Balvicar
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Perle Oban Hotel & Spa
Great staff. Perfect location.
Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026

The Great Western Hotel
The location is perfect and the lounge has beautiful views. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The hotel and my room were clean. However, I stayed in a single room and the en suite was the smallest I have ever seen - definitely only suited for small to medium people! I will not hesitate to ...
Reviewed on May 2, 2026

The Scot
My room was very clean. The staff was excellent. Unfortunately this time I did not have breakfast. The parking was excellent in the centre of oban ,For Oban it was a bonus free..parking.
Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026

The Ranald Apartments
We were only in Oban for one night, but this place would have suited our needs for a longer stay. The bed was comfortable but the couch was not. The bathroom was not as clean as it could have been, there were scuffs and fingerprints on the door and walls. The shower was small and we had trouble with ...
Reviewed on Apr 29, 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

Beautiful Cabin with electric hot tub, wifi, wood burning stove close to loch
Lovely cabin. Beautiful location. Very helpful host. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on May 3, 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 top-notch restaurants.

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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