Oban Bay Hotel

4.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with a sauna and spa services

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Bay View Junior Suite | View from room
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Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Corran Esplanade, Oban, Scotland, PA34 5AE
  • Place, Oban Distillery
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Oban Ferry Terminal
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Ganavan Sands
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Single Room

  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Classic Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Petite Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Bay View Double Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Bay View Junior Suite

  • 129 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Oban

Oban Bay Hotel places you next to Oban War and Peace Museum and within a 10-minute walk of St. John's Cathedral. This 79-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and a hot tub.

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 - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Ganavan Sands - 4 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 Corryvreckan (Wetherspoon) - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Oban Inn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Markie Dan's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Oban Fish & Chip Shop - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Oban Bay Hotel

Waterfront hotel with a sauna and spa services
Oban Bay Hotel features a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and a hot tub. Valet parking is available for GBP 25 per day. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a meeting room, a terrace, and local meal delivery service.
32-inch flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, desks, and local meal delivery service are also available.
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.

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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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 30 and January 2.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-11 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers valet parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • 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 a free cancellation option available at Oban Bay Hotel?

Oban Bay Hotel provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Oban Bay Hotel?

As of Oct 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oban Bay Hotel on Nov 2, 2025 start from $116.56, 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.

What's there to do within easy reach of Oban Bay Hotel?

This hotel in Oban is within a 10-minute walk of Oban War and Peace Museum and Oban Distillery. You'll also find McCaig's Tower and Atlantis Leisure less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Oban Bay Hotel?

Yes, secured valet parking is offered for GBP 25 per day. Electric car charging is also available for guests.

Is there a spa at Oban Bay Hotel?

Spa services at the hotel include hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages, reflexology, and couples treatments.

Does Oban Bay Hotel feature a casino on the premises?

No, Oban Bay Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Oban Bay Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Is Oban Bay Hotel good for couples?

This waterfront hotel offers many amenities for couples, including Champagne service as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Oban Bay Hotel?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Oban Bay Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Oban Bay Hotel serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Grill Room.

Does Oban Bay Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Oban Bay Hotel for a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does Oban Bay Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Oban Bay Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Oban Bay Hotel.