A Victorian Hotel built between 1865 and 1901, the Columba Hotel overlooks the town of Oban and Oban Bay. It has a 24-hour front desk, a traditional restaurant and 2 bars.
Jennifer
Canada
The location and the harbor view were phenomenal. They also had a pretty nice bathtub that fills up deeply!
Located on the Corran Esplanade with panoramic views of Oban Bay and the island of Kerrera, Muthu Alexandra Hotel is less than a mile from McCaig's Tower. Guests can enjoy the property's bar.
With a traditional bar and restaurant, The Scot offers continental breakfasts and free Wi-Fi. Located in Oban center, the hotel is a 2-minute walk from the seafront and Oban Ferry Terminal.
Julien
France
The breakfast and the lady were fine. The room was big enough.
Overlooking Loch Etive, the Falls of Lora Hotel is a 19th century property with an a la carte restaurant, there is free WiFi access available throughout , a bar and free on-site parking.
Rosalind
United Kingdom
Decor and ambiance.
Location
View from bedroom window
Comfortable bed
Staff
Fire, food and decor in bistro
Selection at breakfast
Set in the center of Oban, ideal for Argyll and the Islands, this small Scottish hotel is one of the town's oldest buildings and comes with free WiFi and a cozy lounge.
shortyshiv
United States of America
Walking distance everywhere within the beautiful city of Oban, especially the Oban Ferry Terminal, where we were able to take a breathtaking tour to see Fingals Cave, Isles of Staffa/Iona/Mull!
Overlooking Loch Feochan with panoramic views of rugged mountains and tranquil islands, Knipoch House Hotel is just a short drive from Oban, the seafood capital of Scotland and a gateway to the Isles....
Lorena
United States of America
Overall it was nice, but nothing sticks out as being exceptional.
Located in Oban, 13 miles from Corran Halls, Tigh an Truish Inn provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.
Chantal
United States of America
Breakfasts were excellent and it was very nice and convenient to have dinner there where the food was excellent and the staff extremely friendly and accommodating.
Located in Oban, a 7-minute walk from Corran Halls, No.26 By The Sea provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
Jason
United States of America
Beautifully and thoughtfully renovated building and rooms. The beds were super comfortable and the breakfasts were varied and delicious. And the staff was friendly, warm and caring.
Located in Oban, a 7-minute walk from Corran Halls, No.26 By The Sea provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
Good service with good food in a stunning location
This property is an 18 minute walk from the beach. Located less than 10 minutes' walk from Oban's famous McCaig's Tower, The Ranald Hotel is set in the heart of Oban town center and just off the main...
Clean and comfy room. Good location. Pleasant staff.
With a traditional bar and restaurant, The Scot offers continental breakfasts and free Wi-Fi. Located in Oban center, the hotel is a 2-minute walk from the seafront and Oban Ferry Terminal.
Great location. Comfortable and clean. Friendly staff.
Located in Oban, a 4-minute walk from Corran Halls, King's Knoll Hotel provides accommodations with a terrace, free private parking and a bar. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.
Quiet, with lovely view of Oban bay from our room.
Located on the Corran Esplanade with panoramic views of Oban Bay and the island of Kerrera, Muthu Alexandra Hotel is less than a mile from McCaig's Tower. Guests can enjoy the property's bar.
Staff on reception and in restaurant. Room location.
FAQs about hotels in Oban
On average, 3-star hotels in Oban cost $93 per night, and 4-star hotels in Oban are $145 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Oban can be found for $92 per night, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
Oban is a city built around a late 18th-century distillery that produces one of the finest single malt whiskeys in Scotland. This normally peaceful town is invaded during summer when tourists use it as a base to visit the Inner Hebrides islands such as Mull, Lismore and Coll, supporting its status as the Gateway to the Isles.
The horseshoe-shaped Oban Bay is sheltered by Kerrera Island with its spectacular Gylen Castle. Award-winning seafood restaurants and lively pubs line George Street and the waterfront of Corran Esplanade adjacent to the harbour.
Take a short walk up the hill to McCaig’s Tower, a structure based on the Roman Colosseum, for the finest views of Oban’s centre and the outer islands. When you get back down to sea level, stroll into and stumble out of the Oban whiskey distillery after sampling the local version of the 'water of life'.
Admire the coastal scenery as you travel a bit out of town to the 7th-century ruins of Dunollie Castle, home of the Clan MacDougall. The Firth of Lorn gives visitors a fanatstic opportunity to try some sea kayaking.
As the capital of North Argyll, Oban has a great selection of hotels, guest houses and B&Bs available on Booking.com.
What Guests Said About Oban:
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Scored 10
Oban is a delightful seaside town that offers very good...
Oban is a delightful seaside town that offers very good restaurants, shopping (small shops with nice merchandise) and the ability to enjoy the beauty of the bay and all of its activity. Oban makes a great base for exploring the area of walks/hikes, going out on small boat short duration trips to see wildlife, lots of castles to visit or to take the ferry out to the islands. Taxi service is plentiful as are private tour guides.
Melissa
United States of America
10
Scored 10
A fabulous town with plenty of opportunities for boat trips...
A fabulous town with plenty of opportunities for boat trips to islands near and distant with awesome views. A photographers paradise.
The town has plenty to see and do with lots of great pubs and restaurants.
Something for everyone and very popular all year round.
JL101
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Bustling little port at centre of Highland area, ferries to...
Bustling little port at centre of Highland area, ferries to outer and inner islands. Train station if no car, plus reasonable bus service to places of interest, eg. Dunstaffnage Castle and Oceanic research facility at Dunbeg etc. Try a ferry visit to Mull and look out for seals , dolphins, etc.
Excellent shops and restaurants, all in small scale and within easy walking distance.
Lots of points of interest and if weather nice, very hard to beat. Great for Families with young children and Oldies as well.
Duncan
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
GORGEOUS little port town.
GORGEOUS little port town. Lots of lovely little shops, an interesting war time museum, and excellent food and drink in the numerous cafes, bars, and restaurants. Easy access to travel by bus, ferries, and trains.
Walked (some of us VERY SLOWLY!) up the hill to McCaig's Tower and enjoyed the spectacular views; followed by a delicious late lunch at Cuan Mor.
Janice
Canada
10
Scored 10
Lovely walk to ganavan sands and brilliant visit to castle...
Lovely walk to ganavan sands and brilliant visit to castle and gardens. Walk around harbour with option to have local seafood. Amazing local pubs with folk music in town centre. Fish n chips nearby excellent. Close to public transport and shops.
Susan
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Absolutely perfect location .
Absolutely perfect location . The rooms are gorgeous with everything you need from tea coffee milk to hairdryer and iron if you need to use one I would give the hotel top marks the staff were all friendly . Unfortunately I we didn't eat in the hotel but we definitely will next time
This is a lovely traditional Scottish hotel. The staff were friendly and attentive. A very nice feel. We enjoyed a lovely evening meal and breakfast in the morning couldn't be faulted. A very comfortable room. Would certainly stay again if we visit Oban in the future. There is a great train service with the station just behind the hotel- Conel- Ferry stop on the Glasgow line or an excellent bus service from Conel- village shop into Oban. The taxi was only £15.
I was lucky enough to stay at this hotel for two days. The sea view outside the hotel is really beautiful. Sitting by the window and watching the sea view is very, very enjoyable and comfortable. The night was quiet and I slept well. The room is big and warm, all facilities are good. The breakfast was delicious. The staff there are very friendly. If I have the chance to go to Oban again, I will definitely choose to go back to this hotel.
First time in our 2weeks in Scotland that a porter kindly offered to carry our cases to our room on the first floor. The receptionist was exceptionally helpful. Breakfast and the service was good and well organized. The bed was comfortable. There was a restaurant that served evening meals and food of good quality. Although the hotel was situated near a main road, we were not disturbed by noise. The ferry terminal was close by.
We liked the peaceful location , but it was still close enough to the town centre. The apartment had tasteful decor and thoughtfully equipped with everything we needed. Immaculate. It was so nice to have the kitchenette, compared to being in a hotel, with people coming and going all the time etc.
Was a real treat. Home from home. Free parking spot too, rare in Oban!
Great location on waterfront at harbor. Plenty of on-site parking. Some parking allocated to hotel, other spaces in lot were free overnight, so no problem there. Very convenient to local pubs and restaurants. Nicely sized rooms. All around good location and good stay. Really fun little pub fight across the street - check it out. PLUS, Oban Distillery is right there!
Everything!… this hotel is perfect in every way… if you are lucky enough to be near Oban this is the only place you will want to stay!… the hotel is beautifully decorated, the rooms are spacious and the bed was exceptionally comfortable… the bathroom was fabulous… the evening meal and breakfast was delicious and all the staff are super friendly and helpful…
Very well situated just across from the train station, bus stop and ferry, large hotel so many rooms to choose from also close to the central shopping area of Oban. They will look after your bags if you arrive before check in time and the staff are very friendly and helpful.
Lovely stay at the Columba Hotel in Oban. Lovely room with 3 windows overlooking the port area - it was lovely watching the view. Very comfy beds too and decent sized shower
Delicious food! Perfectly positioned for Oban. The area where the hotel is has the most amazing views! Plenty of parking too! Very friendly staff….
Will go back again……
The Oban Bay Hotel . Very good location very high standards of the hotel just our hotels should be and the staff are very friendly will be calling again one day.
Exceptional service and staff. A chic boutique hotel walking distance to downtown Oban. The restaurant at the hotel was also excellent. Highly recommend!
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