Esplanade, Oban, PA34 5AD, United Kingdom
#27 of 27 hotels in Oban
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1563 hotel reviews
6.1Cleanliness
6.7
Comfort
6.5
Location
8.8
Facilities
5.9
Staff
8.0
Value for money
6.6
Free Wifi
4.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 21, 2024
Chris
United KingdomBreakfast was ok but all three tables that were being used were on top of each other in a large restaurant. The hotel is very tired and in need of some love and attention.
The hotel was in a good location, on the seafront and close to the centre of town. It was the cheapest hotel in Oban. Staff were friendly.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 6, 2024
Nicky
United KingdomThe bedroom en-suite facilities need to really be more modern.
The hotel was of an older style - but good value for money. Maybe good to focus on the older style. Really good for us as we had a dog with us.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 2, 2024
Tracy
United KingdomBreakfast at £10 was terrible. I only wanted tea and toast and was still charged the full amount. My friend had sausage bacon and egg that was swimming in oil. Not good at all. Advise others to go into Oban for breakfast.
Ery basic single room but could do with a refurb. Old fashioned but basic.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 1, 2024
Annette
United KingdomVery dated. Squeaky floorboards. Our room 8 Could be doing with re papering and painting. Paper coming away from ceiling. Doors in room needed washed or painted. Hand washing sink in room, so had to come out toilet before washing hands.
Clean bedding and towels. Nice breakfast
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 1, 2024
Davie
United KingdomOnly negative thing I can really pick up was the duvet, could do with a bit bigger wider than the size of the bed
One of the cheaper hotels in oban so there can be no complaints really , you get what you pay for, we had a great sea view in a large room, very quirky hotel and nice staff especially the young girl behind the bar
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 30, 2024
Joanna
United KingdomA bit tired , couldnt see out room window
Location,parking,pool tables free for residents , friendly staff , great views from the huge windows in dining room, lounge and bar , dog friendly at no extra charge
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 23, 2024
Terry
United KingdomLong trek to my room but that's the luck of the draw.
Friendly helpful staff, I had read in reviews bad things about the staff but this was not my experience. Fiona in particular was helpful showing me on a map places I wanted to get to locally.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: January 20, 2024
Martin
United KingdomRoom need updating but for price is okay
View from room
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 7, 2024
Mary
United KingdomWe had a lovely stay and had considered extending by a couple of days but on our last night there were new occupants in the room next door. Their dog/dogs barked at every noise especially early in the morning so we had a very disrupted sleep. Not the hotels fault but sadly as a result we decided to leave on schedule.
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.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: December 29, 2023
Kirstie
United KingdomDecor is tired but was otherwise fine
Great value, beautiful views. Free parking. Friendly staff. Clean and comfortable
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 11, 2023
From
United KingdomRoom was a bit cold there was a wee electric heater on the wall for when the central heating wasn't on rough
Staff were friendly and helpful..Nice and quiet..Breakfast was lovely,had a great view
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 9, 2023
Chris
United Kingdomvery easy and comfortable hotel staff really helpful
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: November 27, 2023
Marilyn
United KingdomIt was dated and was quite noisy we could hear other guests coming in late at night.
The price was reasonable for a family room
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: November 17, 2023
Veronica
United KingdomThe room was not what we expected from the booking pictures we were expecting a sea view and not looking out onto a brick wall opposite our room we felt there was to much furniture for the size of the room and the shower was cramped the hotel needs to be updated
The staff were very nice and friendly and the breakfast was what we expected
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: November 2, 2023
Val
United KingdomVery tired building needs up dating
Friendly staff
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: October 15, 2023
Rae
United KingdomThe beds were a little uncomfortable and the rooms generally need renovating as they are a bit outdated. Things like the bath tub were yellowing which while clean doesn't feel nice to be in. Things like shower gell and shampoo were not provided which isn't an issue but when they are it makes the hotel feel nicer.
Staff were all really nice and breakfast was lovely. Location was good too. Overall nice
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 11, 2023
Sarah
United KingdomMouldy silicone in shower and overall the standard and decor took us back to the 60's. Over priced room.
Pool tables
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 11, 2023
Aileen
United KingdomEntrance door was not shutting so always open. Easy to fix but they couldn’t be bothered. Stairs to attic room were tiny and steep. Room was basic
Probably a good location. They did do food
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: October 9, 2023
Mandy
United KingdomNo WiFi in room, no reception on tv
Friendly, meals where good, good location
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 7, 2023
Lesley
United KingdomRoom was quite dark. Wobbly shelf beside bed, holding a lamp. Traffic and clock tower noise and s damp smell in one corridor.
Location excellent as not able to walk far - and superb view over the bay from the foyer. Parking availability, friendly staff welcome (dog included!) Lots of hot water.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 4, 2023
Wilsonian
United KingdomRooms creak with any movement, nowhere safe available to leave bags for an hour, drink pipes needed cleaned meaning pint was super eggy with sulphur
Cheap rooms, lovely seafront location
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: October 2, 2023
Oisín
United KingdomFood was OK but could have been better.
Staff were excellent.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 30, 2023
Joann
United KingdomThe room was very small, have paid less for better accommodation. The room needs a complete overhaul as does the rest of the hotel. The en suite was very small and the shower door didn't shut properly.
The location and view were amazing, couldn't fault it.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: September 24, 2023
Elizabeth
United KingdomBeds were a bit hard. Parking tight.
Super friendly staff. Beautiful views.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 23, 2023
David
United KingdomVery dated, cramped room, fusty smell which aggravated my asthma.
Location, bedding and towels were clean
Stayed in September 2023
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