Corran Esplanade, Oban, PA34 5PP, United Kingdom
#23 of 25 hotels in Oban
Guests' ChoiceBased on 3166 hotel reviews
6.2Cleanliness
6.9
Comfort
7.0
Location
9.0
Facilities
6.3
Staff
8.1
Value for money
6.4
Free WiFi
6.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 11 March 2024
Steven
United KingdomThe floor in my room was very uneven and moved when walked on. Bathroom was cold as towel rail wasn’t working. Bed was uneven and rose up to bottom end. TV aerial wire was boshed together and didn’t work.(made it work ok myself with a bit of tin foil🤣)
Simple room on ground floor. A bit dated. All the basics were there, kettle, tea, coffee, etc. bed was comfortable. Room was warm. No view as at back of building but it was quiet as no road noise. I have stayed here before but in a much better room.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Duff
United KingdomWindows need replaced full of rot and lack of maintenance
Seaview and breakfast was excellent
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Susan
United KingdomFirst room had an unpleasant small. Moved to another room. Much smaller than first room and very tired. Bathroom - One tap had missing top piece. There was hardly any paint on the skirting boards. Heated towel rail did not work - reported but no one came. There is a large stain on the ceiling in the hallway of the room. The impression is that it is very very overdue a refit. The stair carpets are worn down to the backing which is going to be a trip hazard.
Proximity to Corran Hall better than expected.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Alan
United KingdomCobwebs on the roof beds are the worst I have ever slept in very soft cheap matress
Big room
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Alastair
United KingdomFor the money, no complaints. Room and hotel was a wee bit tired but bed comfy, bedding spotless and ace shower. Breakfast was plentiful and tasty.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Margaret-anne
United KingdomThe room requires some maintenance and freshening up. Room had a smell of damp and a large crack above the bed. Floors are very creaky and the door in the hall next to the bedroom was extremely loud so you were woken up by anyone using public toilets or coming and going.
The location was fantastic and the breakfast was good.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Hubert
United KingdomCustomer care missing
The view from the bedroom
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Herbie
United KingdomI’d to ask to be moved from our room it smelled damp and had black mould in the toilet disgusting place. Furniture was cheap and one could not move for the squeaky floorboards. Breakfast wasn’t up to hotel standards greasy hot food and no choice of eggs just rubber scrambled. Had to pay £6 to park. My wife is disabled with a parking blue badge which made no difference. In summary, as seasoned Oban visitors for over 45 years it’s without doubt the worst hotel we’ve had the misfortune to stay in. Horrendous
Not a lot.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 March 2024
Sheena
United KingdomTired in places, plaster coming off wall, dirty stairs & v small lift
Good location, huge rooms & decent shower, tea & coffee & plentiful breakfast. No space in hotel car park but public car park next door (free for our timings)
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Shaun
United KingdomNothing
The room was great and the view really nice
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Mrs
United KingdomThe hotel is a little bit tired looking with some wear and tear evident. The bathroom was on the small size with some deterioration obvious,.to the fixtures and fittings.
Great sea view with a mountain backdrop. The staff were all very friendly. The room was large with good seating options. Tea and coffee was available and we were able to get more supplies from reception on request.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Murison
United KingdomIt is an older building with some maintenance issues which are to be expected for such a big property but it met our needs.
Easy location to the town centre. Nice old building with character.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Janet
United Kingdomhad to park away from the hotel
comfortable, could make a cup of tea, could get a drink from the bar
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Alison
United KingdomWindow was broken. Room dusty and we found a mouldy tray of fruit pieces that had been left on the window sill Paint was flaking on the windows and around the skirting of the room Blood stain on the carpet Bathroom was freezing as towel rail didn't work Breakfast was average Front entrance door needs replacing
Great location very close to town and the harbour Views across the bay were beautiful Rory on reception was very friendly and helpful Comfy bed
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
P
United Kingdomreception was so so, room window frames thick with black mold. toilet window fused shut with generations of paint. heated towel rail broken. somebody moving about the hotel using the internal fire stairs in the early hours allowing the door to slam shut. 0330am. internal lift door heavily soiled and door foot runner coated with dried dirt.
breakfast was ok, room ok although it has seen better days.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Nicholas
New ZealandIt needs some maintenance
Central and waterfront, cheap
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Hunter
United KingdomA bit shabby, drafty window
Good price and location
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Colin
United KingdomHotel rundown Needs refurbished/deep-clean Horrible drain smell in room Initial receptionist not great
Good location Nice breakfast Dog friendly
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Barrass
United KingdomIt was very warm and comfortable, the shower although neat the water pressure was great
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 February 2024
Peter
United KingdomRoom was tired, there had been a water issue at something as damp patches on ceiling and down wall with discolouration and peeling off paint.( easy fix) Room hadn't been cleaned properly, crisps at one side of the bed and a lot of used coffee sachets down between the wall and dressing table. In the bathroom there was a lot of black mould in a number of places. The lift was very small. When sitting in bar area next to window ledges where cover with water and there was a draft coming out from under window ledge.
The bed was comfortable and it was a cheap room. The shower had good pressure and was lovely and hot. The Staff on reception was friendly. Room warm and there were plenty tea and coffee in room. Location of hotel was perfect. Room was only £87 for 2 nights stay, you get what you pay for.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Stewart
United KingdomUncomfortable bed however room staff did change mattress. Charges for parking!! Breakfast offered but no meals rest of day
Great price and good location
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Anderson
United KingdomIt wasn't what I had booked . The Bathroom was old and tired and very cold , the heated towel rail didn't work and it was old mixer taps which at one point either went freezing cold or red hot, also my partner was too tall to reach under the Shower . The TV was hanging off the wall . The curtains hanging off the window , cob webs everywhere the bedroom window had a huge crack in it and held condensation. Some sockets didn't work and the bedside light wasn't working either. There was a hole in the roof due to which looked like a flood from upstairs. When we booked I thought I asked for a sea view which again I thought I booked an upgrade but instead we looked onto the back of the hotel which was dull and dismall. I did ask to be moved but was refused as they were busy and had no other rooms . I am not one for complaining but paying the price for what we got was not acceptable. I have taken photos if you require them .
The situation of the Hotel was good for where we needed to be. The Bed was clean and comfy.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Nolwenn
United KingdomOld fashion Not good soundproofing
The localisation The size of the room The comfy bed The price Big bath
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Tam
SpainRoom was not as warm as it could have been as the heating in the bathroom did not provide sufficient warmth.
Great view, central location.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 10 February 2024
Alan
United KingdomNo evening meal breakfast poor hotel tired
Location
Stayed in February 2024
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