Top Boutique Hotels in Argyll And Bute (2026)

Dungallan Country House is a adults only bed and breakfast guest house. In a beautiful, peaceful location, overlooking Oban Bay, the Isles of Kerrera, Lismore, Mull and the sound of Kerrera, this beautiful Victorian building is now a guest house. Originally built as a summer residence by the Duke of Argyll in 1870, Dungallan Country House Bed & Breakfast is located on the edge of the town of Oban. The tranquil and secluded, yet commanding position means that the hotel offers superb views to 3 sides. Oban’s promenade and the town’s shops are just a 10-minute stroll away. All of the rooms with attached bathroom have been fully refurbished to a very high standard and most have magnificent sea views. Free wireless internet access is available throughout. There is a cozy and exclusive bar, offering a choice of local blended and single malt whiskeys. With a huge picture window, the bar overlooks Oban Bay. The residents’ lounge is a great place to relax and read by the warmth of an open log fire.

- "Great room. Very friendly hosts. Very good breakfast. Great location." - "A very warm welcome from Simon who showed us every aspect of our fabulous suite and he kindly assisted with our luggage. The accommodation was outstanding and was better than other 5 star hotels we have stayed in." - "Very nicely appointed property with attention to detail evident. The rooms were beautiful and the added touches such as whiskey and chocolates lovely. The hosts were very welcoming and helpful with information about the local area. The breakfasts were generous and served by friendly staff."

Located in Oban, a 7-minute walk from Corran Halls, No.26 By The Sea provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 4-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. Some units at the property feature a balcony with a sea view. At the hotel, rooms contain a closet. Every room includes an electric tea pot and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while certain rooms will provide you with a kitchenette equipped with a fridge. All guest rooms at No.26 By The Sea are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes à la carte, continental and Full English/Irish options. Dunstaffnage Castle is 3.6 miles from the accommodation, while Kilmartin House Museum is 30 miles away. The nearest airport is Oban Airport, 5.6 miles from No.26 By The Sea.

- "We both loved our stay at No.26, welcome was so friendly & very helpful & breakfast was delicious. The room was beautiful, comfortable & cozy with everything you would need. View was amazing & the lounge area so homely. All around would highly recommend and will be back." - "Friendly staff. Excellent breakfast!" - "This was our second stay at No 26. We stayed for one night in 2022 and came back for three nights this time and it didn’t disappoint. Great service. Great food. Amazing bed and shower. Incredible views from our room. We’ll be back."

Located in Oban, in a building dating from 19th century, Glenburnie House provides a garden and guestrooms with free WiFi. Built in 19th century, the property is within 656 feet of Corran Halls and 3.1 mi of Dunstaffnage Castle. The units in the guest house are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Glenburnie House features some units with sea views, and every room has a kettle. Guest rooms feature a desk. Glenburnie House is now operating on a ROOM ONLY basis. No breakfast is offered. The nearest airport is Glasgow Airport, 55 mi from the accommodations.

- "Super friendly and responsive host, charming atmosphere with all the modern bells and whistles, and exceptionally clean. They have thought of every little unexpected detail that is missing in many other accommodations. It was a lovely stay and very quiet with beautiful views. About 15 minute walk to ferry. It was all good! Would definitely stay again." - "The location was perfect. Right on the ocean and a team minute walk to the centre of town."

Roslyn House is a recently renovated guest house in Tobermory where guests can make the most of its garden and bar. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are accessible at the guest house free of charge. The guest house features a shared lounge. All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, and a private bathroom with bathrobes and shower. A fridge is also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne, fruit, and chocolates or cookies. The nearest airport is Oban Airport, 37 miles from Roslyn House.

- "Roslyn House was fabulous, beautifully decorated, comfortable and cosy. Great breakfast with lots of lovely goodies." - "Beautifully decorated,very well appointed and very comfortable bed. Very generously stocked fridge and breakfast hamper." - "Wonderful location, beautiful room, fantastic shower breakfast was fabulous ." - "This is an exceptional place to stay in Tobermory, clean, beautifully decorated, comfortable well appointed, with every possible needs of a guest considered. Many many thanks. Im giving this place 10/10, we loved our stay, if I had to say one thing that could make it even better, get the squeak on the bed fixed in room 5."

Located in Oban, a 6-minute walk from Corran Halls, No17 The Promenade has accommodations with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The rooms come with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, fridge, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. With a private bathroom equipped with a hairdryer, rooms at the hotel also feature free WiFi, while some rooms contain a sea view. At No17 The Promenade the rooms include bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an à la carte breakfast. No17 The Promenade can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Dunstaffnage Castle is 3.5 miles from the hotel, while Kilmartin House Museum is 30 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Oban Airport, 5.6 miles from No17 The Promenade.

- "Beautifully decorated and well lit - just so comfortable and stylish" - "No17 is a lovely boutique hotel, we found the staff fantastic a big shout out to Aisha who greeted us on our arrival and showed us round. The evening meal was superb with attentive staff, as was breakfast. Our room was warm and cozy and well appointed with coffee machine, water and toiletries etc. We stayed over on a very stormy windy night but were cozy in our room, unlike many hotels we've stayed in lately the room was absolutely the correct temperature for sleeping."

Located in Helensburgh and with Glasgow Botanic Gardens reachable within 24 miles, Rooms Above Sugar Boat has a terrace, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar. The property is around 24 miles from University of Glasgow, 24 miles from Riverside Museum of Transport and Technology and 24 miles from Mugdock Country Park. Staff on site can arrange a shuttle service. At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a closet, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Every room has a safety deposit box and some have river views. Guests at Rooms Above Sugar Boat can enjoy a continental breakfast. At the accommodation you'll find a restaurant serving European cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is 24 miles from Rooms Above Sugar Boat, while Scottish Event Campus Glasgow is 25 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Glasgow Airport, 22 miles from the hotel.

- "Booked small room ,however very well equipped and good quality bedding and furnishings.woulld definitely recommend" - "Loved the area the sugar boat is, the staff were all helpful and made us feel welcome. The room was a lovely size and decorated really well, had everything we needed including like cakes as a welcome gift, super tasty. Will definitely stay here again if we're back up that way. The bed was so comfy and the pillows and quilt were so nice would love to know where there from"

In a tranquil setting on the banks Loch Awe, Taychreggan, Signature Collection by Eight Continents offers elegant accommodations and high-quality dining. With free parking and WiFi, this hotel is around 20 miles from Oban, where ferries depart to the Isle of Mull. Each room has a flat-screen TV, alarm clock, telephone and tea and coffee facilities. All have an private bathroom with a bath, and a hairdryer, toiletries and bathrobes. The hotel has fine views of the surrounding mountains, and some rooms look out over the loch and gardens. Full Scottish breakfast is served each morning at Taychreggan, Signature Collection by Eight Continents. The restaurant offers a full a la carte dinner using the finest of local produce in addition to this the property also provide a small supper menu within the bar lounge. Snacks, cakes and coffees are served all day. Originally a cattle drover’s inn, this Highland hotel lies just over 30 miles from the pretty town of Inveraray and the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. The port of Oban is approximately 30 minutes drive and ideal to enjoy for a day out.

- "A beautiful location and a hotel with character and charm. The staff were so welcoming and friendly, nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was delightful and the sharing Sunday Roast was delicious! It was my husband’s birthday and the glasses of Prosecco and a ‘wee’ cake with a candle were very thoughtful touches, thank you." - "Beautiful grounds and a beautiful location. Fantastic staff, the food was lovely even with my irritating dietary requests. We had a small issue with loud and abusive neighbours on one night, this was dealt with firmly and professionally by Michelle and the staff."

The Manor House Hotel features a fine dining restaurant, drawing room, fully licensed bar with outdoor terrace and garden. A cooked Full Scottish and à la carte breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. The Manor House Hotel offers uninterrupted sea views and direct access to the sea through the landscaped garden. Free parking is provided for hotel guest. Oban is 2297 feet from The Manor House Hotel and in easy walking distance.

- "Great views, great location" - "Beautiful old home with comfortable rooms and walkable to town." - "Staff are exceptional" - "Comfortable bed, nice staff, breakfast and views." - "Personel and atmosphere was amazing. We felt taken care of." - "Beautiful house - absolutely stunning. Big room, spotlessly clean. Very nice staff and great breakfast. Will definitely go back" - "David was a fantastic all around host and whiskey connoisseur."

The Pierhouse Hotel sits on the shores of Loch Linnhe in the village of Port Appin. With an informal, relaxed atmosphere, the hotel has 12 contemporary styled bedrooms, spectacular sea views, a bar with a welcoming wood-burning fire and choice of 90 whiskeys. Inside The Pierhouse Hotel, each room features a TV, an iPod dock and a seating area. There is also an electric kettle. Featuring a shower, the private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Extras include a DVD player and satellite channels. With views over the loch, the hotel's award winning seafood restaurant serves freshly prepared, locally-sourced seafood and game. The restaurant offers a la carte dining at lunch and at dinner, including a children's menu and an extensive wine list. Oban Airport is less than 15 miles from the property and Dunstaffnage Castle is 18 miles away.

- "The food was outstanding" - "The Pierhouse hotel definitely has the wow factor. The position and views are simply stunning. Our room was clean, comfortable and warm. Everything in the room and indeed the hotel seems of the highest quality. The snug area is a wonderful place to sit beside the fire, enjoy the view and enjoy a delicious drink. The food stands out as some of the best we have ever had, with incredible attention to detail in terms of quality, flavour and combinations."

With panoramic views of Loch Creran, Ardtorna is located between the town of Oban and the district of Appin. Free Wi-Fi and free parking are also provided. A super king-size bed is featured in each Ardtorna room, as well as a Loch view, bathrobes and luxury toiletries. A Freeview TV and hospitality tray are also provided. Freshly baked scones are served between 16.00 and 18.00 on the day of your arrival. Locally-sourced fish and meat are served at breakfast, which features a full Scottish breakfast, smoked salmon bagels, and pancake platters. Oban can be reached in a 10-minute drive and features its own whiskey distillery and historic landmarks such as McCaig’s Tower. The nearest shops, bars and restaurants are also located in Oban, and buses to the town operate from just outside the property.

- "Absolutely everything! Such an incredibly beautiful place with amazing decorations and perfect touches everywhere." - "A beautiful spot and the friendliest staff I’ve ever met. Excellent communication." - "Lovely clean, spacious apartment with beautiful view" - "Absolutely stunning location and the property was immaculate. I've never stayed in place so exceptional. The attention to detail is beyond perfection. Karen is a wonderful host. Nothing is too much trouble for her. You feel the passion she has in running her business and making your stay perfect. Thank you Karen"