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Loch Melfort Hotel

4.0 star property

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Restaurant
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Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

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Arduaine, Argyll, Oban, Scotland, PA34 4XG
  • Place, Arduaine Garden
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ardmaddy Wishing Tree
  • Place, Oban Ferry Terminal
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room

Premium Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite

Suite

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

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Double Room, 1 King Bed

Traditional Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Classic Double or Twin Room

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

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Romantic Studio Suite

Romantic Studio Suite

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

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Premier Double Room, Sea View, Sea Facing

Premier Double Room, Sea View, Sea Facing

  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

The Garden Room - No pet allowed

  • Sleeps 2

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 2

Economy Double Room with Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

Premier Double Room, Sea View, Sea Facing

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Sea View Deck Double or Twin Room-Pet Friendly

  • Sleeps 2

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Living area

Junior Suite with Sea View-No Pet Allowed

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Main House Sea View Balcony-No Pet Allowed

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Main House Garden View-No Pet Allowed

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Cosy Main House Double-No Pet Allowed

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Sea View Deck Double/Twin-No Pet Allowed

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Master Suite Double-No Pet Allowed

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Main House Sea View-No Pet Allowed

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Sea View Balcony Room-No Pet Allowed

  • Sleeps 2

Romantic Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Traditional Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2

Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Classic Double Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Oban

With a stay at Loch Melfort Hotel in Oban, you'll be by the sea, just steps from Arduaine Garden and a 5-minute drive from Kilmeford Church. .This hotel is 9.3 mi (15 km) from Carnasserie Castle and 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Kilmartin House Museum.

What's nearby

  • Arduaine Garden - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kilmeford Church - 6 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Clachan Bridge - 22 min drive - 29.4 km
  • Oban Distillery - 29 min drive - 38.2 km
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 29 min drive - 38.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lucy’s - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Oyster Bar - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪The Puffer Bar & Restaurant - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪The Galley of Lorne - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Room At The Top - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Loch Melfort Hotel

Victorian hotel with a coffee shop and a restaurant
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 30 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This Victorian hotel also features gift shops/newsstands, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Planning an event in Oban? This hotel has 30 square feet (3 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Loch Melfort Hotel has a restaurant on site.
The Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • The Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 30 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Telescope
  • Terrace

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 lift
  • 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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 major 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Reviews

Loch Melfort Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 260 out of 388 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 388 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 388 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 388 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 388 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma, Ilminster

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
YFabulous stopover when travelling to Mull.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerry

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

Perfect stay in paradise

Totally wonderful, the view from the dining hall was stunning. The staff were great and so helpful. It was a birthday treat for my wife, and there was a lovely box of chocolates from the hotel in our room, which was a lovely gesture. The food was exquisite, so all in all it was a perfect few days in paradise 🙂🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked specifically for an overnight stay so we would be relatively close to attend a wonderful concert at Kilmelford Village Hall ,approx a 10 minutes drive away . We've had a very busy schedule recently and the hotel and tranquil peaceful surrounds and lovely views across the bay , was just what we needed. We were lucky the sun shone and we were able to spend a blissful hour or two after checking in ,sitting out on the patio with a nice cup of tea and cake. We weren't able to dine unfortunately as the evening menu started too late for us to attend the concert but we did have a very tasty breakfast the next morning with local sea trout being on offer as well as a good choice of other items . The hotel itself has a lovely relaxed ambiance and all the staff are friendly and helpful . We had been before and stayed in one of the chalet rooms but this was our first time staying in the hotel itself .Last time we visited the lovely adjoining gardens of Arduaine . We will definitely return and stay for longer .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catharine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an absolute gem of a hotel set in a stunning location. Peace, quiet, tranquility, incredible views, beautiful grounds. Our balcony room overlooking the shore was spacious and comfortable. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The restaurant is superb with vegetarians, vegans and dietary allergies all fully catered for. Highly recommended and we look forward to staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion

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

10/10 Excellent

Rona

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

Fantastic Views and Super Friendly Staff

Fantastic night in room 7. Had a lovely big balcony, great weather, super friendly staff and brilliant food. Can't wait to come back, just wish I could guarantee the same weather
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Meribeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Dangerous step

There is a step off the deck that is very hard to discriminate from the actual deck and I had a nasty fall on it. It should be painted with a line so you can see it. It’s dangerous and I have a sore rib and ankle now unfortunately.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay but mattress wasn’t the softest
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivor Carroll

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It has family friendly rooms but it’s the kind of hotel you’d visit just for the restaurant. They take their
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gladys

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

Stunning location

Most relaxing place with stunning views overlooking the loch.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

Travelled with family
Service was very poor for food and drinks
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

8/10 Good

Jim

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

10/10 Excellent

D

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Expected it to be good but was AMAZED!!

We stayed for 2 nights. On arrival, the reception staff were extremely welcoming and friendly. We went to our room which was a king-size sea view. The view is even better than any picture will have you believe. Breathtaking. Loved having a little balcony with comfortable chairs and just enjoying the view and silence. The room was spotless. On the 2nd day, the cleaners chapped the door and asked if we wanted anything cleaned or if any of the tea/coffee/teacakes needed replenished. This was a nice thing to do. The bed was massive and comfortable. The bedding itself was a great quality. The shower was always hot and a good power too. Great shampoos etc in the room to try. The grounds are well cared for and we enjoyed walks by the highland cows and down to the seafront. The meals were all great. Portions are huge. Staff were very attentive and friendly. Breakfast was one of the best i’ve ever had and locally sourced. Reception staff also gave some advice for a place to go a nice walk and we enjoyed a day out in Kilmartin as a result. Overall, I cannot say a bad word or complain about any detail. Superb all round and we’ll be back at the earliest opportunity.
View from room 36
View from room 36
Breakfast
Haddock and chils
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

2 night stay

My wife, myself amd our 7 month old (along with our dog) went up for a list minute 2 night stay and we could not have wished for a better stay. Room was lovely and big along with a freat view across the bay. The staff were amazing with us and our wee boy. Food was excellent. It was our 1st visit but it will not be our last
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tony, Cupar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Good independent hotel in great location. VFM. Trays provided for muddy boots is thoughtful. Not so great for people who dislike dogs, especially in Restaurants, but judging by numbers of guests with canines in tow, the hotel has to provide for this.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent in every way
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

McHugh, Strachur, Cairndow

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food. Helpful, attentive staff. Outstanding ambiance and restaurant/ lounge views. I'll stay longer, next time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moira

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

Relaxing hotel with amazing views

Fabulous stay in very comfortable table hotel with outstanding views. Staff friendly and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024