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The Kelvin Hotel

Hotel in Oban

Hotel1-star4.2 (256 reviews)

Location Good location — 4 attractions within walking distance · near a station

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About

The Kelvin Hotel is a hotel to stay in Oban. It sits close to Oban Distillery and Oban War & Peace Museum, about 0.1 km from Oban. It holds an official 1-star rating and scores 4.2/5 across 256 guest reviews. The most comfortable time to visit Oban is generally April to June.

What guests mention

cleanliness3location2comfortable rooms2

Aspects most mentioned across recent guest reviews (highlighted = mostly positive).

Amenities

Bar

Location

What's nearby

  • Oban Distillery0.5 km
  • Oban War & Peace Museum0.5 km
  • Dungallan Studio0.6 km
  • McCaig's Tower0.6 km
  • Clach a' Choin1.5 km
  • Dunollie Castle1.8 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 32 places to eat🛒 4 supermarkets💊 2 pharmacies & clinics🚌 1 public-transport stop

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Oban Airport (OBN) 7.5 km → all hotels near OBN
Nearest station
Oban0.1 km
Nearest beach
Little Ganavan Beach2.3 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 15.7 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the left
Currency
GBP
Power
Type G plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to The Kelvin Hotel?

From The Kelvin Hotel, the nearest station, Oban, is about 0.1 km away; Oban Airport (OBN) is around 7.5 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is The Kelvin Hotel from the beach?

The nearest beach, Little Ganavan Beach, is about 2.3 km from The Kelvin Hotel in a straight line.

How is The Kelvin Hotel rated?

The Kelvin Hotel scores 4.2 out of 5 across 256 guest reviews, and holds an official 1-star rating.

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