Royal Hotel

Welcome to the Royal Hotel in Oban, the ideal base to explore some of Scotland’s most stunning islands.

The Royal Hotel stands in the centre of town close to the harbour and ferry terminal. Our central position makes us ideal for visiting the West Coast of Scotland as well as the Islands of Mull and Iona. Built in 1895 the 3 Star AA awarded hotel offers traditional Scottish hospitality within quality modern surroundings.

If you’re looking for Oban accommodation then you’ve come to the right place! Whether you’re on a tour of Scotland, family holiday or romantic getaway, we have the perfect accommodation in Oban to suit your needs. The Royal Hotel is a deceptively large hotel boasting 91 hotel guestrooms – a mix of classic, superior, family and four poster rooms. With an elegant Victorian exterior overlooking the bay, we offer superb accommodation just spitting distance from the harbour.

All our Oban guestrooms have the following amenities:

• En-suite hotel bathroom with complimentary toiletries
• Direct dial telephone
• Wide screen television with Freeview
• Hairdryer
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Desk and chair
• Ironing board and iron available on request
• Free Wi-Fi

As a result of the age of the building there are some period features of the architectural mix that might make access difficult for people with limited mobility. Please call us to discuss your individual needs prior to booking your Oban accommodation to ensure that we are able to offer you a suitable hotel room and comfortable stay.

If you’re looking for the best Oban restaurants then you’ve come to the right place! The Royal Hotel has two beautiful Oban based restaurants offering a traditional dining experience as well as a lounge bar if you prefer something less formal. Food is something we take great pride in. From traditional Scottish fayre to locally landed seafood and good old fashioned pub grub our menus have something for everyone – even the fussiest of eaters will find something to enjoy.

There are lots of things to do in Oban and with fantastic ferry links it’s also the ideal place to stay to explore the islands. Known as the Gateway of the Islands you can island hop around the Inner Hebrides stopping off at the likes of Mull, Iona and Staffa.

Well behaved dogs are welcome in our hotels and we charge between £5.00 and £15.00 per dog per night, maximum of two dogs per room, and must be notified at the time of booking.