There's always that little hidden gems that you happen to stumble upon without even knowing. Places…read morethat you can walk by and observe from a distance. In many cases you walk by, admire from a far, take a picture and move on. Well, this wasn't the case. Mackays Guest House, right in the heart of Oban picturesque waterfront. A beautiful property run by Iona Mackechnie who was the sweetest and loving soul. A warm Scottish smile greeted us upon arrival. Checking in was quite a breeze. Once inside, the foyer with its soothing calm beachy vibe and tartan pattern. Beautiful cool tones on the walls and throughout the property. We had room number 1 which was one of the ones downstairs. Once you walk in, it's pretty massive and spacious. Modern vibe with its cleans line and cool color palettes perfectly suitable for the sea. Nice comfortable bed awaits you as well as two plush comfortable sling back chairs with the million dollar view of the waterfront. Heater fireplace in front of the bed for those chilly nights which is a given. As well as the flatscreen television above. You also have your en-suite which is nice as a lot of places don't offer them. It's pretty spacious with plenty of room for sharing. Walk in shower, all your toiletries offered. To top it off, the warm Scottish welcome of their traditional drink the irn-brn soda and tea cakes were on the dresser. What a sweet little welcome treat. Location is just minutes from the beach. Walking distance from the main town where plenty of restaurants and shops are. The ferry and train station. There's parking available right in front but based on first come. Street parking also available along the front but not quite sure what the restrictions are. Mackays Guest House is a must if you're looking for a quaint weekend getaway or for a longer stay for that nice R&R break. Perfect location, friendly face, beautiful view of the waterfront, minutes from town and restaurant. An overall amazing experience. Highly recommend.

Mackays is an excellent guesthouse. Especially for those not seeking a lot of interaction with…read moreother guests or the hosts. There isn't really a common area to hang out in, other than the breakfast room in the morning. And that is kept at a minimum as breakfast is served from 8-9am. Our room (Room 4) looked out at Oban Bay. Which was very nice. After returning from dinner in town - which is a short walk away - we just sat in front of the great bay window in our room, drank tea, read, and watched boats sail by. The room was rather large and nicely decorated. Not only did our room have the window sitting area, it also had a separate sitting area between the king size bed and bathroom. Parking is onsite and very easy. We would definitely stay here again. Breakfast in the

Warm-hearted hosts with funny anecdotes, typical Scottish furniture and very good breakfast…read more With parking spaces. Also we received helpful tips regarding dinner. Pleasant stay!

Great bed and breakfast…read more Room: spacious, homely, comfortable; with great bed (I like my sleep), and sink and great view. Location: if you like travelling and like your highlands, islands, and scenery, this is a must. Great location, easy to find. Gorgeous. Breakfast: WOW. Loved it. Quality and Quantity -- had both. Also the girlfriend had choice of fruits and cereals -- I went for full English. Landlords: great bunch, very friendly; welcoming and talkative, but also understand that as soon as you are in you want a shower and a cup of tea. We travelled by car -- plenty of spaces. Had loads of pubs and restaurants (I like my food). Landlord recommended great places for walks and leisure for girlfriend. Great trip. Great B+B.

Hi, we stayed here in May for one night . We had an visit. The climb up is not for weak of heart…read more Our room had a nice view .The room was spotless and our breakfast was very good, made to order with a menu in your room. The host was friendly and I would return!

This was a nice and quiet guesthouse. On top of a hill so many stairs to walk up. In walking…read moredistance from Oban centre. We are still talking about the MacDonald room today

We stayed in Oban because we wanted to be able to tour the islands. We wanted a central location…read moreand we couldn't have chosen a better place to stay. We brought back a bottle of wine one evening since there were wine glasses in the room and we enjoyed it on the outside side table and watching the sunset. Such a beautiful display of colors and such a tranquil setting. The breakfasts are quite tasty. It's only a quick walk down the hill to the city center. Simon and Anna are such lovely people, so friendly and helpful. One word of advice is follow the directions that Simon sends to you and you won't get lost.

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.

AWFUL. LOUD, Noisy. Only good if you want to party until Dawn and then have to wake up and be out…read moreat 9am because that's when construction crews come to start working. You park ACROSS the street and have to pay at meters. It is clean but that is THE ONLY GOOD THING I can say. WORST HOTEL EXPERIENCE I HAVE EVER HAD.

AVOID AND FIND ANOTHE PLACE. If you are in Oban, avoid this place. Go downstairs for beers and a…read moreparty, but don't expect to sleep or have good service. I expect very little from a hotel, but this place failed at every level. Beds were uncomfortable, the young man at the "front desk" was miserable, a band was playing downstairs from 10:30 until 1am, there was mold on the bathroom ceiling, and their free Wi-Fi was a joke. It was one of the cheapest places to stay in Oban, and now I know why. Don't stay here unless you like what I described above.

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.

Ate here after visiting the castle. Had the tomato soup, lentil soup, lemon cake, and rhubarb…read morecake. Super delicious. Couldn't believe that a little house on an island without a bridge could have such good food. Possibly the best meal we had in Oban. And the hike was great.

I've been here on two occasions and it must be pretty good if l have returned…read more It was hitting towards the end of the summer of last year when l came here with my partner. Food The Karrera tea garden & bunkhouse was a place that we stopped by for refreshments & lunch twice, both having the soup of the day & followed by some platters that was most enjoyable. Atmosphere We sat outside on the benches where there was a great garden, felt peaceful & relaxing, we where blessed with good weather during our stay. Service was quick, place was nice, clean & tidy. Looking forward to heading back in Autumn.

I was gobsmacked with how stunning this place was upon arrival. You are instantly greeted with some…read moreof the best views in the area, and that is just standing on the sun deck. Set halfway on the hill to McCaigs, you are warmly welcomed, and shown to what can only be described as a 4*+ Guest House. We stayed in room 2 which has a 4 poster bed with a view of Mull and the surrounding isles. There is a lovely 4 poster bed dressed in the most fantastic pillows and duvet. Plenty of storage space in the room with a large seating area and bay window with a view of the Sound of Kerrera. Breakfast is the typical OJ, fresh fruit, cereal and a fantastic fry up. Many alternatives are provided to Suit all tastes. The bathroom is spotless and has a generous shower cubicle. No bath in this room, but we were not here to lie in a bath, we were here to visit Oban! Thornloe is centrally located and within 2 minutes walk of George Street and the biz of the town. The place is impressive, spotless clean, well looked after, Eco-friendly and the perfect location for your stay in Oban. We celebrated our Second Wedding Anniversary at Thornloe and would definatley come back. To be honest, if I could rate Thornloe higher - I would without hesitation!!! To sum up in one line- "You get what you pay for"