Oyster Inn Connel By Oban, Argyll, Oban, PA37 1PL, United Kingdom
#14 of 25 hotels in Oban
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1974 hotel reviews
8.3Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.2
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 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
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Karen
United KingdomDue to refurbishment parking was limited Slightly overpriced for size of room Room was a little hot
Well located, very warm welcome, modern, clean rooms
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Brian
United KingdomIgnoring the building work in progress which can’t be helped, there’s nothing I would complain about.
Comfortable clean room & friendly staff
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Gary
AustraliaThe property were doing renovations and this detracted from our visit - not much they could do about this, although it was never mentioned to us before or after.
Friendly staff and a good bar area. Lovely aspect, looking west at sunsets.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Sean
United KingdomThe room was very clean, the bed was super comfy. The shower was great. The view was amazing (sea view). The food was lovely and reasonably priced. The staff were so welcoming and polite, we didn't ask for much but we got the sense that nothing would be too much trouble. Plenty of parking with a car park to the rear, a few spaces outside the front and there is another car park across the road. We will definitely be back. Thanks again.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Malcolm
United KingdomFirst impressions at reception and lack of prior communication re ongoing building works.
Beautiful views across the water. Very clean.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Margaret
IrelandRoom was ok but very small bathroom.
Lovely view. Very nice breakfast. Staff very welcoming
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Doris
Puerto RicoDidn't have at least a mini fan to blow air.
I liked the location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Mike
United KingdomWe were not informed of the refurbishment when we phoned for room upgrade or that the restaurant was closed when I reserved a table.
Breakfast was great. Most of the staff very friendly.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Pauline
United KingdomScaffolding on building which was unexpected and impeded the views. Room shook when workmen started. Lock on bedroom door faulty.
Great location. Very good breakfast. Good evening meal with fairly limited choice. Excellent staff throughout.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Paige
United Kingdomno shampoo or conditioner in the room
spectacular views
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Helen
United KingdomTea coffee and biscuits in the bedroom. Excellent bathroom. Breakfast was good, staff friendly
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Steven
United Kingdomcurrently some building work but this didn't disturb my visit
fabulous restaurant, staff and comfortable room. The views out of the restaurant were spectacular with a remarkable sunset.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Sheila
United KingdomLarger bathroom. Confusion over booking
Breakfast good. Location o.k.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Dave
United KingdomRoad noise from outside. Ongoing building not informed about. Breakfast was cold. Leaking radiator in room, informed staff nothing done. Humming noise in room, from what I can only imagine was the adjoining rooms extraction fan left on all night. Luckily we brought earplugs. No extra bedding or even a blanket. Bar drinks were expensive, a can of Barrs lemonade with a 59p price on the can was sold to me for £2.50!!!
The view
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Scott
United KingdomUntidy condition of outside space at side and rear of property. One member at checkin could have been more helpful and informative eg where breakfast was served and when, was only interested in taking payment
Most Staff very friendly, polite and helpful
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Shona
United KingdomRoom to accommodate 2 adults plus dog was too small.
Staff were really good, in particular Stevie he was amazing 👏
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
John
United KingdomNothing
Great location, friendly staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Lorraine
United KingdomBuilding work being done, new restaurant area was cool no comfy / relaxing seats in public lounge bar .
Great location & views , public bar was very inviting and staff friendly .
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Julie
United KingdomIt was a shame we weren't informed there was building work going on .
The staff were very friendly and the food was lovely
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Jessica
United KingdomI think this was Booking.com rather than the hotel but our booking did not match what we got: 1. we searched for dog friendly hotels and then were quoted a price for the two rooms we booked, but when we called the hotel ahrad of time tp check the booking had gone through we learnt there was a £30 extra charge for the dog even though Booking.com lksged it as pet friendly and wed searched only fpr dog friendly places. This wasn't visible on the booking process 2. Booking.com said the rooms had balconies or sea views, neither of ours did 3. Booking.com said we'd have adjacent rooms (2 adults, 2 older kids) but we didn't (we got room 9 and 12) Having said all that, the team at the hotel expressed their exacerbation at Booking.com not conveying the right info on their site and I believe this not to be the fault of the hotel It was a gorgeous stay but just a shame we didn't quite get what we thought we were getting
Gorgeous hotel above a lovely pub, friendly staff, fantastic Scottish breakfast, right on the sea
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Michael
UkraineGood value, staff, accommodations and breakfast
Stayed in April 2024
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