Near Oban Ferry Terminal
The Kelvin Hotel is in the heart of Oban, within a 10-minute walk of RSPB Visitor Centre and Oban Ferry Terminal. This hotel is 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from McCaig's Tower.
Stay in one of 18 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Featured amenities include express check-in and express check-out. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
English
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Self parking (surcharge)
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Free wifi
Parking
Bar
Housekeeping
Single Room
89 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 1 Twin BedMore detailsDouble Room
168 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Double BedMore detailsTwin Room
124 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 2 Twin BedsMore detailsFamily Room
152 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin BedMore detailsDouble Room Single Use
168 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 1 Double BedMore detailsFamily Room (Sleeps 4)
158 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin BedsMore detailsStudio
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 King BedMore detailsWonderful · 467 reviews
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Location
8.2/10
Recommendation
81.5%
Closest airports
The preferred airport for The Kelvin Hotel is Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
144 km / 89.5 mi
What's nearby
RSPB Visitor Centre
0.2 km / 0.2 mi
McCaig's Tower
0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Oban Ferry Terminal
0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Oban Distillery
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
St. John's Cathedral
0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Pulpit Hill
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Atlantis Leisure
0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Oban War and Peace Museum
1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Glencruitten Golf Club
1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Ganavan Sands
2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds
2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Loch Linnhe
3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Carn Breugach
4.9 km / 3.1 mi
Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel
6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Gylen Castle
7 km / 4.4 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Free wifi
Parking
Bar
Housekeeping
Top family-friendly amenities
Parking and transportation
Self parking (surcharge)
Food and drink
A bar/lounges
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Activities nearby
Self parking (surcharge)
Things to do
Television
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Languages spoken
English
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Wheelchair accessible – no
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
There is no front desk at this property. The check-in location differs from the property location. Check-in location: [the hotel bar]. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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