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The Royal Hotel

2.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Property amenity
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Restaurant
View from property
Reception
Reviews
7.4

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

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Argyll Square, Oban, Scotland, PA34 4BE
  • Popular LocationMcCaig's Tower3 min walk
  • Popular LocationOban Distillery5 min walk
  • Popular LocationOban Ferry Terminal6 min walk

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16/10 Good

Apr 24, 2019
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Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room (1 Adult)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room, Partial Sea View

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room (4 Poster)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (4 Poster)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Twin Room (1 Adult)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room (1 Adult)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Classic Twin Room

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Twin Room

8.1/10 Very good

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Classic Twin Room (1 Adult)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Twin Room (1 Adult)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, Partial Sea View

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room, Partial Sea View

9.2/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room (3 People)

8.3/10 Very good

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

7.5/10 Good

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Classic Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed, Partial Sea View

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

8.8/10 Excellent

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room (1 Adult)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room (1 Adult)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Single Room

8.8/10 Excellent

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, Partial Sea View (3 people)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, Partial Sea View (3 people)

8/10 Very good

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 34.0 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, Partial Sea View

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Junior Double Room Single Use

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Oban

Located in Oban, The Royal Hotel is in the city centre and near the beach. 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. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as scuba diving and other activities like golfing.
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What's nearby

  • McCaig's Tower - 3 min walk
  • Oban Distillery - 5 min walk
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk
  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 12 min walk
  • Ganavan Sands - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Oban Station - 1 min walk
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 137 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cuan Mor - 5 min walk
  • Costa Coffee - 1 min walk
  • The Corryvreckan - Jd Wetherspoon - 3 min walk
  • Markie Dans - 10 min walk
  • The View Oban - 4 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel

Eco-certified hotel in the city centre
The Royal Hotel is located close to Oban Ferry Terminal, and provides a bar, conference space and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a billiards/pool table and a banquet hall
  • A porter/bellboy, smoke-free property and wedding services
  • A lift, luggage storage and a TV in reception
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the location
Room features
All 91 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 14.50 for adults and GBP 8.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1895
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 14.50 for adults and from GBP 8.95 for children

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include window guards

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Royal Hotel Oban
Royal Oban
The Royal Hotel Oban
The Royal Hotel Hotel
The Royal Hotel Hotel Oban

Frequently asked questions

Is The Royal Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Hotel?

As of 22 May,2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on 2 Jun,2024 start from S$198.49, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Royal Hotel?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Royal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Royal Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Royal Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Oban, this eco-certified hotel is within a 10-minute walk of RSPB Visitor Centre and Oban Ferry Terminal. McCaig's Tower and Oban Distillery are also within 10 minutes. Oban Station is only a 1-minute walk.

The Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 600 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 600 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 600 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 600 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 600 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
it was just a normal 3 star hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

SUZANNE

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Emily

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location in the town centre and the ferry terminal for trips to the islands. Would have been a grand hotel once upon a time but is a little worn and dated now. Good standard fare food and beer in the bar. A little parking at the rear which a lot of the other Oban hotels did not have.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The price was very good for a Sunday night stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Hotel very handy location.Friendly hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is a bit of a hit and miss with limited spaces but hey can't complain.Great wee hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always use the Royal Hotel it is very easy walking distance from centre with load to do round an about enjoy view etc we had a great walk to the folly at top of the hill the staff are very help full and did all the could to make sure we were made comfortable and cared for all our needs
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024