The Royal Hotel - Oban

$$$$||View on mapOban, United KingdomArgyll Square, Oban, United Kingdom, PA344BE|
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The Royal Hotel - Oban
Argyll Square, Oban, United Kingdom, PA344BE·View on map
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Overall Score
Very good
7.4Very good
Highest Rated
Location9.3
Staff8.8
Cleanliness8.0
Comfort8.0
Lowest Rated
Free WiFi7.8
Value for money7.8
Facilities7.2
Who stays here
Solo43%
Couples33%
Groups12%
Families10%

Overview

Overall Score
Very good
7.4Very good
Highest Rated
Location9.3
Staff8.8
Cleanliness8.0
Comfort8.0
Lowest Rated
Free WiFi7.8
Value for money7.8
Facilities7.2
Who stays here
Solo43%
Couples33%
Groups12%
Families10%

3-star AA-awarded hotel in Oban with Victorian heritage and bay views

Dining & Bar

The Royal Hotel Oban offers a 170-seat restaurant with a menu focused on Scottish dishes made from locally sourced ingredients. The on-site lounge bar provides an extensive selection of Scottish malts and local wines. Guests can also order from a snack bar, request special diet menus, or arrange breakfast in their room.

Rooms & Views

The hotel has 91 guestrooms, many of which offer scenic views of mountains, lochs, and Oban Bay. Every room comes with a private bathroom and 24-hour room service. Superior room categories include sea-view options, and all rooms are en-suite with a TV.

Location & Attractions

The Royal Hotel sits in the centre of Oban's shopping district, 500 metres from Oban Railway Station and the ferry terminal. Guests can walk to Oban Distillery and the War and Peace Museum within 10 minutes. Sandy beaches are a 15-minute drive away, and water sports and golfing are available nearby.

Events & Business

This hotel provides conference and event space that accommodates up to 180 guests, suitable for business meetings and large weddings. The function rooms also support banquets and private celebrations. Meeting/banquet facilities and fax/photocopying services are available for business needs.

Entertainment & Family Amenities

The Royal Oban Hotel features evening entertainment with live music, performances, and live sport events. Billiards and board games are available in the lounge. Family rooms and kids' meals are offered, and pets are allowed - making it suitable for family stays.

  • Location: 500m from Oban Railway Station and ferry terminal, near Oban Distillery
  • Rooms: 91 guestrooms with scenic views of mountains, lochs, and Oban Bay
  • Dining: 170-seat restaurant with Scottish dishes and locally sourced ingredients
  • Events: Conference and event space for up to 180 guests
  • Family: Family rooms, kids' meals, and pets allowed
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP 14.5 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room.  There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Building
Number of floors:5
Number of rooms:90
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Rooms and availability

Classic Single Room
  • Max:
    1 person
  • Bed options:
    1 Single bed
Family Queen Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
Superior Twin Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds1 Double bed
  • Sea view
  • Shower
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

TV

Flat-screen TV

Lift
Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course
  • Billiard tables

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Board games
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment

Room view

  • Sea view

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about The Royal Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 34 £
📏 Distance to centre 300 m
✈️ Distance to airport 9.7 km
🧳 Nearest airport Oban, OBN

Location

Argyll Square, Oban, United Kingdom, PA344BE
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Argyll Square, Oban, United Kingdom, PA344BE
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Argyll Square, Oban, United Kingdom, PA344BE
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
18 George Street
Purdie's of Oban
310 m
Ardentive Bay
Oban Marina
220 m
Cathedral of Trees
220 m
Church
Oban Baptist Church
550 m
Restaurant
Aulay's Bar
210 m
Restaurant
Subway
190 m
Restaurant
Cafe Shore
420 m
Restaurant
Cafe Harris
100 m
Restaurant
Oban Seafood Hut.
610 m
Restaurant
MacGillivray's Seafood
490 m
Restaurant
Local Shellfish
620 m
Restaurant
Food From Argyll at the Pier
660 m
Restaurant
Bridge Cafe
70 m

Reviews of The Royal Hotel

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7.6/ 10
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FAQ about The Royal Hotel

Which popular attractions are located near the 3-star The Royal Hotel hotel?
Highly rated landmark Oban Phoenix Cinema set 1.1 km from the 3-star The Royal Hotel hotel, as well as McCaig's Tower placed only 10 minutes' stroll away are well worth visiting.
Can we park our car at the The Royal Hotel hotel?
The The Royal Hotel hotel offers parking spaces, located on site.
What are the recommended dining options during the stay at The Royal Hotel hotel?
Guests of The Royal Hotel hotel can dine just outside the property in a highly rated-10/10 according to reviews-café Cafe Harris offering healthy cuisine.
Can I eat breakfast at the 3-star The Royal Hotel?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the 3-star The Royal Hotel.
What is check-in and check-out time at the hotel?
Guests of the hotel can check in from 15:00 to 23:59 and check out from 11:00.
What are the booking prices at the hotel?
The prices at the hotel start from $257.
What payment methods are accepted in the The Royal Hotel?
Payment methods in the The Royal Hotel include:
  • сash
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
What kinds of rooms does The Royal Hotel offer?
The Royal Hotel offers such room types as Superior Twin Room, Superior Queen Room, and King Room.
Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the 3-star The Royal Hotel hotel?
Every room at the 3-star The Royal Hotel hotel includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for guests' entertainment.
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