Esplanade, Oban, Oban, PA34 5PZ, United Kingdom
#24 of 29 hotels in Oban
Guests' ChoiceBased on 682 hotel reviews
7.4Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Location
9.2
Facilities
7.5
Staff
8.7
Value for money
7.4
Free WiFi
7.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 3 September 2025
Ingrid
United KingdomNeeds a little tlc. Could do with a lamp or two, a fan.....such a small room. Space could definitely be utilised more efficiently. What a stunning location.
Unbeatable location for connecting ferry and adventure.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 28 August 2025
Taylor
United KingdomSome cars badly parked.
Well placed for the town. Lovely view.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 26 August 2025
Heather
United KingdomOutside appearance is a bit off putting, rusty window frames and colour of building. Lack of parking doesn't help either. Windows really need replaced.
Excellent location, excellent staff, very clean comfortable room with superb view.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 26 August 2025
Laura
NetherlandsDue to the huge bed, the room was very full and we had no space for our luggage. Besides that, the room was very hot
The room was clean, with a huge and comfortable bed
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 25 August 2025
John
United KingdomBeing called a long-haired old man.
Most of the staff were pleasant and friendly. However, one individual ruined all of their kind words when at breakfast on the first morning, he claimed that my name was not on his list and he would have to phone a colleague and asked me to wait in reception while he did this. Upon getting through to his colleague, he described me not by my name or room number. Instead, he described me as the old man with long hair. He said it loud enough for the receptionist to hear, who was shocked at his choice of language but also horrified to see that he had upset me by doing so. One bad apple!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 20 August 2025
Nicole
AustraliaIt was hot. Could do with a fan in the room
Bed was very comfortable
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 19 August 2025
Charles
United KingdomNo parking and only step access (8 or ten steps min to entrance looks good but a real bugger if you have mobility issues)
Visited family and a little relax time.Enjoyed the restaurant and bar staff on the nights we were there
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 17 August 2025
Kenneth
United KingdomBreakfast wasnt the best, maybe down to lack of staff
The location was perfect
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 15 August 2025
Martha
United KingdomThe breakfast was okay on the first day but second morning not a great choice.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 12 August 2025
David
United KingdomMinor points but would have preferred an armchair to the stool provided. Car parking proved a slight headache. Hotel's small car park was always full and most nearby on-street parking was time-limited.
Comfortable, spacious room and good bed. Ideally placed for what I was doing; a hillwalking trip by boat to islands in the area which left from pier right outside. Staff all helpful and friendly.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 7 August 2025
Jenny
United KingdomEverything in the hotel was fine, only concern was the very limited parking at the hotel. We were lucky and managed to move into a space once that morning's guests had checked out. Parking otherwise is in a public car park ( free between 6pm and 9am) at the end of the esplanade. Quite pricey considering there was only very limited parking, but that seemed on a par with other places in the town.
Well equipped, spacious room with lovely view over the esplanade. Good choice at the buffet breakfast. Staff were polite and efficient. The lady who checked us out - Gloria- was lovely, very friendly and polite.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 6 August 2025
Doris
United KingdomSmall bedroom, with one chair for two persons.
Location
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 4 August 2025
Liane
United KingdomNot very personal staff. Didn’t spend much time in the hotel so can’t comment on many aspects: food, bar etc.
Excellent location next to North Pier as we were going on the Waverley. Room clean and comfortable.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 4 August 2025
Farook
United KingdomJust the outside.
The building looks awful from the outside but it’s pleasantly really lovely on the inside and the rooms are modern and comfortable. Also in a great location, opposite the harbour
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 4 August 2025
Denise
United KingdomRoom was dated with gold furniture. Beds were saggy and uncomfortable and kept sliding on the floor. Dirty shaggy rug on floor and dirty under bed.
Nice view frroom. Decent breakfast. Nice bathroom.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 3 August 2025
Gow
United KingdomStaff where excellent, friendly but unobtrusive. Very comfy beds. Also has a lift .
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 31 July 2025
Jeanette
United KingdomWe found room very comfortable. We enjoyed breakfast and the location was perfect.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 26 July 2025
Liz
United KingdomThere are lots of steroids everywhere in the building. The room was too hot and couldn’t open windows. Items in breakfast buffet were either finished or dried up in hot containers.
The property is close to ferry terminal Staff were lovely
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 25 July 2025
Lisa
AustraliaThe staff were very friendly and helpful. The lovely lady - Precious - was great and brought us crispy bacon and gluten free bread (she remembered from day before). Rooms were very clean and comfortable. Lobby was a fantastic welcome to the hotel, very nice
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 25 July 2025
Sue
New ZealandThe shoddy facade of the building outside.
Clean and great new bathroom.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 24 July 2025
Leona
United KingdomOver priced for quality of hotel
Location
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 18 July 2025
Ben
United KingdomTv was glitchy and kept freezing but no big deal
Great location, super modern room with fantastic shower
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 17 July 2025
Nicole
NetherlandsThank you Prescious for the nice treatment this morning!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 17 July 2025
Gary
United KingdomRoom was rather compact with only one bedside cabinet and a small stool as there wasn't any room for anything else
Clean and tidy rooms and lovely art deco hotel. Staff were extremely friendly and when we checked out they looked after our bags while we waited for our train at no extra cost.
Stayed in July 2025
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