Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Fishing
Cycling
Golf course
Non-smoking throughout
Beachfront
Beach
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Comfortable beds
Friendly staff
Cons:
Dirty bathrooms
Staff availability issues
No breakfast service recommended
Bed bugs reported

Categories

Cleanliness
6
Multiple reviews indicate issues such as dirtiness in bathrooms and bed bugs.
Service
9.5
Some reviews mention friendly and accommodating staff, despite reduced availability.
Location
10
Numerous comments highlight great location with beautiful views.
Room Quality
8
Some rooms are described as comfortable, but several issues noted such as lack of cleanliness and functionality.
Amenities
8
Limited amenities noted; some reviews suggest improvements needed.
Value for Money
9
Several reviews mention it being a good price for what you get, despite other issues.
Food and Beverage
5
Negative feedback regarding breakfast, not recommended by guests.
Overall Experience
8.5
Mixed experiences noted; some guests enjoyed their stay while others faced significant issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 13:57

Property Description

Charming Coastal Retreat

Convenient Location: Situated just 300 meters from Eastbourne Beach, OYO Oban Hotel offers easy access to popular attractions like Eastbourne Pier and Glyndebourne Opera House.

Comfortable Accommodation: The hotel provides non-smoking rooms equipped with modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV, desk, and private bathroom, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests.

Leisure Opportunities: Guests can partake in various activities like cycling in the picturesque surroundings of Eastbourne, making their stay at OYO Oban Hotel a memorable experience.

Book your stay at OYO Oban Hotel now and indulge in a relaxing coastal getaway!

Important information:

1. ID proof is required at the time of check-in.

2. Credit Card authorization is required at the time of check-in.

3. Guest needs to show ID card at reception and the copy of photo ID would be taken for security reasons.

4. A surcharge £30 in cash applies for arrivals after 22:00 . All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: LGW

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 1515 reviews
Cleanliness: 6
Service: 9.5
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 5
Overall Experience: 8.5
E
Ed • solo_traveller • gb
1
Dreadful place
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The chair was broken, the plug sockets didn't work, I got a cobweb in my face as I opened the door, the shower didn't have hot water, everything was battered, the windows were dirty, there was dirt in the shower. The carpet was dirty. Apart from that is was perfect.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Eve • family_with_children • gb
7
Pros:

Good value for money, room was clean and got amenities

Cons:

The beds were a little hard, and the floor tiles in the bathroom were loose

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
D
dithusan • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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carolyn • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Location view.

Cons:

Could have had a stool. Something to sit on by window. Window was jammed open and dangerous closing it as banged down hard and could hurt someone.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Ann • couple • se
5
Bra läge i en fin staf
Pros:

Ingen frukost, ingen personal på detta hotell

Cons:

Bemannat med någon typ av personal. Ingen parkeringb

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
J
Judy • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Perfect location for us, lovely seaview, comfortable room and bed was great. Good value for 1 night.
Managed to park right outside and was cheaper to get a ticket from the machine rather than using Ringgo app.

Cons:

No staff on site and no contact. It says support is availbale if you need assistance during your stay but upon calling the hotel number it said no one was available and the mailbox was full. We tried a few times and just kept getting the same message. No information on site as to any contact. A few coffee sachets and sugar but only one teabag and no milk. Tiniest bathroom I have ever seen, toilet seat was very loose. No lift so not ideal if you have heavy luggage or struggle with stairs.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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john • solo_traveller • gb
1
Poor
Pros:

Fairly clean

Cons:

No staff very small room the smallest I have ever seen lift broken faulty plumbing no tv

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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foxys2026 • Couples
8
Eastbourne delights
Pros:

I needed a hotel room at the last minute, so booked a deluxe room with balcony at the Oban. It all looked rather splendid online but later that evening I stumbled upon some of the reviews left by others and was horrified at reports of uncleanliness, disrepair and bed bug infestations. Brilliant I thought, but it was too late by now and there was no going back, so this would therefore be a grin and bear it job.
It was dead easy to park along the seafront almost immediately opposite but a feeling of dread came over me as I approached the hotel entrance. I'd had an email to say we were in room 13 on the first floor and to go straight up where we would then find the room key.
By now my superstitious self felt a bit like Del Boy standing outside the Villa Bella after chucking half a paving stone through one of the windows, but fortunately Mrs Cresswell didn't put in an appearance.

We went in and as we arrived at the top of the stairs a cleaning lady was busy at work in an adjacent room and greeted us warmly as we approached.

On entering the room and I was pleasantly surprised. It was quite clean enough with a nicely made bed and smelt nice and fresh. A small little thunderbox with a square shower cubicle was provided, along with a customary miniature bottle of shampoo and shower gel. This was perfectly acceptable to our needs but if you like your porklife then you'll likely get stuck inside and have to be rescued by a pair of strapping firemen with firm hoses and shiny helmets.

The pièce de résistance was a super large bay window looking out to the seafront with fantastic views of force 9 January gales, a glimpse of Eastbourne pier and a funny little fort thing on a mound. The full length sash window on the right led out to a cosy parapet type balcony with a couple of chairs provided. Perfect!!

The bed was kingsize and super comfy with one of the best mattresses I've ever encountered.

The hotel is unmanned and was extremely quiet and deserted, but I'm an introvert and tend to dread interactions with other people and their nonsense so this suited me like a cream cake to a fatty.

We went out for a bit and on leaving I was surprised to hear a voice summoning my attention from a doorbell type intercom device to enquire if I'd found my room and to inform me to use the magnetic fob type door opener to get back in later, before wishing me a happy stay!

Anyway, back in the room after a few beers, a bottle of wine and a bit of a columbian blaze I went in search of some teabags and the little exploding milks which I remember seeing on a worktop in the reception area. There was also some additional bog roll provided which was a godsend as me and the missis had slightly overeaten in the nearby Duke of Devonshire pub and I knew that our bottoms would be working overtime the following morning.

So in the small hours after gathering this little haul I had a wander around taking in some of the original features of the building such as decorative plasterwork and still quite ornate staircases and ceiling roses. I was secretly hoping that I'd see a ghost. Or perhaps Slimer with a mouthful of sosidge and maybe even Jack Nicholson fire-axing his way through one of the retro sapele doors.
Fortunately all remained silent and the intercom didn't tell me off so I retired to bed where I watched an episode of Goodnight Sweetheart and about half a Mr Bean before conking out and having a truly superb sleep.

Ok the place is a bit tired and hasn't seen a paintbrush for probably about a decade, but all the lights worked, the toilit worked, the telly worked, the telly remote worked. The water was hot, the oil filled radiator on wheels did it's job despite the outside temperature being like Antarctica. It was cosy. I didn't see a single bedbug. Nobody died. And all of this was a meagre £70.
If you narrow your eyes a bit after a good session you can pretend you're staying at the Grand in Brighton and just drink Lambrini out of champagne glasses all for about a fifth of the price!!!
I'd happily stay again!

2026-01-11 • via Tripadvisor
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Go23667705733 • Couples • Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
10
Take no notice of the poor reviews.
Pros:

May need a little updating but was perfect for our requirements. Great view, lovely comfy mattress. Tea making facilities, nice hot shower and a balcony. Beautiful old building with a lot of original features. Unmanned but the staff member we did see was very polite. Help yourself area for extra toilet roll, tea and coffee etc… will definitely come again.

2026-01-11 • via Tripadvisor
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Francis .F • solo_traveller • gb
10
Oban Visit by
Pros:

The Location

2025-12-03 • via Nuitee
D
Dorian • couple • gb
7
2025-11-22 • via Nuitee
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Brandon • couple • gb
4
Very poor don’t recommend
Pros:

The only thing I liked was that it had a radiator

Cons:

The bathroom was dirty, there was a hole in the bathroom ceiling, also the shower couldn’t open properly and the bath mat was moulded

2025-11-21 • via Nuitee
Šárka • couple • cz
10
2025-11-20 • via Nuitee
M
Maria • solo_traveller • gb
8
Comfy Room
Pros:

Great location to explore Eastbourne and the Coast. Comfy sleep both nights and cosy hotel room.

2025-11-19 • via Nuitee
C
Chris • couple • gb
6
Comfortable stay.but could do with a spruce up.
Pros:

Kept you informed.

Cons:

I know it was reduced staff but didn’t see one member.
It was like it was deserted.

2025-11-17 • via Nuitee
F
Florian • couple • ch
7
Pros:

good price and location.

Cons:

There is no support if sth is not good with room.

2025-11-16 • via Nuitee
D
Duffy • solo_traveller • gb
10
2025-11-15 • via Nuitee
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Roberto • couple • br
9
Better than I thougt
Pros:

I loved! When I started reading the comments I thought I'd have a bad surprise. But I had a very nice comfortable bedroom with a big bed and nice shower. I was great!

Cons:

I'd like to had some place to put the soap during the shower

2025-11-13 • via Nuitee
C
Cathleen • solo_traveller • gb
6
Good location
Pros:

Great location! Beautiful view from the room. Comfortable bed. Easy check-in.

Cons:

Don't bother to order the breakfast. Ended up leaving a day early.

2025-11-10 • via Nuitee
M
M • solo_traveller • gb
10
2025-11-10 • via Nuitee