaig's Tower

1.1 km

Landmark

Purdie's of Oban

640 m

Church

St Columba's Cathedral

1.5 km

Cinema

Oban Phoenix Cinema

1.5 km

Church

St John's Cathedral

1.5 km

Gallery

The Jetty Gallery

1.2 km

Museum

Dunollie Museum

3.2 km

Museum

Oban War and Peace Museum

3.0 km

Landmark

Parsley the Ambassador Cat

1.1 km

Gallery

Alice Strange

1.0 km

Golf Course

Glencruitten Golf Club

1.4 km

Landmark

Roman Catholic Diocese of Argyll and the Isles

2.6 km

Island

Maiden Island

2.4 km

Landmark

Oban War Memorial

2.4 km

Landmark

Lochan Dubh

2.5 km

Landmark

Glencruitten Cathedral of Trees SCIO

2.4 km

Beach

Ganavan Sands

2.9 km

Landmark

Ganavan Bay

3.0 km

Store

Puffin Dive Centre

3.1 km

Landmark

Loch Nell

4.0 km

Castle

Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel

5.4 km

Landmark

Carn Breugach

4.6 km

Landmark

Ocean Explorer Centre

5.0 km

Castle

Gylen Castle

6.1 km

Landmark

Sound of Kerrera

8.3 km

Landmark

Hutcheson's Monument

8.6 km

Landmark

Oban Distillery

9.8 km

Nearby

Ardentive Bay

Oban Marina

550 m

Church

Oban Baptist Church

170 m

Cathedral of Trees

550 m

Restaurants

Oban Seafood Hut.

430 m

Railway Pier

Food From Argyll at the Pier

470 m

Oban Ferry Terminal Railway Pier

Corryvreckan

380 m

The Waterfront Centre

Local Shellfish

430 m

Calmac Pier

MacGillivray's Seafood

300 m

57 Shore Street

Cafe Harris

430 m

2 Gibraltar Street

The Lorne Bar

520 m

Stevenson Street

Tesco Cafe

550 m

Lochside Street

Bridge Cafe

700 m

3 Soroba Lane Town Centre

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