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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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The Royal Hotel

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Property amenity
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Restaurant
View from property
Reception

Overview of The Royal Hotel

Reviews
7.4

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Your area essentials

Map
Argyll Square, Oban, Scotland, PA34 4BE
  • Popular LocationMcCaig's Tower3 min walk
  • Popular LocationOban Distillery5 min walk
  • Popular LocationOban Ferry Terminal6 min walk

Room options

View all photos for Classic Double Room (1 Adult)

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
In-room safe
  • 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
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 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
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Classic Twin Room

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
In-room safe
  • 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
In-room safe
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Classic Double Room

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
In-room safe
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Junior Double Room

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

Junior Double Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room (3 People)

Family Room (3 People)

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

View all photos for Superior Twin Room

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
In-room safe
  • 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

View all photos for Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Superior Room, Partial Sea View (3 people)

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
In-room safe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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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 WiFi 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
  • Oban Distillery - 5 min walk
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk
  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 12 min walk
  • Ganavan Sands - 13 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Cuan Mor - 5 min walk
  • Costa Coffee - 1 min walk
  • The Corryvreckan - Jd Wetherspoon - 3 min walk
  • Markie Dans - 10 min walk
  • The View Oban - 4 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

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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • Lift

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

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
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

  • No pets allowed

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.
  • 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

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 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. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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.

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 5 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on 30 May 2024 start from NZ$289.33, 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.

Are pets allowed at The Royal Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

7.4

Good

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old style place with lots of character and helpful and friendly staff. Room was very comfortable with a fabulous shower!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

francis

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

ruediger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Charles

Liked: Staff & service
Just some minor points
the room was tightfitting bathroom requires checking before quests arrive bathroom fitting all slack which i had to sort before I could shower staff very good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique old style. It had a lift. Wonderful reception staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent condition staff very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023