Oyster Inn Connel

Hotels
Oyster Inn Connel By Oban, Argyll , Oban , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Great location
Comfortable stay
Cons:
Food quality inconsistent
Limited amenities such as seating in bar area

Categories

Cleanliness
8.6
Rooms were spotlessly clean, with specific mentions of hygiene.
Service
9.1
Staff were consistently described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating.
Location
9.1
Great location with lovely views and convenience to local attractions.
Room Quality
8.6
Rooms were comfortable, with a few suggestions for improvements.
Amenities
8.1
Overall good amenities, but some lacked specific offerings like EV chargers.
Value for Money
8.6
Good value for money with general satisfaction regarding prices.
Food and Beverage
7.6
Food received mixed reviews; while some loved it, others felt improvements were needed.
Overall Experience
9.1
Overall experiences were overwhelmingly positive, with many guests returning.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 00:00

Property Description

Charming Accommodation in Oban

Scenic Views and Convenient Location
Enjoy breathtaking sea views from select rooms at Oyster Inn Connel, ideally located just 4.4 km from Dunstaffnage Castle. With a terrace to soak in the surroundings, this non-smoking property offers free private parking for convenience.

Comfortable Rooms and Amenities
Relax in well-equipped rooms featuring a desk, flat-screen TV, and a kettle for your comfort. Bed linen and towels are provided, and certain units offer sea views. The hotel also boasts a restaurant and bar for a delightful dining experience.

Nearby Attractions and Accessibility
Explore Corran Halls just 7.1 km away or venture further to Massacre of Glencoe at 47 km. With Oban Airport a mere 2 km from the inn, your travels are made easy. Book your stay at Oyster Inn Connel for a memorable experience.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 8.6
Service: 9.1
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 8.1
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 7.6
Overall Experience: 9.1
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Neil solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Kenneth Scott couple gb
10
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Adrian family_with_children ch
10
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Sheila couple gb
7
Staff excellent, lack of storage facility in bedroom, balcony was lovely with great views.
Pros:

Okay lacked a selection of tinned fruit for breakfast.

Cons:

Carpets on stair were pretty dirty a little bit of TLC Required

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Allan family_with_children gb
8
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Ulrike couple de
9
Pros:

zimmer mit wunderbarer aussicht aufs wasser

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Fiona solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Susan couple gb
8
It was our second time in staying at the hotel so we knew what to expect. The sea view was stunning
Pros:

We enjoyed breakfast everyday. Hot breakfasts as well as continental was offered. Friendly seating and cosy surroundings.

Cons:

My husband asked for porridge one morning which they didn’t have. There seemed to be some issue with the porridge delivery.

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Michael couple gb
6
Food nice, staff pleasant but setup is obviously based on guests staying one night only
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Lack of any attention to detail.
Room had full glass frontage to afford westerly views, which is great.
However, no net curtains so everyone walking past can look in.
Also, balcony immediately adjacent to busy main road

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Tracy solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Tracy solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

We had an upgrade to a balcony room which was nice

This was a second visit here for us. We returned because it was excellent!
This time it wasn't.

Cons:

I had three twin rooms booked, two with disabled access.

The booking they said they had was for three doubles all upstairs.
Despite showing them my booking on booking.com, they still disagreed.

I was given a downstairs room with balcony. It had three , very large floor to ceiling windows but no voiles like all the other ground floor rooms had.

Facing onto the road with the pavement directly outside this wasn't ideal and I had to spend the entirety of the stay with the curtains drawn and the light on in the room.

We had to make do with what was available. It wasn't great

Our first visit, in 2026 was excellent. The staff were fabulous; very friendly and welcoming. With the exception of Evie who dealt with our booking mix up and the tall young man behind the bar, every member of staff seemed unhappy and lacking in conversational skills

It just absolutely spoiled our trip. The food wasn't as good either. If this had been our first visit we wouldn't have returned.

We won't be returning again now.

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Larry couple au
7
Great location, best shower.
Pros:

Good location, very comfortable beds and the best shower. Decent breakfast. Friendly staff.

Cons:

We stayed in room 16 for which accessibility is poor through numerous stairs and lots of doors. Due to the location of the room (very rear over looking carpark) the Internet was terrible.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Horacio couple uy
8
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Kirsten family_with_children gb
7
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Angela couple gb
6
Overpriced
Pros:

Location was good although the balcony was pointless due to the busy road

Cons:

Arrival we were greeted very well and given our key and pointed in the direction of our room. We booked restaurant for evening meal .. haddock and chips, steak pie chips n veg. The presentation was lovely however the chips were overcooked and still skinned, the cabbage was raw and the batter was very thick. Just all overpriced for expectation ... stayed in better for less money

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Craig couple gb
9
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Claire family_with_children gb
7
Pros:

Our stay at the Oyster Inn was OK but not much more. The walls were not very sound proof, our room had one tiny velux window so no view and the room was small and not well furnished. We didn't have a cooked breakfast and the options for the buffet were poor. Though if you're hungry the cooked breakfast did smell good. Overall it was a very average stay for the amount that it cost for our family to spend a night there.

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Diane extended_group gb
8
Staff friendly and rooms spacious
Pros:

The views from our room over Loch Etive were fantastic. Great location for an overnight stay. Room was a good size too.

Cons:

Carpets in rooms need a bit of a clean but it does say dog friendly so stains prob from them.

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Darren family_with_children gb
9
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Lloyd couple au
6
2026-08-11 via Nuitee