A Victorian Hotel built between 1865 and 1901, the Columba Hotel overlooks the town of Oban and Oban Bay. It has a 24-hour front desk, a traditional restaurant and 2 bars.
Jennifer
Canada
The location and the harbor view were phenomenal. They also had a pretty nice bathtub that fills up deeply!
With a traditional bar and restaurant, The Scot offers continental breakfasts and free Wi-Fi. Located in Oban center, the hotel is a 2-minute walk from the seafront and Oban Ferry Terminal.
Tara
United States of America
Location was ideal. Bed was large and comfortable. Spacious room and the shower water pressure was great!
Overlooking Loch Etive, the Falls of Lora Hotel is a 19th century property with an a la carte restaurant, there is free WiFi access available throughout , a bar and free on-site parking.
Ramsey
United States of America
Staff were terrific, very helpful, gracious, and friendly
This property is an 18 minute walk from the beach. Located less than 10 minutes' walk from Oban's famous McCaig's Tower, The Ranald Hotel is set in the heart of Oban town center and just off the main...
Overlooking Loch Feochan with panoramic views of rugged mountains and tranquil islands, Knipoch House Hotel is just a short drive from Oban, the seafood capital of Scotland and a gateway to the Isles....
Lorena
United States of America
Overall it was nice, but nothing sticks out as being exceptional.
Located in Oban, 13 miles from Corran Halls, Tigh an Truish Inn provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.
Chantal
United States of America
Breakfasts were excellent and it was very nice and convenient to have dinner there where the food was excellent and the staff extremely friendly and accommodating.
Located in Oban, a 7-minute walk from Corran Halls, No.26 By The Sea provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
Marie
United States of America
The property was beautiful with unique and cool decor - felt fun and comfortable.
The Manor House Hotel features a fine dining restaurant, drawing room, fully licensed bar with outdoor terrace and garden.
HUGH
United States of America
The breakfasts were excellent. The staff, and especially Steven, were so pleasant and helpful. The view from the bar is amazing. The location is very convenient to Oban. Overall, a lovely hotel.
Located in Oban, a 7-minute walk from Corran Halls, No.26 By The Sea provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
Good service with good food in a stunning location
This property is an 18 minute walk from the beach. Located less than 10 minutes' walk from Oban's famous McCaig's Tower, The Ranald Hotel is set in the heart of Oban town center and just off the main...
Clean and comfy room. Good location. Pleasant staff.
With a traditional bar and restaurant, The Scot offers continental breakfasts and free Wi-Fi. Located in Oban center, the hotel is a 2-minute walk from the seafront and Oban Ferry Terminal.
Great location. Comfortable and clean. Friendly staff.
Built in the late 1800s, The Perle Oban Hotel & Spa is an iconic, historic building on Oban's seafront. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Oban Railway Station and the Cal Mac ferry terminal.
Excellent Hotel clean and modern with friendly staff.
Located in Oban, a 4-minute walk from Corran Halls, King's Knoll Hotel provides accommodations with a terrace, free private parking and a bar. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.
Quiet, with lovely view of Oban bay from our room.
FAQs about hotels in Oban
On average, 3-star hotels in Oban cost $98 per night, and 4-star hotels in Oban are $148 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Oban can be found for $96 per night, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
Oban is a city built around a late 18th-century distillery that produces one of the finest single malt whiskeys in Scotland. This normally peaceful town is invaded during summer when tourists use it as a base to visit the Inner Hebrides islands such as Mull, Lismore and Coll, supporting its status as the Gateway to the Isles.
The horseshoe-shaped Oban Bay is sheltered by Kerrera Island with its spectacular Gylen Castle. Award-winning seafood restaurants and lively pubs line George Street and the waterfront of Corran Esplanade adjacent to the harbour.
Take a short walk up the hill to McCaig’s Tower, a structure based on the Roman Colosseum, for the finest views of Oban’s centre and the outer islands. When you get back down to sea level, stroll into and stumble out of the Oban whiskey distillery after sampling the local version of the 'water of life'.
Admire the coastal scenery as you travel a bit out of town to the 7th-century ruins of Dunollie Castle, home of the Clan MacDougall. The Firth of Lorn gives visitors a fanatstic opportunity to try some sea kayaking.
As the capital of North Argyll, Oban has a great selection of hotels, guest houses and B&Bs available on Booking.com.
What Guests Said About Oban:
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Oban is a delightful seaside town that offers very good...
Oban is a delightful seaside town that offers very good restaurants, shopping (small shops with nice merchandise) and the ability to enjoy the beauty of the bay and all of its activity. Oban makes a great base for exploring the area of walks/hikes, going out on small boat short duration trips to see wildlife, lots of castles to visit or to take the ferry out to the islands. Taxi service is plentiful as are private tour guides.
Melissa
United States of America
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Scored 10
A fabulous town with plenty of opportunities for boat trips...
A fabulous town with plenty of opportunities for boat trips to islands near and distant with awesome views. A photographers paradise.
The town has plenty to see and do with lots of great pubs and restaurants.
Something for everyone and very popular all year round.
JL101
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Bustling little port at centre of Highland area, ferries to...
Bustling little port at centre of Highland area, ferries to outer and inner islands. Train station if no car, plus reasonable bus service to places of interest, eg. Dunstaffnage Castle and Oceanic research facility at Dunbeg etc. Try a ferry visit to Mull and look out for seals , dolphins, etc.
Excellent shops and restaurants, all in small scale and within easy walking distance.
Lots of points of interest and if weather nice, very hard to beat. Great for Families with young children and Oldies as well.
Duncan
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
GORGEOUS little port town.
GORGEOUS little port town. Lots of lovely little shops, an interesting war time museum, and excellent food and drink in the numerous cafes, bars, and restaurants. Easy access to travel by bus, ferries, and trains.
Walked (some of us VERY SLOWLY!) up the hill to McCaig's Tower and enjoyed the spectacular views; followed by a delicious late lunch at Cuan Mor.
Janice
Canada
10
Scored 10
Lovely walk to ganavan sands and brilliant visit to castle...
Lovely walk to ganavan sands and brilliant visit to castle and gardens. Walk around harbour with option to have local seafood. Amazing local pubs with folk music in town centre. Fish n chips nearby excellent. Close to public transport and shops.
Susan
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Absolutely perfect location .
Absolutely perfect location . The rooms are gorgeous with everything you need from tea coffee milk to hairdryer and iron if you need to use one I would give the hotel top marks the staff were all friendly . Unfortunately I we didn't eat in the hotel but we definitely will next time
Jacqueline and Stuart were welcoming, gracious and had genuine concern for the comfort and well-being of their house guests. We visited during very treacherous weather conditions but they were a calming presence and offered good solid advise for our onward travels. If we visit Oban again we will most definitely stay at the Rose Villa Guest house. Our room was well appointed , very clean , offered instant hot water shower and had all the comforts you would expect in a top notch hotel room. Good job Jacqueline and Stuart !!
good things were hotel location, on site parking, 24 hour reception, room size/layout, en suite had lovely hot shower (over bath), large bar lounge, friendly staff, the breakfast self service buffet on the first floor had a very good varied choice of hot and cold fair and was excellently prepared. Although the hotel including the room were a little bit tired they had character and the package come in at a fair price. I would definitely return to The Royal Hotel if staying in Oban
Ardmhor House was by far the best accommodation I had during my week-long holiday in Scotland. The room and facilities were clean, modern, and comfortable, the views were incredible, and the hosts, Morven and Mario, went above and beyond to make me feel welcome. When my train out of Oban was canceled the night before check-out, they were more than happy to let me stow my luggage downstairs in the morning for a few hours. Really could not have had a better experience!
This is a lovely traditional Scottish hotel. The staff were friendly and attentive. A very nice feel. We enjoyed a lovely evening meal and breakfast in the morning couldn't be faulted. A very comfortable room. Would certainly stay again if we visit Oban in the future. There is a great train service with the station just behind the hotel- Conel- Ferry stop on the Glasgow line or an excellent bus service from Conel- village shop into Oban. The taxi was only £15.
So comfortable ,great views, fabulous to have a fridge in the room for drinks and a few bits for breakfast. Spacious so great to do yoga. Binocculars were great ,my husband loved observing the boats!!. Amazing sunsets. Hotel wirhin walking distance for food and castle. Also once you could walk centre was close enough. Loved Oban.
We booked to stay in Oban for 2 nights for our mini moon having been let down by a previous hotel booking this was a last minute dash to get somewhere. I was slightly worried but I shouldn't have been hotel was spotless room was spacious and staff were lovely. I would definitely stay again when visiting Oban.
Perfect location with an unobstructed view of the ocean. The room was beautiful and very well appointed with wonderful touches like a refrigerator with cold water and snacks provided daily. Daily sherry was provided too. The hotel was clean and quiet and we couldn’t have asked for a moreperfect stay.
After very bumpy first impression (rejected moldy room, non-existent waitstaff), rest of stay was uneventful. The very new bathrooms are nice (rain shower head, etc.) but the very worn finishes in common areas (fire doors, stair carpeting) make you feel like you’re in the opposite of a royal hotel.
I cannot fault this hotel it was fantastic in every respect. The welcome was great, the room was perfect and it's in a superb location loverlooking the loch and close to Oban. Our ferry to Mull had been cancelled and it was exactly what we needed and great value for money. A brilliant stay!
I loved the look of the hotel and the location, right across from the ocean. This is the reason I booked it. It looked absolutely Dreamy! And I loved all the amenities they touted .... however it ALL turned out to be the worst stay of our trip. Thank heavens it was only 1 night.
We always stay at the Columba Hotel when in Oban.
We had booked a standard room, however as they are quiet at this time of the year they upgraded room, - not the first time this has happened and they had no need to do it.
Excellent in every respect.
The room was lovely. It was sparkly clean. A small refrigerator with a bottle of ice cold water was provided. There was a cozy seating nook by the window. The hotel was right on the promenade. Oban is a charming town.
Do not ever think about using this booking website. They booked me in a hotel that no longer exists in Dominican Republic and pretended I was receiving email from the property. Go directly to the hotel website.
The room was very cute and cosy. The hotel was very well located in Oban, convenient to the centre and to the ferry services. The hosts were very communicative and the room was clean with a great bed.
We stayed in the Oban Bay Hotel after a trip around the NC 500. We found the hotel and staff to be superb. The entire stay was wonderful. I would highly recommend the hotel.
The location of the hotel is ideal with stunning views over Oban bay. Plenty car parking and clean rooms. Breakfast was basic but adequate. Staff were lovely.
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