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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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Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Oban, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4


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1 single bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic hotel right where you want it to be. Near buses, trains and ferries.
  • Elodie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very good value for money. The room was very clean and the staff very friendly and helpful!
  • Jim
    United Kingdom 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 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 Italy
    I found this accommodation last minute, but it was nice and the lady was extremely helpful.
  • Rahul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Convenient location, clean rooms, courteous and friendly staff
  • Tray
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly staff and very helpful, Rokm was good size for single person
  • Colin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nearby car parking at reasonable price per 24 hours.
  • Rong
    United Kingdom 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 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.

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.

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