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: July 24, 2023
Edna
United KingdomBeds
Location
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 23, 2023
Daniel
United KingdomHotel needs a massive renovation and upgrade to current age standards. Looks as it it has not been renovated since it was build, many years ago.
The staff was nice and welcoming.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 22, 2023
Clare
United KingdomThe hotel is so old fashioned and tired
Location is excellent and we had a room with amazing views.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: July 22, 2023
Rob
New ZealandBed and showers
Location and staff
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 21, 2023
Derek
United KingdomThe building is really old, and it would take a fortune to bring up to modern times. The furniture very dated. Old sink taps that don’t work well. Decoration very poor.
The staff were lovely. All very helpful. The breakfast was exactly what was ordered, very well cooked . The bedding was clean and also plenty of clean towels. All the staff appeared to be working hard.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 20, 2023
Stewart
United KingdomThe property exterior was a bit run down and corridors and room doors looked a bit tired.
Great view from the hotel bar, v friendly helpful staff. Food and drink v good value for money. Room was comfortable and shower was good and reliable
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 20, 2023
Mcpherson
United KingdomDecor
Spectacular views friendly staff rooms very dated but clean would definitely stay again
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 19, 2023
Bronwyn
New ZealandBed extremely hard - previous guests clothes in cupboard - but host was clear - no frills. Breakfast was great - staff very pleasant and friendly. Great location - easy to walk into town.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: July 19, 2023
Mccrae
United KingdomKnew it was old but was very disappointed the condition of carpets and unkempt decor. Our room No 12 was above boiler room and very small I would say a health hazard. Bathroom was badly in need of refurbishment basin taps were hard to manage, dull lighting and floor and toilet looked as if they were not cleaned properly. Didn't expect hotel to be 5 star but would find it hard to give it 2 stars. Sorry didn't take photos. I would have complained but my husband said we wouldn't return or recommend to anyone. Got same response from couple of guests we spoke to felt the same as us.
Reception on arrival covered all necessary points Staff were lovely and very helpful breakfast was good and served promptly. Very friendly staff.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 19, 2023
Paul
United KingdomVery dated and needs bringing up to date. Breakfast routine is out dated and a remnant of Covid. Move on
Location was good and a nice stroll to town
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 16, 2023
Donna
United KingdomA bit tired, needs revamped, having to put deposit down for late key
Location was good, staff very friendly, helpful with anything, good company, lovely breakfast
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 16, 2023
Diane
United KingdomBeds were a nightmare could feel every spring also stairs were hard to navigate .
Location was great and staff were friendly and welcoming
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 13, 2023
Janice
United KingdomThe room we had didn't have a view except for the side of a church
The food was OK pub crub comeing out the main door with the view of the water was stunning
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 11, 2023
James
United KingdomThere seemed to be a bit of a mix up about breakfast times one of the nights we stayed. Hotel a bit tired looking and cluttered but thats just personal choice, you could see improvements were in process. But a great two days there.
Fabulous view from our room, friendly staff, lovely breakfast and comfortable bed. Nice and clean, Nice lounge area on entrance.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: July 11, 2023
Ruth
United KingdomMy friend said her bed was springy and uncomfortable, so after the first night she got extra blankets from staff and she lay them on the bed and then lay on the bed, so that was better. I found the bed fine.
The staff were very helpful as always, and the breakfast was pleasant. Great location.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 10, 2023
David
United KingdomThe staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 9, 2023
Gary
United KingdomThe shower was a prefabricated cubicle and very small and the water pressure was very slow.
The location was within easy walking distance to the main part of Oban
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 9, 2023
Caroline
SwedenBed wasn't that comfy. In the restroom there weren't any room to put toiletries and such.
Great location, close to town centre. Parking spaces free of charge. Big and spacious room. Great breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 8, 2023
Nicoll
United KingdomNo hairdryer
Good breakfast. Very dog friendly. Handy after arrival on ferry.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 8, 2023
Bronwyn
New ZealandWas difficult carrying suitcases to the room - I left something behind and although they had my contact details did not let me know and had long journey back on train to collect
Good location - the young lady on reception was great - wearing many hats and making sure everyone was looked after
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: July 7, 2023
James
United KingdomRoom smelled of damp, bunk beds were unstable. All bedding smelled damp. Dirty cup and spoon left beside kettle. Toilet didn’t flush properly, ceiling looked as if it could fall in at any time. Decor was very dated.
Breakfast and location.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 7, 2023
Ann
United KingdomNeeds a little TLC but was still clean and comfortable.
The staff were amazing and gave us breakfast even though we hadn't pre booked and it was delicious.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 5, 2023
Alexander
SwitzerlandThe bed is perhaps a bit small and a bit to old...
Beautiful scenery is to be seen - the sea is so near! And there are to both sides beautiful walks.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: July 4, 2023
Colin
United KingdomIn desperate need of modernisation
It was reasonably priced
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 2, 2023
Robert
United KingdomThe hotel room we stayed in is in need of reburbishment.
The breakfast was excellent, especially ordering the day before. It was ready for your allocated time. Excellent idea.
Stayed in July 2023
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