10 Top-Rated Bed and Breakfast Inns in Argyll and Bute, Scotland

April 24, 2023 Osvaldo Hartline

Discover the best Bed and Breakfast Inns in Argyll and Bute, Scotland including Loch Melfort Hotel, Bridge of Orchy Hotel, The Scot, Corran House, Ardtorna B&B, Whisky Vaults Hotel, Alltavona Guest House, Lochnell Arms Hotel, Oyster Inn, Maggie's B&B.
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1. Loch Melfort Hotel

Arduaine, Oban PA34 4XG Scotland
Excellent
59%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1327 reviews

Loch Melfort Hotel

The finest location on the West coast of Scotland awaits visitors to experience this hotel and it's award-winning restaurant, the perfect place for a relaxing holiday or short break at any time of the year... as long as you can put up with the amazing views, the fantastic food, the log fire in the lounge and the selection of malt whiskys!

Wonderful dinner overlooking Asknish Bay

Reviewed By 471libbyl

My husband and I had a lovely dinner at the Loch Melfort Hotel while we were staying in the area. The food was fantastic and we had a table looking out over the bay and the field of goats, rabbits, chickens and highland cattle. A walk down the path to the waterfront was the perfect way to end the evening.

2. Bridge of Orchy Hotel

PA36 4AD Scotland
Excellent
58%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1323 reviews

Bridge of Orchy Hotel

The Bridge of Orchy Hotel sits on the A82 which is the main route to the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. The train station which is only minutes walk from the Hotel is served daily by trains from London, Glasgow and Fort William. The Hotel has become renowned for its fine cuisine and real hospitality, it is surrounded by some of Scotland's finest scenery including several munros, loch and river fishing, skiing, distilleries and breweries.

A lovely, extremely comfortable stay

Reviewed By David L

We stayed at The Bridge of Orchy Hotel for one night while walking The West Highland Way. On arrival the receptionist was very welcoming - in fact all the staff were very welcoming and helpful. We had booked a superior double room which was extremely comfortable. It looked as if it had been decorated recently as the decoration was in very good order. The bar was a lovely sunny environment to have a evening meal and the food was very good. We had an excellent breakfast. Packed lunches were available. We're already thinking about when we could come back and how we could fit in another stay on our next visit to Scotland!

3. The Scot

138 George Street, Oban PA34 5NX Scotland
Excellent
66%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 185 reviews

The Scot

New modern accommodation in the heart of Oban. Family - owned property, which has been fully refurbished and designed to attract you.

Nice hotel - but needs more staff

Reviewed By Robert H

Newly refurbished hotel with decent sized room, a massive bed and feather pillows (big plus). Vey good shower and toiletries supplied. Free car parking at the rear (though limited and with the usual number of selfish parkers who take up two spaces - be better if they were marked). No evening meals and breakfast had to be pre-booked which is not a problem. Very good breakfast with a good choice. Lovely coffee and hot toast. The only downside was that there only seemed to be one person on duty and they disappeared at times so reception and the bar were unmanned with rather longer waiting times than is reasonable for a hotel of this category.

4. Corran House

Victoria Crescent Corran Esplanade, Oban PA34 5PN Scotland 011 44 1274 019928
Excellent
48%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 858 reviews

Corran House

Corran House provides premier guesthouse accommodation and outstanding hostel facilities over two buildings. We can offer anything from en suite guest rooms with stunning sea views to cheap and cheerful bunk rooms. Our accommodation is suitable for group bookings, individual travellers, families or couples. We also have a spacious and well equipped kitchen in both buildings for self catering.

Doing Ben nevis

Reviewed By robertlI7766JQ

We stayed here 30/04/22 - 02/05/22 we climbed Ben Nevis, the two of us were very pleased with our stay. It was nice the facilities were very clean and it had all the necessities. The staff were very helpful and informative when booking which was appreciated. Would stay again and wouldn't hesitate to recommend the bar down stairs did great beer and food.

5. Ardtorna B&B

Ard Torna Mill Farm, Barcaldine PA37 1SE Scotland
Excellent
94%
Good
4%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 870 reviews

Ardtorna B&B

Ardtorna is a purpose built eco friendly property. It is Scotlands only 5 star gold bed and breakfast with the AA. In 2013 it won the best ' Guest House / B and B for Scotland with the AA, Visit Scotland and The Scottish Hotel Awards, making it the first time in history that all 3 organisations picked the same accommodation ! It picked the title again of " Best Guest House for Scotland ' in 2015 from The Scottish Hotel awards. All the deluxe bedrooms with vaulted ceilings are en-suite with either a spa bath and a high powered shower or a colour changing wet room. Each bedroom has spectacular loch views. Each room has full sized Molton Brown toiletries, TV, I pod docking station, DVD player,fresh flowers, Hand made chocolates, fluffy bath robes, gigantic bath towels, hospitality tray, etc are a few of the items for you to enjoy while staying at our amazing property. Scones straight from the oven are served with clotted cream and home made jam between 4 and 6 pm on the day of arrival. Each bedroom has a fridge with complimentary items such as nuts, sweets etc.During a stay at Ardtorna guests can help themselves to complimentary Malt Whisky and Home Made Whisky Cream Liqueur. Spa and golf passes are complimentary for any 3 night stays ( This must be arranged at the time of booking , and is subject to availability ).

5 night stay

Reviewed By V1356TEmaryt

We just finished an amazing 5 night stay at Ardtorna. We have travelled extensively throughout Europe and this one is special. Karen is a warm and inviting owner and does everything she can to put all her guests at ease. The location is second to none, the entire place is spotless, the bedding is fantastic and the towels are large and fluffy. Due to the well planned location night time is perfect for a great night’s rest. No traffic noise and no transfer noise from other rooms. Complete peace and quiet. I had to leave the best for last. Breakfasts that rival anything a five star restaurant could provide. The quality ingredients, attention to presentation and varied menu is outstanding. Well done Karen and team. Thank you for a marvelous stay!

6. Whisky Vaults Hotel

3 Tweeddale Street, Oban PA34 5DD Scotland
Excellent
79%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 95 reviews

Whisky Vaults Hotel

Winner of Boutique Hotel of the year (Central Scotland) 2019, ten bedroom recently refurbished hotel. Dating from the 1870s the Whisky Vaults Hotel, occupies a prominent position on Tweeddale Street. Each room offers a unique size and style, a high standard of decor and furnishings, and everything you require to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. Our cosy, yet traditional whisky bar is the ideal place for a quiet drink, with a fine selection of handpicked wines, real ales and malt whiskies.

Friendly, comfortable, and they know their whisky!

Reviewed By jrmmurphy

What a wonderful stay we had at the Whisky Vaults. We came with a group to Oban with lots of plans and requests for both information and help. Well before we even arrived, John and Helen helped make it a great vacation. Our room was clean and cozy, with a very comfortable bed and everything we needed to start each day (including a packed breakfast). Throughout our visit, the entire staff was wonderful to us, and we all found the bar staff more than willing to share their whisky expertise with us. The entire group had a wonderful stay, and I'm pretty sure every one of us would book again there on a return trip to Oban.

7. Alltavona Guest House

Alltavona Corran Esplanade, Oban PA34 5AQ Scotland
Excellent
71%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 458 reviews

Alltavona Guest House

Alltavona House is situated on Oban's select Corran esplanade overlooking Oban Bay and the surrounding Islands. Alltavona is a family run guest house famed for its warm and friendly atmosphere. Guests arriving at Alltavona for the first time, are immediately aware that this is a house of outstanding quality, where no effort has been spared to provide a level of elegance and refinement in keeping with its original character. Magnificent unobstructed views. Four star Visit Scotland Tourist Board Grading and Four star AA Grading. Ten minutes walk into town,queit location ,private parking.

Beautiful boutique guest house

Reviewed By janestenner2017

This place is stunning!! The room was beautifully decorated with an amazing continental breakfast served in our room. Nothing was too much trouble. Wish we could have stayed longer. Fab location, host and room. One of those places you stay and you will never forget!!!

8. Lochnell Arms Hotel

North Connel, Connel, Oban PA37 1RP Scotland
Excellent
50%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
5%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 421 reviews

Lochnell Arms Hotel

The Lochnell Arms Hotel is a small family run hotel in a spectacular Loch side location, situated just 5 miles outside of Oban. We have 10 on-suite bedrooms, lounge bar, restaurant which is also open to non residents, outside terrace, and public bar with pool table and darts. The cosy lounge bar has a large open fireplace, and the restaurant has a stunning view over the Loch. All our meals are home made and freshly prepared by our chefs, who use local produce where possible. Popular Sunday carvery served all year round.

It was OK

Reviewed By Anne S

Good car park and we had a nice view from our room. The initial impression we had of the reception area and the corridors was that the place generally needed some TLC. The window in our room was very draughty. We had our evening meal at the hotel and it was ok. Overall our stay was ok.

9. Oyster Inn

Connel, Oban PA37 1PJ Scotland
Excellent
50%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
7%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 500 reviews

Oyster Inn

Welcome to Oyster Inn, your Connel “home away from home.” Oyster Inn aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year. Oyster Inn is a family-friendly inn offering a flat screen TV and a desk in the rooms, and it is easy to stay connected during your stay as free wifi is offered to guests. Plus, guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, which has made this a popular choice among travelers visiting Connel. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available. When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out The Oyster Inn Restaurant, which is a pub that is popular with locals and out-of-towners alike. Connel is also home to Falls of Lora, a popular waterfall that is not too far from Oyster Hotel. Oyster Inn puts the best of Connel at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.

A gem of a find

Reviewed By emmalittleb

As we approached this hotel, my husband (who’d booked it as a birthday surprise) muttered “based on my phone calls with these guys, I’ve got a good feeling about this place”. How right he was; what a gem of a pub/hotel/restaurant. The welcome was warm and genuine and our room was modern, spankingly clean and sleekly furnished (with a stunning view of the harbour). We sank a couple of pints in the public bar (a “proper pub” with good beers and lots of friendly chatter) before enjoying a really excellent dinner in the restaurant. Breakfast the next morning was also good (esp the smoked haddock). We will definitely stay again; it’s highly convenient for the island ferries without having to be in Oban.

10. Maggie's B&B

5 Queen Elizabeth Cottages Furnace, Inveraray PA32 8XX Scotland 011 44 1499 500229
Excellent
82%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 127 reviews

Maggie's B&B

Would you like to wake up to this view. With absolutely stunning views and two amazing decking areas to enjoy it from, Maggie's offers comfortable accommodation to suit all. Located on the tranquil shores of Loch Fyne, we are ideally situated to base yourself to tour the area without the hassle of looking for new accommodation every day. With Inveraray home to the castle and Jail only 10 mins by car and Oban, Campbeltown, Bute, Kilmartin and Crinan Canal all within easy reach. Crarae Gardens are only 3 miles away. If you enjoy walking there are plenty of routes and starting right here in our village we have the 6 mile circular Leacainn Walk. We are also an ideal stopping off if you are en-route to, or coming back from Islay (1hr approx to ferry)

"On yer bike" Superb B&B

Reviewed By billymS1276MI

Stayed 1 night 31st May 2022 Excellent host, Spotless accommodation, Beautiful Location, Superb breakfast. 10/10 Maggie (not Margaret) is very helpful and has got this down to a tee. Would i stay there again ? Yip most definitely. Cheers Billy and John the auld bikers.

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