A Victorian terraced property, Tanglin Guest House is situated at the edge of Oban's town centre. The guesthouse is within 10 minutes' walk from the ferry terminal and train/bus station. The Oban distillery is only 2 minutes' walk away. Most rooms contain shower en-suites, except for 2 that share a bathroom.There are tea and coffee facilities in all rooms. Free WiFi is available for guests in the public areas. Tanglin Guest House can offer a self-service continental breakfast at check-in for a supplementary cost. Tanglin Guest House is located just off the main street and provides a central base for sightseeing in Oban. The guesthouse is 70 km from Fort William, Inveraray is 60 km, and Glencoe is 54 km. Glasgow Airport is 142 km away. Our rooms are spread out over 2 floors we have no rooms on the ground floor.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Oban, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
5.6
Low score for Oban
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  • Vibeke
    Australia Australia
    Location is great and extremely central. Close to pubs, restaurants, waterfront and shops. Room is old style high ceilings, plenty of room and all the facilities we require.
  • Detlef
    Germany Germany
    The location of the accommodation is ideal for exploring Oban on foot. I would also like to highlight the elderly gentleman who lives there and was very helpful and kind during my stay
  • Sharon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We just needed a room for our last night travelling round Scotland. Fantastic location, clean, comfortable , toiletries and even a bottle of wine. We only booked that morning so was very pleased.

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Tanglin guest house
Tanglin Guest House is self-service. Simple instructions are provided at check-in. Tanglin guest house is located 300 yards from the esplanade, where you can experience the wonderful views of Oban Bay and the surrounding islands. Whether you are looking for breakfast, lunch or an evening meal, there is a selection of bars and restaurants offering various types of food, all within a 5-minute walk. The world-famous McCaigs Tower is a 15-minute walk from the property. From Oban, you can visit many of the surrounding islands, leaving from the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry terminal, which is a 10-minute walk from the property. Our property is on the edge of the town centre, all on the flat for easy walking, minutes from the shops and restaurants. Atlantis Leisure is a couple of minutes' walk.
Our property is situated in a quiet street close to all the main attractions is Oban.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Tanglin Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Alarm clock
View
  • City view
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Squash
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Tanglin Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:30 to 23:30

Check-out

From 06:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of GBP 30 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo Cash Tanglin Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The property cannot cater for special dietary needs.

During the off-season months, between October and April, there is no set check-in time. Please contact the property in advance to arrange.

Please note guests who require undercover storage for bikes need to contact the property in advance, as this is pending availability and cannot be guaranteed.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

A damage deposit of £30 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

This property has identified that it does not require a short-term rental license or registration

FAQs about Tanglin Guest House

  • Check-in at Tanglin Guest House is from 15:30, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Room options at Tanglin Guest House include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family
    • Quadruple
    • Single
    • Twin/Double

  • Tanglin Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Diving
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Squash
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Horse riding

  • The prices at Tanglin Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Tanglin Guest House is 400 yards from the centre of Oban. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.