Esplanade, Oban, PA34 5AD, United Kingdom
#24 of 25 hotels in Oban
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1569 hotel reviews
6.1Cleanliness
6.8
Comfort
6.5
Location
8.8
Facilities
6.0
Staff
8.5
Value for money
6.6
Free WiFi
5.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 27 August 2023
Richard
United Kingdom????
great view
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 27 August 2023
Alistair
United KingdomCar parking a bit sparse Ordering breakfast the night before right down to the lasy item
Comfortable and homely and excellent breakfast
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 25 August 2023
Peter
United KingdomIt was old fashioned but this was not a problem! We found it quant.
Good value, friendly staff and clean family run hotel. We liked the fact that it had the feel of a 1960's-1970's seaside hotel.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 23 August 2023
Sylvie
United KingdomBeds were not comfortable at all.
Location
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 20 August 2023
Lucy
United KingdomBedside lights were hopelessly dim
Quite handy for the station and ferry port - nice walk along the prom
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 18 August 2023
Helen
United KingdomDidn’t like sink in room instead of bathroom , which was very small , hotel needs refurb definitely
Clean beds , good breakfast , lovely staff
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 16 August 2023
Mrbead
United KingdomTiny TV and shower, bit run down - otherwise all was good.
Great location with sea view. Old grand hotel with easy parking
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 14 August 2023
Alastair
United KingdomHard matress. Close up view of the Cathedral wall
It was a cheap bed for the night
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 14 August 2023
Tartan
United Kingdomseems like it hasn't been renovated since the 70s
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 13 August 2023
Alfie
United KingdomShower too small
Staff were nice
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 13 August 2023
Paul
United KingdomThe free Wifi doesn't reach all rooms. The old building can be a bit noisy when people are moving around and slamming doors!
Great location on the edge of the town centre.. Dated but comfortable & clean room. Staff very friendly and attentive. Good selection of bar food available at budget prices.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 13 August 2023
Anca0808
United KingdomMain ick was the curtains, will change with immediate effect. Place can keep it's charm even after a bit of TLC (paint, new wallpaper, polish the current furniture).
Place has its charm, was clean and great breakfast. Enjoyed the atmosphere in the evening with the live music and travellers sharing stories.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 11 August 2023
Eric
MaltaA bit dated
Location and very helpful staff
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 8 August 2023
Peter
United KingdomPlace really needs a refurb, bed wasn't comfy and creaked every time I moved, bedroom was small but served it's purpose.
The view was amazing, staff were really nice and helpful. Breakfast was really good. Really enjoyed jam night on the fri night, a few of the locals playing different instruments and singing great atmosphere. 2 free pool tables are great and you can even play your own music through bluetooth in a large room upstairs.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
John
IrelandService not great. Very slow service. Hotel very dated, needs a lot of investment. They would have a goldmine if they invested. Superb location.
Not a lot.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 6 August 2023
Heather
United KingdomNothing really. I knew what I was expecting.
So, there are loads of bad reviews about this place so I went in eyes wide open. The hotel is a long established hotel. And yes, cash needs to be invested to bring it up to date. The room was tired looking, but it was clean, comfortable cozy and had all I needed to put my head down for the night. Plus a most stunning view from the room. I chose to stay here over another hotel with my group of friends I was travelling with that Iv stayed in before. The other location there was no way I was spending £100 for a single room very tired and dated. Over breakfast my friends and I compared rooms and I lucked out over all their stays in the Royal across the bay. In my room, everything was functional and the staff are amazing and super friendly.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 6 August 2023
Barry
United StatesNo elevator and very small t.v.
Close to the centre of town. Friendly staff. Quaint establishment. Breakfast was braw!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 6 August 2023
Lois
United KingdomHotel is quite dated and our rooms were small, but ok for 1 night as we were catching a ferry the next day.
The breakfast order was taken on arrival to the hotel, cooked to order and waitress served. Although full breakfast doesn't contain baked beans, mushrooms or hash.browns/potato cakes.. Being a coeliac I could only have bacon, egg, tomato and GF toast. It was cooked beautifully and the bacon was lovely and thick. The staff were very friendly and even brought our dog a sausage on his very own plate.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 3 August 2023
Maryanne
United KingdomHotel needs to be updated
Location is excellent with beautiful views over the bay
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 31 July 2023
Hazel
United KingdomThe room and decor was very dated. The hotel is rather run down. Needs some TLC to bring it back to an acceptable level for paying customers. In addition to this a breakfast was not included with the price I paid. Yes I could have paid an additional cost for breakfast, however, this was not clear when I booked.
The location was nice. It was on the sea front
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 30 July 2023
Edna
United KingdomBeds
Location
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 30 July 2023
Nigel
United KingdomGreat people - nice room with view
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 30 July 2023
Edward
United KingdomLocation and view were fabulous.Friendly and helpful staff. Reasonably priced snacks .
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 29 July 2023
William
United KingdomConvenience
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 27 July 2023
Graeme
United KingdomBit pricey breakfast could be bigger
Location
Stayed in June 2023
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