The Esplanade, Oban, PA34 5QD, United Kingdom
#19 of 24 hotels in Oban
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1681 hotel reviews
7.4Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Location
9.4
Facilities
7.3
Staff
8.2
Value for money
7.4
Free WiFi
7.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 23 April 2024
Peter
United KingdomLack of parking spaces.
Location.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Barbara
New ZealandThe bathroom water system was unusual. The bath and sink ran hot water but the shower was tepid.
The room was spacious, we enjoyed views over the harbour, and everything was spotlessly clean. We were very comfortable.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Ian
United KingdomHave stayed in the hotel lots of time but not for a while. It was good to see it freshly decorated and with a recently upgraded ensuite in the room.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Peter
United KingdomEnjoyable stress free visit
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Kirsty
United KingdomTowel rail was extremely hot
Perfect location and lovely friendly staff,
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Alison
United KingdomLocation is great but it means there is very little free parking. However I was lucky enough to get one of the spots on the first evening and didn't move my car, so it was not a problem on this occasion.
I had a lovely big room looking over the sea which I did not pay a room upgrade for, so that was generous. It was warm and comfortable. The breakfast suited me well, especially having prunes and grapefruit at breakfast. Reception and waiting staff were very friendly and helpful. I had nice food in the Rio bar on one night, but it is just Italian and I like variety for a few nights stay. Location is great.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Bethany
United KingdomThe shower screen allowed water underneath to puddle copiously on the floor. Other room didn't have a lock on the bathroom at all, though this wasn't minded too much.
I liked the friendly and helpful staff. I liked the ancient lift but other family members preferred the stairs!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Cairney
United KingdomCan’t really fault anything. I noticed you had some building/joinery work going on in one of the public areas. Hope that gets sorted soon. It would be good if you offered a rate for bed and breakfast- maybe you do, but I just wasn’t offered it on the booking site I used.
Breakfast was very good. At £12.95 maybe a little pricey. We loved the view from our room (304) right over the bay.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Elizabeth
United KingdomN/A
The room and beds were very clean and the staff exceptoinally heloful on reception n in the restaurant
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Chanda
United KingdomLift very old and slow
Location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Dean
United KingdomNothing
Good location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Beverley
United KingdomNothing
Comfortable and clean staff pleasant
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Frances
United KingdomN/A
We were down by another hotel. Booking cancelled 30 minutes before we arrived in Oban. This hotel was available at short notice. We got a warm welcome at reception, the room was warm, clean and comfortable. This was at a great location in the centre of town. It’s an old building with character. The lift is old fashioned. We will certainly go back. Great value for money.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Joan
United KingdomRoom was very very cold at night.
The view was absolutely beautiful.Hotel was clean and staff lovely and friendly.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Mcginley
United KingdomPerfectly situated and had everything we required for our stay
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Gretchen
United KingdomCentral location n Oban
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Innes
United KingdomRoom 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: 12 March 2024
John
United KingdomHad 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: 9 March 2024
Mary
United KingdomI 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: 3 March 2024
Martin
United KingdomThe 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: 28 February 2024
Anne
United KingdomBed 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: 25 February 2024
Norma
United KingdomIt’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: 19 February 2024
Amanda
United KingdomParking 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: 12 February 2024
William
United KingdomThe 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
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