Title: Visit Ardfern: Best of Ardfern Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Ardfern](https://expedia.ca/Ardfern-Hotels.d3000012500.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Ardfern](https://expedia.ca/Ardfern-Vacation-Rentals.d3000012500.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Ardfern](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Ardfern.d3000012500.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Ardfern Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Ardfern.d3000012500.Car-Rental-Guide)[Ardfern Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Ardfern.d3000012500.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Ardfern ## Travel Guide ![Ardfern Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000012500/6cb9672c-6141-4a74-9dd8-eccea76de936.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ardfern The low tide has left a wet, seaweedy expanse of muddy sand in this bay south of Ardfern. The houses and some of the masts in the marina are visible beyond.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000012500/b3d9917d-6551-4d9f-8ce5-17a81e5728fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000012500/b3d9917d-6551-4d9f-8ce5-17a81e5728fe.jpg) by [Anne Burgess](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/139) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Buildings at Bagh Innvraig, Eilean Mhic Chrion](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000012500/6932a8e5-ebe6-447b-9278-bb9ebab431fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000012500/6932a8e5-ebe6-447b-9278-bb9ebab431fc.jpg) by [Tom Richardson](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/26074) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Crowded pontoon at Ardfern Ardfern marina with yachts moored along a pontoon.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000012500/d6ae5a08-f175-4673-b491-b3277637cf23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000012500/d6ae5a08-f175-4673-b491-b3277637cf23.jpg) by [Andrew Wood](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/28779) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Eilean Inshaig from the visitors' pontoon at Ardfern](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000012500/041c03d7-9bf8-4a97-b698-312a050eb7f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000012500/041c03d7-9bf8-4a97-b698-312a050eb7f6.jpg) by [Gordon Brown](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1876) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Ardfern Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_3000012500) - Ardfern Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Ardfern ![The Galley of Lorne Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4580000/4571700/4571609/7d82d6d6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Galley of Lorne Inn Ardfern Lochgilphead Scotland CA $157 CA $189 total Mar 21 - Mar 22 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly inn in Lochgilphead. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Carnasserie Castle and Arduaine ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (205 reviews) Nice bathr Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026&selected=4571609&PinnedHotelID=4571609&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000012500) ![The Great Western Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13410000/13407400/13407325/d197c301_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Great Western Hotel Corran Esplanade Oban Scotland CA $87 CA $105 total Mar 22 - Mar 23 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Oban. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 6.6/10 (1,158 reviews) Really lovely welcome by the Reception staff and general manager. The hotel was undertaking some work, and recently had work completed. Fantastic views, lovely staff, great food, highly recommend. Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F03%2F2026&endDate=23%2F03%2F2026&selected=13407325&PinnedHotelID=13407325&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000012500) ![Perle Oban Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/1000000/993100/993007/dabe73b3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Perle Oban Hotel & Spa Station Square Oban Scotland CA $162 CA $194 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Oban. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) Old hotel room was very nice and updated and very comfortable accompanied by lovely breakfast. The hotel location is perfect facing the harbour view and few steps away from the train station. Highly recommended. Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=993007&PinnedHotelID=993007&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000012500) [See all 547 properties in Ardfern](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026®ionId=3000012500) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![The Ranald Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33340000/33338800/33338772/3c55eccb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Ranald Apartments 41 Stevenson Street Oban Scotland Stay at this apartment in Oban. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and housekeeping. Popular attractions RSPB Visitor Centre and Oban Distillery are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (66 reviews) Good location in town central to everything. Spacious room, but a little noisy due to hard floors in unit above. Kitchenette was well appointed. Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Oban-Hotels-The-Ranald-Apartments.h33338772.Hotel-Information) ![3 Oban - fantastic sea view apartment](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45670000/45669500/45669446/f7758efb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 3 Oban - fantastic sea view apartment Oban Book a stay at this golf apartment in Oban. Enjoy laundry facilities and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Oban Ferry Terminal and RSPB Visitor Centre ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (64 reviews) Clean rooms Reviewed on Oct 2, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Bouvet-Island-Hotels-3-Oban-Fantastic-Sea-View-Apartment.h45669446.Hotel-Information) ![Stunning Garden Apartment](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45180000/45177500/45177422/f53ac4c7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Stunning Garden Apartment Oban SCT Book a stay at this golf apartment in Oban. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Atlantis Leisure and McCaig's Tower are ... 9/10 Wonderful! (31 reviews) What an absolute hidden gem. Beautiful little apartment, well equipped and a short walk from town. Very cosy, clean and comfortable. Easy to find and hosts made us feel very welcome. Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Oban-Hotels-Stunning-Garden-Apartment.h45177422.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Ardfern](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000012500&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Capital of the ancient Kingdom of the Scots, Dalriada.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6093049/c992f274-c749-4812-a8b2-5208d082dd74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dunadd You can learn about the history of Lochgilphead with a trip to Dunadd. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Dunadd-Lochgilphead.d6093049.Vacation-Attraction) #### Kilmartin Glen You can learn about the history of Lochgilphead when you stop by Kilmartin Glen. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Kilmartin-Glen-Lochgilphead.d6093045.Vacation-Attraction) #### Loch Sween Explore the great outdoors at Loch Sween, a lovely green space in Lochgilphead. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. 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