ACCOMMODATION AT OLW
ACCOMMODATION IN OBAN SELLS OUT VERY QUICKLY OR GOES UP IN PRICE. Here is our host accommodation & some other recommendations. Many places have BOOK NOW, PAY LATER, WITH FREE CANCELLATION. .
From camping, to our range of budget host accommodation, dorm or private rooms at Oban's seafront YHA or get a bit of luxury at the Oban Bay Hotel, check it all out below!
MOST ATTENDEES BOOKED EARLY FOR A FANTASTIC DEAL. DON'T MISS OUT!
Please quote "Oban Lesbian Weekend", when booking!
DUNMOORE / DUNARLE GUESTHOUSES
OFFICIAL OLW ACCOMMODATION
Please contact obanlesbianweekend@gmail.com if you have questions about Dunmoore / Dunarl, as we have booked the entire hotels.
* Dunmoore / Dunarle Guesthouses are less than 1 minutes walk to the Argyllshire Gathering Halls, right as you come into Oban.
*Most of the rooms have been recently refurbished. They have a kitchen with a hot breakfast available at a small charge and their rooms worked really well for our attendees last year.
* Single rooms from just £56 per night. Our booking site has rooms from the Friday to Monday but many women choose to stay a bit longer. Please email us if you would like to book extra nights.
OBAN YHA - OUR MAIN Oban Lesbian Weekend accommodation - pay deposit from just £25!
https://www.hostellingscotland.org.uk/hostels/oban
Please contact obanlesbianweekend@gmail.com if you have questions about the YHA, as we have booked the entire hostel.
We have booked the WHOLE YHA, right on the seafront. Ideal for meeting other attendees & making friends!
- A lovely standard of Double, Twin, Accessible and dorm rooms! Private rooms are going fast, available with just a £65 deposit (booking info is below!)
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Share an ensuite room with either 3 or 5 other Oban Lesbian Weekend attendees.
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Dorms from £31 per night plus booking fee.
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£6.50 for continental breakfast. Breakfast includes: Filter Coffee/Tea and orange or apple juice to drink. They have a choice of 5 cereals incl gluten free, fresh yogurt, fresh fruit, toast and a selection of fruit compotes, butter, jams and marmalade.
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Oban YHA has a free car park and is approximately 8 minutes walk to the Argyllshire Gatherings and 14 minutes walk to Oban train station.
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Our booking site has rooms from the Friday to Monday but many women choose to stay a bit longer. Please email us if you would like to book extra nights.
LANCASTER HOTEL
BOOK VIA Tel: 01631 562587 OR WWW.BOOKING.COM
- ALSO ONE OF OUR HOST ACCOMMODATIONS, SO YOU'LL HAVE OTHER ATTENDEES STAYING HERE.
- The Lancaster is on the seafront. It is quite dated but for a budget option, you couldn’t ask for nicer staff or a better value for money price.
- It's also next door to the Oban Bay and YHA, where many others are staying or enjoying the Oban Bay's hot tub or dinners.
- A full Scottish breakfast is available for £10 per day, bookable directly with the hotel on arrival.
- Cocktail bar overlooking Oban Bay.
- If you would like more than 3 nights, please contact obanlesbianweekend@gmail.com, prior to booking.
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Please be aware some rooms are SMOKING, some are non smoking.
SMOKING ROOMS are great if you are a smoker. If you are a non smoker, please only book one of these rooms if you are happy that someone will have been smoking in these rooms and so there might be a smokey smell attached to the curtains etc. They are great value for money but we want you to be aware about the smoking.
OBAN HOLIDAY PARK
0333 188 1930, press option for Oban Holiday Park.
10% DISCOUNT FOR ALL OLW ATTENDEES - Just quote OLW10 when booking
Oban Campsite has been bought over by www.Highlandholidays.com. Advanced booking is now essential!!
- Campervan - £28 including electric hookup per Campervan with 1 or 2 people.
- Tent - from £17.10 per night for 1 or 2 people.
- Service bus does go during the day but you will need to ask the campsite for times.
- The campsite is 3 miles to town, so we’d recommend lift sharing or bringing your bike. It's a very easy bike ride.
- Pods from £58.50 inc our 10% discount that sleep 2.
- Pods and Lodges with private hot tub that sleep 4 from £163.50 per night (inc 10%) off. BOOK EARLY IF YOU'D LIKE YOUR OWN HOT TUB!!
- If you turn up as close to 12pm as possible and quote Oban Lesbian Weekend, the campsite will direct you to camping with other OLW women (subject to space).
- Bring a rainbow flag if you can, so you can spot others to share lifts with.
- Please be aware that taxi's are approximately £10 each way to the Campsite (subject to change).
THE REGENT & ALEXANDRA HOTELS
GO POSH!! The seafront, art Decor Regent or Alexandra Hotel
* Last year this was a really popular option for those happy to pay a little more for their beautiful seaview.
* The Alex has a swimming pool & steam room and suite options.
* Carpark at the Alex.
* The Regent has a beautiful art deco bar, right as you enter. Perfect for meeting others for a seaview drink.
* On booking.com, it’s £853 for the 3 nights, they’ve given us a great discount from just £160/night, less if you’re staying more than 3 nights.
* Pay in 5 instalments and treat yourself to one of these beautiful rooms.
* Book at https://www.obanlesbianweekend.co.uk/accommodation
OBAN BAY HOTEL
www.crerarhotels.com/oban-bay-hotel
Looking for a bit of luxury? Choose the Oban Bay!
- Facing the sea & includes the outdoor thermal spa.
- In our view The Oban Bay and No 17 are the best hotels in Oban but for those happy to spend.
- Currently on booking.com for about £500 for 3 nights. Nearer the time, it’s around £600 a night!
- Great location, The Oban Bay, YHA & Lancaster are all next door to each other and 5-8 minutes walk from our main venue, The Argyllshire Gatherings.
PREMIER INN
www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/scotland/argyll/oban/oban.html
We recommend the Premier Inn for fully accessible rooms.
Just a minute from the Oban train station but book quickly as the price will rise.