With a stay at Oban Bay Hotel in Oban, you'll be on the waterfront, just a 1-minute walk from Oban War and Peace Museum and 7 minutes by foot from St. John's Cathedral. .This spa hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Oban Distillery and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Atlantis Leisure.
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
Oban Chocolate Company - 9 min walk
LULU Lounge - 14 min walk
About this property
Oban Bay Hotel
Waterfront hotel with a sauna and spa services
Oban Bay Hotel offers 79 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a hot tub and a sauna.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology.
Stay in one of 79 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Treat yourself with massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a hot tub and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a hair salon, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Enjoy local cuisine at Grill Room, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and a water dispenser.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Grill Room - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.
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
Oban Bay Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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.
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.
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 .
Kevin
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Frank
Traveled with partner
Oct 9, 2025
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.
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.
Beautiful view of the bay. Great location to explore the town. Parking is extremely limited but public parking is only a few minute walk
Robert
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
4/10 Poor
John
Sep 23, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
John
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Patricia
Sep 14, 2025
Patricia
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Thomas
Sep 13, 2025
Bad parking. Challenging to get to the room
Thomas
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Joanne
Sep 9, 2025
Joanne
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Anne
Sep 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
It was comfortable and the dinner and breakfast was lovely. We had a dog and while the hotel was welcoming, our room was a very long way from the exit and also very small to accommodate a dog crate.
Parking at the hotel is non existent unless you pay £20 per night for valet parking, which for a 4* hotel is unacceptable.
In addition, the check-in process was painfully slow. Only one person on the desk and dozens of visitors waiting.
The restaurant staff were mostly very nice, but some were quirky and over-familiar. Not a great impression for a 4* hotel. There is an amateurish feel about the Oban Bay Hotel. It trades on its seafront position along with many other similar mid-range hotels aspiring to 4* and falling short. It might have been once- not any more.