The Kelvin Hotel

1 star
7 Cawdor Place Shore Street, Oban, PA34 4LQ, United Kingdom
Oban, United Kingdom
8.3
Very good
based on 1281 reviews
1,281 reviews
Fri 26/9
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Sat 27/9
1 room, 2 guests
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$133
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Nightly total
Double room
$133
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Overview

The Kelvin Hotel is situated in Oban and is within a short walk of local attractions, including St. John's Cathedral Oban and St John's Cathedral. It is ideally located for guests wanting to visit local attractions.

There are a range of facilities on offer to guests of the guest house, such as an express check-in and check-out feature, free Wi-Fi and meeting facilities. Guests can take advantage of the recreational activities available, such as a dart board and billiards.

The cosy rooms at The Kelvin Hotel offer a refrigerator and all the necessities for an enjoyable stay. They are also equipped with a microwave, a dishwasher and a hair dryer.

The guest house is less than a 15-minute drive from Oban Airport and St Columba's Cathedral is a short walk away. It has easy access to public transport with Oban Railway Station within a two-minute stroll.

8.3
Very good rating
Based on 1,281 verified guest reviews

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Double room
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$133
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$187
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$222
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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at The Kelvin Hotel

  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee machine
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Internet

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Dustbins

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Kettle
  • Toaster
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine
  • Dining area
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Additional toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

Accessibility and suitability

  • Allergy-free room
  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs
  • Designated smoking area

Media and entertainment

  • Radio
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Alarm clock
  • Cleaning products
  • Wardrobe or closet

Things to do

  • Bicycle hire
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Golf
  • Pool table

General

  • Window
  • Family rooms
  • Carpeted

Services and conveniences

  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Key access
  • Express check-out

Parking and transportation

  • Parking

Laundry

  • Iron and ironing board

Workspace

  • Desk

Dining

  • Bar/Lounge

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping

Family friendly

  • Child-safety socket covers

Reviews of The Kelvin Hotel

8.3
Very good
1281 verified ratings
Wonderful
478
Very good
313
Good
250
Okay
94
Fair
68
Mediocre
46
Poor
32

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's excellent location, cleanliness, and friendly service. Many highlighted the convenience of being close to ferry services and the helpfulness of the staff. However, some guests found the room sizes to be small and mentioned issues with the bathrooms and showers.
AI-generated from customer reviews
Location9.5 out of 10
Cleanliness9 out of 10
Service9 out of 10
Room Size3.5 out of 10
Bathroom3.5 out of 10
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Location

7 Cawdor Place Shore Street, Oban, PA34 4LQ

What's nearby

  • Oban Railway Station140 m
  • Oban Distillery0.5 km
  • St. John's Cathedral0.6 km
  • McCaig's Tower0.6 km
  • Oban War and Peace Museum0.9 km
  • St Columba's Cathedral0.9 km
  • Glencruitten Golf Club1 km
  • Stramash Outdoor Activities2.3 km
  • Ganavan Sands2.9 km
  • Isle of Kerrera5 km
  • Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel5.2 km
  • Gylen Castle6.1 km

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 10:00

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at The Kelvin Hotel

  • How long should you stay at The Kelvin Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 3 days.

FAQs when booking at The Kelvin Hotel

  • Where is The Kelvin Hotel located?

    The Kelvin Hotel is located at 7 Cawdor Place Shore Street, 0.5 km from the centre of Oban. Oban Railway Station is the closest landmark to The Kelvin Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Kelvin Hotel?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 10:00 at The Kelvin Hotel.

  • Does The Kelvin Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, The Kelvin Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is The Kelvin Hotel from the airport?

    The Kelvin Hotel is 86.1 km from Isle of Tiree. The Kelvin Hotel is 88.1 km from Glasgow Intl.

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0.5 km

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