Balvicar
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The Great Western Hotel
Generally the hotel was in need of refurbishment.e.g. chipped paint, stained ceilings, a broken lock on our en suite door. Small but noticeable things.
Reviewed on May 15, 2026

Perle Oban Hotel & Spa
We stayed one night in Oban in our way from Inverness to Glasgow. A bit of a detour, but worth it. We booked last minute. The hotel has a superb view of the bay. Unfortunately we timed it with a large group of tourists staying there, and this seemed to have overwhelmed the staff a bit. We couldn't ...
Reviewed on May 14, 2026

The Royal Hotel
Nice breakfast on offer, offering a cooked breakfast on request a good idea. The staff were very pleasant and helpful
Reviewed on May 14, 2026

The Ranald Apartments
We loved everything about this apartment, in a quiet buy super close to the harbor, 8 minutes walk, beautiful clean apartment with everything needed, fairly new and very modern. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on May 6, 2026

Luxury Sea View Pods
I absolutely loved my stay here! It was very easy to find, staff were very communicative, and it was convenient to everything I wanted to do. Most of all, it was extremely quiet and peaceful, with an unbeatable view every morning. The nearby inn offered great food and friendly service for dinner, ...
Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

Cabin 16 'Duart'
A Cosy Cabin With Views Over Loch Awe.
Gregor the host was very friendly and approachable. The setting was beautiful, the cabin was cosy and had everything we needed. However the double bed would benefit from a mattress topper, the bunks were comfortable.
Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026
Popular places to visit

Oban Distillery
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Oban Distillery in Oban. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Ganavan Sands
Spend a few hours wading, strolling or building sandcastles at this lovely Blue Flag beach.

Connel Bridge
You can learn about the history of Oban with a trip to Connel Bridge. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel
Trace the rich and colorful history of this ruined 13th-century fortress, the site of heroic battles, royal residences and political imprisonments.

Oban War and Peace Museum
Discover the history of Oban and its military involvement at this compact yet compelling little museum.

McCaig's Tower
See the views across Oban Bay to the Atlantic Islands from the platform of Oban’s most unusual landmark.
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