Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful view
Friendly staff
Great location
Excellent breakfast
Cons:
Uncomfortable beds
Poor room maintenance
Inconsistent hot water
Cold pool

Categories

Cleanliness
6.64
Several reviews mentioned dirty or smelly rooms, indicating poor cleanliness.
Service
8.11
General feedback was positive regarding helpful staff, but there were some issues with communication.
Location
8.15
Many reviews praised the location, noting it was close to town and with scenic views.
Room Quality
6.6
Rooms received several complaints about comfort and maintenance; overall quality is lacking.
Amenities
7.63
Facilities like the pool and bar received mixed reviews indicating they could improve.
Value for Money
7.09
Despite some issues, the pricing was generally considered acceptable given the location.
Food and Beverage
8.64
The breakfast was frequently mentioned as a highlight, receiving positive remarks.
Overall Experience
7.11
While there were enjoyable aspects, several guests expressed disappointment with their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 19:01

Property Description

Breathtaking Views and Convenient Location
Located on the Corran Esplanade, Muthu Alexandra Hotel offers stunning views of Oban Bay and Kerrera. Just a stone's throw away from McCaig's Tower, guests can easily explore the area.
Comfortable Rooms and Modern Amenities
Each room at the hotel features en-suite facilities, a flat-screen TV, and tea/coffee making facilities. Guests can unwind with complimentary hot chocolate and cookies provided in-room.
Easy Access to Attractions and Transportation
With the ferry terminal to Isle of Mull and Tiree nearby, and Dunollie Museum within walking distance, guests have plenty to explore. Plus, Glasgow Airport is just 88 miles away, and Oban rail station is conveniently close.

Book your stay at Muthu Alexandra Hotel now and experience a perfect blend of comfort and convenience!

Important information:

Please note that the room sizes are approximate.

Please note children older than 4 years old need to be accommodated in a separate room and breakfast will be at an additional cost.

Please note that the photos are representative and the room and/or bathroom layout may vary.

This property does not accommodate stag, hen and similar parties.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 4 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 3703 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.64
Service: 8.11
Location: 8.15
Room Quality: 6.6
Amenities: 7.63
Value for Money: 7.09
Food and Beverage: 8.64
Overall Experience: 7.11
E
Edward couple gb
10
Pros:

Great staff.

Cons:

No free whisky

2026-04-18 via Nuitee
H
Helen Claire extended_group gb
8
Adequate stay, room was clean but dated.
Pros:

Good location, helpful staff.

Cons:

Decor a little tired

2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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Yau-Loon solo_traveller gb
5
Annex rooms are not ideal if it's family.
Pros:

Swimming pool was why I booked this hotel. The pool was clean and generally empty when we used it. Water was cool rather than warm but it was pleasant once you're in it.
Location is good. Only 5 min walk to the center and 10 min to the ferry or train station.
Room was very spacious. Provided hot chocolate sachets, biscuits and complimentary water which was nice.
Parking at the rear of the property is available which is good and free.
The reception staff were very polite and courteous.
Did not have breakfast or dinner or bar. The area looks nice and clean. They offered a discount on breakfast for £12/pp adults and £6 for child but we declined as we wanted to looks around ourselves.
Dinner was £25/pp buffet style but again we wanted to go out and find a restaurant.

Cons:

Room 66 is an Annex, which is situated in the car park alongside around 6 others. We were not made aware of this until we checked in as these were the family rooms and it wasn't mentioned when booking. In the main hotel itself they only had rooms which can occupy single or doubles available and they were also fully booked (which is understandable). However the annex rooms did not have double glazing, door handle/locks were questionable, did not feel safe. One evening there was a group of boys playing football in the car park, possibly guests but it was very close to us. It can get noisy if there are delivery vans/bin lorries etc going around. It is generally quiet though at night which may not be the case in the hotel where you may hear other guests moving around the corridor.
Shower pressure was awful.
No hooks to hang up jackets which meant wet jackets on the arm chairs.
Feels more like a Motel than a hotel with the annex buildings, feels isolated from the main hotel. No view apart from the car park.
Would return but only if it's the main building.

2026-04-18 via Nuitee
C
Catriona solo_traveller gb
8
2026-04-17 via Nuitee
J
John extended_group gb
10
Excellent , a solid 10/10.
Pros:

A very grand old building but very well kept, spectacular views from the bar and restaurant. Staff were an absolute joy to speak too and they couldn’t have been more friendly or helpful. We left at 6am so they prepared a backed breakfast for us to take away, sandwiches and fruit. Simple but very nice of them .

Cons:

Nothing really, the corridors can be long and the room can be a fair walk, but this isn’t a criticism of the hotel, if a building is large then some rooms will be further away from reception.

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
L
Laura Percival solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Location, views, staff very friendly.

Cons:

Pool was a little cold

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
R
Rob solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Large room (annexe).

Cons:

Low quality products in the cooked breakfast

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
C
Chonthicha solo_traveller th
10
2026-04-15 via Nuitee
B
Bill solo_traveller gb
8
2026-04-15 via Nuitee
K
Koder solo_traveller gb
8
2026-04-14 via Nuitee
A
Alison solo_traveller gb
9
Retired couple enjoying the good life
Pros:

Beautiful view from hotel overlooking Oban bay. Watching the ferries and the boats.
Quiet location with easy walking distance to centre of the town.
Food at hotel good and varied.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
G
Gaëlle solo_traveller fr
7
Pros:

Les parties communes, l’emplacement.
La piscine.

Cons:

Les chambres à l’arrière où nous étions sont un niveau en dessous du reste de l’hotel . Donne sur un parking et un container. On se sentait un peu seconde classe...on n’a pas su pourquoi.
Petit déjeuner pas trop rechargé après 9h.

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
M
martin extended_group gb
8
Would definitely stay here again pros outway the negatives
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Food was below standard (buffet)

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
I
Isla extended_group gb
6
Cheap basic accommodation if having to catch an early ferry
Pros:

Very reasonable price as we were getting a very early ferry in morning. Beds were comfortable with lovely crisp white sheets. Very clean and good location.

Cons:

Decor is dated and brown net curtains look dirty from outside looking at the hotel ( they aren’t)

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
J
John solo_traveller gb
1
Awful
Pros:

The hotel is very clean and the staff were very nice and helpful

Cons:

Having stayed many times at this hotel and before it was taken over by Muthu there were no complaints. However since the take over it has become a bus party hotel with the food to suit.Their is no al la cart. It’s take it or leave it and I chose the latter. There is a good spoons on the pier or alternative hotels such as th Oban Bay

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Orasan family_with_children gb
8
I stayed here with my family, and we had a wonderful experience.
Pros:

Amazing staff and a fantastic restaurant. The location is unbeatable — right on the promenade, which made the whole stay feel special. My son, who is autistic, even enjoyed the food, something that doesn’t happen often, which made our stay even more special.

Cons:

One note: families are accommodated in annex buildings, though it would be preferable if they could stay in the main hotel.

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
couple gb
5
2026-04-13 via Nuitee
9
931gordong Business United Kingdom
10
Alexandra Hotel Stay, relaxing and ambient Esplanade Hotel, and with great staff.
Pros:

The Alexandra Hotel in Oban is beautifully situated on Oban Bay seafront. I enjoyed the Seaview room for every night except one night, and would recommend, where possible the seaview room..!

The Reception Staff, in particular, Jude, Tina and Stephanie, all from the Philippines, deserve a great accolade, for their efficiency, professional friendliness and amazing service.., and the Hotel Manager should be very proud of them, and reward well accordingly..!

2026-04-11 via Tripadvisor
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Denver family_with_children gb
7
Pros:

Unbelievable view, great dining and bar. Family room was very good

Cons:

The pool was out of order. We booked the hotel for the pool, so disappointed we were not notified it was out of order

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Emmanuelle family_with_children fr
6
Really appreciated the location very nice staff and great service worst food and bathroom we had in Scotalnd
Pros:

The service was very good and Julie really helpful thank you for all your help. The location is great , the living room is very nce and comfy

Cons:

The breakfast and food overall was the one we appreciated less in Scotland, worst scrambled egg ever. The steaming room was a bit oldish . Worst bed and bathroom very old and cold.

2026-04-11 via Nuitee