Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Poor food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
8.31
Guests reported issues with mould and staining in the room.
Service
9.77
Service was noted as rough with some staff being lovely, but overall felt busy.
Location
10
Perfect location with views, not located in a busy area.
Room Quality
8.76
Some guests found rooms dated with issues like poor soundproofing.
Amenities
9.79
Amenities were provided as expected for a hotel stay.
Value for Money
8.25
Guests felt the stay was overpriced for the quality received.
Food and Beverage
7.31
Food quality was disappointing and not worth the price.
Overall Experience
9.8
Overall a mixed experience with high expectations not met.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 02:19

Property Description

Stunning Sea Views and Luxurious Amenities

Located on Oban's Esplanade, the hotel offers breathtaking sea views of Mull, Kerrera, and the Firth of Lorne. The sun lounge provides a perfect spot to enjoy these vistas, while all rooms are equipped with modern conveniences including free WiFi.

Award-Winning Dining Experience

Indulge in a culinary journey at The Grill Room, the hotel's award-winning restaurant. With an à la carte menu showcasing fresh local seafood and organic produce, guests can savor exquisite meals throughout the day. The bar also offers a variety of delicious options.

Relaxation and Leisure Options

Unwind in the indoor steam room or sauna, or opt for exclusive pampering in the outdoor hot tub, Swedish sauna, steam room, and relaxation area on the Sea Deck. Guests can also enjoy discounted rates at the nearby Glencruitten Golf Club or embark on a whale-watching adventure.

Important information:

Please note that pets will incur an additional charge of 25 GBP per day.

Well-behaved dogs are welcome but must be on a lead at all times and are prohibited from dining areas.

Please note all spa treatments should be booked directly with the hotel prior to arrival.

Parking is extremely limited at Oban Bay Hotel. Alternative free car parking is available a 2-minute walk from the hotel.

Please note that for group reservations to 5 rooms or more rather than 15 guests, different policies and additional supplements will apply. The property will contact you directly with this information.

Please note that lunch and dinner can be purchased separately and are not included in the rate.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: GLA

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 3051 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.31
Service: 9.77
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.76
Amenities: 9.79
Value for Money: 8.25
Food and Beverage: 7.31
Overall Experience: 9.8
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Lonnie • solo_traveller • us
8
A popular hotel in Oban with good food and an excellent location.
Pros:

Good location, nice room with a view, good food. Staff were a bit overwhelmed with the burden of tour groups but tried to be helpful.

Cons:

8 steps to enter hotel with no ramp and no lift to our 2nd floor suite. They seemed unprepared to provide assistance with luggage until we insisted that help was necessary.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
N
Nicholas • extended_group • gb
6
For a ‘4 star ‘ hotel it felt distinctly average . Maybe the location enables the owners to feel comfortable and not inv
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Mattresses were very saggy and in both rooms we booked
Duvets very lumpy in both rooms
Member of staff in our corridor smoking cigarettes
My oldest daughter was challenged regarding age in relation to alcohol . No challenge when she ordered an alcoholic drink with the waitress. However when drink was brought challenged by different staff member and immediately taken away . Younger daughter not challenged at all despite also ordering alcohol with same staff member
Restaurant issues
Clearing of table between courses was incomplete . Next course arrived whilst some of previous course plates still on the table

The reception and bar staff were very good

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
G
Gerhard • couple • at
8
Es war eine schöne Zeit.
Pros:

Die Aussicht vom Zimmerfenster und der Lounge. Das Frühstück und das Personal.
Die Musikdarbietung im „Oban Inn“

Cons:

Die Lage: Es war ziemlich weit bis zum Zentrum und den seafood-Lokalen, zumindest für Ältere.
Die Rezeptionistin hätte freundlicher sein können,dafür war der „Hausmeister“ beim Gepäck
überaus freundlich.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
B
Birgitta • extended_group • se
9
Pros:

Läget på hotellet.

Cons:

Dåligt städat badrum. Många trappor inom hotellet till hissen.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
G
G • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
H
Helen • couple • gb
9
Overall a good stay. The staff were well trained and very friendly. Nothing too much trouble
Pros:

Position

Cons:

Parking

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
C
Camilla • couple • se
2
Mindre bra.
Pros:

Läget & den trevliga grattishälsningen på rummet.

Cons:

Lukten. Dyrt sett till det vi fick.
Frukost ganska smaklös och fick inte delar av det vi beställde.
Varierande trevlig personal. Vi kände oss inte riktigt välkomna.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
J
Joan • couple • us
10
I loved it!
Pros:

View the bar the bar tender it was wonderful. I enjoyed my seaweed wrap so much

Cons:

Charging to use the hot tub? What’s up with that?

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
R
Rüdl Kre • solo_traveller • de
5
Pros:

Die Lage

Cons:

Kleine enge Zimmer, starker undifinierter Geruch im Zimmer

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
A
Arthur • couple • gb
9
Very friendly and comfortable, food fantastic
Pros:

Staff helpful, food excellent, very clean throughout

Cons:

All ok room slightly small

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
K
Kirstie • couple • gb
5
Disappointed
Pros:

The shower was good and the soaps were very nice

Cons:

Service was sloppy -not well organised especially for a 4 star hotel it was disappointing- generally overpriced food and drink

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
R
Rebecca • family_with_children • us
6
Lovely views and great staff but limited accessibility
Pros:

Breakfast and dinner were excellent. Beautiful views of the bay. Staff courteous with excellent service.

Cons:

Extremely limited parking. Hotel is not designed for individuals with mobility issues: no accessible lift, no ramps and access to any floor required climbing several stairs. Staff took bags to room because I would not have been able to. Persons using wheelchairs would not be able to get to a room.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
N
Niels-Peter • couple • de
9
Historisches Haus mit Flair an der Wasserfront
Pros:

Das Hotel verfügt über eine außergewöhnlich gute Küche - sowohl das Abendessen als auch des Frühstück sind absolut empfehlenswert. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend.

Cons:

Leider ist das Hotel sehr verwinkelt und es ist mühsam, die Koffer über all die Treppen ins Zimmer zu bringen. Die Parkplatzsituation ist schlecht. Am Hotel kann kaum geparkt werden.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
C
Cornelia • solo_traveller • de
6
Pros:

Gute Lage, kostenfreier Parkplatz, tolles Frühstück

Cons:

Wir haben 2 Nächte in dem Hotel verbracht. In beiden Nächten zogen wir uns viele Insektenstiche zu. Obwohl die Fenster verschlossen waren. Wir vermuten Wanzen, da die Stiche das typische Bild dafür hatten.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
S
Stuart • couple • gb
8
Excellent one night stop
Pros:

Location and decoration

Cons:

No lift

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
L
Lidewij • solo_traveller • nl
9
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
D
David • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Food and views excellent. Room comfy, clean and spacious. Staff very attentive and helpful.

Cons:

Bar prices can be expensive depending on choice.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Wesley • couple • us
10
Pros:

Absolutely beautiful hotel, the room was very comfortable and we had a nice time at the bar. Valet parking was helpful and the town is in good walking distance.

Cons:

Wish we could have stayed more than one night, but our travel plans kept us moving to other places.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Sophie • couple • au
8
Lovely location, good breakfast and lovely staff
Pros:

The location is perfect

Cons:

The rooms are very very small, a little uncomfortable

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
R
Richard • couple • gb
8
Ice
Pros:

The bar staff and dinner and the oysters for breakfast.

Cons:

It was packed full of coach parties. Americans. Noisy Americans.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee