The Kelvin Hotel, Oban – Hotel from $103

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About the Hotel

Shore Street, Oban, United Kingdom

Near the harbour

Great

8.3

8.9

/10

4.6

Located just an 8-minute stroll from Oban Hydro, the cosy 3-star The Kelvin Hotel Oban features Wi-Fi in public areas and street parking nearby. The smoke-free hotel offers a banquet hall and sits 3.1 km from the intriguing Dunollie Museum.

Location

Boasting a prime location in the centre of Oban, the hotel also lies around a 5-minute ride from Pulpit Hilltop. Guests can visit Dunstaffnage Castle & Chapel, which is only 500 metres away, and the Oban Baptist Church which is a stone's throw from the comfortable Kelvin.

Entertainment options in the area feature Oban Marina a mere 7 minutes on foot from the accommodation.

Oban station is in proximity to this hotel.

Rooms

Each of the 20 rooms is equipped with ironing facilities as well as complimentary Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The rooms have carpeted floor. Offering a separate toilet and a shower, the bathrooms are fitted with a hair dryer and towels. Guests can enjoy views of the bay.

Eat & Drink

There is also a lounge bar. The Olive Garden offers Mediterranean meals and lies merely 350 metres from The Kelvin Hotel.

Leisure & Business

A shared lounge and various recreational opportunities are provided for a truly enjoyable stay. With a golf club, guests can stay fit at the property.

Must-do experiences

Savor fresh seafood at The Oban Fish & Chip Shop on the pier.
Explore the historic Dunollie Castle for stunning coastal views.
Visit the Oban Distillery for an informative whisky tasting session.
Take a ferry to the Isle of Mull for breathtaking landscapes.
Stroll through the local Oban Farmers' Market every Saturday morning.

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

Single Room

2 persons

90 sq. feet

1 Single bed

Shower

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Family Room

2 persons

155 sq. feet

1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed

Shower

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Twin Room

2 persons

130 sq. feet

2 Single beds

Shower

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Double Room

2 persons

175 sq. feet

1 Double bed

Shower

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Facilities

The Kelvin Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Facilities: Great

8.2/10Review score

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

The Kelvin Hotel Location

Shore Street, Oban, United Kingdom

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Shore Street, Oban, United Kingdom

City landmarks

Landmark

McCaig's Tower

3600 ft

Landmark

Purdie's of Oban

2100 ft

Church

St Columba's Cathedral

5000 ft

Cinema

Oban Phoenix Cinema

4800 ft

Church

St John's Cathedral

5000 ft

Gallery

The Jetty Gallery

4000 ft

Museum

Dunollie Museum

2.0 mi

Museum

Oban War and Peace Museum

1.8 mi

Landmark

Parsley the Ambassador Cat

3700 ft

Gallery

Alice Strange

3400 ft

Golf Course

Glencruitten Golf Club

4500 ft

Landmark

Roman Catholic Diocese of Argyll and the Isles

1.6 mi

Island

Maiden Island

1.5 mi

Landmark

Oban War Memorial

1.5 mi

Landmark

Lochan Dubh

1.6 mi

Landmark

Glencruitten Cathedral of Trees SCIO

1.5 mi

Beach

Ganavan Sands

1.8 mi

Landmark

Ganavan Bay

1.8 mi

Store

Puffin Dive Centre

1.9 mi

Landmark

Loch Nell

2.5 mi

Castle

Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel

3.3 mi

Landmark

Carn Breugach

2.8 mi

Landmark

Ocean Explorer Centre

3.1 mi

Castle

Gylen Castle

3.8 mi

Landmark

Sound of Kerrera

5.2 mi

Landmark

Hutcheson's Monument

5.3 mi

Landmark

Oban Distillery

6.1 mi

Nearby

Ardentive Bay

Oban Marina

1900 ft

Church

Oban Baptist Church

600 ft

Cathedral of Trees

1900 ft

Restaurants

Oban Seafood Hut.

1500 ft

Railway Pier

Food From Argyll at the Pier

1600 ft

Oban Ferry Terminal Railway Pier

Corryvreckan

1300 ft

The Waterfront Centre

Local Shellfish

1500 ft

Calmac Pier

MacGillivray's Seafood

1000 ft

57 Shore Street

Cafe Harris

1500 ft

2 Gibraltar Street

The Lorne Bar

1800 ft

Stevenson Street

Tesco Cafe

1900 ft

Lochside Street

Bridge Cafe

2300 ft

3 Soroba Lane Town Centre

Getting around

City Centre

Oban5 min · 1400 ft

Airports

Oban (OBN)15 min · 6.2 mi

Colonsay (CSA)98 min · 40.6 mi

Train

Oban Train Station3 min · 700 ft

Bus

Bus stop3 min · 700 ft

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-21:00

Check-out

until 10 am

Guest Parking

Public parking is possible at a location nearby at GBP 7.50 per day.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Children & extra beds

There are no cots provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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Reviews and Ratings

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Review score

Based on 440 verified reviews

8.5/10

Great

90%

Recommend

Cleanliness

8.9/10

Comfort

8.7/10

Facilities

8.2/10

Free Wi-Fi

8.9/10

Location

9.3/10

Paid Wi-Fi

8.9/10

Staff

9.2/10

Value for money

8.5/10

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