The Caledonian Hotel

Built in the late 1800s and previously used as Royal Navy base during the Second World War, The Caledonian Hotel is a historic building located in the resort town of Oban. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Oban rail station and a 20-minute drive from the ferry terminal.

Many rooms at The Caledonian come with views looking onto Oban Bay and the mountains of Mull and Ardgour.

The Restaurant Caledonian is a Victorian dining room, which keeps its original charm with chandeliers and high-backed chairs. The menu offers traditional Scottish cuisine as well as modern European options. The Café Caledonian provides an all-day bistro menu and a wide variety of wines to enjoy whilst looking out onto Oban Bay.

The hotel is located a minute’s walk from Oban Whisky Distillery which offers tours. The North Pier car park is open 24 hours a day and is just a 2-minute drive from the hotel.

Rooms: 59
Rate: 55 - 1191 GBP
Hotel chain: Akkeron Hotels

The history of the hotel is fascinating; it was completed around 1882 with the arrival of the West Highland Railway in Oban. The hotel was originally known as The Station Hotel and was owned by the Campbell family who retained ownership until the 1950's. During the Second World War the hotel was requisitioned by the Royal Navy as their base in the town. Oban was a major base for transatlantic Convoys, a large RAF base was established at Connel in association with this and Oban was also the base for the famous flying boats. At the same time as the hotel was built the Royal Highland Yacht Club was established and the Hotel continues to be the base for this regatta. During the 1960's the building was renamed as The Caledonian Hotel and at this time was one of the first hotels in the Highlands to boast 'a motorised lift and central heating'.

In 2002 it was closed for major rennovations and now offers stylish, contemporary comfort and service. The hotel has 59 rooms, many with fine views over Oban Bay to the mountains of Mull and Ardgour.

As evening falls you have a choice of casual family dining or take your seat in the waters edge restaurant to watch the sunset over the harbour.

Renowned as 'the gateway to Argyll and The Isles', Oban is an ideal base for the visitor. No less than 10 islands are within easy reach for a day trip, including larger islands like Mull, with beaches and a host of attractions, and Iona through to smaller Islands with private boat trips available.

Other major attractions include the 12 gardens that make up the Glorious Gardens of Argyll - many of which such as Arduaine and Crarae are world famous for their collections.

The Oban Caledonian Hotel is situated in the town centre overlooking Oban Bay, immediately opposite the Railway and Ferry terminals and close to all facilities.

By Car (from the South):
- Travel along the main A82 Glasgow to Fort William main road.
- You will pass through the village of Crianlarich and then Tyndrum where the A85 branches off toward Oban.
- From here you will travel through Inveraray and Dalmally before reaching Oban.

Directions from the North:
- Via Fort William on the A82 you will pass over the Ballachulish Bridge then come to a roundabout.
- You need to take the left hand exit (A828) which is signposted for Oban.
- If you reach Ballachulish Village you've come too far, so return to the roundabout and take the road signposted A828.
- When you reach the village of Connel and come to a T-junction, turn left on the A85 and continue to Oban.

Please note that pets are allowed at a charge of GBP 10 per night.