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About this property
Set in the centre of Oban, ideal for Argyll and the Islands, this small Scottish hotel is one of the town's oldest buildings and comes with free WiFi and a cosy lounge. It offers views of the harbour and the ferry terminal. All rooms here are functionally-furnished and come with a flat-screen TV with Freeview channels, as well as coffee and tea making facilities. They are all en-suite and provided with a hairdryer and towels. Complimentary water is offered in the rooms. A Grade B listed building, Kelvin Hotel is within easy reach of excellent transport links and of the main landmarks of the town. The ferry terminal and the bus/train stations are reachable within less than 5 minutes on foot. Guests have a choice of restaurants and pubs within walking distance. A grocery store is less than 400 metres away. The nearest airport is Glasgow Airport, 143 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Michael
United Kingdom
“Fantastic hotel right where you want it to be. Near buses, trains and ferries.” - Elodie
United Kingdom
“Very good value for money. The room was very clean and the staff very friendly and helpful!” - Jim
United Kingdom
“Great wee hotel not fancy but for value for money top notch very handy for ferry train and town centre small bar hot breakfast at reasonable cost” - Emma
United Kingdom
“Fantastic location. Very helpful and friendly Manager. Room was modern and clean and the beds were very comfortable. Only a 6 min walk to the ferry terminal so very convenient too.” - Laura
Italy
“I found this accommodation last minute, but it was nice and the lady was extremely helpful.” - Rahul
United Kingdom
“Convenient location, clean rooms, courteous and friendly staff” - Tray
United Kingdom
“Friendly staff and very helpful, Rokm was good size for single person” - Colin
United Kingdom
“Nearby car parking at reasonable price per 24 hours.” - Rong
United Kingdom
“Everything was clean and staff were very friendly and helpful. It’s very quiet and conveniently located: very close to the Ferry terminal and train station.” - Amanda
France
“Clean and comfortable with a very easy walk to the ferry terminal. Sheena the proprietress and her colleague Jodie, made us feel very welcome and made our stay most enjoyable.”
Hotel surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.



The fine print
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
When booking 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.
Please note that the accommodation is located on the first and second floor, and is accessible via stairs only. Therefore it may not be suitable for guests with mobility impairment.
Guests are not permitted to consume alcohol or hot food in the bedrooms.