Oyster Inn Connel

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Oyster Inn Connel By Oban, Argyll , Oban , gb

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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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josef • solo_traveller • at
6
Pros:

Dinner was fantastic

Cons:

Smell in bathroom

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Giuseppe • couple • it
9
Pros:

Great staff, tidy room, and delicious food. See you next year!

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Lovely friendly staff, clean rooms and excellent food

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Great location and the room had brilliant views of the loch

Cons:

Think the Inn was a bit short staffed , staff seemed to be a bit harassed but still provided good service

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Hanah • family_with_children • nl
8
Heerlijk!
Pros:

Persoonlijk was super vriendelijk en behulpzaam!

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Derek • couple • gb
7
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Julia • couple • ch
9
Sehr angenehm kommen gerne wieder
Pros:

Hat gleich ein Restaurant mit dabei mit einer Karte bei der jeder was findet. Das Personal war sehr zuvorkommen und hat auch gute Whisky empfehlungen gegeben.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Joke • solo_traveller • nl
5
Grote afvoer van de keuken levert vieze stank in je kamer
Pros:

Vriendelijk personeel. De fietsen konden in een schuur. De kamer zag eruit alsof hij recent wat was gerenoveerd. De WiFi was redelijk. De locatie is goed.

Cons:

Het bed was te smal en weinig comfortabel. Er was geen luchtafvoer in de badkamer. Het ontbijt was niet bijzonder.
Neem hier NOOIT een kamer met uitzicht op de parkeerplaats? Er staat een enorme afvoer van de keuken op het platte dak slechts enkele meters van je kameraanbod? Dus ondanks dat het warm is kan je je raam pas open doen als de keuken stopt, omdat je anders een enorme vette baklucht in je kamer krijgt. En vroeg in de ochtend moet het weer dicht want dan begint het bakken van het ontbijt. Het is echt schandalig dat deze afvoer zo vlak voor de ramen van deze kamers staat.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • im
8
Would stay again got an up graded room out front balcony
Pros:

Breakfast hot and full Scottish best ever

Cons:

Tv not working not a issue

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Lesley • solo_traveller • gb
10
Lovely quiet place to stay
Pros:

Location… Connel is very picturesque. The hotel has a bar/ restaurant too so catering for evenings. Breakfast was both buffet and a cooked breakfast which was delicious.
The room was spacious, clean with a comfy bed. Tea and coffee with a kettle in the room. En-suite too. The power shower was lovely and warm with fluffy towels to dry yourself. The room was quiet although the pub was still open. There is off street parking too.

Staff are all polite and genuinely very helpful.

Cons:

To fill the kettle, you use the water from the sink. I personally would have preferred bottled water for this. ( I know it is a silly thing but I genuinely do not like using water from the bathroom).

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Tabitha • solo_traveller • ke
8
Pros:

I loved the friendly staff, clean room, great location, excellent food and service.

Cons:

Dog in the restaurant

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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iain • extended_group • gb
9
Fantastic place to stay
Pros:

Fantastic location good rooms

Cons:

Nothing at all

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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christine • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Rooms very large and clean. Even though they were short staffed the staff were brilliant. Only downsize tv was roo small for room.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Ann • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Room with a sea view was wonderful.

Cons:

Disappointed in the evening menu.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • gb
6
Just OK!
Pros:

The area of Connel is very handy for oban and sightseeing.

Cons:

The bed in room 12 was extremely uncomfortable, the hard springs were poking out, it was a cheap bed but I would recommend spending a bit of money to get a decent mattress, I slept with the duvet folded over on top of the mattress plus the little quilt thing that sits on the end if the bed under that and I could still feel the springs. It was also extremely hot so good job we brought our own fan. Fairly noisy up and down the corridor and loud music from the kitchen on occasion however it did stop when I finally called reception.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Shazzy • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

The location, food and staff were amazing.

Cons:

Due to having a Chronic illness I found it exhausting going up and done the stairs to our room.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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House • couple • gb
7
A good base to explore this area of Scotland particularly Oban.
Pros:

There was an very good choice of foods and drinks for breakfast and a restaurant on site for those who don't want to travel. The staff were all professional and friendly. The Hotel was about 7 minutes from Oban by car and can be reached easily, buses with time table and taxis, which we were advised can be expensive. We had a room on the first floor overlooking the Loch. The views were stunning.

Cons:

We went during a heat wave and we found the room hot. When we left the patio door open the traffic was a little loud. If climate remains as it is air conditioning may be required in the future.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Selena • couple • gb
10
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Monika • couple • gb
10
Excellent views
Pros:

Excellent location, very nice and clean room, bathroom spotless, big and tasty breakfast and exceptional service

Cons:

Too short stay

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee