Knipoch House Hotel

4.0 star property

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Restaurant
Garden
Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

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Knipoch House Hotel, Oban, Scotland, PA34 4QT
  • Place, Oban Distillery
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Oban Ferry Terminal
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Ganavan Sands
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Oban

With a stay at Knipoch House Hotel in Oban, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Oban Ferry Terminal and Clachan Bridge. .This hotel is 16.8 mi (27 km) from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal and 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from RSPB Visitor Centre.

What's nearby

  • McCaig's Tower - 10 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Glencruitten Golf Club - 10 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Oban Distillery - 10 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 10 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Ganavan Sands - 16 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • Oban Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cuan Mor - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Oban Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Corryvreckan (Wetherspoon) - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kaina - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Knipoch House Hotel

Hotel in Oban with spa services and a restaurant
Knipoch House Hotel offers 18 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and slippers. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include body treatments and manicures and pedicures.
Stay in one of 18 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and electric kettles.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages and body treatments.
At Knipoch House Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order 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. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Knipoch House Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 24.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 24.95 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

National rating

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

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Reviews

Knipoch House Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 186 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 186 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 186 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 186 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 186 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Kaitlyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My travel partner got Norovirus so we decided to not show up on the premises to spare the staff and guests. I had booked a full price room and breakfast for two the next day. They were completely inflexible on their policies to change our booking or offer any kind of refund. They would not even refund the breakfast. They blamed Expedia but frankly I’m really tired of both airlines and hotels blaming the middle party and not being remotely decent or compassionate for a difficult situation. I lost hundreds.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building & stunning location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

bryan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Waihi Beach

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property and location.Well staffed with friendly and helpful people. Property is very clean and tidy and is well presented
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay at Knipoch. Friendly staff, beautiful room, very clean, lovely view over the loch. Great food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

McKenzie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff on arrival were amazing. There was no space in the car park and one of staff moved their vehicle so we had a place to park. The check in process was seamless and all staff were ready to help us if needed. The room was immaculate and had everything we needed. Breakfast the following morning was delicious and served by enthusiastic staff. Checking out, we were very disappointed that we did not have more nights here as we felt it was one of the highlights of the road trip around the Highlands. Definately one place to return to and recommend to friends.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very nice property outside of Oban. Knipoch House Hotel is situated in a quiet location and offers very good food on-site. We were only there for a short time, on our way to Glasgow, but it was a very comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

Wonderful bespoke hotel

What a beautiful surprise it was to stay at this hotel. It exceeded our expectations and was great value, amazing team and service and has a fantastic resturant!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kristen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely inside and out, nicely located, quiet and serene on a loch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kira

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely boutique hotel just out of the town with a nice view. A ideal place to be for quiet but within driving distance of Oban. Although our room was lovely and we had a good view of the loch, we could also see the bins right below our room, this could be avoided by just covering the bin area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tara

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at this 15th-century country house was a truly memorable experience. Nestled just across the street from a stunning loch and only a short drive from Oban, the location perfectly blends history, tranquility, and convenience. Check-in was smooth and welcoming, setting the tone for the rest of our visit. Our room was beautiful and spacious, with windows overlooking the front garden and loch — a peaceful and picturesque view to wake up to. As you'd expect with a house of this age, the walls were quite thin. We could hear the guests next door and even some noise from the staff in the room above. It’s part of the charm of an older property, though worth noting if you're a light sleeper. The dining room was a lovely space — charming and character-filled, with paintings adorning the walls. There were also two cozy sitting areas, each with comfortable couches, armchairs, and inviting fireplaces. These were the perfect spots to unwind with a glass of scotch from the bar after a day of exploring. Overall, a unique and relaxing stay in a beautifully historic setting. Would highly recommend for those looking to experience a bit of Scottish charm and heritage. But still are enjoying the modern amenities of upgraded bathrooms☺️
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Diane

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Max

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Room was very nice and well put together. Beautiful bathroom. Service and amenities were lacking a bit and the restaurant was ok but wildly overpriced. Staff was courteous but never made us feel comfortable or wanted.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

STUART

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay - beautiful location in glorious weather!! ☀️ Just a few extra touches would have made all the difference, such as upgraded amenities in our room (providing tissues, magnifying mirror, better quality toiletries etc) and more varied dining and breakfast menu options, otherwise a fairly standard 4 star hotel. Biggest issue was the creaky floor above our bedroom, sounded like the elephants were having a dance!! All in all however, we would definitely stay there again 😊
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great location. Lovely rooms.

Beautiful location, great for exploring the Argyll coast and Oban. Rooms, reception and lounge all very nice and redecorated in past year or so. Dining room a bit tired and gloomy. The food we had was decent. Not great. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jacqueline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, food, service and loved the staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025