Oyster Inn Connel By Oban, Argyll, Oban, PA37 1PL, United Kingdom
#14 of 25 hotels in Oban
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1993 hotel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.7
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.4
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 14 June 2024
Shirley
United KingdomSadly, the view from our room was over the carpark. To be fair, we knew there wasn't a sea-view room available when we booked. Also there were some renovations going on in the corridors of the hotel but they caused little problem
Great location and the staff went above and beyond to accommodate us and our dog, (I had accidentally booked a room that didn't take dogs)
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 June 2024
Dave
United KingdomPrice was a bit high for the standard of rooms. Building work was going on during our stay.
Location and food was very good. They let us leave a van there for a week.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 10 June 2024
Cheryl
United KingdomThe heated towel rail didn’t work and our room could have benefited from more places to which hang clothing/coats.
Comfort modern rooms in a great location over looking the loch. Lovely food and attentive staff. Very pleasant pub as part of the property next door.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 8 June 2024
Martin
United KingdomLovely view
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 6 June 2024
Rodgers
United StatesParking is a problem. Staff was not very friendly. Marginal breakfast quality.
Breakfast was included. Water pressure in showers was excellent. Comfortable beds.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 6 June 2024
Gavgav
United KingdomGreat views. Fantastic Shower. Good food
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 5 June 2024
Lesley
CanadaGreat hotel but a little further from the town of Oban than we had thought.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 May 2024
Sara
United KingdomThere was no WiFi in our room and the tv reception was dodgy. Tried watching grand designs and Kevin McCloud had a stutter due to the poor reception.
Very friendly staff. Food excellent t at both dinner and breakfast. Bed comfy. Shower amazing. Great location.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Lynda
United KingdomNothing apart from the breakfast
Whilst the breakfast was substantial it had the taste and appearance of being left keeping warm for too long making some parts dry and hard
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Jim
United KingdomDidn't realise bedrooms were in the roof space, at 6'4" I struggled to stand up in most of the bedroom. It was unfortunate that work was being carried out at during our stay, felt a bit like a building site in some of the public areas. This will soon be resolved once the work is completed.
Food was good, we had evening meal in the restaurant + breakfast. Location was good.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Alison
United KingdomFood was very good
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Gail
United KingdomRoom was functional, very small bathroom , in need of decoration.
Good location with plenty of parking. Lovely view. Good food & breakfast, friendly staff.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Jackie
United KingdomLots of building work going on during our stay. Our room very pokey, tiny shower and only very small velux windows for ventilation
Lovely situation although our room had no view. King size bedi
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Keith
United KingdomRoom a little tired
Friendly staff
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Lorraine
United StatesWhat a lovely place, the best shower!!! we upgraded to a room with a beautiful view! Breakfast was tasty and Dinner was awesome! I will be back for sure!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Frances
South AfricaThe renovations are a little inconvenient, however not intrusive.
The property is currently under renovation however our room was complete. Spacious facility, clean and very comfy. The staff were extremely friendly and breakfast was as exceptional! Spotting otters and seals was just the cherry on the top !
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Lyn
United KingdomClose to main road
Good position.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Jeff
United Kingdomunfortunately work was going on so all facilities were not available
good all round
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Kathleen
NetherlandsThere was construction going on and it was a pain to walk from the back of the hotel parking area to the front- Especially when traveling with elderly parents. In the morning, we moved the cars to the front to load them. It was a beautiful sunny day when we arrived, which meant the Seaview rooms had direct sun streaming into them. This made them uncomfortably warm. The only way to cool them was by opening the window, but there were street noise, and no breeze came in when the blinds were closed. My parents room had a fan in it, but ours did not. It was difficult to sleep as it was so hot. While, the evening staff were very gracious, the breakfast stuff was less so.  I would book this again, if traveling alone with my husband. But it was pricey when traveling with children. (our other accommodations fell through due to flooding, it has half the cost)
What a beautiful location and a beautiful view! I had a Seaview room and could have sat for hours looking out the window. The bed was big and comfortable. We enjoyed a delicious meal in the pub where the staff was incredibly accommodating to our large party. Breakfast was good as well with plenty of options. There was a parking lot in back, which, luckily we got the last two spots for. There was a treat, along with the coffee maker, which always raises my opinion of a hotel!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Jean
United KingdomVery friendly staff. Dog friendly. Fab location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Dorothy
United KingdomThe room was a bit small but the views made up for that
The location was perfect
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Caroline
United KingdomCurrent renovation works meant the corridor resembled a building site! But the room was fine so, while it was a bit disconcerting, it didn't actually affect my stay!
Staff were amazing. Friendly and helpful at all times. Really nice dinner (breakfast was 'fine')
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Michael
New ZealandWould be nicer when scaffolding gone.
Good bar and restaurant. Nice rooms. Good location across road from ocean
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Ruth
United KingdomWe weren’t warned about construction work at the property meaning that scaffolding obscured our view from the dining room
The situation and outlook were superb.
Stayed in May 2024
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