3 Best Hotels in Oban, Argyll and the Isles

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The Manor House

$$ | Gallanach Rd., Oban, PA34 4LS, Scotland Fodor's Choice

On the coast near Oban, this 1780 stone house—once the home of the Duke of Argyll—has sea views and a convenient location. Public areas are furnished with antiques, and bedrooms are filled with lovely reproductions. The restaurant serves a five-course prix-fixe dinner of Scottish and French dishes—including local seafood and game in season—complemented by a carefully selected wine list.

Pros

  • Excellent restaurant
  • Harbor views
  • Free off-street parking

Cons

  • Wi-Fi could be better in bedrooms
  • Decor a bit old-fashioned for some
  • Rooms on the small side
Gallanach Rd., Oban, PA34 4LS, Scotland
01631-566429
Hotel Details
11 rooms
Free Breakfast

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Glenburnie House

$ | Corran Esplanade, Oban, PA34 5AQ, Scotland

At this typical seafront guesthouse in a Victorian building with fine views over Oban Bay, most rooms are spacious and comfortable, if slightly overdecorated in traditional style. No meals are served, but all rooms have basic self-catering facilities.

Pros

  • Centrally located
  • Good sea views
  • Lots of local atmosphere

Cons

  • Too many flowery fabrics for some tastes
  • No bar on-site
  • No breakfast
Corran Esplanade, Oban, PA34 5AQ, Scotland
01631-562089
Hotel Details
Closed Dec.–Feb.
17 rooms
No Meals

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Kilchrenan House

$ | Corran Esplanade, Oban, PA34 5AQ, Scotland

Just a few minutes from the town center, this Victorian-era stone house offers comfortable rooms, all individually furnished with modern wooden furnishings and some well-chosen antiques, all without being overly fussy. Some rooms overlook the sea and the island of Kerrera.

Pros

  • Great sea views
  • Tasteful attention to detail
  • Cozy rooms

Cons

  • Limited parking
  • Unstaffed between breakfast time and 3 pm and after 7 pm
  • Credit cards not accepted for one-night stays
Corran Esplanade, Oban, PA34 5AQ, Scotland
01631-562663
Hotel Details
Closed Dec. and Jan.
13 rooms
Free Breakfast

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