Reviews of MacKays 4 stars
Corran Esplanade, Oban, PA34 5AQ, United Kingdom
#14 of 58 B&Bs and Inns in Oban
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 519 hotel reviews
9.4Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.8
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Comfort
9.7
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Location
9.7
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Facilities
9.5
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Staff
9.3
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Value for money
9.3
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Free WiFi
9.6
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Reviewed: 28 August 2025
Lani
United States7 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Premium Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
Cleanliness, location and view were fabulous!
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 24 August 2025
Kevin
United Kingdom3 reviews10“A great place to stay if you’re in Oban or the surrounding area”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premium Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Great location, fabulous room …. Happy customers
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 22 August 2025
Carol
Australia95 reviews3 helpful votes10“Lovely accommodation, relaxing stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There was nothing
Great room, plenty of space, lots of light from windows. The bathroom was well layed out and had plenty of space. The two lounge chairs were comfortable and the sherry was a nice touch.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 20 August 2025
Diane
United States11 reviews1 helpful vote10“Great location and nice breakfast of oatmeal, yogurt and breakfast bar, also afternoon fruit & chips”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premium Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Due to mix up in bookings, we had to move rooms
I loved how it was off the beaten patth of the city, yet close to the restaurants and shops in walking distance so we did not have to drive and find parking
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 20 August 2025
Jacqueline
United Kingdom8 reviews10“Excellent, will book again in the future.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Premium Twin Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Liked the breakfast. Room was clean. View amazing. Liked the parking too.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 18 August 2025
Birmingham
United Kingdom3 reviews10“We had a great few days staying here and would definitely return”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Great location , wonderful views and great beds !
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 17 August 2025
Gaslin
United States14 reviews1 helpful vote10“This quiet and comfortable inn was perfect.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Premium Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It would be ideal if they served breakfast, since they have the facilites, but it didn't affect how wonderful this place was to stay at.
My son and I loved everything! It was comfortable, quiet, beautiful view, spacious and welcoming. Iona was so helpful and welcoming.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 16 August 2025
James
United Kingdom6 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premium Twin Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing, everything was ideal.
Accommodation excellent,rooms are beautifully prepared ,hosts go out there way to make you welcome,ideal location looking on to the sea would highly recommend will always be my 1st choice when visiting Oban
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 13 August 2025
Jemma
United Kingdom12 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Good value, clean and big room”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Clean and big room. Great location right on the seafront. Private parking. Generous complimentary snacks and drinks.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 10 August 2025
Pascal
Switzerland7 reviews9.0“Very recommendable”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premium Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Nice and big room, lovely sea view. Plenty of snacks and fruits provided daily for free. Good location to walk downtown.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 9 August 2025
Marie
United Kingdom5 reviews10“Outstanding, beautiful place with lots of different things to do ,very friendly place .”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was perfect.
Even though you had to go out for breakfast, there were lots of places to eat out. The food was amazing,with only a short walk away. Beautiful views you can sit outside and enjoy watching all the different boats go by.,would definitely come back .
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 7 August 2025
Isabelle
United Kingdom71 reviews6 helpful votes10“Lovely place to stay so clean and great views”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premium Twin Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing everything was great
Lovely location. Room amazing great bed so comfortable and the view amazing. Nice extra touches snacks , fruit, and a wee dram of Sherry . Breakfast essentials in room juice, porridge, breakfast bars , yogurt . Would recommend to family and friends. We had a lovely stay and will be back thank you
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 5 August 2025
Fiona
Australia20 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
room was huge
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 4 August 2025
Claire
United Kingdom9 reviews10“Lovely stay in sea view room”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premium Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Lovely rooms with great sea view. Nice touch that they left little things like porridge, bars and crisps available.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 1 August 2025
Joanna
United Kingdom26 reviews3 helpful votes10“Probably the best Guest House we've stayed at!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premium Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 3 nights
All good!
Our stay at Mackays was exceptional. The room was spacious with a big, comfortable bed and lovely reclining chairs but the real star was the incredible view we had over Oban bay :) - it was stunning and a highlight of our holiday here! Breakfast isn't served but was substituted by porridge, yoghurt and cereal bars in the room which was absolutely fine and meant we didn't have to rush out looking for breakfast. We used several of the restaurants recommended by Mackays and all were lovely - particularly Ee-Usk. The location is excellent as we were able to walk to Oban distillery, the restaurants and the harbour for boat trips - and Ganavan Sands was beautiful, a short drive away. It was hard to leave, so we had a final coffee on the terrace before letting go! Thank you - will definitely be recommending xx
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 28 July 2025
Ian
United Kingdom7 reviews10“Very good and friendly people”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 27 July 2025
Marina
Canada16 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premium Twin Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The best experience ever! a large, bright spotless room with a high ceiling and an incredibly beautiful view! Great location.Extra treats and breakfast items, especially welcoming sherry (!) were very much appreciated.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 26 July 2025
Stefan
Belgium28 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Smooth, comfortable and excellent quality for the charged price.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premium Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
It may feel a little weird to some never te meet a real person, but for us it was no issue.
The hotel had a spacious room with a stunner view through a bay window, a good bed and all you needed.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 24 July 2025
Nicolette
Netherlands24 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“MacKays is a comfortable accommodation with a spacious room and lovely view of the water.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premium Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 4 nights
Everything was just fine.
We had a huge ground floor room with a nice view and binoculars to watch all the activity on the water. While breakfast wasn't served, our fridge was stocked daily with yoghurt, juice and snacks. Fruit and some other treats were available in the hallway. There was sherry in the room to enjoy in the evening and chairs outside to enjoy the breakfast snacks and an evening drink, with a view. The address is beyond the town centre, which means less noise and traffic.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 24 July 2025
Jennifer
United Kingdom5 reviews10“Very enjoyable would recommend to all my friends”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premium Twin Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Very clean and comfortable really nice little touches with the snacks tea coffee and sherry in the room great view of the sea
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 23 July 2025
Susan
Australia65 reviews6 helpful votes10“Only one nights stay but we wish we had longer.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
nothing
A nice clean and comfortable room in a good location.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 21 July 2025
Katherine
United Kingdom1 review9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The room was up a steep flight of stairs which could have been a problem as my husband broke his hip just 9 weeks before and we ard both a bit older.. We had not realised this when we booked. Clearer descriptions might have helped. However we managed and were fine.
Little touches like fruit freely available, sherry, were great. The large size of room with extra cupboard to store things as well as layout of toilet and relaxing chairs and table for breakfast was lovely yea and coffee facilities were good too. It was well decorated and felt very nice to be in. The staff were nice, especially as I had left a much loved necklace in the shower. They were extremely helpful and I am thankful for such lovely kind people.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 17 July 2025
Craig
United Kingdom1 review10“It was a great stay at a beautiful hotel..”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Perfect setting and beautiful hotel
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 16 July 2025
Leslie
United Kingdom14 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Beautiful seaview”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premium Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The beautiful seaview, big room and large bed.
Stayed in July 2025
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