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Reviews of The Pier Rooms

The Pier Rooms, No1 Railway Pier, Oban, PA34 4LW, United Kingdom

#23 of 29 hotels in Oban

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 333 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    7.5

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    7.0
    Suits a short visit or an overnight need.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Windowless Economy Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A windowless room will not be for everyone. I would say 1 or 2 nights would be the max stay for me.

    Location and good value

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    8.0
    Alr
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Windowless Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Random woodlice kept appearing in the room. Not too bothered tho it was just weird.

    Met the cleaning lady she was lovely so helpful. AC in the room was cool.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    9.0
    i had a great stay here and i,ll certainly book again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Windowless Economy Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    a bedside light for reading would of been handy, the big light was great but too bright. the dark of the room and the silence gave me the best sleep ever tho

    This stay was fantastic. The room was clean, comfortable and better than i expected.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Windowless Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good

    Widowless rooms mean a quiet room for me! The room is adequate and the shower room is excellent. We like it here as the car park (Station) is next door - not cheap at £24.00 a day but has charging right there (7kW BPpulse) that is good for over night.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    9.0
    Great for short stays & location to transport links
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Windowless Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much, but perhaps not ideal accommodation if planning to stay in Oban more than a couple of nights.

    This is a great hotel for one night to be close to transport links out of Oban. For being compact, the room is comfortable with a very comfy bed. Enjoyed the smart TV and the shower.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    7.0
    Stay in Oban
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Windowless Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately this time we found it really noisy . Some guests were not considerate of noise levels for very early morning ferry departures making a racket . Room 10 had a lot of noise from the upstairs restaurant very early in the morning and late at night. The toilet roll holder was broken off the wall , and there was no shower gel dispenser in the shower cubicle as it was before. We were staying for 3 nights and only had one toilet roll in the room , we asked housekeeping for more the next afternoon and got more.

    The location is great , next to everything you need , tea and coffee making facilities now in the rooms which are good. The rooms are small but good , beds high up but wasn't an issue but could be for people with limited mobility . The price is good for what you get

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    9.0
    Convenient, cosy, comfy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Windowless Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Station car park was expensive. Would be good to get a guests deal. Room was expensive for what it was.

    Very convenient for ferry terminal. Everything we needed for one night before ferry crossing. Enjoyed the smart TV. Clean room. Easy acesss.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    9.0
    Perfect for early morning ferries!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Windowless Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The location was perfect for the ferry and gave the option of just nipping round the corner for food and a drink. The room was all it needed to be - a bed and a shower - liked the added bottles of water etc.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    8.0
    Great stay, very central. Pity about noise at 6am from upstairs but not the property’s fault.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Windowless Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed really high from floor. Noise from upstairs.

    Central location.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    8.0
    A windowless crib
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Windowless Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No windows (but we knew that)

    Very close to the train and bus station, the restaurants and the ferry terminal. Small but it has everything.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    8.0
    Great little place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Windowless Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    At first we had a really smelly room but we messaged the owners and they gave us a new room straight away.

    It's super clean, really comfy bed and good size for just a night or two. Also getting in was really easy as you could just use your phone, really simple too. Good shower and nice TV.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Windowless Bunk Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom had a musty smell

    Clean and location was good

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Windowless Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beyond anyone's control but bit of disturbance at night from other guests. Luckily it only lasted half hour or so. It doesn't put me off staying again though

    Stayed a few times before and always clean and comfortable. No real issues

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    8.0
    Good location, easy to get in with digital key. Cleaner just needs to double check toilet before leaving
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Windowless Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No lamp at the side of the bed, at the end for some reason. No towel rail next to the sink to hang your towel on. The toilet was dirty in the bowl ( poo stain at the bottom) the cleaner needs to double check

    The location

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2025

    9.0
    Very handy, comfortable stay for overnight in Oban
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Windowless Bunk Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Cant fault it for the price.

    Ideal location for the ferry. Very clean, comfortable beds and spacious bathroom & shower.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2025

    9.0
    Really good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Windowless Bunk Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was a little warm at night, but it was a heatwave when I stayed.

    I was catching the ferry in the morning to Tiree and the location couldn’t have been any better.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    7.0
    great location for a quick stay passing through the area
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Windowless Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    bathroom had an odd smell

    great location near ferry and train

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Windowless Economy Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing..liked it all

    Location was great. Decor was lovely. Shower was amazing

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2025

    9.0
    Convenient
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Windowless Bunk Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bottom bed is quite high from the ground so couldn't roll out of bed and I'm 5"4. Room no.7 is close to the no.6 and 8. I heard their door banging shut multiple in the middle of the night and their alarm clock early in the morning.

    The hotel locate next to the ferry terminal good for early departure and late return. The room is small but very clean, windowless but didn't feel suffocated, even prefer for summer months. The beds are comfortable. Blankets a bit too thick for summer but you can alway blast the AC.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2025

    8.0
    Overall, good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Windowless Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Drains smell like they need a good clean. Quite a strong smell when opening bathroom door.

    Room was very clean and well presented

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2025

    9.0
    Comfortable, quiet, enjoyable, would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Windowless Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hand sink could do with a wee bit of matinence but that's only a small issue.

    No breakfast included so cant comment, location couldn't be more central easily accessible for all transport, pubs, shops, eateries etc. The room was compact but more than adequate, comfy bed, nice linen, good duvet and pillows. Decent towels, the WIFI a bit slow at times but not for long. Ensuite clean and adequate. Perfectly suited for a few nights travelling light, no windows didn't bother me though an extended period may have but that's just an personal issue. Would stay there again and recommend a stay to others.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Windowless Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed far to high

    Location

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Windowless Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The downside was that there was a bad smell in the room, whether due to lack of ventilation, wallpaper glue or something else and every time the Aircon wasn't on it would come back. Additionally, you should be aware that there isn't any natural light which I appreciate since we had an early start and the sunrise is at 4am, additionally we were in room 4 next to the electric cupboard that was noisy throughout, there were loud bangs from upstairs and doors slammed after 10pm until about 2-3am, which might make it difficult to get some rest.

    The Pier rooms were excellently positioned for our travels in Oban and the Hebrides. It's a few meters away from the rail station, ferry, shops and restaurants. The room was well suited for our needs, with a nice bathroom, clean bedding and towels, TV, kettle and hot drinks provided. The app for the doors worked perfectly, communication was clear and timely, and the location was great but the sounds and bangs made it difficult to have a good sleep.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2025

    8.0
    Made a long journey much more manageable and comfortable.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Windowless Economy Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Some noise from restaurant above and woken up by beer barrels being delivered at around 05:00hrs

    Location was ideal for ferry and train

    Stayed in June 2025

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