The Scot

3.0 star property

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A modern bar area with a wooden bar counter, high stools, and a brick wall backdrop.
A modern lounge area with grey upholstered armchairs, a round coffee table, and a wooden floor.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a radiator, and a skylight.
A cozy room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a comfortable armchair, and a small round table.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining area with chairs.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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138 George St, Oban, Scotland, PA34 5NX
  • Place, Oban Distillery
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Oban War and Peace Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, McCaig's Tower
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

Economy Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(70 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Scot

A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and self parking are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. Free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area.
The Scot offers 24 accommodations. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Scot. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from St. John's Cathedral. Free WiFi in public areas, a free manager's reception, and a bar are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a terrace and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from St. John's Cathedral and Oban Distillery
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The Scot also features a terrace and coffee/tea in a common area. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Oban bed & breakfast is smoke free.

The bed & breakfast hosts a free manager's reception daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 9.95 to 14.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 9.95 to 14.95 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 10 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Scot B&B Oban
Scot Oban
The Scot Oban
The Scot Bed & breakfast
The Scot Bed & breakfast Oban

The Scot Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 420 out of 683 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 683 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 683 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 683 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 683 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located in town with friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location. Adequate parking and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bed & shower and really fluffy towels
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to walk the town, the team at the Scot were incredible, lovely people!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and a great location for seeing all of Oban. Full Scottish breakfast is great fuel for hike up to the tower!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible value for money, Lovely rooms, staff, food, location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As always never disappoints rooms excellent place spotless couldn’t stay at a better hotel … Will be back 💫💫💫
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JASON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel with excellent customer service. Parking was also included which was a rare find
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quick and friendly check-in, good shower room, spacious bedroom and comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with parking on site. Friendly staff, lovely bedrooms and decor throughout. Tithe only negative we found was no lift. With lovely weather, Oban at it.’s best!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable and quiet, despite overlooking Oban's main thoroughfare.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was good, well looked after and staff were helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Beds, towels, lovely staff, great location& super clean. We really enjoyed our stay here!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Mia at reception was outstanding during our stay, made us feel really at ease and went above and beyond
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room , free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast, that you have to order the day before was excellent, plentyfull hot & well cooked. The young waitress was helpful, attentive & very pleasant. Parking was excellent, numerous spaces & behind hotel & safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good bed, nice bathroom, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very nice and helpful hotel is very nice wee had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice restauraunt nearby with great cocktails and food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice modern hotel. Clean room and comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely couldn’t fault accommodation, rooms lovely and modern . Central to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was so spotless just brilliant, lovely staff member called Vorteck, very helpful and efficient
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff polite and room was exceptionally good. Great bed and very good shower. Ill be staying there again soon
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline

We liked everything about our experience and hope to return!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025