Premier Inn Oban

Hotels
Premier Inn
8.4 (30 reviews)
Shore Street,Oban,Scotland,Argyllshire , Oban , GB

Facilities

Parking
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Breakfast available (surcharge)

Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable rooms
Helpful and friendly staff
Great location
Fantastic food
Cons:
Parking charges
Lack of responsiveness regarding lost items

Categories

Cleanliness
8.48
Rooms were very clean throughout and well maintained.
Service
8.45
Staff were wonderful, kind, and helpful during the stay.
Location
8.99
Perfect location in Oban, walking distance to various attractions.
Room Quality
7.94
Rooms were a good size and bed was comfortable.
Amenities
7.97
Standard amenities for budget hotel; parking available, but additional charges apply.
Value for Money
7.93
Good value for a budget-friendly hotel, but parking fee is a downside.
Food and Beverage
8.98
Food in the restaurant was fantastic with a wide variety of items.
Overall Experience
8.45
Thoroughly enjoyed the stay despite minor setbacks with check-in.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-02-04 20:41

Property Description

Welcome to Premier Inn Oban, your gateway to the charm of this picturesque Scottish town!

Explore Local History
Immerse yourself in Oban's rich heritage, with iconic sites like McCraig's Tower, the Oban Distillery, and the enchanting Dunollie Museum just a stone's throw away.

Outdoor Adventures Await
For nature enthusiasts, Glencruitten Golf Club and the breathtaking Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park offer stunning landscapes and a variety of outdoor activities to enjoy.

Culinary Delights & Comfort
After a day of adventure, indulge in a delicious meal at our Thyme restaurant and unwind in your ultra-comfy Hypnos bed, ensuring a restful night's sleep.

Book your unforgettable stay today!

Important information:

Chargeable on-site parking is available at this hotel, charged at £3 per 24 hours. This car park is managed by Horizon and operates on a first come, first serve basis.
From the South: Head north-east on A816, follow Shore Street towards Campbell Street. At Argyll Square, take the third exit onto Combie Street/A816. Follow A816 and the hotel will be on the left. From the North: Head south-west on A85, at Argyll Square, take the second exit onto Aird's Place/A85, at the roundabout take the second exit and stay on A85. At the next roundabout, take the first exit onto Dunollie Road, continue on A85 and the hotel will be on the left.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 30 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.48
Service: 8.45
Location: 8.99
Room Quality: 7.94
Amenities: 7.97
Value for Money: 7.93
Food and Beverage: 8.98
Overall Experience: 8.45
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johnhW1693CS Couples Birmingham, West Midlands, England
10
The best sleep AND the best reception ❤️
Pros:

We needed a good sleep the night before a funeral locally and couldn't have picked a better base.
Aside from our large, comfortable and quiet room it was the lady on reception that made an average stay extra special. We have stayed in many hotels around the world and rarely received such a pleasant and thoughtful welcome.
Yes the phone signal dips out a bit and the food options are Beefeater fayre but the beds are comfy, the wifi is good (and free), the rooms are spacious and quiet, and the reception staff are top quality.
Thank you so much 🙏 Eddie had the best send off and your gift gave us a lovely treat for our onward journey ❤️

2025-12-01 via Tripadvisor
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johnluem Solo travel Isle of Mull, The Hebrides, Scotland
10
Great accomodation
Pros:

I have just spent two nights at the Premier Inn Oban. The accomodation was great -- rooms were very clean throughout, the bedroom warm and cosy and the bed was extremely comfortable. Staff were wonderful, so kind and helpful and even helped me to find a taxi one morning when all taxis seemed extra busy.
Food in the restaurant was fantastic ----- very well cooked and well presented. I enjoyed all the meals, particularly breakfast which was a buffet with such a wide variety of items. Thank you to all Staff.

2025-11-23 via Tripadvisor
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Susieb77 NONE Liverpool, Merseyside, England
10
Brilliant
Pros:

Brilliant as always. I had a lovely sleep. The bed was amazing. The room was nice and warm. The building was quiet. Power shower fantastic. Staff so friendly. Exactly what I needed.

2025-11-22 via Tripadvisor
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N3462EHsue Couples Dorset, England
10
Great stay
Pros:

Had a great 6 nights. Room very clean and everywhere gave the impression that staff take a pride in their work. It was one of the best Premier Inns we have stayed. It was very cold weather, but there was no skimping on heating, it was very efficient! Staff very helpful. We didn’t eat there so can’t comment. Great location.

2025-11-17 via Tripadvisor
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Explorer36507303880 Family
10
Satisfactory value of stay
Pros:

Nice View of the Building. Good size car park with marked bays. Parking is included with room reservation. Nice rasturant with good variety of morning breakfast. Griff house n Beaf eater also in the Building. Good seating areas.
The reception desk was managed by KELLY with a welcoming smile and enthusiastic attitude. Explained to us how check/outin options works. Also Explained to us breakfast options etc. Highly recommended for future stay.

2025-11-15 via Tripadvisor
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dwaller2016 NONE London, England
10
Good option if you are north of Liverpool
Pros:

Great hotel in the area! really friendly staff and nice room. Would be nice to have breakfast buffet rather than having to order hot breakfast, but what a minor niggle for what was a great hotel

2025-11-14 via Tripadvisor
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CleethorpesGtfcfan Family Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England
8
Mostly good
Pros:

Stayed here while mother in law was having house alterations
Had two rooms.without exception all staff both in hotel and restaurant were very friendly.rooms while a little dark were very clean.
One star lost becausevwifi kept dropping out and mobile phone signal non existent.This was difficult when we needed to be in touch with building contractors.
That said this is one of the quietest hotels we have stayed in and probably the best premier inn we have visited

2025-11-13 via Tripadvisor
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GrandTour45789697404 Business Miami Beach, Florida
6
Bland, average, faceless.
Pros:

Work booked me in here nothing special in truth. It's a bland corporate brand, nothing to either co.plain or get excited about. Plenty of fantastic, independent hotels and BandBs in Oban, consider them before contributing to a corporations profits.

2025-11-10 via Tripadvisor
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Trip780331 NONE
4
Think twice!
Pros:

We have stayed every year since the hotel opened. Firstly, parking has changed and is now chargeable. Beyond disgusted with reception. Arrived at 2.40. waited ten minutes til someone came out of the office. We said we were there for check-in, she said it wasnt open until 3pm. turned around and went back to the office. No restaurant/bar open so stood until the machine check-in opened. A guy came out as the one working machine malfunctioned and instead of helping us, checked in a family that had just arrived. Not a word was said until we were forced to wait for another family to check in, in order to find out how to pay parking. The room was ok for PI but one night for £149 with this experience was shocking. Think twice!

2025-11-05 via Tripadvisor
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1966alisonw Family Chatham, Kent, England
2
Not wheelchair friendly!
Pros:

First off i would like to say the staff were perfect they were friendly, polite and helpful. But , if you are a disabled traveller dont book here, there is no automatic door opening , which could prove difficult if you are travelling alone with a wheelchair. My sister had a room and myself and my mother booked into a accessible room (2) which had very little space to manover the wheelchair, the bathroom was not a wet room and the grab rails were held on with one screw instead of the three that should have been there! There is no wheelchair access from the resturant to the hotel, which meant that i had to take mum out in the cold dark rainy night to get from our meal to our bed.
The hotel is very tired looking and could do with a lick of paint and some refurbishment. I did complain and Premier in gave me a part refund on the rooms, so that was nice. I definately wont be staying there again though!

2025-10-29 via Tripadvisor
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Y2182CUjanm Couples Glasgow, Scotland
10
Weekend stay
Pros:

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Clean rooms, helpful staff, good dinner and breakfast. Reasonable car park fee £5 per 24hrs.

2025-10-29 via Tripadvisor
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Experience566368 NONE
2
Not recommended.
Pros:

There is a parcel drop box area in the car park of the hotel.
The delivery driver woke me up at 02:45 banging about in his van.
Loading and unloading parcels.
I could not get back to sleep and woke very tired the next day.
I reported this to reception and they advised I complain via the website.
I did do this and requested a refund and this was denied.
Premiere inn do not take responsibility for the external noise that woke me, although they are allowing this delivery service in there car park operating in all hours.

2025-10-24 via Tripadvisor
4
454kirstyl Business Edinburgh, Scotland
10
💜 It’s the little things that make a big difference 💜
Pros:

After a long day of travelling, we finally arrived at the Premier Inn around 11:30pm — tired, ready to drop, and honestly just hoping the check-in would be quick and smooth.

To my surprise, Chris at reception greeted us with the warmest smile and had our key ready before we even asked. No stress, no waiting — just genuine kindness and thoughtfulness at the end of a long day.

It might seem like a small thing, but in that moment, it meant so much. That simple act of care and efficiency made me feel truly welcome and reminded me how powerful great customer service can be.

So thank you, Chris — for reminding me that sometimes, the biggest impact comes from the smallest gestures. 🌟

2025-10-16 via Tripadvisor
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Quinn family
10
Pros:

Great location, safe and clean. Walked everywhere.

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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John family
8
Pros:

Parking was located directly behind the Hotel and very affordable. You can walk to numerous restaurants and bars with beautiful sites everywhere.

2025-10-08 via Nuitee
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Sherri friends
8
Pros:

The property was clean and close to a very good restaurant called the Waterfront Fishouse. My only complaint is that there are no water fountains to refill bottles and no access to ice

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
5
571moiram Couples
10
Last minute
Pros:

VERY PLEASANT STAFF , PREMIER INN WAS VERY GOOD ,LOVELY SPACIOUS ROOM & BED WAS VERY COMFORTABLE GOOD FOR PEOPLE WITH STRESS & ANGSIATY FEEL RELAXED THIS MORNING. HAD A REALLY GOOD SLEEP

2025-10-03 via Tripadvisor
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emmalbird111 NONE King's Lynn, Norfolk, East Anglia, England
10
Good value hotel with comfortable beds
Pros:

Friendly welcome to this Premier Inn. Standard room was fine, comfortable bed and good shower. Clean and good value, free parking and close to road links. Entrance is a little hidden, look for the signage! Breakfast was great, hot food cooked to order - just don't leave it too late on weekends or items will begin to run out. Would stay here again.

2025-09-28 via Tripadvisor
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Chris
6
Good stay but not helpful with a lost ID
Pros:

Our stay was good. Breakfast was so good, with a huge selection of foods. Definitely recommend. Friendly staff.

However, I thought I lost my ID at the hotel and it was very difficult to get in touch once I'd left. I tried to call but the phone rang and rang and no one answered on numerous tries.

I called corporate and they told me to "send my friend in Oban to ask if it was there." I asked for corporate to give me the email of the location (not on the website) or or provide alternate phone number and they ignored my email. After another attempt they refused to help again. I never got in touch with the hotel.

2025-09-20 via Nuitee
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D4491ADsarar NONE
10
All good
Pros:

Wonderful welcome on arrival,very helpful staff.
Room clean and the bed so comfy,breakfast was cooked perfectly and evening meal was very good too.

2025-09-18 via Tripadvisor