About Don Muir Guesthouse
Don Muir is a charming guest house conveniently situated in a quiet residential area near Oban Town Centre. The hotel is a short walking distance from the Pulpit Hill viewpoint overlooking Oban Bay, Coll, Barra, Tiree, Lismore, and Mull.
Rooms are fitted with en-suite or shared bathrooms. Each room has heating, hairdryers, alarm clocks, free toiletries, tea/coffee making facilities, TV, and free Wi-Fi. Smoke-free rooms are available.
A large public free carpark is nearby and within a three-minute walk from the guesthouse. The hotel staff are multi-lingual.
The breakfast is continental and served in the rooms with additional choice of homemade waffles and pastries. Guests planning to catch an early ferry can request a packed breakfast instead. A number of local pubs and restaurants are nearby for lunch and dinner.
Don Muir is within walking distance of Dunollie Museum Castle, various shops, and the Oban ferry terminal.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Welcoming, attentive staff
Most guests find the staff welcoming and friendly, noting that they go out of their way to address guests by name and share knowledge on the history of the area. A number of guests comment that the hotel owner recommends local activities and provides travel tips. Many appreciate that the guest house is privately owned and offers a high level of personal attention.
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Location
Several guest love the property's proximity to the ferry and railway, as well as variety of activities - including local bike tours - and easy access to the surrounding islands. Most enjoy the quiet, residential setting and say the lack of through-traffic and noisy businesses makes the B&B a restful place to stay.
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Great value for the money
A number of guests feel that the hotel is an exceptional value for the money, citing the quality linens and attractive decor, convenient amenities, and clean, comfortable rooms at a reasonable price. Most guests agree that breakfast is generous and delicious.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Small rooms
A handful of guests say that the rooms are small, but manageable. Most find the rooms to be comparable in size to those of any other bed and breakfast.
negative:
Physically challenging
Some guests note that the small hotel rooms and limited on-site parking are challenging for disabled guests, and recommend calling prior to arrival to arrange for special accommodations. Since the bed and breakfast sits uphill from the town centre, it can be a difficult walk for guests who are not physically fit. Guests suggest using taxi service if walking is not a good option.
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Difficult parking
Some guests say parking is tight when the hotel is full, but are quick to point out that public parking is nearby.