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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Carol Ann • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Hotel was lovely, guy in the bar was very welcoming on our arrival, room was amazing with views over the water, and everything clean.
All staff at breakfast and in the resturant were helpfull and polite.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Christine • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The situation of Pystet Inn. Staff were ver friendly and helpful. The evening meal and breakfast were excellent.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Claire • solo_traveller • gb
3
Very disappointing stay - not what we expected from a 4-star hotel
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Very disappointing stay – not what we expected from a 4-star hotel
My partner and I stayed at the Oyster Inn in Connel for one night. Given that it is advertised as a 4-star hotel, in a very popular tourist area on Scotland’s west coast, we expected a considerably better standard of accommodation and, at the very least, a decent night’s sleep.
Unfortunately, the room itself was disappointing from the moment we entered. There was an unpleasant smell which we can only describe as being like old or wet feet. The general condition of the room also fell well below what we would expect. There were numerous stains and marks on the carpet, scuffs and marks on the walls, chipped and peeling paint/plaster, staining and marks in the bathroom, and areas around the shower that appeared to need further cleaning and maintenance. We took photographs showing a number of these issues.
We had intended to raise some of our concerns about the room earlier in the day and tried to speak to someone at reception, but there was nobody there.
Later, we went downstairs for dinner, which we had booked, only to discover that the restaurant was closed. We had received no prior notification that the restaurant itself would be closed.
As there was again nobody at reception, we went into the bar and spoke to a female member of staff. She confirmed that the restaurant was closed but told us that we could sit in the bar and eat our meal there that evening.
Our biggest problem, however, was the noise and the disturbance to our sleep.
At approximately 11:15pm, the music coming from downstairs became noticeably louder. The volume appeared to vary between tracks — louder during one track and quieter during another — but it continued while we were trying to sleep.
I checked on my phone what time the bar was shown as closing and it stated 11pm. As it was approaching 11:40pm and the music was still disturbing us, my partner went downstairs to ask for it to be turned down.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Claire • solo_traveller • gb
9
Lovely hotel in s Gorgeous location
Pros:

Beautiful hotel in an excellent location, the room was lovely with a fantastic view, the staff were wonderful and the food was lovely.

Cons:

The one small downside is that the restaurant and bar are one and the same and as the place is very popular ( rightly so, it's lovely ), there isn't anywhere you can sit and just have a drink before or after your meal.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Heather • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Overnight stayvon way to Mull.
Excellent food, first class service.

Cons:

Room looked a little tired...in need of redecoration.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Duncan • couple • gb
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
8
Pros:

The Hotel staff and management were were very attentive to guests.
Were helpful when asked about tourist places.

Cons:

Friendly staff and the other guests were too.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
R
Russell • couple • gb
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • solo_traveller • gb
8
Nice overnight stay.
Pros:

The food was very good and the staff very friendly.

Cons:

Our room which was 16 was a bit tired and would benefit from an update.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Sabeil • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Location
Friendly Staff
Break fast

Cons:

I would have liked my room to be but more modern like the lake view rooms

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Jocelyne • solo_traveller • fr
10
Don’t miss this place. Very friendly and beautiful
Pros:

Amazing hotel with one of the best viens ever!

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Mandy • couple • gb
10
Excellent accommodation with wonderful staff and great food too.
Pros:

Lovely room with great views across the bay. The en-suite bathroom was excellent with a walk-in shower.

Cons:

The room could do with nets across the windows as it was on street level and anyone passing can look in unless the blackout curtains are drawn.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Mackie • couple • gb
8
Enjoyed our stay. Good value.
Pros:

Location. Restaurant. Sea view. Great staff. Very helpful and friendly. Comfortable bed.

Cons:

No shelves in bathroom or hooks to hang towels. . Slight odour in bathroom. Sound proofing inadequate.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Matteo • couple • it
9
Un soggiorno piacevole
Pros:

La struttura è molto bella e accogliente, l’hotel è affacciato sul mare. La nostra stanza era piccolina ma molto accogliente e aveva tutto ciò di cui necessitavamo.
Lo staff è stato molto gentile e ci siamo trovati benissimo al pub, abbiamo mangiato benissimo!
Consigliamo tantissimo questa struttura😊

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Errol • couple • gb
5
Good location
Pros:

Breakfast staff were really good, breakfast itself hit the spot

Cons:

Room was dated and needed a little refurbishment

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Dee • couple • gb
8
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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stuart • couple • gb
8
We had a very comfortable nights stop.
Pros:

Charming location, lovely loch view, delightful room, helpful staff

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Andreas • couple • de
9
Pros:

Tolles Frühstück!Daher insgesamt die Ednote etwas angehoben! Im Haus befindet sich ein schöner Pub.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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BevM • couple • gb
8
Great location lovely views
Pros:

Location excellent. We We were upgraded to a sea view room which was lovely.
Handy for Oban. Good parking.
Food good.

Cons:

Signage for finding our room.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Anja • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Die Lage war gut - etwas außerhalb von Oban - und das Essen hervorragend! Leider funktionierte die Fernbedienung für den TV nicht - auch nicht, nachdem wir es reklamiert hatten. Der defekte Fön wurde hingegen direkt ausgetauscht.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee