Less to our taste was the large dining room and bar area - we prefer the cosy corners with a more intimate feel - the ones at the hotel were too open and without the atmospere we prefer. I completely appreciate this is a personal preference - however, did mean we didn't stay to eat in the restaurant which felt quite large and empty. We also found booking directly through the main company a little frustrating as each time we called they quoted a different price and kept promising to call back and did not. I don't think this was the hotel reception, but a ntral reservation team. We ended up booking through booking.com as it was simpler and clear what we were paying for.

Great location to walk into town, yet be slightly away so less noisy. Large hotel with lots of lovely staff. The building outside is impressive. There is some onsite parking too - though is first come first served. We only used it as a stay overnight as we passed through Oban and it suited our needs. We did not eat in, though they did provide a buffet syle breakfast for those who wanted it. Lots of options nearby for food and things to see and do. Great location for catching the ferry to the islands.

Stayed in August 2025

As above but most important was the location of the family room as there was no access to a view.

The hotel was well located, decorated to a good standard and clean. Staff were very helpful, particularly in the dining room. Breakfast was a bit early and restricted in terms of time but was of a very good standard. The evening meal was limited in choice.

Stayed in July 2025

It’s very tired looking could do with a makeover.

Hotel is great location. It’s very tired looking could do with a makeover, we were upgraded which was amazing we have never had that before however the room was tired/dirty. Dust on the wall paper look-warm shower mattress needs up graded great big room great views just needs modernised.

Stayed in August 2025

We had to ask at reception twice for extra milk hours apart. Room wasn't serviced till after 4pm when we got milk and clean towels....

The view was good looking out over the bay

Stayed in August 2025

It's strange that there is such a tiny window! Otherwise the view would have been fantastic.

Good Bathroom and bed.

Stayed in August 2025

Property was dated. Would have loved more pillows and extra blanket.

Location to the water. Breakfast was good.

Stayed in August 2025

The bathroom had low water pressure

Great location, friendly staff, great view

Stayed in August 2025

Room had obvious signs on mould on ceiling and walls - in need of maintenance.

Breakfast was great. Reception was great.

Stayed in August 2025

There were five of us and I would of liked to be closer to the other room. The double room was very small, and quite hot. I would have liked a little bar fridge as I carry medication required to be refrigerated. Staff had to do this for me. Over all it was very clean.

The location was excellent, and the staff were polite and friendly.

Stayed in August 2025

Receptioniste Stephanie

Stayed in August 2025

The restaurant food could have been better although we still enjoyed ourselves and finished the plates. The shipping container and seats looked very untidy placed in the middle of the car park but it didn’t affect us.

All of the breakfast was incredible especially the mushrooms and bacon. Even though the outside of our back rooms looked a bit worn, the rooms were very spacious and had everything of what was needed for 5 nights. The pool was at the right temperature and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff were very polite and friendly.

Stayed in August 2025

Rooms were very warm and couldn't turn very hot towel rail off

Location

Stayed in August 2025

Impossible to access lift to upper floors without some stairs Water pressure in shower was almost non-existent

Beautiful building .. very friendly staff … great location

Stayed in August 2025

They have a laundry service. So I brought my laundry in and they returned it to me unfolded smashed into plastic bags. There is something wrong with that which speaks to something much bigger. On what planet is it OK to return someone's laundry stuff unfolded into bags so that when you take it out, it's ruined ? Staff was friendly except the front desk . I did read about that in other reviews, but didn't think that it would apply to me.

Incredible location and they have a pool

Stayed in August 2025

Bathroom shower was not much more than a dribble. Although the staff were all polite and helpful there was not enough. One person covering reception and the bar was not good and although the breakfast was ok there was nobody to direct guests so was a bit shambolic. Restaurant evening meal was a bit bland in both flavour and choice

Location was excellent

Stayed in August 2025

No blind on the door of the room so was a disturbed nights sleep as the light from the street lamp was shining through all night

Good facilities and good location

Stayed in August 2025

Price of drinks £15.50 a beer and martini and lemon was very expensive

Breakfast good

Stayed in August 2025

Our room overlooked a huge extractor fan which did not make for a pleasant environment and in addition the room was quite dark. All standard rooms apparently look over the side or back of the building and if staying again I would definitely pay for a better room. I did not succeed in connecting to wifi.

The hotel is in a wonderful location with great views over Oban Bay. Breakfast was excellent in a beautiful room. The food was replenished several times when we were there and was well cooked and of good quality. We were blessed with wonderful weather and the outdoor bar seating area was a great place to watch the world go by on the promenade. Reception staff were welcoming and friendly. Beds were comfortable.

Stayed in August 2025

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The location was spot on , we stayed in the family motel like rooms at the back of the hotel , for us it was excellent for the wee one to run about and go from room to room great idea , the hotel had a swimming pool and sauna , as a family we made great use of the facilities. Great hotel , definitely recommend

Stayed in August 2025

Was a bit dated.

Good size room. Excellent location.

Stayed in August 2025

Room wasn’t very clean. Bit run down in general. It has been very hot weather but the room was incredibly warm and the windows barely opened. Very stuffy and hard to sleep.

Location was great, staff very friendly

Stayed in August 2025

Bed was far too hard . Not a great night's sleep ..breakfast was chaotic .. not enough staff on at breakfast ..rooms need refurbished

Location . Cleanliness

Stayed in August 2025

A huge and lovely old traditional hotel. The place is a little tired- the decor needs a makeover. The bar is a makeshift affair. There's a lovely outdoor space but the outdoor furniture has those woven tables that should have glass on top - but these were all missing so drinks were falling over. You had to put them on the floor. Old toilets stacked up the side of the hotel. So much space and under-utilised restaurant and public area. Would make a beautiful beachfront restaurant for a third party restauranteur

Beautiful old building. The lovely check in staff - especially Stephanie. She seemed to be the only one duty and was was running reception and the bar alone. Great views and location. Clean w lots of hot water. Bed was comfortable

Stayed in August 2025

The tv was around the corner from the bed so you couldn’t watch it as there was only one chair for the two of us, also the window was ill fitting and the wind howled through to a point of moving the curtains room 8. The pool should have been a bonus but was dark and uninviting with inadequate seating.

Location and parking

Stayed in August 2025