The Royal Hotel

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7,4
/10
Pleasant
697 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Shona

10,0
/ 10
Really nice stay in hotel. Maybe it was a bit tired hotel so to speak but it was very clean and tidy, staff were friendly, food was great and there was a really nice and relaxing bar and I was especially pleased that the hotel allowed dogs as my sister and her husband were there with the dogs and enjoyed the friendly bar area

Stuart

10,0
/ 10
Lovely hotel we stay every year for The Diver’s Convention! Clean comfortable rooms, excellent breakfast and friendly staff! We’ll see you again in 2026

William

10,0
/ 10
Wonderful room, absolutely spotlessly clean. Staff were fantastic, so friendly and helpful. Location is absolutely perfect for Oban town. Carpark is a bit awkward but usable, but there is additional parking within a few minutes walk. Breakfast depending on how busy hotel is you get buffet or table sevi both of which gave you a great start to the day.
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Argyll Square, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, PA34 4BE

Main Facilities

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Restaurant
24-Hour Front Desk
Parking
WiFi
Elevator
Near RSPB Visitor Centre
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General


Near RSPB Visitor Centre

Location


A stay at The Royal Hotel places you in the heart of Oban, steps from RSPB Visitor Centre and 5 minutes by foot from Oban Distillery. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from St. John's Cathedral and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Oban Ferry Terminal.

Attractions


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

RSPB Visitor Centre - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Oban Distillery - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Oban Ferry Terminal - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
St. John's Cathedral - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
McCaig's Tower - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Glencruitten Golf Club - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Oban War and Peace Museum - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Atlantis Leisure - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Pulpit Hill - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Ganavan Sands - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Loch Linnhe - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Carn Breugach - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel - 6.1 km / 3.8 mi
Gylen Castle - 7 km / 4.3 mi

The nearest airports are:
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 143.8 km / 89.4 mi
Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 201.9 km / 125.5 mi

Facilities


Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Additional features at this hotel include a television in a common area and a ballroom.

Business Facilities


Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Limited parking is available onsite.

Dining


Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.

Rooms


Make yourself at home in one of the 91 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

All facilities in The Royal Hotel

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Bar, Cafe and Lounge
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Functional Hall
Common Space The Royal Hotel
Common Space
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Lobby
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Accommodation Services

Hotel Services

  • Newspaper in lobby
  • Wedding service
  • Porter
  • 24-hour Receptionist
  • Concierge

Public Facilities

  • Smoke-free area
  • Safety deposit box
  • Elevator

Transportation

  • Limited parking
  • Storage

Food and Drinks

  • Breakfast
  • Snack bar

General

  • Banquet
  • Ballroom

Business Facilities

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference rooms

Things to Do

  • TV lounge

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Sports and Recreations

  • Pool or Snooker

Accommodation Policy & General Information in The Royal Hotel

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!
  • Up to 2 children 4 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
15:00 - 02:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00

  • 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.

Limited Number Of Pets In Room

Professional property host/manager, Contactless check-out is available, No cribs (infant beds) available, No rollaway/extra beds available, Green Tourism Program, Beach nearby, Cashless transactions are available, Contactless check-in is available

General Information

Popular Facilities
Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi, Elevator
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 15:00 - 02:00 - to 11:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at The Royal Hotel
91
Number of floors in The Royal Hotel
6
Another facilities in The Royal Hotel
Newspaper in lobby, Wedding service, Porter, 24-hour Receptionist, Concierge

Frequently asked question in The Royal Hotel

What are available facilities at The Royal Hotel?
There are top facilites at The Royal Hotel such as Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi, Elevator. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at The Royal Hotel?
The standard check-in time at The Royal Hotel is starting from 15:00 - 02:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
Does The Royal Hotel provide breakfast?
Yes, The Royal Hotel provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of The Royal Hotel?
The Royal Hotel is a 2.0-star hotel.
How many floors does The Royal Hotel have?
The Royal Hotel has 6 floors.
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More Reviews from Other Guests in The Royal Hotel

7,4
Pleasant
From 697 reviews
Cleanliness

7,8

Room Comfort

7,0

Location

8,8

Service and Facilites

8,0

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Frank
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Leisure
6,0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Unfortunately I got what I paid for in terms of the room size, I will know better next time.
Jamie
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Business
10,0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The staff are always friendly and accommodating
Margaret
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Business with Partner
6,0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The hotel is very well situated in heart of town. We booked a superior double room, which advertises as one double bed in a room, we were given, what I think was a family room with a double bed and a single bed. The hotel room was clean and beds comfortable albeit very dated. The hotel, is in need of an overhaul - dated, painting and carpets replaced. The landing at our room had two mop buckets collecting water from a leaking roof! I would like to add that the staff are very nice and friendly
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Shona
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Friends and Family with Friends
10,0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Really nice stay in hotel. Maybe it was a bit tired hotel so to speak but it was very clean and tidy, staff were friendly, food was great and there was a really nice and relaxing bar and I was especially pleased that the hotel allowed dogs as my sister and her husband were there with the dogs and enjoyed the friendly bar area
Stuart
icon-Leisure with Friends
Leisure with Friends
10,0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Lovely hotel we stay every year for The Diver’s Convention! Clean comfortable rooms, excellent breakfast and friendly staff! We’ll see you again in 2026
William
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with Partner
8,0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Rooms vey clean staff were great
William
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with Partner
10,0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Wonderful room, absolutely spotlessly clean. Staff were fantastic, so friendly and helpful. Location is absolutely perfect for Oban town. Carpark is a bit awkward but usable, but there is additional parking within a few minutes walk. Breakfast depending on how busy hotel is you get buffet or table sevi both of which gave you a great start to the day.
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john
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10,0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

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Staff are friendly
Christina
icon-Leisure
Leisure
6,0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Staff excellent, food excellent. I had a single room which was very dated, radiator in bedroom kept it warm. I couldnt stay until the Monday as the bathroom was tiny with walk-in shower, tiles broken on floor and so cold - it was like an ice box, i came home on Sunday instead of the Monday. I have come home with a cold
Jeffrey
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Leisure with Partner
8,0
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

All GOOD. FOOD GOOD. BEDROOM GOOD STAFF GREAT STAFF NICLE MACINNES WILL BE BACK NEXT YEAR THANK YOU
Jenny
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Leisure with Pet
10,0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Easy check-in, got space in car park, friendly staff, clean room - great cheap stay overnight to catch ferry in morning. Would recommend and use again 👍
Thomas
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Leisure
10,0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Courteous guy on reception - clean and warm room
Angela
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Leisure Family
10,0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We had fantastic views from the room. Central location. Warm welcome. Comfortable room.
Stephen
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Leisure
10,0
/10
Reviewed 26 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The room was clean and serviced every day. Reception staff were helpful and knowledgeable and the one dinner I had in the bar/restaurant was very nice. Great location as well.
Kenneth
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6,0
/10
Reviewed 26 week(s) ago

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Room was a bit dated friendly staff Nice breakfast
Kenneth
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6,0
/10
Reviewed 26 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Ok hotel room was a bit dated
wes
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Leisure Family
8,0
/10
Reviewed 26 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

mentioned 2 things we wanted fan (hot night) & bath plug not sealing correctly.Both were sorted while we had breakfast! Not used to such prompt service
Paul
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with Partner
6,0
/10
Reviewed 26 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Basic room but the twin beds were very narrow and quite uncomfortable.Neither of us could fall asleep in them so we headed for home at 4am.Parking at rear of hotel is by meter and we had to drive round in a circuit for half an hour before we found a space.You can only book 2hr maximum so I had to keep running back every 2hrs to top up the meter....not much fun.
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Paul
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10,0
/10
Reviewed 27 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Excellent value for money, great staff, central location. Would definitely stay again.
May
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Leisure with Partner
6,0
/10
Reviewed 27 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The room was clean ,but the paintwork was terrible very bad needs a good overhaul,the staff were very nice , might be good to have some sort of entertainment on a few nights ,don’t know if I would stay there again
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7,4
Pleasant
From 697 reviews
Cleanliness

7,8

Room Comfort

7,0

Location

8,8

Service and Facilites

8,0

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Traveler Reviews The Royal Hotel

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40
Top reviews
Frank
icon-Leisure
Leisure
6,0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Unfortunately I got what I paid for in terms of the room size, I will know better next time.
Jamie
icon-Business
Business
10,0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The staff are always friendly and accommodating
Margaret
icon-Business with Partner
Business with Partner
6,0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The hotel is very well situated in heart of town. We booked a superior double room, which advertises as one double bed in a room, we were given, what I think was a family room with a double bed and a single bed. The hotel room was clean and beds comfortable albeit very dated. The hotel, is in need of an overhaul - dated, painting and carpets replaced. The landing at our room had two mop buckets collecting water from a leaking roof! I would like to add that the staff are very nice and friendly
Read More
Shona
icon-Friends and Family with Friends
Friends and Family with Friends
10,0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Really nice stay in hotel. Maybe it was a bit tired hotel so to speak but it was very clean and tidy, staff were friendly, food was great and there was a really nice and relaxing bar and I was especially pleased that the hotel allowed dogs as my sister and her husband were there with the dogs and enjoyed the friendly bar area
Stuart
icon-Leisure with Friends
Leisure with Friends
10,0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Lovely hotel we stay every year for The Diver’s Convention! Clean comfortable rooms, excellent breakfast and friendly staff! We’ll see you again in 2026
William
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8,0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Rooms vey clean staff were great
William
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10,0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Wonderful room, absolutely spotlessly clean. Staff were fantastic, so friendly and helpful. Location is absolutely perfect for Oban town. Carpark is a bit awkward but usable, but there is additional parking within a few minutes walk. Breakfast depending on how busy hotel is you get buffet or table sevi both of which gave you a great start to the day.
Read More
john
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10,0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Staff are friendly
Christina
icon-Leisure
Leisure
6,0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Staff excellent, food excellent. I had a single room which was very dated, radiator in bedroom kept it warm. I couldnt stay until the Monday as the bathroom was tiny with walk-in shower, tiles broken on floor and so cold - it was like an ice box, i came home on Sunday instead of the Monday. I have come home with a cold
Jeffrey
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
8,0
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

All GOOD. FOOD GOOD. BEDROOM GOOD STAFF GREAT STAFF NICLE MACINNES WILL BE BACK NEXT YEAR THANK YOU
Jenny
icon-Leisure with Pet
Leisure with Pet
10,0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Easy check-in, got space in car park, friendly staff, clean room - great cheap stay overnight to catch ferry in morning. Would recommend and use again 👍
Thomas
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10,0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Courteous guy on reception - clean and warm room
Angela
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10,0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We had fantastic views from the room. Central location. Warm welcome. Comfortable room.
Stephen
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10,0
/10
Reviewed 26 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The room was clean and serviced every day. Reception staff were helpful and knowledgeable and the one dinner I had in the bar/restaurant was very nice. Great location as well.
Kenneth
icon-
6,0
/10
Reviewed 26 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Room was a bit dated friendly staff Nice breakfast
Kenneth
icon-
6,0
/10
Reviewed 26 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Ok hotel room was a bit dated
wes
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
8,0
/10
Reviewed 26 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

mentioned 2 things we wanted fan (hot night) & bath plug not sealing correctly.Both were sorted while we had breakfast! Not used to such prompt service
Paul
icon-with Partner
with Partner
6,0
/10
Reviewed 26 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Basic room but the twin beds were very narrow and quite uncomfortable.Neither of us could fall asleep in them so we headed for home at 4am.Parking at rear of hotel is by meter and we had to drive round in a circuit for half an hour before we found a space.You can only book 2hr maximum so I had to keep running back every 2hrs to top up the meter....not much fun.
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Paul
icon-
10,0
/10
Reviewed 27 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Excellent value for money, great staff, central location. Would definitely stay again.
May
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
6,0
/10
Reviewed 27 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The room was clean ,but the paintwork was terrible very bad needs a good overhaul,the staff were very nice , might be good to have some sort of entertainment on a few nights ,don’t know if I would stay there again
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