Oban is home to Arbour Guest House. McCaig's Tower and Pulpit Hill are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ganavan Sands and Loch Linnhe. Don't miss out on a visit to Atlantis Leisure. Windsurfing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby. Visit our Oban travel guide
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 12:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Access methods
Key retrieval, private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed
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
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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arbour Guest House pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Arbour Guest House?
As of 17 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arbour Guest House on 21 Apr 2026 start from RM401, 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 Arbour Guest House?
Arbour Guest House doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Arbour Guest House?
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 6:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Arbour Guest House?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Arbour Guest House located?
Situated in Oban, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of St. John's Cathedral, Oban Distillery and Atlantis Leisure. McCaig's Tower and Oban Ferry Terminal are also within 15 minutes. Oban Station is 18 minutes by foot.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Arbour Guest House Reviews
6.0
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6.6
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
6.2
Staff & service
5.4
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 59 reviews
10 - Excellent
4
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 59 reviews
8 - Good
17
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 59 reviews
6 - Okay
19
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 59 reviews
4 - Poor
10
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 59 reviews
2 - Terrible
9
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Good
Catherine
14 May 2024
We loved the great location and how quiet the sleeping room was
Catherine
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Monica
23 Jul 2025
Liked: Amenities
Large clean room with shared bathroom (it wasn’t clear this was the case when booking, but the other room was unoccupied). Fantastic location, quiet. Good value for money.
Our room was very clean and comfortable. The location is great with many restaurants nearby. I would highly recommend a tour to Staffa Island. It was incredible. I would skip the continental breakfast. Overall a great place in Oban.
kris
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Ian
9 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is spotlessly clean, kudos to the cleaners !
We were asked to pay cash on arrival as the payment machine was not working. Elaine who attended our arrival and was very nice and helpful. The property is in a very convenient location and very handy for shopping, restaurants and the watersedge where the Ferries depart and arrive.
Looking at the descriptions of the room, it’s very deceptive because I had no idea that we would have a shared bathroom. It makes it a point to say when there’s a private bathroom, but it seems to omit that from the shared bathroom. For three people the room was extremely small I get it’s a budget hotel but I would’ve paid the extra money to have my own bathroom. Otherwise it is a great location.. I’m sure the rooms that have private restrooms are probably much better and hopefully a little bit larger.
AMANDA
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Aude
16 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Arbour Guesthouse is a simple place but it's clean and it's a good value (considering that accomodations in Oban are a bit pricy). We regretted though that the "double bed" was only 120 cm and not properly advertised as sub-standard. It would be nice as well to have good curtains (blackout and down to the floor) as up north the sun rises very early in summer.
Actually stayed next door so cannot review the Arbour Guest house
No breakfast was included
Room was small but adequate
Unusual layout with the sink next to the bed
Pat
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
JIM
15 Nov 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Hole in door. Unclean area in en-suite shower. Water damaged walls. Headboard coming off the wall
The room had an ensuite, though it was a bit cramped. The bed was okay, but a bit soft for me.
You had an option of a continental breakfast, but the breakfast room was at another associated property 2 doors down.
It was within walkimg distance of the town centre.
Sorry to say, but there was really absolutely nothing we liked about this place. From the staff to the room, to noisy disturbances for the whole night. everything was horrible. At least they could avoid vacuum cleaning at 8.00 AM on a Sunday just in front of the room. Sorry. Just try to avoid this property.
Worst hotel ive ever stayed at
The room was tiny bed broke.
Washing machine banging at 7am
Hear every word from another room
Tv size of a tablet
Mold in bathroom
Bed stunk
Honestly worst 2 nights ive ever had
Phoned the reception to say no hot water
The reply i had (are you sure because no one else complained)
Had no shower in the morning
And it was back in after i complained in the after
£190 for 2 nights wasnt worth it at qll
Andrew
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Kazym
29 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Shower is inside the room. Toilet shared on the floor. Not value for money as I felt overcharged for the quality of the hotel. Breakfast is basic, non-attended
Kazym
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Stephen
3 Jun 2023
Im not a fan of shared bathrooms and keys that are tricky to maneuver but i take into account the age of the building and the character of the town.
Unfortunately, our Room no. 4 was very noisy due to the Wind (Windows not thight, roof tiles ratteling). Toilet door could only hardly be locked. Neighbouring rooms could have been listened.
Ok, So we had to book in at a different guest house, clearly inconveniencing whoever booked us in, judging by the prickly reception. The triple rooms single beds mattress clearly had, had its day. the shared shower room (which was a surprise as I thought we had an ensuit) had other residents washing drying on the shower rail. Breakfast was in a third guest house. and at 0730min the morning we couldnt get in the door was looked. My children were standing in the street shivering. So we walked about the town for half an hour until another resident let us in.
Other than ms frosty we saw no other staff in the two days we were there. I cant say that I enjoyed the scotish hospitality on this trip. If I ever go back to Oban. I'll be sleeping in my car. Don't stay here.
Booking was not clear to indicate that parking although “available” did not mean on-site or free. Had to pay for meter and park either up the street or on the street. Had to switch rooms to have toilet & bath in room instead of shared. Also not clear in the booking site.