A wonderful location right on the water, with warm hospitality and beautiful rooms. This…read moreconvertered victorian was adorned with local and adventurous elements that made you feel like home. Breakfast was outstanding, and the walk to and from the high street was wonderful!

Amongst the array of guest houses that line the Esplanade is this little gem. The decor of the…read morerooms are really carefully considered with each having its own identity, most with antique beds. The bathroom are quite dramatic. The one I had included black tiles! On entering you receive a very scottish welcome, both by the owners and the classy scottish decor complete with tartan carpet. It was so lovely to have breakfast overlooking Oban bay. The quality of the accomodation and the food makes this place superb value for money and the perfect place to stop for a stay in Oban or before you embark on the wonderful islands beyond.

What a nice stay in the lovely, seaside resort of Oban! The quaint Kelvin Hotel is located close to…read morethe train station, shops, and restaurants. Our rooms were spacious and clean. Yes, you have to schlep your luggage up the stairs, but this is an old, historic building. The front desk gal was so friendly and efficient. There is a lounge/bar area with musical instruments, games, books, television, and of course, alcohol. It seemed like the other bar patrons were locals (and regulars). We played guitar and accordion and Jenga. The next morning, we enjoyed breakfast in the hotel before embarking on a wonderful day of food and sites. We're fans of Oban and the Kelvin!

The Inverkip hotel is situated in the tiny little seaside village of Inverkip, just a stone throw…read moreaway from the lovely marina and beautiful views of the Clyde estuary. The restaurant is somewhat of an institution in this part of the world. Playing host to a menu which caters to a distictly Scottish palate, this place has been a favorite or residents for years now. We visited the Inverkip Hotel only a few nights ago when I was down at my parent's. The service in here is brilliant and, is the case with many small villages, staffs young boys and girls learning the catering trade. I opted for smoked salmon and potato scone (sounds weird but is beautiful!), while others tried the haddock goujons and lentil soup. Thumbs up all round! For the main two of our party went for the chef's special which was a roast beef dinner, another had the monkfish and prawn thai red curry and I tried the chicken stuffed with haggis. My dish was perhaps the the least appetising when it arrived and indeed the chicken was a little dry but the rest were very good indeed. Finish off with tablet ice cream and a chocolate fudge cake and you go to sleep a happy chappy! Their is also an adjecent bar for after dinner drinks or just a night out in a quiet village.

Nice place, and I have been used their function room for my parents 25th wedding anniversary…read more (Useful for small families) But I have never stayed in this hotel. However their service are nice, and the hotel is very smallish, and bit cramped. The parking area in the back area is reasonable.

Quaint little B&B type hotel in Oban. The double room was, shall we say "quite cozy" and the…read morebathroom was just outright tiny. I know, it's an old stone building so they can't exactly move walls, just saying. Staying 3 flights up didn't help either. The Whisky Bar downstairs is amazing (see separate review). Overall, I would probably stay here again if I specified a first floor room (remember the UK calls ground level 0).

We just returned from our trip in Oban. We had the best experience with John at the whisky vault…read more We were unable to stay at the hotel but were able to visit the bar where we had a great experience We loved the atmosphere. We loved the conversation. The selection of whisky was great and John was very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this bar. Next time we come we will try to stay at the hotel as we felt we were part of the family there. Thank you so much

Stayed at The Scot on a recent trip to Oban and it was wonderful! The rooms are small, but nothing…read moreunusual for traveling in Europe. Everything was spotlessly clean and the amenities in the room were very nice- they even had a small fan in the closet, and the shower was wonderful. The staff were friendly and helpful and the hotel was within walking distance of everything you could want to do in town. Would definitely stay here again!

An Incredible and Cozy stay at The Scot with a group of friends this summer. The rooms were well…read moreappointed, comfortable beds and the hottest rain shower made for deluxe accommodations! The GM (Catarina) went out her way to exceed our expectations. All of us were grateful for the exception visit and stay at The Scot!

So I was definitely not expecting a lot from a hotel in the middle of a little town in order to…read morecatch a ferry to Islay the next morning. But WOW!!! the outside of the building is nice, but you don't expect a modern, clean and comfortable hotel. We arrived and heading on inside. No one was at the check-in counter, but sign said check-in at the restaurant. I was surprised to find a really nice, new looking interior and quite a few people sitting in the restaurant. Shortly after entering I was met by one of the staff and they were very friendly and said they were slow and I could pick my room. So they gave me a few keys and let me check them out. The building was small and each floor had 3-4 rooms on it. We picked the room facing away from the center of town because below us and to the right was a bar. The rooms were large, clean, contemporary and quiet, plus the beds were very comfortable. We also checked out the restaurant and the food was very good. We had a bunch of small starters a few scotches and were impressed. Overall a fantastic place in any location even in London or Seattle, but in Tarbert I would never have guessed. If I get blessed with visiting Islay again in my life I will make it a point staying here. Very nice!!! Keep up the good work guys, beautiful place!

We ate at the restaurant. You will get some basic seafood dishes. The Cullen skink could have been…read moremore flavourful, included more smoked haddock and was under seasoned. The langoustines were not fresh and were mushy in texture. Overall, a bit of a disappointing meal considering everything should have been fresh. Service was also slow.

The hotel is right across from the train station and ferry terminal. It is easy to walk around the…read moretown from here, especially a short distance to Oban Distillery. The room is nice and we could hear wonderful music from the bagpipes from somewhere in the city every evening. There are variety of breakfasts to choose from pastry to yogurts & fruits. Their hot breakfasts were delicious. Porridge with whiskey is interesting and tasted good.

Perle Oban has a perfect location, as it's a 2 min walk away from the train station and everything…read moreyou would want to do in town is less than a 5 min walk away. Checking in was very easy and the front desk staff was extremely friendly and hospitable. They made sure to give us a lot of information and made it easy to book breakfasts in the morning (which even though it came with our room, we only ate 1 out of the 2 times). Breakfast is good but they don't replenish the continental portion if you come later in the day, FYI. The room was gorgeous and fairly clean, with the exception of a few details. I think it's odd hotels don't clean the top décor blanket on the bed. I had to strip that immediately as there was what looked to be pepperoni pizza mushed into it. Very large and noticeable by the way. The drapes were also covered in schmutz, so the luxury level kind of drops when you see things like this. We got a junior suite and the room was very large with an incredible view of the harbor. I mean the view alone was worth the money. The bathroom however, was not large. All the reviews I read said the bathrooms are big and great. Mine was not. It was cramped and the door to the shower made no sense at all. My 5'2" 120 pound mother would have a hard time entering this shower. It feels super gross to wash yourself and then have to rub your body against a wall to get out of the shower. Also, another thing people really seem to fail to mention is that this hotel had NO air conditioning. I read a lot of reviews before I stay at a place and was shocked that people don't mention it. There is a small fan in the closet though and you can get ice from the bar to makeshift your own a/c.

We spent two nights at Wellpark and had a relatively pleasant stay. Our room was small and had a…read moreview of the building next door but we only stayed in the room to sleep. We were on the first floor so if I wanted a sea view, I just walked across the hall to the spacious lounge. The WiFi was better there as well. It's located just 10 mins walk to downtown Oban and maybe 15 mins to the ferry terminal. It's a Victorian guesthouse so the doors squeak and the floors creak, minor quirks really. There isn't a lift. There's also very little horizontal space in the bathroom to put your stuff but that's fairly typical of many old guest houses. The only complaint I have is the lighting in the hallways is very dim for someone like me with very poor vision. I was always worried about falling down when making my way down the multiple steps and stairs in the dim light. Breakfast was in a spacious room on the ground floor. There are starters of cereal, fruit, yogurt and juices. Hot food - eggs, porridge, bacon, sausages, etc - is cooked to order but only takes a few minutes. Coffee is really good. The staff is just wonderful and will do what it takes to make you happy. We enjoyed our stay here and hope to return.

There are several guest houses back to back along Corran Esplanade just 10 minutes walk north of…read moreOban's town center. Wellpark was one of the recommendations from Rabbi's Tours. When we arrived, we were given a quick rundown of the house rules as it is more like a bed & breakfast than a regular hotel. We lugged our bags up the stairs and into very tiny, but cozy rooms. The room ambiance was definitely dated, but homely. The beds and pillows were comfy and supportive. All sheets and towels were perfectly clean. The bathrooms were super cramped but had recently been remodeled with new fixtures and flooring. Everything was spotless and worked perfectly. Hot water was ample. At night, everything was dead quiet and peaceful. The only issue I had was that the WiFi was painfully slow in our room. It ended up being a blessing, as I just spent more time outside enjoying Oban - one of the most tranquil, gorgeous towns I've traveled to. In the morning, there was a very nice breakfast provided. You could do a traditional Scottish breakfast, which is hearty and massive. Overall, I was very happy with our stay here.