Set on the edge of Oban's Esplanade, with sea views of Mull, Kerrera and the Firth of Lorne, the hotel has a sun lounge and free WiFi. All rooms feature a private bathroom, a hairdryer, a TV and tea and coffee making facilities. In the evening, the Oban Bay Hotel's award winning restaurant The Grill Room has an à la carte menu featuring fresh, local seafood and organic produce while the bar serves meals throughout the day. The sun lounge stretches the entire length of the hotel, offering an extensive drinks list including cocktails and whiskeys, and Afternoon Tea and lunch is served during the day. The hotel offers a chargeable Valet Parking service, however free public parking is available within a 2 minute walk. Guests can go whale-watching close by, enjoy day trips to the islands or play golf at Glencruitten Golf Club. The hotel offers chargeable experiences, such as the Thermal Experience, where Guests, couples and singles, can book to spend exclusive and private time in the sunken Canadian style outdoor hot tub, Swedish oak barreled sauna, Roman acrylic steam room and Zen relaxation room. Take time out to relax and experience the combined health benefits offered in this private and exclusive area located on their Sea Deck. Guests may also book Spa Treatments at the hotel as they offer a range of treatments from Facials to Massages.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Oban, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
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Guest review summary
Guests loved the excellent <b>location</b> and <b>friendly staff</b> at Oban Bay Hotel. The <b>breakfast</b> and stunning views were also highly praised. <b>Room comfort</b> received mixed reviews, with some finding them cosy while others noted issues. <b>Parking</b> and <b>value for money</b> were less favourable aspects for many guests.
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Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
7.7
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
9.3

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Grill Room
    • Cuisine
      Scottish • Seafood • Steakhouse • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Oban Bay Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Spa
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Live sports events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Live music/Performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs £25 per day.

  • Valet parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Spa

  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Foot bath
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Makeup services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Open-air bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Sauna
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Romanian
  • Ukrainian

House rules
Oban Bay Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that pets can be accommodated at the property for an additional charge of GBP 20 per day.

Well-behaved dogs are welcome but must be on a lead at all times and are prohibited from dining areas.

Please note all spa treatments should be booked directly with the hotel prior to arrival.

Parking is extremely limited at Oban Bay Hotel. Alternative free car parking is available a 2-minute walk from the hotel.

Please note that for group reservations to 5 rooms or more rather than 15 guests, different policies and additional supplements will apply. The property will contact you directly with this information.

Please note that lunch and dinner can be purchased separately and are not included in the rate.

FAQs about Oban Bay Hotel