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Loch Melfort Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star Victorian hotel with free WiFi

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A room with a large window offering a view of the sea and hills. There is a lamp and a vase on a table.
A room with a bay window overlooking the sea, a tripod with a telescope, a wooden chair, a small table with a vase, and a red sofa.
A picnic setup with a variety of sandwiches, pastries, and drinks on a wooden table with a scenic view of a lake and hills in the background.
A traditional house with a garden path, a wooden fence, and a bench.
A room with a large window offering a scenic view of a lake and hills. There is a table with two chairs in the foreground.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Arduaine, Argyll, Oban, Scotland, PA34 4XG
  • Place, Arduaine Garden
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Oban Distillery
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, Ganavan Sands
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Double Or Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a TV, and a view of the sea.

Classic Double Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Double Room with Double Bed

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a TV, a wardrobe, and a window with blinds.

Economy Double Room with Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Traditional Double Room, 1 King Bed

A bedroom with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a lamp.

Traditional Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a view of the sea.

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a small table, and a chair.

Premium Room

  • Sea view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite

A bedroom with a double bed, a sofa, a chandelier, and a mirror.

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a desk, a television, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Traditional Double Room, 1 King Bed

A bedroom with a large bed, two wicker chairs, a desk, and a radiator.

Traditional Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, TV, wardrobe, and a window with blinds.

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Double or Twin Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a view of the sea.

Classic Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Romantic Studio Suite

A hotel room with a bed, a red sofa, a wooden dresser, a television, and a chandelier.

Romantic Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premier Double Room, Sea View, Sea Facing

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Premier Double Room, Sea View, Sea Facing

  • Sea view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Oban

Seaside stay .At this Oban hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Arduaine Garden and 6 miles (10 km) of Kilmeford Church. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Loch Avich and Carnasserie Castle.

What's nearby

  • Arduaine Garden - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Oban Distillery - 37 min drive - 24.7 miles
  • Connel Bridge - 39 min drive - 28.1 miles
  • Ganavan Sands - 41 min drive - 27.2 miles
  • Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel - 48 min drive - 29.3 miles

Getting around

  • Oban Station - 24 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 151 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oyster Bar - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪The Galley of Lorne - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tigh-An-Truish - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Puffer Bar & Restaurant - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Oyster Brewery Bar and Restaurant - ‬24 min drive

About this property

Loch Melfort Hotel

4-star Victorian hotel with free WiFi
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 30 square feet (3 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Loch Melfort Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Oban hotel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 30 sq ft of conference space
  • 3 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Loch Melfort Hotel offers 30 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 13 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per day.

Property payment types

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 full breakfast: approximately GBP 13 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 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

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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, cash, and mobile payments. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Hotel Loch Melfort
Loch Melfort
Loch Melfort Hotel
Loch Melfort Hotel Oban
Loch Melfort Oban
Melfort Hotel
Melfort Loch
Loch Melfort Hotel Oban
Loch Melfort Hotel Hotel
Loch Melfort Hotel Hotel Oban

Frequently asked questions

How close is Loch Melfort Hotel to the airport?

Loch Melfort Hotel is 98.2 mi (151-min drive) away from the Glasgow International Airport (GLA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Loch Melfort Hotel?

As of Aug 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Loch Melfort Hotel on Sep 1, 2026 start from $156, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Loch Melfort Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Loch Melfort Hotel.

Does Loch Melfort Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Loch Melfort Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 13 for adults and GBP 8 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Loch Melfort Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Loch Melfort Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Loch Melfort Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Loch Melfort Hotel have a pool?

Loch Melfort Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Loch Melfort Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Loch Melfort Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Loch Melfort Hotel to downtown Oban?

Loch Melfort Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Arduaine.

Loch Melfort Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 284 out of 418 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 418 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 418 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 418 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 418 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

FIONA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room with a good sea view and a comfortable bed. good choice for breakfast and some great choices for dinner in the evening Staff friendly and informative
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

GRAHAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facilities, fantastic views, great value for money. Bathroom could do with an upgrade.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean. Staff were very good. The views were amazing. Food was good as was the restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding location, staff and food!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was our second visit, love this hotel, the view, the food, everything
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable rooms, wonderful views and trails. Delicious food with friendly service.
View from our room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location waking up to that view was amazing and the stars at night are so vibrant!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stacie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
They have gorgeous Highland Cows to watch on the grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

cailin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view and food. Walk along the beach
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning location & wonderful relaxed hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing 2 night stay .. food and service excellent.. Room spacious and clean .. enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay from start to finish.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ainslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything about our stay was superb!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Niles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, excellent food, and a lovely setting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location, views and surroundings are outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ainslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location, superb food and excellent service by all the staff we encountered.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ainslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location, superb food and excellent service by all the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loch Melfort

This is a cute little very dog friendly Inn
Highland cows right outside the Inn
View from our room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The views from hotel room were stunning and also very peaceful surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loch Melfort Hotel is a gem! The view from the hotel is stunning. We enjoyed both a delicious dinner and ample, yummy breakfast as part of the package. Staff were all friendly and efficient. Would book again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Very welcoming staff. Spacious comfortable room with fabulous view of Loch Melfort. Excellent dinner served by very pleasant, efficient staff. Definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view , lovely food , nice relaxed atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view of the water, and the highland cows!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing views, top-notch staff, excellent food
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024