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The Esplanade, Oban, PA34 5QD, United Kingdom

#18 of 21 hotels in Oban

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1614 hotel reviews

7.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    7.2

  • Staff

    8.1

  • Value for money

    7.4

  • Free WiFi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: March 19, 2024

    8.0
    Friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was very very cold at night.

    The view was absolutely beautiful.Hotel was clean and staff lovely and friendly.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2024

    8.0
    Everything that we would want from a hotel central clean comfortable friendly staff especially Davvid of the night staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Perfectly situated and had everything we required for our stay

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2024

    6.0
    Great good old fashioned hotel with charm.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Central location n Oban

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2024

    7.0
    Got in early to see the rugby on the first visit, so choose to dwell on that good fortune.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was much smaller than at our first stay and there was an awkward step up towards the oriole window.

    Breakfast at previous stay five days before was self service and more efficient. Waiting staff could have explained the set up on the second visit.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2024

    8.0
    Wee oban break.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Had some road noise, didn't keep us awake though. Building a bit tired but clean and warm.

    Location is excellent. Requested a walk in shower which was great. Staff very helpful.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I loved the hotel but I really think they should invest in a new lift very very small and dated

    I love Oban,the hotel room was very much worth the money and very clean indeed

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2024

    6.0
    Very enjoyable in spite of the constant rain and cold.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The breakfast was adequate but they didnt cater for my need for gluten free options. In fairness, I didnt give prior warning. There could have been more varieties of fruit. The pillows were a bit hard.

    The staff were very friendly and exchanged our room without question. We wished for an upper floor with an improved view. It was very central to all amenities. It met with our budget requirements.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2024

    7.0
    Our stay was Ok but could have been better, staff were all very nice.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Bed was rather small. It became a bit noisy on the Friday night and Saturday morning. Towel rail in bathroom not working, lift did not always work

    Room was a good size, clean. Staff all very nice

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2024

    8.0
    A surprisingly good clean friendly hotel and great value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s an old building with lots of character and although our room was fresh and clean some of the public ares were higglety pigglety and needed upgrading. I believe this will be done.

    It was fresh and clean and very central and easy to park. We had a wonderful view of the town and the snow capped surrounding hills

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2024

    8.0
    Was pleasant enough.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking was a bit of a nightmare. Not sure if there was other parking apart from the spaces along the front of hotel or the pay and display

    Location was great, staff were lovely

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 12, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The lift was a little small, and the reception area basic. Nothing that would put us off.

    Great location, staff first class and room spotlessly clean.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 5, 2024

    8.0
    Rainy oban
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/a

    Staff fine and location good.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 28, 2024

    7.0
    Nice and realaxing, comfortable and had a great sleep
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Old fashioned decor, it’s a bit tired looking

    Location, view

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 26, 2024

    8.0
    Superb location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Car parking limited

    Superb location , the room overlooked the Bay and harbour. Clean and tidy , staff were brilliant

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 18, 2024

    8.0
    Weekend break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very compact bathroom. No toilet roll holder, just rolls placed on the shelf behind the cistern. Soap dispenser placed above bath taps so ran onto bath top when dispensing. Not a problem, just had to dispense into hand then hold under running tap.

    Lovely bedroom 202. Separate sitting room overlooking the harbour. Comfy bed. The Bar Rio downstairs was lovely. Had lunch here. The staff were friendly and efficient. The food was excellent . Have stayed here several times, although not since before covid. Didn't disappoint.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We dealt with the young chap as mentioned above and with housekeeping staff who were kind helpful and cheery.However the chap who checked us in and the female who checked us out have an awful lot to learn as far as customer relations is concerned.

    After being in a very cold room ,a lovely member of staff moved us to a warmer room,which made a huge difference.we didn’t get his name but he was very apologetic and pleasant.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms very cold, no heating on in the room. We had heating on in the room all night but then had to change rooms due to a toilet malfunction, but staff handled it well with an immediate room change.... to another cold room. Had to sleep in clothes to keep warm. Although The heating was probably off due to the current fuel price rises.

    Excellent location, free car park for residents. Large rooms with en-suite

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2024

    7.0
    Staff all kind, friendly and helpful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A bit cold. I would have liked fresh fruit.

    Good Scottish breakfast

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2024

    8.0
    First time away at New Year but overall enjoyed it . Thank you
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I think the lift needs replacing was broken down 2 out of our the nights , not great for the older ones

    Breakfast was fine what we liked and normally have. Room very comfortable and clean as for location its Oban , my third visit 2023 says it all. Parking very limited.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast basic & self service. Not good value for money. Lounge/bar - no atmosphere.

    Good position of hotel central for all attractions in Oban. Beds small but comfortable. Cafe Rio attached to hotel - food excellent & lovely atmosphere.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2024

    7.0
    Excellent position in Oban but a non working lift!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lift wasn’t working for 2 out of our 3 days there, so was very difficult to go up and down the stairs. We were informed by someone who stays there often, that the lift breakdown is a frequent occurrence, so not good if you have mobility issues. The lift is very old fashioned where you have to open/close two doors and it holds two people at a time!!

    Very central on the sea front, comfortable room and very clean.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2024

    6.0
    Hotel
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I decided to treat myself a breakfast, wish I hadn't now. The bacon, sausage were solid. Couldn't eat it. The beans and egg were cold. Not being able to eat my so called hot breakfast i decided to try a croissant, yip it was as hard as a rock. Complained at the desk and all they did was offer me a free breakfast the next time I stayed there.

    The location was brilliant 👏

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 1, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Elevator out of order

    Convenient location, classic Victorian building

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 18, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Elevator broken

    Great location

    Stayed in November 2023

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