1 / 8Oban Bay Hotel
Oban, Argyll and Bute
Yes. Dogs can stay in most rooms, up to 2 dogs per room.
A hotel on the quiet end of Oban's Corran Esplanade, where most rooms take two dogs and the welcome pack holds a map of local dog walking paths.
Oban Bay Hotel is situated on the shores of the bay, at the quieter end of the Corran Esplanade, the town centre a short stroll away and the road to the beach on the doorstep. What makes it a useful dog friendly hotel is the walking: the esplanade allows pleasant, safe strolls along the bay from the door.
Most of the guestrooms are dog friendly and take two dogs apiece. Dog beds, bowls and biscuits can be provided on request, and the doggy welcome pack holds a map marked with pet stores, nearby veterinary offices and the hotel's own favourite dog walking paths. Well behaved, quiet dogs are most welcome in the reception area, the lounge and the grounds, and a leash is asked for while you are in them.
Which rooms you can eat in with a dog the hotel does not mention, so raise it at the booking; what it does say is that dogs are welcome in the reception area and the lounge. The Grill Room runs from fresh eggs and local smoked salmon in the morning to Josper-grilled Scotch beef steak at night, and afternoon tea brings hand cut finger sandwiches, sweet treats, tea and coffee.
The spa keeps a sunken Canadian-style outdoor hot tub, a Swedish oak barrelled sauna, a Roman steam room and a zen relaxation room, with treatments using ishga products from the Scottish Hebrides. Rooms are coastal blues and warm wooden accents, with vintage telephones and radios, and some have a four-poster bed or a roll-top bath. Ganavan Sands is 1.9 miles up that road, the nearest beach for dogs on our map, and the Isle of Kerrera and Gylen Castle Circuit is 2 miles off.
Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Rooms for dogs
- Most rooms
- Dogs per room
- Up to 2
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £25 per night
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the lounge
- Welcome
- Eating with your dog
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the grounds
- Welcome
- Dog extras
- Dog beds, bowls, treats and a welcome pack
- Walks from the door
- Yes
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Ganavan Sands, 1.9 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Spa and pool
- Spa with treatments and thermal facilities
- Eating and drinking
- Afternoon tea
- Rooms
- Roll top baths, four poster beds and suites
- Parking
- Paid parking
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oban Bay Hotel dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in most rooms, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from Oban Bay Hotel's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to Oban Bay Hotel?
Up to 2 dogs per room.
Is there a charge for dogs at Oban Bay Hotel?
£25 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at Oban Bay Hotel?
The hotel doesn't say where you can eat with your dog, so check with the hotel when you book. Dogs are welcome in the lounge.
Can I leave my dog in the room at Oban Bay Hotel?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Are there dog walks near Oban Bay Hotel?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Isle of Kerrera and Gylen Castle Circuit (2.0 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near Oban Bay Hotel?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Ganavan Sands, 1.9 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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