Don Muir Guesthouse is located in a residential area of Oban, just 5 minutes' walk from Pulpit Hill Viewing Point and 15 minutes' walk uphill from the ferry terminal and railway station. This family-run guest house features rooms with private or shared bathrooms. All rooms at Don Muir Guesthouse have attractive décor and come with a TV, heating, tea and coffee-making facilities and a hairdryer. Free WiFi is included. Oban has a range of shops, pubs and restaurants. Ferries to many of the islands leave from the town’s port. Inveraray can be reached in an hour by car, while Glasgow and its airport are around 2 hours’ drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 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 8.4!


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
9.3
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
8.7
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Ruby
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable bed, good sized room, clean, tidy and add plus, coffee, tea,milk in the fridge! Owner kind and welcoming. Would stay again.
  • H
    Harry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I liked the location, views, quietness, and easy access to the center of Oban. I never have breakfast so I can't comment. The host was lovely and welcoming, I thought it was a great place to stay for going on boat trips to the islands.
  • Joseph
    United States of America United States of America
    This comfortable b&b also provided a microwave and refrigerator in the room. The host was friendly and accommodating. It was walking distance to a lovely viewpoint on Pulpit Hill, overlooking the bay and the town of Oban. This was a convenient...

Host Info

Company review score: 9.3Based on 329 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

We've made some changes for 2024 . We have a set check from 4 pm to 8 pm for guests who like to be greeted or you can ask for details on self check in which allows you to arrive at the property from 4pm at your own pace , no rushing. We don't offer an earlier check in but arrangements can be made to drop your luggage off. We no longer offer breakfast at the house but there are plenty of cafes and restaurants 10 minutes walk into town.There is no onsite parking but plenty of free parking available

Neighborhood info

We are situated 15 minutes walk uphill from the train station in a quiet residential area of Oban. Pulpit hill viewpoint is 2/3 minutes walk from the guesthouse which shows some beautiful views of Oban and surrounding areas.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Don Muir Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Don Muir Guesthouse takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

From 5:30 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 over 9 are welcome.

Children 10 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 9 and up are allowed)

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Don Muir Guesthouse 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 9:00 PM and 9:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Don Muir does not accept arrivals after 20:00.

Car parking is at a free public car park located 3 minutes walk away.

For late arrivals please ask for a self-check-in if after 8 pm.

Payment is taken upon 2 days before arrival after the free cancellation period has ended.

Please inform Don Muir Guesthouse of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 09:00:00.

FAQs about Don Muir Guesthouse

  • Don Muir Guesthouse is 0.7 miles from the center of Oban. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Don Muir Guesthouse include:

    • Double
    • Single

  • Check-in at Don Muir Guesthouse is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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

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