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The Scot

3.0 star property
Guests connect with locals at the daily manager's reception, unwind with drinks at the bar, and enjoy attentive service in this prime location.

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ￥12,096
￥14,515 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 23 - Jan 24

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

Economy Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(58 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

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

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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
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Apartment | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Standard Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Oban is home to The Scot. Oban War and Peace Museum and Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Ardchattan Priory Garden and An Cala.
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PA34 5NX, Scotland, Oban, 138 George St

What's nearby

  • Oban Distillery - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • McCaig's Tower - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Glencruitten Golf Club - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Oban Station - 17 min walk
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cuan Mor - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Oban Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Corryvreckan (Wetherspoon) - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Oban Chocolate Company - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Scot

Property highlights
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

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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 self 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
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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 does it cost to stay at The Scot?

As of Jan 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Scot on Jan 23, 2026 start from ￥12,096, 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?

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 steps from St. John's Cathedral, Oban Distillery, and Atlantis Leisure. RSPB Visitor Centre and Oban War and Peace Museum are also within 10 minutes. Oban Station is 17 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Scot Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 365 out of 595 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 595 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 595 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 595 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 595 reviews

Reviews

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

Jahan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so great helping my Dad find his lost passport! This was our second time staying here - amazing location in the heart of town, we will continue to stay here when we go to Oban.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very communicative and helpful. I look forward to going back for another stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable. Onsite parking was a convenient amenity.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The place was very clean and nice. there was a problem with the king mattress. It felt like a bar was in the upper portion so we had to sleep in the other bedroom. But location was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harlan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location with parking. No extra room in the room, not unexpectedly but very comfortable, great bed and great shower.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was fine. I think the photos online glorify the rooms slightly. Rooms were clean. Never had breakfast. Check in was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I were incredibly surprised and happy with our accommodations at the Scot. It’s so incredibly conveniently located, completely walkable to shops and restaurants. The accommodation was huge and was complete with every modern convenience needed for a great stay, including a washer/dryer! Very pleased with every aspect of the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Chandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and welcoming. Loved the heated towel rack on our cool and rainy day.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Lovely breakfast which can be purchased. Recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was walkable to all of the sites in Oban including the ferry terminal. It offered free parking. Breakfast was not included with the room, but there were plenty of restaurants close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Francesca

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay, I would improve the cleanliness a bit, especially the windows. Apart from that, great value for money and fantastic location right in the town centre and with parking included
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

6/10 Okay

Annisa

Liked: Staff & service
The lobby and bar area was clean and nicely decorated and the staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The only disappointing part of our stay was the room. We reserved a kind room and the bed was a queen. The rooms was very small which is not uncommon for the region but
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

Federico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and accommodations are amazing Highly recommend Thank you !!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint hotel near the harbor with shopping and dining close by.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024