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The Royal Hotel

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

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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly

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Argyll Square, Oban, Scotland, PA34 4BE
  • Oban Distillery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Oban Ferry Terminal
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Ganavan Sands
    ‪8 min drive‬

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Room options

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

Classic Double Room (1 Adult)

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Classic Double Room, Partial Sea View

  • 172 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (4 Poster) | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (4 Poster)

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Superior Twin Room (1 Adult)

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Classic Twin Room

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Classic Twin Room (1 Adult)

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Classic Double Room

  • 135 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Double Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Superior Twin Room, Partial Sea View

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Family Room (3 People)

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Superior Twin Room

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

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

  • 172 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Superior Double Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Superior Double Room (1 Adult)

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Single Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Single Room

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Superior Room, Partial Sea View (3 people)

  • 366 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Superior Twin Room, Partial Sea View

  • 194 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Junior Double Room Single Use

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Oban

The Royal Hotel places you next to RSPB Visitor Centre and McCaig's Tower. This 91-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, 24-hour room service, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • McCaig's Tower - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Oban Distillery - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ganavan Sands - 8 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Corryvreckan - Jd Wetherspoon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪George Street Fish & Chip Shop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Markie Dans - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Aulay's Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel

Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
The Royal Hotel features free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and conference space. You'll find limited parking. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with concierge services, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include wedding services, a porter/bellhop, and a banquet hall.
Guests can expect free WiFi and TVs. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, safes, and phones are also standard.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite 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
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • Elevator

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 provided

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 10 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total pets
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 14.50 for adults and GBP 8.95 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 a smoke detector and window guards
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-2 AM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers limited parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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 a free cancellation option available at The Royal Hotel?

The Royal Hotel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Mar 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on Mar 30, 2025 start from $84.59, excluding 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.

What is there to do close to The Royal Hotel?

This hotel is located in Oban, just steps from McCaig's Tower and RSPB Visitor Centre, and within a short walk of Oban Ferry Terminal. You'll also find Oban Distillery and Glencruitten Golf Club less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at The Royal Hotel?

Yes, though parking is limited.

Does The Royal Hotel have a casino?

No, The Royal Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Royal Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Royal Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like around-the-clock room service as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at The Royal Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Royal Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Royal Hotel serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Royal Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at The Royal Hotel for a fee of GBP 10 per accommodation, per day.

Does The Royal Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Royal Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Royal Hotel.

Does The Royal Hotel host weddings?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at The Royal Hotel.

The Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 685 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 685 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 685 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 685 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 685 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
I would stay here again
Reviews of this hotel are binary - people either seem to love or really dislike it. I stayed based on the excellent price. I was "upgraded" from a single to a twin room, quite possibly because the single room was one floor above a Christmas party and the twin was on the fifth floor. The room appeared to have been redecorated quite recently though the furniture seemed to date from the 1990s. Yes, some of the carpets on the stairs are worn. Yes, the floorboards are creaky and uneven (the building is centuries old!). Yes, there are bumps, scrapes and chips on the walls and doors. But - the bed linen was fresh and clean, the mattress comfortable, the shower powerful and hot, and the WiFi fast. What more do you want for the money? Oban has more than its share of "faded charm" Victorian hotels; I'd happily stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alexander Stewart

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good quality food and great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

charles

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
over night no problems staff very good and helpful
Overnight stay most helpful sorted TV as to modering for me as I am Dilxie
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Findings as anove
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Stay friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alanna

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

JULIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Central, Convenient, Friendly
This was night four of my Inner Hebrides holiday on the MV Hebridean Princess. Night 4 on a long very long journey from the south coast. The hotel is imposing, central, very convenient for the railway station, the ferry port and the town centre. It is a "grand" hotel in the tradition of Victorian grand hotels. The staff are friendly, helpful & knowledgeable and gave me the advice I needed. Not withstanding I'd booked in March, I was up on 5th floor in a room which was fine for one night but might have become a little claustrophobic after a few days. But it had everything I required, the bed was comfortable, the bathroom clean ( if lethally slippery with its glazed ceramic tile floor) It had a desk, a window which opened, WiFi and a TV. The furniture does look like it was purchased in a 1950s auction, but it works. Given the slightly "tired" appearance of the hotel I fully expected to find a Gideon's Bible in the bedside drawer. Supper was a mistake, it was all a bit burghers or spag.bol. or scampie/lasagne/ mac.cheese & chips and the choice of beers was limited to cold lager, cold Guinness or chilled John Smiths, probably the world's worst bitter. In the morning I took one look at what was on offer for breakfast and stuck to toast, marmalade & tea. It's clearly a very popular, friendly & successful hotel which merits a solid FOUR. It just needs a more imaginative menu, a good range of Scottish real ales, a bit of a brush up and thicker walls between rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Royal Hotel, Oban
Our stay was most enjoyable, the staff were very helpful. Our room was spacious and clean but would have benefitted a second chair.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Callie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pool table
You advertise a pool table...the actual thing that you have should be thrown in a skip,it was one of the reasons for choosing your hotel, table was a huge let down
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in central Oban convenient to bus depot an ferry. Lots of restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really comfortable room soft pillows and so clean staff absolutely amazing very good breakfast,no complaints also entertainment in the evening.would definitely recommend great value for the price .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

john

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the worst hotels we have ever stayed in , the hotel was run down and in a terrible state . Vastly overpriced. The soup was great and the staff were excellent but I won’t be back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Roger

Clean, bed OK, decent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

MOHAN, WEST BROMWICH

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Single room very small , breakfast average at best
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Royal Hotel Oban
Pleasant hotel, ideally located , a stones throw from the harbour and all amenities, easy walking distance to the same. Car parking was available ,just managed to squeeze in next to the 4x4's!! Room was good ,bathroom was excellent , breakfast was very good , so all in all no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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