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. Ardchattan Priory Garden and An Cala are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, sailing and boat tours adventures can be found near the property.
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 such as:
Self-parking (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
Smoke-free property
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at The Kelvin Hotel include amenities, such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site (GBP 6 per day)
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Accessibility
No lift
More
2 floors
Building
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
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Check-out
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
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
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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
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 any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen 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.
The Kelvin Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 379 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
140
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 379 reviews" "
8 - Good
140
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 379 reviews" "
6 - Okay
60
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 379 reviews" "
4 - Poor
29
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 379 reviews" "
2 - Terrible
10
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
Claudiu
Travelled with family
28 Apr 2024
Liked: Amenities
Very nice place, close to the train and the ferry. The people there were very friendly and helpful. Our rooms had a beautiful view over the harbour and all the basics were there. A superb deal for the price, would definitely come back!
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.
Faith
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
william, wasaga beach
Travelled with family
3 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice property with old world charm. Very convenient to the Ferry Service.
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 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.
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)!