Knipoch House Hotel

Hotels
9 (1758 reviews)
Knipoch House Hotel , Oban , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
Hiking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Beautiful and clean hotel
Cons:
High food prices
Limited menu for specific dietary needs

Categories

Cleanliness
9.14
Consistently mentioned as spotless and comfortable in various reviews.
Service
9.11
Staff were described as lovely, friendly, and helpful throughout multiple reviews.
Location
9.15
Location was often praised for its charm and views.
Room Quality
9.1
Rooms were reported as big, clean, and comfortable with excellent decor.
Amenities
9.13
Amenities such as the hot tub and well-appointed spaces received positive mentions.
Value for Money
8.59
Mostly positive feedback, with minor mention of high food prices.
Food and Beverage
8.64
Food was largely described as excellent, though some limited menu options were noted.
Overall Experience
9.11
Overall experience was described as wonderful, a hidden gem, and exceeding expectations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-25 17:34

Property Description

Stunning Location and Historical Charm
Perched overlooking Loch Feochan amidst breathtaking views, Knipoch Hotel is a historic 4-star gem with original oak-panelled walls and a cozy ambiance.

Elegant Rooms and Modern Amenities
Indulge in picturesque views from each stylish room, equipped with modern comforts like a flat-screen TV, luxurious toiletries, and cozy waffle robes.

Culinary Delights and Relaxation
Savor a culinary journey at Knipoch, from hearty breakfasts to gourmet local fare paired with fine wines and handcrafted gins in the wood-panelled bar.

Experience the beauty of Scotland's west coast with us at Knipoch Hotel. Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
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.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1758 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.14
Service: 9.11
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 9.1
Amenities: 9.13
Value for Money: 8.59
Food and Beverage: 8.64
Overall Experience: 9.11
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Corinne couple be
10
Beautiful!
Pros:

The gentle and soothing atmosphere

the perfect location and the beauty of the placT

2026-09-11 via Nuitee
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Sarah extended_group gb
8
Would stay again but would want an upper floor room
Pros:

The property is in a stunning location and the decor is beautiful. The staff were extremely friendly and couldn’t do enough for you.

Cons:

My only complaint is that we opted for a sea view room however our rooms were on the bottom floor and a large coach parked in front of our room all evening and from 7am in the morning.. so we never got our sea view!

2026-09-10 via Nuitee
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Gloria solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Location really good for travelling around the highlands, comfortable bed

Cons:

Only two rooms with a bath which we weren't informed of as you need to pre book one if required. No safe in room, also if you have a dog you need to be seated outside the restaurant which is not very relaxing area as staff are busy around you which isn't ideal

2026-09-10 via Nuitee
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emin couple tr
10
2026-09-09 via Nuitee
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Dell solo_traveller nz
5
A one night stay was very dominated by a very poor sleep!
Pros:

A nice room and view.

Cons:

Two (false) fire alarms in the middle of the night (around 4am and then about an hour later) were poorly handled by reception the next morning. No apology - no attempt to empathise really at all.

2026-09-08 via Nuitee
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Hifa extended_group ae
8
جميل لإقامة قصيره متميزة
Pros:

يقع قريب من الشارع الرئيسي يبعد عن المدينه مسافه ربع شاعه بالسياره من الداخل فخم باحساس انك تعبش داخل قصر امامه بحيرة صغيره

Cons:

شوي بعيد عن المواقع السياحيه

2026-09-04 via Nuitee
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Eileen couple gb
9
2026-09-03 via Nuitee
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Julie solo_traveller au
8
Luxury Country Hotel outside Oban.
Pros:

Loved the style and ambiance of the hotel and the friendly staff gave a warm welcome. Loved the soft and comfortable beds and decor. Loved the food, probably the best meal Ive had in Scotland travelling through the highlands.

Cons:

I think the service at breakfast was a slight let down as we were competing with a bus tour whom devoured most of the continental buffet and it was so slow to be replenished we didnt get much of a choice and some guests missed out entirely. The staff were slow to take breakfast orders as they were consumed with the tour guests. Also the dining room was in darkness when we arrived 5mins later than our reservation and we had to find a staff member to seat us. All in all although not an ideal start to the day, the food was fabulous again and we did enjoy our cooked breakfast.

2026-09-02 via Nuitee
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Stuart extended_group us
9
Knipoch House Hotel is a traditional guest house in a beautiful setting with large rooms, comfortable beds, and bathroom
Pros:

Beautiful setting, very helpful staff, comfortable rooms, including bathroom with heated floor.

Cons:

As much of Scotland in touristed areas, a wee bit pricey for a room without breakfast included, and the breakfast itself was overpriced, although pretty good (not a fantastic spread, but more than adequate).

2026-09-01 via Nuitee
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Wendy solo_traveller nz
10
Pros:

The beds, the food, the staff, lovely quiet location. Beautiful rooms, and decor.

2026-09-01 via Nuitee
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TEAM ITALIA SRL solo_traveller it
8
Location molto accogliente
Pros:

Struttura accogliente
Colazione ottima qualità

Cons:

Un po troppo distante dal centro !

2026-08-31 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller us
9
2026-08-30 via Nuitee
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Teddy couple ie
8
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Neil solo_traveller gb
8
Nice hotel
Pros:

Last minute booking so discounted., Really nice hotel and location. Didn't use the restaurant or have breakfast due to our time constraints.

Cons:

I can see why others complained about noise from other rooms , more down to the other guests than the hotel but soundproofing could be better . Restaurant seemed expensive but didn't use it.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Robert couple gb
8
very pleased and would recommend the hotel
Pros:

Staff were very good and friendly

Cons:

Our room needed a bit of refurb as there was a stain on the carpet otherwise it was fine.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Amnah family_with_children kw
10
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Louise couple gb
10
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Anna extended_group es
3
Pros:

L'hotel és realment bonic per fora i té una presentació molt atractiva. Tot i això, un cop a dins, es nota que les instal·lacions han quedat una mica antiquades i demanen una renovació. El punt més negatiu de la nostra estada va ser la falta de neteja profunda a l'habitació, on vam arribar a trobar fins a 9 aranyes. Crec que l'establiment té molt de potencial, però caldria revisar el manteniment de l'interior i el control de plagues per oferir una experiència més confortable.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Montse couple es
5
Pros:

La zona tranquila

Cons:

El colchón de la cama muy incòmodo. Desayuno escaso

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Supriya family_with_children gb
10
2026-08-26 via Nuitee