No.26 By The Sea Hotel - Oban

Boutique seafront hotel in Oban with gourmet breakfast and pet-friendly accommodations

Amenities & Services

No.26 By The Sea offers an honesty bar stocked with Scottish spirits and beers in the communal lounge, where guests can self-serve beverages while watching the sea. A pre-breakfast delivery of fresh orange juice and pastries is placed outside each room before the main morning meal. The hotel also provides a fitness room, a garden with outdoor fireplace, and a sun terrace with views of the ferries heading to the islands.

Rooms & Accommodations

Rooms at No.26 include private bathrooms, sea views, and balconies or direct access to a private patio or garden. Some rooms feature a stand-alone roll-top bath in the bedroom, while others offer a large walk-in shower with black tiles. The property has 9 rooms across three floors, each with a unique decorative scheme using local artwork and historical charm.

Dining & Breakfast

Breakfast is cooked to order by a chef in an open kitchen, with options including full Scottish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dishes; the porridge with whisky and honey sauce is a noted choice. Guests order their preferred breakfast time and meal the night before, and a tray with orange juice and mini pastries arrives outside the door half an hour before the seated breakfast. Dietary restrictions such as gluten-free are accommodated, and the chef's creamed scrambled eggs receive repeated praise in guest reviews.

Location & Nearby Attractions

No.26 by the Sea sits on the Oban seafront, a 7-minute walk from Corran Halls and 9 km from Oban Airport. Dunstaffnage Castle is 6 km away, and Kilmartin House Museum is 48 km from the hotel. The property provides free street parking and has a bus stop a few minutes away with services into the town centre.

Pet-Friendly Policies

The hotel welcomes well-behaved dogs and provides pet beds, water bowls, and treats in the room. At breakfast, staff may bring a chopped sausage for the dog and set up a raised bed and blanket next to the table. Access to a woodland walk directly from the rear garden gives dogs a convenient place to stretch their legs.

• Honesty bar: Self-serve Scottish spirits and beers in the lounge
• Pre-breakfast delivery: Orange juice and pastries outside the room door
• Chef-cooked breakfast: Full Scottish, vegan, gluten-free options in an open kitchen
• Pet perks: Dog beds, bowls, treats, and a sausage at breakfast
• Sea-view rooms: Balconies, private patios, or stand-alone baths
• Location: 7 min walk to Corran Halls, 6 km to Dunstaffnage Castle