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Oban Bay Hotel

4.0 star property
Travelers enjoy fresh ocean air by day and cozy up by the lobby fireplace at night, balancing outdoor exploration with evening relaxation.

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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

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is ฿2,693
฿3,231 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar

Room options

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

Classic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery 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/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
Coffee/tea maker
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Classic Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
Coffee/tea maker
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single 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
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • Bay view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bay view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Oban, Oban Bay Hotel is near a train station and on the waterfront. Oban War and Peace Museum and Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include McCaig's Tower and Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel. Ardchattan Priory Garden and An Cala are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Oban travel guide
Map
Corran Esplanade, Oban, Scotland, PA34 5AE

What's nearby

  • Oban War and Peace Museum which includes heritage elements
    Oban War and Peace Museum
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Found a treasure here
    Oban Distillery
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • McCaig\'s Tower featuring heritage elements, heritage architecture and a garden
    McCaig's Tower
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • A view of the port and ferry terminal at Oban, Scotland on a summers day
    Oban Ferry Terminal
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • St. John's Cathedral
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Corryvreckan (Wetherspoon)
    15 min walk
  • The Oban Inn
    10 min walk
  • Cuan Mor
    11 min walk
  • The View Oban
    12 min walk
  • Costa Coffee
    16 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 reception at Oban Bay Hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in a body wrap, a deep-tissue massage or a detox wrap. 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, massage treatment rooms and local meal delivery service
  • Smoke-free property, 1 meeting room and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 79 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as perks such as late-night room service and free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/bath 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 transport

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

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 lift

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 organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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 30 December and 2 January.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are 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 on 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 15.50 for adults and from GBP 15.50 for children
  • 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 any lifts
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 does it cost to stay at Oban Bay Hotel?

As of 9 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oban Bay Hotel on 12 Mar 2026 start from ฿2,693, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Oban Bay Hotel?

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?

Checkout 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. Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds and McCaig's Tower are also within 1 mile (2 km). Oban Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Oban Bay Hotel Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 549 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 549 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 549 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 549 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 549 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant dog friendly hotel- my Westie won’t want to go anywhere else now! Love helpful staff and spotless room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stay and close to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location with simple EV charging on site, nice clean room great staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

Moira

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything about this hotel,from arriving to departing, all the staff were very friendly and helpful,flawless
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

liane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The spa experience was the best ever!! Great place will be back and highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel. Beautiful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing great location friendly staff. Worth every penny l will definitely be staying here again 10
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

steven

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

Great

Great comfortable hotel right on the water fromt
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay and staff was excellent! Courteous,kind,and extremely polite. We will definitely return Only deal was the mattresses could be updated a bit for a bit of added comfort Overall A+
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this property because the staff were incredibly friendly, the food at dinner was amazing and the view from the front deck was spectacular! ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025