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The Royal Hotel

2.0 star property
Oban hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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In the heart of the city, The Royal Hotel offers a unique blend of style and substance. Enjoy a drink at the bar, savor a meal in the restaurant, or host an event in one of our meeting rooms or banquet hall. With free WiFi and newspapers available in the lobby to keep you informed throughout your stay.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Conference space
  • Concierge services
  • Wedding services

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
The current price is R1 201
R1 441 total
includes taxes & fees
07 Dec - 08 Dec

Room options

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

Classic Twin Room

8,8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Classic Double Room

7,0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
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

Family Room (3 People)

8,0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • 22 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

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

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

Superior Double Room

8,4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Classic Single Room

8,6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Classic Twin Room (1 Adult)

Highlights

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

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

Classic Double Room (1 Adult)

Highlights

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

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

Double Room (4 Poster)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Double Room (1 Adult)

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

Superior Double Room (1 Adult)

8,0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 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

8,8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 34 sq m
  • 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

7,4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Junior Double Room

9,0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • 18 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
Argyll Square, Oban, Scotland, PA34 4BE

What's nearby

  • McCaig's Tower - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Oban Distillery - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Glencruitten Golf Club - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 137 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 172 min drive
  • Oban Station - 1 min walk
  • Oban Connel Ferry Station - 11 min drive
  • Taynuilt Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cuan Mor - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Oban Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Corryvreckan (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kaina - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel

Located near a train station, The Royal Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Oban. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 91 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (4 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site parking is limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Built in 1895
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 14.50 for adults and GBP 8.95 for children

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per accommodation (may vary based on length of stay)

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

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

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Royal Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Royal Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Royal Hotel?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 10 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Royal Hotel?

Yes. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Royal Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and scuba diving, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course.

Are there restaurants at or near The Royal Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Royal Hotel like?

The Royal Hotel is in the heart of Oban, a short 1-minute walk from Oban Station and 3 minutes' walk from McCaig's Tower.

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Reviews

The Royal Hotel Reviews

7,6

Good

8,0

Cleanliness

8,6

Location

8,2

Staff & service

7,6

Eco-friendliness

6,6

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Room
Bathroom
Breakfast
Location
Shower
Food
Building
Value
Elevator

Reviews

6/10 Good

Room was a bit dated friendly staff Nice breakfast
Kenneth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent value for money, great staff, central location. Would definitely stay again.
Paul, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Ok hotel room was a bit dated
Kenneth, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Cosy hotel in central Oban

Central location and a cosy old type hotel Short
Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Decent hotel for one night after hiking nearby
Kieran, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was absolutely fine.
Susan, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Basic room but the twin beds were very narrow and quite uncomfortable.Neither of us could fall asleep in them so we headed for home at 4am.Parking at rear of hotel is by meter and we had to drive round in a circuit for half an hour before we found a space.You can only book 2hr maximum so I had to keep running back every 2hrs to top up the meter....not much fun.
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Central hotel . Good value

Very clean and comfortable room. Spacious corner room with sea views from both windows as we were on the 3rd floor . Great choice for breakfast Bar prices very reasonable Car park chaotic. Some parts of the bathroom needed updated
MARGARET, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Perfect location for station and harbourside. Good breakfast and comfortable room for price.
Sarah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

People and exelent bar food.
Brian, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Convenient for train station . Easy check in. Comfortable room. Good breakfast . Short walk to cafes, shops and pubs. Road is noisy out the front of hotel so choise a room accordingly if a light sleeper.
laura, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I felt safe and comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel was clean and comfortable. Food was very good.
Joan, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Central location, but rather old, no charm
Thomas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

An all round good hotel.
Robert, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location, all staff were exceptional . Good breakfast and evening bar meals. 24hr reception. Older property so a little run down in certain areas but kept very clean, would definitely recommend as excellent value overall.
Linda, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Royal hotel, everything great

Our trip to Oban was for a family funeral so we were focused on that and we were lucky enough to get a parking space in the small carpark. The inside of the hotel was slightly tired as it’s an older hotel but it was very clean. The breakfast was excellent and the staff were very well organised, the young waiter was nice and smiley. Cappuccino was brilliant 👌
Amanda, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Ideal location and a decent sized mug for the tea! Shortbread was a nice touch.
Emma, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The Royal Hotel is very central to everything in Oban Lovely warm bedrooms and bathrooms Will stay here again
Susan, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had another good stay in the hotel and central to walk about Oban
Donald, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely checking, nice meal at restaurant, very clean room
Wilhelmina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay

Warm welcome and great support for my new puppy while staying there, great value and will return
Samuel, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Close to ferry terminal, railway station, harbour and shops. Hotel is tired and needs some money investing in decoration and furnishings to bring it up to date. Lift has to be the slowest, smallest lift I've ever used. Staff were all friendly and helpful, breakfast was good. Didn't use the bar or restaurant but seemed to be busy.
Mary-Louise, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice stay

Lovely hotel.. but run down but it’s an old building so no problem with that. Great breakfast.
John, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel good does need a little updating staff friendly. Breakfast good choice but food could be warmer. Location good. Would stay again.
Valerie, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Good place to land and stay in Oban for a couple days. The breakfast was hearty, though typical. Coffee was good. Rooms are clean and acceptable for tourist travel. Helpful staff. Good location overall.
Thomas, 1-night trip