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The Royal Hotel

2.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
The current price is SAR 318
SAR 382 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar

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

Classic Double Room (1 Adult)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Classic Double Room, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub 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) | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (4 Poster)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
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

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Classic Twin Room (1 Adult)

Highlights

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

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

Classic Double Room

Highlights

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

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

Junior Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Family Room (3 People)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
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

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

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Superior Double Room

Highlights

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

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

Superior Double Room (1 Adult)

Highlights

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

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

Classic Single Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 34.0 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
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 18 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Junior Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Argyll Square, Oban, Scotland, PA34 4BE

What's nearby

  • McCaig's Tower - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Oban Distillery - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ganavan Sands - 8 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Corryvreckan - Jd Wetherspoon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪George Street Fish & Chip Shop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Markie Dans - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Aulay's Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel

Eco-certified 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
  • Smoke-free premises, newspapers in the lobby, and a ballroom
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a porter/bellhop, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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.

Languages

English

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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

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–9:30 AM: GBP 14.50 for adults and GBP 8.95 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • 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 eco-certified 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. 153 out of 685 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 685 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 685 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 685 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 685 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Triston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money, facilities were just what i needed. Breakfast was super, excellent selection of items, well cooked and tasty. Staff were very polite. I've stayed here before and will stay again.I would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Close too all amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Beds very comfortable Perhaps a little updating: T.V. on wall rather than on dresser Toilet roll holders in Bathroom
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good quality food and great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm welcome and excellent staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing at present.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception Staff extremely helpful and advisory. Insufficient parking at the property
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Mary

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

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

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

6/10 Okay

Shivangi

Liked: Staff & service
Perfect location, great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really comfortable room soft pillows and so clean staff absolutely amazing very good breakfast,no complaints also entertainment in the evening.would definitely recommend great value for the price .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Roger

Clean, bed OK, decent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
over night no problems staff very good and helpful
Overnight stay most helpful sorted TV as to modering for me as I am Dilxie
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

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

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in central Oban convenient to bus depot an ferry. Lots of restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

8/10 Good

Hugh

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for one night Good breakfast clean room good shower
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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

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

Margaret

Findings as anove
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Single room very small , breakfast average at best
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The price was very good for a Sunday night stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Staff & service
Looked lovely outside. Buffet breakfast very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Property is old, but well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024