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( 3-7 of 9 )
“Wonderful place!”

Alltavona Guest House

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5 of 5 stars
Glasgow
Jun 15, 2008

Alltavona is a lovely guesthouse with beautiful views of the sea, and the islands of Mull, Kerrera, Lismore and Morvern. We stayed in room 4 which was a beautiful relaxing room, very tastefully furnished and decorated, with a lovely en-suite and good shower. The bed was so comfortable and you coould lie and marvel at the view without even getting up! So relaxing! Breakfast was fabulous and the hospitality and friendliness was second to none. I can't recommend it enough and will definately be back!

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korrin's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 35-49
Member since: June 26, 2003
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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“excellent location”

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4 of 5 stars
Salt Lake City
Jul 28, 2007

Very nice B & B overlooking the Bay on the esplanade. Owner very corgial and helpful. Breakfast excellent. Rooms on the small side but very clean. Shower on the small side.. Very excellent sea side resaurant just down the esplanade.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Location
    • Disliked — small rooms
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GFL7610's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2007
Traveled with: Friends
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 65+
Member since: July 25, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Older travelers, Tourists
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“Great place”

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4 of 5 stars
Vienna, Virginia
Jul 6, 2007

This is a lovely B&B located right on the waterfront, a short walk from the heart of town. We had two rooms; a twin room for two teens and a double room for the parents. I was grateful to get a room in Oban, since booking for a single night proved to be difficult, many B&Bs required a two night minimum. The hosts were very welcoming and we felt right at home. The breakfast was fresh, hot, and complete. The twin room was lovely and had a large bathroom. Very clean and comfortable. The double room was not a front-facing room, and it was pretty small and tight. It did have its own bath, which was also extremely small and hard to use because there was no place to put personal items. However, the room and bath were spotless, beautifully furnished and quiet. We felt that the price was a good value for the rooms we had. We would gladly stay there again, although next time we would hope for a larger, sea-facing room.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — welcoming hosts, clean and nicely furnished
    • Disliked — tiny room and tiny bath
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jomama55's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2007
Traveled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: March 05, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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“Great Views”

Alltavona Guest House

Jun 14, 2007
0/1 found this review helpful

This place has a lovely view out over the esplanade, a nice walk into
the town itself. Owner is very friendly, the only problem I had (and some might not find this a problem) was getting the attention of the owners. A buzzer would have been great because there were two occasions when we needed someones attention. nice place though...

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matsugawa's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2007
Member since: July 07, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Management Response
AllanMilne, Owner
(Management representative)
Jun 16, 2008
As the owners we try to provide a good service and make our guest's stay comfortable and enjoyable.

I am sorry we could not be contacted and the bell's could not be located.
There is one at the front door when rung is very loud,also one located on the desk in the hall, another on the connecting door through to our private rooms!

As this is a family run guest house sometimes it is difficult to be in two places at the same time.
If showing other guest to their rooms or reserving tables at restaurants or booking ferries ect.
If a note had been left on the desk in the hall I would have dealt with the request.

On this occassion we seemed to have failed by not offering 24 hour reception. Carol & Allan
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“Best place to stay in Oban!”

Alltavona Guest House

Oct 31, 2006

I have stayed at the Alltavona several times, and having sampled several other hotels and guest houses in the area, I wouldn't stay anywhere else in Oban. A fabulous Victorian guest house, so close to the seafront that you can look out of your bedroom window and see seals! Carol, the host, is always most welcoming and makes you feel right at home. Great full scottish breakfast , and superbly decorated rooms, with fabulous views over to Kerrera and Mull. The house is located a five minute walk from all Oban's attractions, and the walk along the Corran Esplanade in the morning sets you up for the day! At night you can look out the window of your bedroom and watch the fishing boats and ferries going out, and the lighthouses winking over the bay. A unique place.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The host made me feel very welcome.
    • Disliked — Nothing!
    • Tips/Secrets: — Go to thei guest house!
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Wattymermaid's Summary
Date of Stay: October 2006
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 35-49
Member since: January 12, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure, Concerts / Music festival
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