The Perle Oban Hotel & Spa

Hotels
9 (1804 reviews)
Station Square , Oban , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Safety deposit box
Sauna
Massage services
Non-smoking throughout
Board games/puzzles
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great view
Friendly staff
Comfortable room
Cons:
Cold in public areas
Slow breakfast service
Long wait at breakfast

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
Location was great and very clean.
Service
9.5
Staff were very friendly, although some reception staff were less so.
Location
9.5
Location is excellent with a beautiful view.
Room Quality
9
Lovely room with comfortable bed and nice amenities.
Amenities
9
Excellent facilities and room amenities including Highland Soap Company toiletries.
Value for Money
8.5
Nice but not worth the money due to cold conditions.
Food and Beverage
8.5
Food quality was excellent, but breakfast service was slow.
Overall Experience
9.5
Generally excellent experience and would definitely return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 01:58

Property Description

Historic Building & Convenient Location
Experience the charm of The Perle Oban Hotel & Spa, a historic building from the late 1800s located on Oban's picturesque seafront. Just a short walk from the railway station and ferry terminal, our hotel offers easy access to all that Oban has to offer.

Luxurious Rooms & Dining Experience
Indulge in rooms overlooking Oban Bay and surrounding mountains, equipped with top-notch amenities including Bose sound systems and Nespresso machines. Treat yourself to award-winning cuisine at our Michelin-starred restaurant, showcasing the best of Scottish seafood and vegetarian options.

Explore & Unwind
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Argyll and the nearby Isles, visit the Oban Whisky Distillery, or simply unwind at our spa. Book your stay now and make unforgettable memories at The Perle Oban Hotel & Spa.

Important information:

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 16 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 2 years old to 16 years old stay for £25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    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

9
Based on 1804 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 9.5
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 9
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 9.5
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Gordon family_with_children gb
6
Expensive and slightly disappointing
Pros:

Central location, good decor, furnishings and comfy bed.
Most staff friendly and helpful but see other comment on dining staff.

Cons:

Cost us £148 pppn for B&B, too expensive.
First breakfast was delayed, cold and with lumpy haggis. Other breakfasts were better.
The lady maitre d' in dining room was abrupt but this may be a cultural thing as she sounded foreign.
The dinner menu for the Brasserie did not appeal, we found more suitable choices in the nearby Royal hotel lounge.
Not enough room for clothes, two hangers per person, no hooks for jackets etc.
Difficulty operating heater when rooms got cold.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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peter solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Good traditional hotel. Comfortable spacious room. Pleasant public areas and bar. Friendly helpful staff. Good breakfast. Perfect location for ferries to the islands, the train and the coach.

Cons:

The on site restaurant was very good, but rather on the expensive side.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
J
John couple us
10
We had a great time!
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Susanne couple ch
9
Pros:

Sehr schönes grosses, gut geheiztes Zimmer. Das Frühstück war sehr vielseitig und einfach lecker!

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Ewald couple at
2
Gehört rundum erneuert und von Spa zu sprechen ist äußerst mutig
Pros:

Nichts

Cons:

Das Hotel liegt sehr zentral, daher sehr laut durch Straßenlärm! Fenster und Einrichtung ebenfalls sehr alt!
Wellness viel zu klein mit Minisauna und kleinen Ruheraum!!

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
K
Kim28124 Family
8
Clean hotel, kind staff, centrally located to many shops and restaurants.
Pros:

This was a very nice, clean hotel, with friendly staff, convenient to local shops and within walking distance of many restaurants. I would definitely recommend it.

2026-06-02 via Tripadvisor
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Isobel couple gb
7
Cons:

Breakfasts

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
M
margaret couple gb
7
Pros:

location great

Cons:

The junior suite wasn't anything special for the price

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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DesertBreeze41 Couples Las Vegas, Nevada
8
A pleasant stay at the Perle Oban
Pros:

Perfect location if arriving by train or ferry and adjacent to just about everything you'd want in Oban. We were welcomed by the charming Laura who made sure we understood the layout and ameneties of the hotel and set our breakfast reservations for the stay, which are required during the busy season. Room 106 was, by our standards at least, huge with a very comfortable bed, a couch, desk and two chairs facing the bay window overlooking the harbor. There was a walk-in closet, a dressing area and an immense bathroom with tub and shower. It would have been very easy to sit all day in the chairs watching the harbor activity, but other adventures were calling. Housekeeping was top notch. Though it is a Victorian era building, they have done a good job at upgrading it with modern fixtures whilst maintaining many original elements. A very pleasant stay.

2026-05-31 via Tripadvisor
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GUILLAUME couple pf
10
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Nicolas couple ar
10
Excelente súper recomendable
Pros:

Todo

Cons:

Nada

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
8
Perfect for us to catch an early ferry
Pros:

Room size & hotel location
Car park available

Cons:

The male member of staff working the bar the night of our visit was rude

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
M
monkeyface09 Couples
8
Perfect base for exploring quaint Oban
Pros:

The Perle Oban Hotel & Spa is steps from the train station and offers one of the best views of the picturesque harbour bay. While the charming Victorian building has been refurbished for modern comfort, guests still have to contend with uneven floors and a lack of central air. In lieu of a mini bar, rooms feature Nespresso coffee, specialty teas and filtered water, along with delicious Scottish treats from Quirky Chocolate and Island Bakery. Served in a spacious dining area, breakfast includes both small a la carte portions and the usual continental buffet, with pastries being the highlight. Although service was indifferent overall, the hotel provides an ideal location for island hopping and short hikes to breathtaking viewpoints.

2026-05-29 via Tripadvisor
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Mona solo_traveller at
10
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Nina couple at
7
Perfekte Lage
Pros:

Sehr zentrale Lage - direkt am Hafen und um die Ecke zur Bushaltestelle. Schönes Zimmer mit Blick auf den Sonnenuntergang.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Julia family_with_children im
10
Pros:

Excellent breakfast, cooked to order. Can recommend the porridge.

Cons:

High price but admittedly, it was first class, with a lovely room and gorgeous view!

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Beathag solo_traveller gb
4
I shall not be staying here again.
Pros:

I had a nice tv in the room and breakfast was good and enjoyable with a varied choice.

Cons:

My very expensive room was awful - it was a very small L-shaped room under the eaves, poky and claustrophobic. I had no room to move about in it. The bathroom was extra small, short deep bath. I have a video of my accommodation for the two nights which I can forward to to you if you wish.
Front desk staff were average, bar staff were totally impersonal - with them there was no eye contact or effort to engage.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Marianne solo_traveller gb
8
Lovely time in a lovely place.
Pros:

Location, comfortable bed, facilities in room. Friendly, efficient staff.

Cons:

You’ve stopped serving black pudding at breakfast! No self respecting Scottish person eats haggis for breakfast. Why are you offering this foreign tourist bait?

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Robyn couple au
10
2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Joli_Papillon Solo travel San Francisco, California
8
Pleasant stay
Pros:

This hotel is conveniently located near the ferry terminal. I booked the standard double with a sea view. The room was spacious with a bay window overlooking the harbor. It was also very quiet. Although the bathroom was small, there is a good amount of counter space. The water took a while to become hot. The breakfast buffet was not very extensive, but there is a menu from which to order hot dishes. Overall, it was a pleasant stay.

2026-05-21 via Tripadvisor