Oban: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Oban side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget Columba Hotel	Best Value Oban Bay Hotel	Luxury No.26 By The Sea
Guest score	8.1/10	8.2/10	9.5/10
Reviews	3,488	2,382	487
Stars	★★★	★★★★	★★★★
Area	The Top-rated Area in Oban	The Top-rated Area in Oban	Oban
Reference price per night	€100	€171	€197
Guests like	Location: Central waterfront spot near the ferry terminal, train station, shops, and distillery. Staff: Friendly, welcoming team provide helpful service and local information.	Location: Seafront position with bay views and a short walk to the town centre. Staff: Friendly, helpful, and professional team who provide a warm welcome.
Guests mention	Breakfast: Offers a buffet with cooked items, though some find the selection basic or limited.	Prices: High costs for drinks and parking, though some guests find room rates reasonable.
Good for	family	beach, pets, family, spa, breakfast

Which one?

Choose Columba Hotel if price matters most, Oban Bay Hotel for the best balance of score and price, and No.26 By The Sea if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.