Don Muir Guesthouse is located in a residential area of Oban, just 5 minutes' walk from Pulpit Hill Viewing Point and 15 minutes' walk uphill from the ferry terminal and railway station. This family-run guesthouse features rooms with private or shared bathrooms. All rooms at Don Muir Guesthouse have attractive décor and come with a TV, heating, tea and coffee-making facilities and a hairdryer. Free WiFi is included. Oban has a range of shops, pubs and restaurants. Ferries to many of the islands leave from the town’s port. Inveraray can be reached in an hour by car, while Glasgow and its airport are around 2 hours’ drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Oban, this property has an excellent location score of 8.4


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
9.1
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Quiet comfortable stay, we appreciated the breakfast ceral before having to leave very early for the ferry.
  • Gail
    Australia Australia
    We enjoyed our 1 comfortable night. The host was very welcoming. The room was good for 2 people, and the extras of cereal and snacks were a welcome extra. There was a little fridge in the room, which is a great plus when travelling. We...
  • Eileen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Complimentary breakfast and snacks in room including fresh juice and milk were a surprise.
  • Lesley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly informative owner. Great location. Complimentary breakfast a lovely idea.
  • Evangeline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The guesthouse was so clean and comfortable. The host Caroline was such a lovely and easy going person. Communication was very straightforward and they allowed flexibility for self check-in. There were some complimentary snacks in the room, which...
  • K
    Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The rooms were fresh, warm and welcoming. We loved the decor. The provisions in the rooms were brilliant. The beds were so comfy.
  • Lior
    Israel Israel
    Welcoming and helpful host, good night sleep and great views from the nearby view point. The location is great to easily get on the ferry to Mull and back.
  • Geraint
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Don Muir is easy to get to, in a quiet location above Oban port. My single room was nicely furnished, with a very comfy bed and lots of welcome treats, including fresh milk and orange juice in the fridge. The bathroom (bathtub, shower, loo) across...
  • Tess
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The view from the viewpoint nearby was great. The 'Welcome tray' was great and saved me from going back out to look for breakfast. Very much appreciated! It was a quiet location and the host was very helpful.
  • Russell
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly host. Says no breakfast provided but actually a simple one IS provided which was more than adequate for me. Comfy bed and good tea and coffee facilities. Definitely go back.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.3Based on 333 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

We've made some changes for 2024 . We have a set check from 4 pm to 8 pm for guests who like to be greeted or you can ask for details on self check in which allows you to arrive at the property from 4pm at your own pace , no rushing. We don't offer an earlier check in but arrangements can be made to drop your luggage off. We no longer offer breakfast at the house but there are plenty of cafes and restaurants 10 minutes walk into town.There is no onsite parking but plenty of free parking available

Neighbourhood information

We are situated 15 minutes walk uphill from the train station in a quiet residential area of Oban. Pulpit hill viewpoint is 2/3 minutes walk from the guesthouse which shows some beautiful views of Oban and surrounding areas.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Don Muir Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Don Muir Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 9 years are welcome.

Children 10 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 09:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Don Muir does not accept arrivals after 20:00.

Car parking is at a free public car park located 3 minutes walk away.

For late arrivals please ask for a self-check-in if after 8 pm.

Payment is taken upon 2 days before arrival after the free cancellation period has ended.

Please inform Don Muir Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 09:00:00.

License number: AR01498F

FAQs about Don Muir Guesthouse

  • Don Muir Guesthouse is 0.7 miles from the centre of Oban. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Don Muir Guesthouse is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Room options at Don Muir Guesthouse include:

    • Double
    • Single

  • Don Muir Guesthouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at Don Muir Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.