On Scotland’s west coast, Hawthornbank Guest House in Oban offers well-appointed rooms and hearty breakfasts just 10 minutes’ walk from Oban Train Station. This 4-star Victorian guest house has free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking. Rooms at Hawthornbank Guest House have unique features including brass and four-poster beds and mahogany wardrobes. All have an en suite shower with hairdryer and complementary toiletries, and tea and coffee facilities. Guests can enjoy a continental breakfast each morning with cereal, muesli, fresh fruit, yogurt and more. A cooked breakfast with sausage, bacon, eggs, black pudding, tomatoes, mushrooms and potato scone is also available, as well as smoked salmon with scrambled eggs. Oban offers the chance to take a ferry to the Isle of Mull to see sea birds and otters, a journey of around 45 minutes. On the mainland, historic Fort William is a little over 1 hour’s drive.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Oban, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Vegan

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Ian
    Canada Canada
    Good location, close to the town center. Friendly and accommodating hosts. Clean, comfortable room and a good breakfast.
  • Kristian
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful and cozy room with a fantastic view of the bay. Clive and Karin went out of their way to make our stay comfortable and gave us great recommendations for things to see in the area.
  • Cujime
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We stayed 2 nights here at the Hawthornbank in Oban and our host Ian was great. The guest house is sparkling clean as are the rooms. And the breakfast in the morning was brilliant too. Parking is available right at the hotel. Highly recommended.

Host Info

9.7
9.7
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Covid 19 update. We are taking measures to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable stay. Please have a look at our website for a full list of our measures. We offer good quality and comfortable accommodation with welcoming hosts.
We come from a background in catering and English-language teaching. Our mission is to offer guests a relaxing stay in Oban.
We overlook the sea and the main street in Oban, opposite a bowling green and across from a gym with Oban's only swimming pool. It's a quiet area and and 5 minutes walk from the centre of Oban.
Languages spoken: English,Cantonese

Area info

Amenities of Hawthornbank
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Adults only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Cantonese

House rules

Hawthornbank takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Check-out

From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Cash Hawthornbank accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that breakfast is served from 08:00 to 09:00.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

License number: AR00095F, G

FAQs about Hawthornbank

  • The prices at Hawthornbank may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Hawthornbank offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Room options at Hawthornbank include:

      • Double
      • Twin

    • Guests staying at Hawthornbank can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan

    • Hawthornbank is 1,150 feet from the center of Oban. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Hawthornbank is from 3:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.