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Oban Bay Hotel

4.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with a sauna and spa services

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Oban Bay Hotel, by the sea, offers a peaceful escape with a welcoming lobby fireplace. Guests can relax in the sauna or steam room, sample local dishes at the Grill Room, and enjoy sea views from the terrace. WiFi is available, and the staff consistently impresses visitors.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Room service

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Petite Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bay View Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
  • 10 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bay View Junior Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Champagne service
  • 12 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Corran Esplanade, Oban, Scotland, PA34 5AE

What's nearby

  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Oban Distillery - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • McCaig's Tower - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Ganavan Sands - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Oban Station - 13 min walk
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cuan Mor - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Oban Inn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Corryvreckan (Wetherspoon) - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Markie Dan's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪LULU Lounge - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Oban Bay Hotel

Upscale hotel by the sea
Take advantage of a terrace, a hair salon, and a fireplace in the lobby at Oban Bay Hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in a facial, reflexology, or a massage. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Grill Room, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a hot tub.
Additional perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • A water dispenser, a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, 1 meeting room, and massage treatment rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 79 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as perks like late night room service and free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • LED light bulbs, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Secured valet parking on site (GBP 25 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15.50 for adults and GBP 15.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Grill Room

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 30 and January 2.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; 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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15.50 for adults and GBP 15.50 for children
  • Secured valet parking fee: GBP 25 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • 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; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Hotel Oban Bay
Oban Bay Hotel
Oban Bay Hotel & Spa Scotland
Oban Bay Hotel And Spa
Oban Bay Hotel Oban
Oban Bay Hotel Oban
Oban Bay Hotel Hotel
Oban Bay Hotel Hotel Oban

Frequently asked questions

Is Oban Bay Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for GBP 25 per day.

What time is check-in at Oban Bay Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Oban Bay Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Oban Bay Hotel located?

Situated on the waterfront, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Oban War and Peace Museum, St. John's Cathedral, and Oban Distillery. Atlantis Leisure and Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds are also within 15 minutes. Oban Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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Oban Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 530 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 530 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 530 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 530 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 530 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, location, walkable Restaurant serves very good food
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

COLIN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room great shower and cracking breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the Bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, would for sure stay again. Room was really nice and well stocked. Parking was on the street and easy enough to find, but not on site.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Oban Bay

Great hotel in great location with great sraff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location overlooking the water, restaurant had great options and food for both breakfast and dinner. Parking was offsite but very close. All of the staff we encountered were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the bay. Great location to explore the town. Parking is extremely limited but public parking is only a few minute walk
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This location is beautiful and the hotel was amazing! Only downfall is everything is accessed by stairs which is hard with heavy suitcases.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was excellent particularly for a Seafood fanatic. The only thing the chef should consider is adding a seafood soup. Everything else is 5 star.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Emma

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lace panties on the radiator and lumpy bed. We've stayed at this hotel before and it's a great location. Disappointed that the advertised Hot Tub was £50 per couple! That's not how it used to be. Then we found the knickers in the radiator. Clean presumably and left to dry? Who knows. Sadly to top it all was that the bed was lumpy! All in all there are good things about this hotel. Great view, staff were friendly but for the price it's not hitting the mark.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff and great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fraser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and welcoming, lots of conversation and humour. The food was good, we tried a few different options. The avocado and poached egg on sourdough was delicious and the pastries were fresh and so good. We had a classic double room on the ground floor. Plenty of space for the 2 of us, the shower was fab and toiletries were very refreshing. We had the best 2 nights sleep. The bed was huge and very comfy. The tea, coffee, hot chocolate and goodies were a perfect treat with 2 days of travelling and exploring. What a view while we enjoyed our drinks from the bar. Oban was such a lovely place and we wouldn't hesitate to book here again on return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Fabulous stay !

Beautifullly situated hotel with amazing views over the water with lovely seating area to enjoy the scenery. Small, but comfortable clean room. Delicious breakfast served in no time. Staff were friendly and professional and their uniforms were so smart. Highly recommend this hotel, we’d definitely return.
View from the front of hotel.
View from the drawing room.
View from the front dining area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

tim

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

Fantastic hotel

From check in to check out everything was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property fine, staff generally good. Expensive. Room had marks all over floor ( needs vax) parking facilities poor. £4.50 for 1/2 cup of coffee is not good value. Rooms are too full of chairs etc , not required. Obviously throw to back of hotel to make room for Americans so they spend more .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are a little plain and small for the cost. Very good bedding linens.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Just an overnight - but in the price we paid we did expect a breakfast to be included (in fact we did think it was until confirmation came through)!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Amenities
e real gem in Oban- comfortable homey feel, great staff, and a breakfast that should not be missed! Also has an impressive Spa but I did not use it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Bad parking. Challenging to get to the room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Oban Bay Hotel is excellent. The staff are brilliant, the food is 1st class and the hotel is modern and clean. It’s very close to the centre of Oban and has beautiful sea views
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The lift was not functioning but stay did bring bags to the room. A challenge with older hotel infrastructure is that many many step are required to get to a room. No lift meant 40 steps up and 40 steps down.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel in great location Food excellent and room comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Initial impressions not good. I knew no parking on site, but drop off area chaotic. Steps to entrance and more steps and long way to lift (not sure how disabled would cope.) However staff friendly, room ok. Comfortable bed, decent breakfast and nice views of bay outside
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

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

Good comfortable stay great staff

Great views, bar and restaurant staff were great! Small but comfortable room. No AC so it got warm the days we were there. Bathroom and shower was decent.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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