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The Royal Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 6-minute walk to Oban Ferry Terminal

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Property entrance
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio
Staircase
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

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
The current price is AED 274
AED 329 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

Room options

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

Classic Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Classic Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Family Room (3 People)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Superior Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Classic Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Classic Twin Room (1 Adult)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Classic Double Room (1 Adult)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Double Room (4 Poster)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/tub 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Superior Double Room (1 Adult)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 15 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 34 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Superior Twin Room, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 16 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Junior Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 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
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 18 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Argyll Square, Oban, Scotland, PA34 4BE

What's nearby

  • McCaig's Tower - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Oban Distillery - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ganavan Sands - 6 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cuan Mor - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Corryvreckan (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Oban Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kaina - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel

Hotel near Oban Ferry Terminal
At The Royal Hotel, you can look forward to a bar, conference space, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and a TV in the lobby
  • A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 91 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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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 transportation

  • Limited onsite 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

  • Elevator

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1895
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

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

Is The Royal Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 10 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Royal Hotel?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Royal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Royal Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Royal Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Oban, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of RSPB Visitor Centre and Oban Ferry Terminal. McCaig's Tower and Oban Distillery are also within 10 minutes. Oban Station is only a 1-minute walk.

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The Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 750 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 750 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 181 out of 750 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 750 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 750 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location was brilliant!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff friendly, plenty of choice at breakfast, glise to all sjooex rtc
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Royal Hotel is located right in the heart of Oban, which makes for easy traveling around the town from the hotel. Parking is challenging, though, so be prepared to walk a block or two the the hotel. The rooms are clean and comfortable, and the breakfasts were delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt safe and comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel was clean and comfortable. Food was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilhelmina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely checking, nice meal at restaurant, very clean room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, all staff were exceptional . Good breakfast and evening bar meals. 24hr reception. Older property so a little run down in certain areas but kept very clean, would definitely recommend as excellent value overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

Lovely hotel.. but run down but it’s an old building so no problem with that. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent hotel great value and friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good place to land and stay in Oban for a couple days. The breakfast was hearty, though typical. Coffee was good. Rooms are clean and acceptable for tourist travel. Helpful staff. Good location overall.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay at Royal Hotel in Oban.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony

Close too all amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A warm and informative welcome. My room was very basic with a slope. A rotting window frame, old furniture. Overall not the best.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was excellent and reasonably priced. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I enjoyed my stay and would use them again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is a bit of a hit and miss with limited spaces but hey can't complain.Great wee hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Mary Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, friendly and professional staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed here before and knew it was an older property but very close to train and ferry. The room was a bit dated but clean and big, only thing missing would be a small fridge. I slept like a log. Breakfast was plentiful and I ate here both nights. Bar food was very good and very reasonably priced. Biggest asset is the staff - every one I dealt with was very friendly and helpful. I must mention the showergel. All the way home was wondering who smelt so nice and realised it was me and the hotel showergel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcome by staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Bedroom was tiny and beds were uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved staying here! Built in 1895, this hotel has history and character. It's fun to imagine what it was like 100 years ago.

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice classic hotel

Spent a couple of nights here as a base while traveling to the isles. Very convenient location for the train and ferries, friendly and helpful staff, nice breakfast. There are a few signs of wear as you'd expect with an older building but it was kept nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022