Cracking B&B!!! This was our first time staying here and it won't be the last…read more Check in: Very smooth, we arrived early and wanted to drop our bags off, our room wasn't quite ready so Josephine took our bags and then Just gave us our room key so we could go straight to our room when we got back in. Room: Gorgeous! With a super comfy wooden framed bed, squishy pillows and a big fluffy duvet, bliss! There is a wee honesty box and a basket of water, chocolate and crisps. There is a decent sized kettle, a hair dryer and plenty of drawers to put your belongings in along with a cupboard with a rail. The room is a decent size and absolutely immaculate. The towels are fluffy and the shower has a decent flow and gets nice and hot. The shower gel and shampoo smell amazing! I'm going to ask where they are from so I can get some. There is one tiny drawback about the room and it's the location. It's right next to the front door and the dining room so you hear people, chatting and checking in. I think this room is a great option for somebody who may struggle to get upstairs but I think you should be asked if you mind having the room because of it's location. Don't get me wrong nobody has been over loud but you are aware of the people passing the room. One other wee thing, the selection of tea, coffee and hot choc is great and this is just a personal thing it would be nice to have maybe some peppermint or fruit tea in the options too. Breakfast: lush! You get a piece of paper the night before and circle the things you want on your cooked breakfast. There is a continental option too. In the dining room there is an assortment of cereals, yogurt and fruit. The bacon is yummy, really thick slices and really tasty. You get a decent sized portion. I ate over 4 hours ago and I'm not even peckish :-) Highly recommended! We will be back

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 beautiful place!! We loved our stay at Greystones. Archie and Moe we so kind! We arrived…read morelate, and Moe brought up a beautiful charcuterie board. Breakfast was amazing! Archie was very helpful with plugging in EV. We can't wait to return!

My husband and I stayed here on our way to Iona. It was a wonderful place to stay, complete with…read morelovely hosts, a welcoming room and a very comfortable bed, and a delicious breakfast. We arrived fairly late in the evening after a long day of travel, and our hosts were very kind about us coming in so late. They even offered to bump us up to an upstairs room (vs. the original downstairs one we had reserved) for no extra charge! Our breakfast was lovely and we had an amazing view of the bay from our room. We would definitely go back.

I don't know. I really thought the staff here was friendly and helpful, but as an accommodation, it…read morewas not the best experience. Sure, the location and view was great. Our room looked right out into the water. Also, I liked that the house was somewhat removed from the busyness of the main town area. However, the room itself was tiny, including the bathroom. There is really not enough room for two people. And they filled up one of the nightstands with a gratuitous coffee and water service, which basically made that nightstand useless in terms of a place to put your stuff. One of our lights wasn't working, the shower doors don't seal, so water sprays out onto the bathroom floor. Also there was some liquid hand soap in the bathroom that had a really strong and nauseating smell every time I washed my hands. The walls are also super thin so that you can hear all the noise from the hallway and the rooms adjacent. We were located next to a gentlemen's who seemed to have emphysema; he was coughing all night and in the morning like no ones business. He also seemed to be opening and closing the noisy shower door right behind our bed every 5 seconds. Breakfast was weird. First the dining Room was way too cramped with tables (that were a little too small) and people. It was hard to get to and from the buffet table, and multiple trips to the buffet were necessary because they didn't really have adequate tableware available at the buffet for everything. For example, they didn't have any cups to carry milk back to the table or any small dishes to hold jam for your toast. Basically, you have to go back to your table to get a serving vessel and bring it back to the buffet to put stuff in it. This probably wouldn't have been so annoying if the room weren't so cramped, making it an ordeal to get from one end of the room to the other. Anyway, it was okay for one but I'm glad I didn't have to stay there longer.

Outstanding B n B. We asked Colin, the owner, for a good spot to meet friends...maybe to eat. He…read moreshowed us menus of a couple seafood places and before we knew it he was on the phone to Ee Usk booking us a table. Colin also gave a map and directions to our friends to help them find their B & B. He went way above the call of duty there. Then as they left, he showed perfect comic timing - just as the glass door was shutting on our departing friend, whiskey loving Paul, Colin said, "now would you care for a welcoming dram of whiskey?" the look on Paul's face through the glass was perfect - sad hungry puppy face. Colin laughed and so did we. Only one thing I would do differently - make sure you get one of the rooms with a sea view. Worth the cost I think. Breakfast was great with a few choices besides the standard full Scottish. We had pancakes with yogurt and fruit and it was great. The house is close enough for walking, but far enough to be quiet. You can walk out the door and across the road to sit on the esplanade by the bay.

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!

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

Remember the thing your mom told you after you got dressed and put on all your jewelry? She said…read moreyou should look in the mirror and then take one piece off . . . .not to look to "overdone". Alltavona Guest House should follow this advice as this B&B, instead of looking charming, really just looked cluttered. So cluttered, in fact, that because of the quantity of furniture that was shoved into my room, I couldn't open the armoire door to hang my clothes as the bed stand was in the way. So they stayed in the suitcase. But that wasn't the half of what was wrong with this place. When we checked in, the proprietor, Carol, was no where to be found. A young man welcomed us but basically didn't know anything other than to hand us our key and to tell us that our water view room had been switched for one that was not. Huh? I never did see the owner during the two days that I was there. Odd for a B&B. The room we got had a small bathroom shoved into the corner with louvered closet doors on it. I won't go into the detail on these doors but the handles were dirty. Ick! And the bed was covered with what looked like my grandmother's bedspread and way too many pillows which quickly were removed to the top of the armoire. But the thing that pushed me over the edge with this place wasn't the clutter. It wasn't the small bathroom (with no soap provided) or the huge black spider that dropped down on me when I closed the drapes (insert yell here!) No. I could live with all of that. What pushed me over the edge was that after being out all day, to come back to my room to see that the cleaning team did not lock the door after themselves when they cleaned my room. So any money that I left in the room, my passport and other valuables were "up for grabs" given there was no place to lock anything up in this place. That is just bad business. Thankfully nothing appeared to be missing but it could have been a disaster. The positives? The bed was actually comfortable and the breakfast was pretty good with both cold cereals and hot entrees each day. But i can't let it go that someone would be so careless about the things that I entrust to them. That made all the other things just so much worse.

Absolutely gorgeous and a dream!!! This room made me feel like a queen!!!! The attention to detail…read morewith the crushed velvet drapes and oversized vintage furniture was like stepping into a dream! Very clean! Fluffy bedding and beautiful views!!! I would absolutely stay here again!

Nice room and great hostess. We enjoyed staying here, even though it is a bit of the beaten path…read more Quiet and peaceful, but easy access for our next day to Stalker Castle. The breakfast was typically Scottish, although there was a choice of that or a continental-type breakfast available.