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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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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

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is NZ$157
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 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
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 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
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 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
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
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
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (4 Poster)

Double Room (4 Poster)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Double Room (1 Adult)

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
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 34 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin 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
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Double Room

Junior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 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
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • 18 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

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 such as:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a banquet hall
  • Meeting rooms, a lift and smoke-free property
  • Wedding services, a billiards/pool table and a ballroom
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 91 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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.

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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 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
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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 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 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 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 are 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 on 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 14.50 for adults and from 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 does it cost to stay at The Royal Hotel?

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on 23 Nov 2025 start from NZ$156.52, 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.

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?

Checkout 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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