The Caledonian Hotel Oban

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Station Square, Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, PA34 5RT, UK  [map]

Oban’s landmark hotel, this historic building is ideally located close to the ferry port and train station, offering 3-star accommodation and some fantastic views of the waterfront.

Possibly the finest hotel in Oban, the Oban Caledonian Hotel commands some breathtaking views over the sheltered bay of Oban to the hills of Scotland’s magnificent west coast. The gentle grandeur of this famous property has long extended a warm welcome to travellers arriving or departing by sea, rail or land. Now carefully refurbished and under family ownership, this fine hotel offers stylish, contemporary comfort and service. Gaze seaward as the sun slips behind the Hebridean hills and a friendly Highland hospitality unfolds.

Discover the hotel’s Harbourside Restaurant or choose the informal Café Caledonian – relaxed during the day and lively at night. Ideally situated on the waterfront, the hotel is the perfect gateway for exploring Argyll and The Isles.
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.

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Directions to The Caledonian Hotel:
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.