Hotel Mackays, Oban, United Kingdom

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Mackays Hotel - Oban

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Overview

Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, Mackays Hotel Oban sits 10 minutes' walk from the - donation Oban War and Peace Museum. This hotel entices guests with street parking, available on site.

Location

Located 2.2 km from Oban railway station, the 4-star hotel stands right around the corner from the waterside Oban War Memorial Sculptures. Take benefit from the proximity to the intriguing Dunollie Museum, which is a 13-minute walk away. Guests will also appreciate the vicinity to Oban Community Sensory Garden, located about 400 metres away. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Argyll and the Isles is just 5 minutes' stroll from the Mackays.

Rooms

The rooms include a seating area, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for your convenience. The rooms have king-size beds as well as views of the ocean. The bathrooms come with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet along with shower caps and bath sheets for more comfort.

Eat & Drink

The award-winning Mackays Hotel is just a few steps from Rannachan Restaurant, that serves British cuisine.

Leisure & Business

The on-site activities include canoeing, hiking, and cycling.

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 13:00-19:00

from 07:00-10:00

Amenities

Private parking is possible on site for free.

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Other information

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Building

Number of rooms:6

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Rooms and availability

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Premium Twin Room

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

2 Single beds

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Superior Double Room

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi

Free parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

Flat-screen TV

Adults only

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Sports activities

Hiking

Cycling

Canoeing

Fishing

Sports & Fitness

Canoeing
Hiking
Cycling
Golf course
Fishing

Spa & Leisure

Beach access

Room view

Sea view

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

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Essential information about Mackays Hotel

💵 Lowest room price	90 £
📏 Distance to centre	1.5 km
✈️ Distance to airport	9.3 km
🧳 Nearest airport	Oban, OBN

Location
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Address

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Corran Esplanade, Oban, United Kingdom, PA34 5AQ

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Corran Esplanade, Oban, United Kingdom, PA34 5AQ

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants
Hotels nearby

Landmark

McCaig's Tower

1.6 km

Museum

Dunollie Museum

940 m

Museum

Oban War and Peace Museum

820 m

Church

St Columba's Cathedral

960 m

Cinema

Oban Phoenix Cinema

920 m

Church

St John's Cathedral

960 m

Gallery

The Jetty Gallery

1.3 km

Landmark

Purdie's of Oban

1.7 km

Island

Maiden Island

1.1 km

Landmark

Oban Marina

1.7 km

Landmark

Parsley the Ambassador Cat

1.6 km

Gallery

Alice Strange

1.2 km

Landmark

Cathedral of Trees

1.7 km

Landmark

Lochan Dubh

2.2 km

Landmark

Ganavan Bay

2.1 km

Church

Oban Baptist Church

2.4 km

Beach

Ganavan Sands

2.7 km

Golf Course

Glencruitten Golf Club

2.8 km

Landmark

Glencruitten Cathedral of Trees SCIO

3.1 km

Castle

Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel

4.6 km

Store

Puffin Dive Centre

3.7 km

Landmark

Ocean Explorer Centre

4.2 km

Landmark

Dunstaffnage Chapel

4.5 km

Landmark

Etive Boat Trips

4.5 km

Landmark

Poppies

4.6 km

Landmark

Sound of Kerrera

10.4 km

Landmark

Hutcheson's Monument

10.7 km

Landmark

Oban Distillery

12.0 km

Bishop's House

Roman Catholic Diocese of Argyll and the Isles

290 m

200 Corran Esplanade

Oban War Memorial

160 m

Restaurant

Rannachan Restaurant

170 m

Restaurant

Sailor Restaurant

340 m

Restaurant

Taj Mahal

890 m

Restaurant

Oban Chocolate Company

960 m

Restaurant

Oban Fish and Chip Shop

1.3 km

Restaurant

Crystal Palace Chinese Restaurant

960 m

Restaurant

Ee-Usk

11.9 km

Restaurant

Coast Restaurant

1.3 km

Restaurant

Kebabish Curry House

1.3 km

Restaurant

Cuan Mor

1.5 km

Restaurant

Rio

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Reviews of Mackays Hotel

9.4 /10

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570 reviews

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M

Mason

United Kingdom

left 1 review

Wrote a review on 12 Mar

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location10.0

Rooms10.0

Service10.0

Dining10.0

10

helpful staff

great amenities

Good hotel with amenities like free parking, tv, and Wi-Fi. On my first stay, the staff helped me find great shopping spots, and their kindness always impresses me. I can't wait to return for my business trip.

4 Helpful

Date of stay: May 20252 nightsSinglePremium Double Room Sea View
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Richard

United Kingdom

Wrote a review on 11 Mar

Great

8.0

The staff is courteous here, the services are excellent, and location is marvellous short walk to the centre of Oban, and downtown. Relaxing rooms, free Wi-Fi is a huge plus!

0 Helpful

Date of stay: February 2023
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Norman

United Kingdom

Wrote a review on 09 Mar

Perfect

9.2

The breakfast had a great selection of options and included croissants and pancakes. I was offered a room with superb views of Oban bay. The location was peaceful, relatively close to an intriguing museum. It was a quiet area, a good home base for me.

0 Helpful

Date of stay: May 2022
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Zoe

United Kingdom

left 1 review

Wrote a review on 11 Dec

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location10.0

Rooms10.0

Service10.0

Dining6.0

10

fine view

comfortable bed

large room

limited breakfast options

The Premium Double Room Sea View was large, beautifully maintained, and featured an very nice view of Oban Bay. The cleanliness was perfect, and the comfortable bed contributed greatly to a restful night. The complimentary upgrade upon arrival was a pleasant surprise.

Breakfast options were limited due to current restrictions.

1 Helpful

Date of stay: October 20241 nightPremium Double Room Sea View
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Robert

United States

Wrote a review on 09 Dec

Great

8.0

Relaxing rooms, I had fantastic experience.

the hotel was charming with courteous staff and a magnificent location close to city centre.

0 Helpful

Date of stay: November 2023
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Sean

United Kingdom

left 1 review

Wrote a review on 21 Nov

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms10.0

Service10.0

Dining7.0

10

stunning views

welcoming touch

breakfast limitations

location noise

The Premium Twin Room's bay window provided stunning views of Oban harbour, and the complimentary snacks and drinks in our room added a welcoming touch to our stay.

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Date of stay: October 20242 nightsGroup of friendsPremium Twin Room With Sea View
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Sophia

United Kingdom

left 1 review

Wrote a review on 06 Nov

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location10.0

Rooms10.0

Service10.0

Dining9.0

10

large room

breathtaking view

distant socket

no lift

Absolutely loved the large space and comfy bed. The view of Oban Bay was breathtaking! Only downside was the socket being too far from the bed. a fantastic experience! 😊

4 Helpful

Date of stay: October 20242 nightsCouplePremium Double Room With Sea View
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Daniel

United Kingdom

left 2 reviews

Wrote a review on 03 Nov

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location10.0

Rooms10.0

Service10.0

Dining10.0

10

view

Fine views of Oban Bay

0 Helpful

Date of stay: September 20242 nightsCouplePremium Double Room Sea View
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Alexander

United Kingdom

left 5 reviews

Wrote a review on 20 Aug

Nice

Doesn't recommend the hotel

Location8.0

Rooms9.0

Service10.0

Dining6.0

6.0

bay window seating

decanter of sherry

comfortable bed

limited breakfast options

small shower space

The Premium Double Room with Sea View was fine! The bay window seating was perfect for soaking in those gorgeous Oban views. Loved the the decanter of sherry and complimentary snacks. The bed was super comfy. Only downside was the limited breakfast options, which could be improved.

0 Helpful

Date of stay: July 20243 nightsCouplePremium Double Room With Sea View
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Hudson

United Kingdom

left 10 reviews

Wrote a review on 08 Aug

Nice

Doesn't recommend the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms8.0

Service9.0

Dining5.0

6.0

spacious room

amazing view

family dining option

The spacious rooms were super clean and the amazing view of the bay made our mornings special. We enjoyed several activities nearby, including a fun fast RIB boat tour. Plus, the binoculars in our room were a nice surprise.

My kids wished there were more family-friendly dining options.

2 Helpful

Date of stay: July 20244 nightsFamily with childrenPremium Twin Room With Sea View
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Robert

United Kingdom

left 2 reviews

Wrote a review on 24 Jul

Great

Recommends the hotel

Location8.0

Rooms8.0

Service9.0

Dining6.0

8.0

spacious room

fine sea view

limited breakfast

comfortable room but breakfast selection could improve

The room was spacious and clean. The bed provided really good comfort . I particularly enjoyed the fine sea view from the window.

Breakfast options were limited, falling short of expectations.

3 Helpful

Date of stay: June 20242 nightsCoupleSuperior Double Room
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Samantha

United Kingdom

left 1 review

Wrote a review on 11 Jul

Great

Recommends the hotel

Location7.0

Rooms9.0

Service9.0

Dining8.0

8.0

free parking

tv

beach access

Loved the free parking and Wi-Fi. Room had a tv but lacked beach access.

0 Helpful

Date of stay: May 20242 nightsCouplePremium Double Room With Sea View
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Aaron

United Kingdom

left 12 reviews

Wrote a review on 15 Jun

Great

Recommends the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms9.0

Service8.0

Dining5.0

8.0

fantastic view

snack options

great food

limited dining options

Our room had a fantastic view, and we enjoyed coffee and snacks. The location is perfect for activities like fast RIB boat tours and golfing. Highly recommend checking out the nearby restaurants for great food!

We didn't get to experience breakfast since we left early, a bummer. A few more dining options could have improved our stay.

0 Helpful

Date of stay: May 20242 nightsGroup of friendsPremium Double Room With Sea View
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Scarlett

United Kingdom

left 1 review

Wrote a review on 25 May

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location10.0

Rooms9.0

Service10.0

Dining8.0

9.0

room

view

parking

Recommend for a speedy visit

Fine room, fine view, with a comfortable bed and excellent bathroom amenities, made our stay enjoyable, complemented by convenient free parking and the ability to explore the nearby highlights on foot.

Was all great.

3 Helpful

Date of stay: May 20244 nightsCouplePremium Double Room Sea View
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Joel

United Kingdom

left 3 reviews

Wrote a review on 21 May

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location10.0

Rooms9.0

Service9.0

Dining8.0

9.0

fine view

comfy room

en suite

limited breakfast options

Amazing views and comfy stay!

Wow, the view from our room was fine! Spent mornings just chillin' on the porch with a decanter of sherry. Loved that the room had everything we needed. Breakfast in bed was a treat but wish there were a few more hot options. Oh, and the walk-in shower? So nice!

5 Helpful

Date of stay: May 20243 nightsCouplePremium Double Room With Sea View

FAQ about Mackays

How far is Mackays Hotel from the city centre?

Oban city centre is reachable within a 20-minute walk from Mackays Hotel.

What popular attractions are closest to the Mackays Hotel?

Guests of the Mackays Hotel can visit Roman Catholic Diocese of Argyll and the Isles (a 5-minute walk from the accommodation), or the waterside Oban War Memorial Sculptures placed 10 minutes' walk away.

Is there a parking at Mackays Hotel?

Yes, Mackays Hotel features street parking on site.

What is the earliest I can check-in at the hotel?

At the hotel, you can check in from 13:00 till 19:00 on the day of arrival.

What is the earliest and the latest I can check-out at Mackays Hotel?

At Mackays Hotel, you can check out from 07:00 till 10:00.

How much does it cost to stay at the Oban hotel?

The price for a room in the Oban hotel starts at £123.

What payment methods are available in Mackays Hotel?

At Mackays Hotel, you can pay using Visa, Solo, and Maestro.

What room types are available at the Mackays Hotel?

Premium Twin Room, Premium Queen Room, and Superior Queen Room are among the room types available at the Mackays Hotel.