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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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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is NZ$200
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar

Explore the area

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

Room options

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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
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (4 Poster)

Double Room (4 Poster)

Highlights

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

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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
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Junior Double Room

Junior Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 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

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

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Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 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
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 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
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Oban

The Royal Hotel puts you in the heart of Oban, within steps of RSPB Visitor Centre and McCaig's Tower. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Meeting rooms and conference space are among the business amenities offered. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Near this Oban hotel, you'll find Oban Ferry Terminal.

What's nearby

  • McCaig's Tower - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Oban Distillery - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ganavan Sands - 8 min drive - 3.9 km

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 24-hour front desk and restaurant
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The eco-certified The Royal Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and 24-hour room service.

This Oban hotel is smoke free.

  • 91 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1895
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Royal Hotel offers 91 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps).

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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

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

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • Lift

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 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 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

  • Pets: GBP 10 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 4 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Royal Hotel?

The Royal Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 29 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on 30 Mar 2025 start from NZ$199.59, 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.

Is parking available at The Royal Hotel?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Royal Hotel?

The closest beach to The Royal Hotel is Ganavan Sands (3 km).

Does The Royal Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, full brekkie is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Royal Hotel?

No, The Royal Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Royal Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Royal Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at The Royal Hotel?

There isn't one on site, but Glencruitten Golf Club is a short 12-minute walk away.

The Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 686 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 686 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 686 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 686 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 686 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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm welcome and excellent staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

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

Travelled 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 traveller
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 traveller

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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