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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

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants 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)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Lift
  • Limited on-site parking
The current price is £117
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul

Room options

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A standard hotel room with a single bed, two bedside tables with lamps, and a headboard.

Junior Double Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Twin Room with Partial Sea View

A hotel room with two single beds, bedside tables with lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a radiator.

Superior Twin Room with Partial Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi

Four Poster Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi

Classic Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Double Room

A neatly made bed with a plaid bedspread, two bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.

Classic Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room (3 People)

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Family Room (3 People)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Superior Twin Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Classic Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Twin Room (1 Adult)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi

Classic Twin Room (1 Adult)

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Double Room (1 Adult)

A neatly made bed with a plaid bedspread, two bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.

Classic Double Room (1 Adult)

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Double Room (4 Poster)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Twin Room (1 Adult)

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Superior Twin Room (1 Adult)

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double Room (1 Adult)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi

Superior Double Room (1 Adult)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Double Room, Partial Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a wall-mounted picture.

Classic Double Room, Partial Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room, Partial Sea View (3 people)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial sea view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, Partial Sea View

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Superior Twin Room, Partial Sea View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a wall-mounted picture.

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

  • Partial sea view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Junior Double Room Single Use

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a nightstand, and a framed picture on the wall.

Junior Double Room Single Use

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, Partial Sea View

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Superior Twin Room, Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
Argyll Square, Oban, Scotland, PA34 4BE

What's nearby

  • Oban Distillery - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St. John's Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • McCaig's Tower - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Glencruitten Golf Club - 15 min walk - 1.3 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

  • ‪The Oban Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cuan Mor - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Corryvreckan (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪LULU Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Tartan Tavern - ‬7 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 travellers 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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)
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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

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby
  • Bike 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

  • Lift

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/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (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 Programme – 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property class

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 that you 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 spaces 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 social distancing and check-out are available.

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

Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and scuba-diving, and practise your swing on the nearby golf course.

Are there restaurants at or near The Royal Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site 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 5 minutes' walk from Oban Distillery.

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Reviews

The Royal Hotel Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

The staff were excellent vrry helpful and friendly. The rooms and common areas were very clean if a bit tired. A bit of TLC is would be a cracking hotel in a great part of the town.
Lesley, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Excellent location, staff were really nice and helpful, a special shout out to Nicole on reception she was lovely.
Issy, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Really cool old hotel. Don’t expect a Marriott, this is a genuine old Scottish hotel with tons of character and charm. The staff were excellent, providing good local advice and a great breakfast. Everything is in walking distance.
Brett, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very clean rooms, food good and near shops also friendly staff
THOMAS, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Brilliant location,Staff superb.
John, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Breakfast was good, and the staff were extremely helpful. The hotel does look very dated though, and the carpets were very worn especially noticeable on the stairs. The room was clean and the hotel is in good location
Cooked breakfast in the morning
Single room
Single room
gareth, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Room was very spacious with a large bathroom
Olivia, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

great location, tired decor and facade but you get what you pay for
Lloyd, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Easy check in. Polite and friendly reception staff (both day and night shift). Good room. Serviced all my requirements. Hotel has a central Oban location. Breakfast perfectly adequate.
Stephen, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location. Friendly staff. Great breakfast. Fair price. Evening meal was enjoyable. Very Dog friendly. Would definitely return.
John, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Had a great 2 night stay. Reception staff very helpful and so pleasant. Breakfast on both mornings had a good selection of cooked items. The bar lounge does good food and a Sunday roast. Very central to everything. Definitely good value for money and will stay there my next visit.
Margaret, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Rooms vey clean staff were great
William, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff are always friendly and accommodating
Jamie, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Hotel is situated close to most shops. The staff were really pleasant and helpful. The room, although clean, looked very tired and could do with some simple repairs and some upgrading.
George, 2-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Room was clean and had a view of the ocean. Overall, very noisy doors seaming, showers in other rooms all hours of the night. I was closer to the back where there seemed to be a lot of people coming and going despite there only being 4 rooms.
Carolyn, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent value for money, great staff, central location. Would definitely stay again.
Paul, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

My room, as with the parts of the hotel I visited, is in need of refurbishment - fresh paint, new carpets etc - but everything was clean. No comment on either breakfast, bar or restaurant because I did not use any of them. Good for a one night stay and so convenient for Oban station.
James, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Really nice stay in hotel. Maybe it was a bit tired hotel so to speak but it was very clean and tidy, staff were friendly, food was great and there was a really nice and relaxing bar and I was especially pleased that the hotel allowed dogs as my sister and her husband were there with the dogs and enjoyed the friendly bar area
Shona, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel we stay every year for The Diver’s Convention! Clean comfortable rooms, excellent breakfast and friendly staff! We’ll see you again in 2026
Stuart, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Room was a bit dated friendly staff Nice breakfast
Kenneth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff are friendly
john, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean and serviced every day. Reception staff were helpful and knowledgeable and the one dinner I had in the bar/restaurant was very nice. Great location as well.
Stephen, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Cosy hotel in central Oban

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

6/10 Good

Room was clean, bathroom very small making difficult for my wife who has mobility issue. Stairs had threadbare carpet and ground floor reception area very basic and not particularly inviting. Dining staff member was helpful and did his best for us. It was a bed for night.
Leslie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Easy check-in, got space in car park, friendly staff, clean room - great cheap stay overnight to catch ferry in morning. Would recommend and use again 👍
Jenny, 1-night trip