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The Scot

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free parking, near Oban Ferry Terminal

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Flat-screen TV
Exterior
Flat-screen TV
1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Flat-screen TV
The Scot offers genuine hospitality in the town center where travelers gather for the daily manager's reception or relax at the bar. Luggage storage aids flexible schedules, in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected, and the location puts visitors steps from impressive attractions.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Double Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Apartment | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Standard Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(54 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Apartment | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Standard Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
138 George St, Oban, Scotland, PA34 5NX

What's nearby

  • Oban Distillery - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • McCaig's Tower - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ganavan Sands - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Oban Station - 17 min walk
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 139 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cuan Mor - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Corryvreckan (Wetherspoon) - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Oban Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kaina - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ee-Usk - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Scot

Bed & breakfast near Oban Ferry Terminal
Take advantage of a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a bar at The Scot. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Scot offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 12.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 12.95 per person

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Scot B&B Oban
Scot Oban
The Scot Oban
The Scot Bed & breakfast
The Scot Bed & breakfast Oban

Frequently asked questions

Is The Scot pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Scot?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Scot?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Scot?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Scot located?

Situated in Oban, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of St. John's Cathedral and Oban Ferry Terminal. Oban Distillery and Atlantis Leisure are just steps away. Oban Station is 17 minutes by foot.

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The Scot Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 336 out of 544 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 544 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 544 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 544 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 544 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice restauraunt nearby with great cocktails and food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very nice and helpful hotel is very nice wee had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Beds, towels, lovely staff, great location& super clean. We really enjoyed our stay here!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great and very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel lovely & clean, comfy beds and reasonably priced. Would highly recommend also great location and free parking. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in the center of Oban. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable apartment. Great staff and easy check in/out. Easy walk to ferry terminal and restaurants -would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a prime location,walking distance from train station and bars/restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great old place. Loved the amazing room. Great food at dinner and breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast. The staff was very accommodating. The location was superb, restaurant recommendations were spot on. A must stay in Oban
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Comfy beds. Good shower.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful experience. Great location to enjoy the town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful with a short term request for a travel cot
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were courteous and helpful. The rooms were quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

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

Best in Oban

Great place to stay and excellent breakfast in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a studio which was excellent. Modern and well equipped. Especially liked the washing machine/dryer. We were able to park our car right beside the unit so no stairs etc
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was easy. Parking was great. Room was very nice and the bathroom was beautiful -- clean and modern. Also great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel in a great location. Staff we spoke to were so lovely and friendly. We stayed in one of the rooms that is separate to the main property, and it was very well equipped and spacious. So clean and very peaceful. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little hotel in an awesome location. Some of the staff was friendly but Linda on the morning shift seemed to be having a bad day.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wijdan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing, couldn’t ask for better, everything was great from the first step in 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property! Only stayed one night as travelling around areas, but definitely the best hotel out of all the hotels we stayed in including premier inn. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at The Scot. Great location right in the city centre. We booked an apartment and loved the extra space.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

M P

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

Close enough to everything in Obin

Great location for the Town & restaurants. It was also great that they had available parking in the back of the Hotel. Nice Employees upon check in. Clean comfortable rooms and a great common area downstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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