Corran Esplanade, Oban, PA34 5PP, United Kingdom
#28 of 29 hotels in Oban
Guests' ChoiceBased on 3608 hotel reviews
5.7Cleanliness
6.3
Comfort
6.5
Location
8.9
Facilities
5.8
Staff
7.8
Value for money
6.1
Free WiFi
7.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 4 September 2025
Laura
United KingdomA little dated but everything you need.
Central with sea views
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: 2 September 2025
Ann
United KingdomCondition of shower in one of our rooms was disappointing
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 1 September 2025
Mel
United KingdomI accept that we had a budget room but the bathroom was very small and the toilet seat was a nightmare if you were female or had to sit down as the seat would not stay up. There was also the smell was cannabis in the corridor when I took the dog out first thing in the morning. Obviously this is not the hotel's fault but for the amount paid for the room I didn't think the charge was justified.
The location is perfect for us when getting an early ferry from Oban as you can pick and choose whether you want breakfast. If you are able to get their early enough there's parking too although the car park does fill up quite quickly.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 31 August 2025
Yvonne
United KingdomSteps up to hotel very little parking
Good location needs refurbishing staff very pleasant good breakfast but a coffee machine would be better
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 31 August 2025
Yvonne
United KingdomThe steps outside into the hotel quite steep very little parking
Quite near the shops lovely view
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 30 August 2025
Sinead
IrelandVery tatty hotel. Room was tiny with very little natural light.
It was on the seafront
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 30 August 2025
George
United KingdomSpoke to bartender before going out he said bar was open until 11pm we returned at 10 40 pm to find bar closed when checking with reception she took no responsibility
Basic room with a breakfast
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 27 August 2025
James
United KingdomStaff efficient and helpful when presented by problem
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 27 August 2025
Walt
United KingdomDirty hand marks on most doors (public and into bedrooms). Bedroom walls and carpets had many dirty marks. Lift not working- hotel made no provision to help older/disabled guests with cases up to second floor- I helped some who were clearly struggling with their cases.
Sea front location
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 27 August 2025
Francis
United KingdomAs other people say, it’s very badly in need of some modernisation, every floorboard in our room squeaked, the toilet fan was like a B-2 bomber with the noise that came off it and run for 5 mins after the light was out, toilet door opened half way as it hit the sink, one window would open about 3 inches and that was it. Was told evening meals and the bar was open from 18:00 to 20:00 Why !! And parking cost you £6 a night, read the small print, and not guaranteed a space, so then it’s on to street parking so try leave a note on the booking if you need a parking space. It could be a GREAT Hotel if Bespoke Hotels spent some money on it.
Location was good
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 26 August 2025
Helen
United KingdomStaff were not very welcoming and didn't appear happy at work, possibly short of training. Staff didn't ask if we would like breakfast or dinner, and didn't explain internet facilities. Charged an extra £6 for parking. The building needs renovating as it's quite shabby.
View from the room was lovely. Short walk from the town. Clean bedding and towels. Large clean room.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 26 August 2025
Alfred
MaltaThe hotel need a huge restoration to keep running these times. All is old and looked as nobody is taking. Care of even the basics needs of the hotel. When you enter in this hotel you will notice at first
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 24 August 2025
Adambt
NetherlandsRoom was in the basement, did have a window. Parking is difficult, nog much room even for a motorbike.
Great location for a reasonable price.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 24 August 2025
Owen
United KingdomThe car parking should be better organised. We had reserved space 17, however when we returned from a trip our space was taken, even though we placed a cone in the space. There was a smell of smoke in our room and on the first floor??
The location was good. Enjoyable hot breakfast. Reception staff tried to help as best they could.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 23 August 2025
Rebecca
United KingdomThe breakfast was very limited and the coffee tasted of nothing. There is also a staircase up to the front door that may cause issues for people with mobility difficulties, they also seem to think the best place for a carpark sign is right at the bottom of these stairs almost completely blocking them.
The staff were lovely, the beds were comfortable and it was in a convenient location.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 23 August 2025
Helen
United KingdomDesk staff not helpfull no parking on site small room soild bed and pillows past occupies had written clean me on mirror
Location
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 23 August 2025
Helen
United KingdomA couple of staff at breakfast did not keep things topped up as ran out of glasses, cups, milk and juice and needed to ask them as they didn’t do it themselves. A lady with a dark hair in a pony tail was excellent though
Ideal location with parking. Lift also good as we have mobility issues
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 23 August 2025
Keith
United KingdomHotel cold do with a bit of TLC
Room OK - nothing special
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 23 August 2025
Cameron
FranceThe rooms need to be refreshed, it is and looks old and well used. The Check in staff was uninterested and had little to say, not impolite but not welcoming either, it would have been just as good to pick up the key from a box.
Location, clean and the breakfast. The breakfast staff were very nice.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 22 August 2025
Deirdre
AustraliaVery old properly. Stains on ceilings and carpets. I had to ask for a fan as there is no air con. The bed was an only a double not a queen. Really crap Mattress. Every time my husband moved I felt it. We both had a shocking nights sleep because of it.
Good position in Oban.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 22 August 2025
Lorna
United KingdomLittle tired in the communal areas
Old style hotel; refurbished room was good with nice amenities within and amazing sea view
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 21 August 2025
Elm
GreeceNot value for money Desperately in need of some tlc Check in very slow Room not as advertised
Location History Quirkiness
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 21 August 2025
Matt
United KingdomTatty inside and out and very basic. It was like holidaying in 1985.
Good location and good breakfast.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 20 August 2025
Deb
United StatesThe building is quite old and clearly in need of updates.
Great location, sea view was great
Stayed in July 2025
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