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Knipoch House Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Oban with spa services and a restaurant

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Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board
Restaurant
Garden
Knipoch House Hotel, near the bay, offers an inviting retreat with a restaurant serving regional cuisine and a cozy bar for evening relaxation. Guests enjoy WiFi in common areas, cooked-to-order breakfast, and attentive assistance from multilingual staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Garden view

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 28 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

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Knipoch House Hotel, Oban, Scotland, PA34 4QT

What's nearby

  • McCaig's Tower - 10 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Glencruitten Golf Club - 10 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Oban Distillery - 10 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 10 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Ganavan Sands - 16 min drive - 10.2 miles

Getting around

  • Oban Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cuan Mor - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Corryvreckan (Wetherspoon) - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Oban Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kaina - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Knipoch House Hotel

Upscale hotel near Oban Ferry Terminal
At Knipoch House Hotel, you can look forward to laundry facilities, a bar, and a restaurant. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage, a manicure/pedicure, or a body treatment. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Knipoch House Hotel include comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like desk chairs and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Travel cribs, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 24.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 24.95 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Knipoch House Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 25 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Knipoch House Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Knipoch House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Knipoch House Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Knipoch House Hotel located?

Situated in Oban, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Clachan Bridge, RSPB Visitor Centre, and Pulpit Hill. St. John's Cathedral and Oban Distillery are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Knipoch House Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 186 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 186 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 186 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 186 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 186 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely inside and out, nicely located, quiet and serene on a loch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay at Knipoch. Friendly staff, beautiful room, very clean, lovely view over the loch. Great food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property and location.Well staffed with friendly and helpful people. Property is very clean and tidy and is well presented
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very nice property outside of Oban. Knipoch House Hotel is situated in a quiet location and offers very good food on-site. We were only there for a short time, on our way to Glasgow, but it was a very comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was amazing and our room was lovely. They thought of everything when the property was remodeled. The lighting was great and the layout was fantastic. I appreciated the placement of electrical outlets and mirrors to allow us “ladies” to get ready for the day. The staff were very friendly, kind and accommodating. We enjoyed dinner and drinks in the cozy bar and then off to bed to enjoy the best night of sleep I’ve had since we arrived in Scotland 12 days ago. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A pleasure to visit .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at the Knipoch House Hotel. The room and location were really beautiful and the staff was friendly. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly in a beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Romina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Luxurious!

Wonderful place with great atmosphere. The food was delicious and it has an incredible selection of whisky.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel near Oban

Luxury dog friendly hotel. Lovely staff, restaurant and bar. Comfy rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting, staff excellent, food excellent. Can’t say enough about it except wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in beautiful setting. Near enough to Oban but overlooking loch. Bed was comfortable and room was cosy. Dinner and breakfast very yummy. All staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Lovely high class accommodation and service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A charming country inn

A charming country inn located 5 miles from Oban. Very clean and an exxellent staff. Large room with a comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel. Beautifully redecorated and refurbished. Lovely rooms and en-suite bathroom. Very comfortable bed. Will definitely stay again if in the area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff on arrival were amazing. There was no space in the car park and one of staff moved their vehicle so we had a place to park. The check in process was seamless and all staff were ready to help us if needed. The room was immaculate and had everything we needed. Breakfast the following morning was delicious and served by enthusiastic staff. Checking out, we were very disappointed that we did not have more nights here as we felt it was one of the highlights of the road trip around the Highlands. Definately one place to return to and recommend to friends.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely adored our time here. It’s the sweetest little hotel, and the staff are just absolutely incredible. We’ll be back soon!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended. Excellent accommodation .

Recently renovated clearly to an exceptionally high standard. Very comfortable room, superb en suite, fantastic amenities. Excellent dining all in all, I highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Amenities
This is a well-appointed comfortable hotel in a beautiful part of Scotland. The staff are exceptional and the food excellent. It is let down a bit by a congested and rather cramped dining area spread over three rooms. At breakfast, with part of one room taken up by the buffet, it becomes reminiscent of a budget hotel as guests jostle each other and the staff. The staff do their best to compensate but it really needs more than that - a complete redesign - to overcome this one negative aspect of a stay. Finally, in a hotel in this price range, I would expect a deluxe room to have a fridge and a safe. It had neither.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Wolfgang

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated historic building with cozy and tasteful interior. The breakfast buffet needs improving for 4* level and the need to reserve even when the restaurant is empty should be reconsidered. Overall wonderful staff an property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really beautiful hotel recently refurbished and looking and feeling 5*. Staff friendly and obliging, warm and inviting in a beautiful position overlooking the loch with plenty of outside seating areas. Breakfast was everything you could want but evening meal a little limited for our taste and perhaps a little pricey.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely overnight escape.

Our stay at the Knipoch was one of the most comfortable and enjoyable overnights we have had for some time. The setting is beautiful, the accommodation is first class and the food is of a high standard. If you get a chance take a hike up the little path at the back of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful

Beautiful location. Recently decorated and well-finished. Lovely lounge bar area with fireplace.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was fabulous and the breakfast just beautiful. The staff were very informative and realy helpful. We had a wonderful time. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Faulty Towers…..My husband and I stayed here for 2 nights after arriving from New York in October 2024. I had refrained from reviewing this hotel immediately after my stay, as I Terrible check-in experience with inexperienced staff and unwelcoming manager, who was more inclined to hold a staff meeting than provide

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