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The Great Western Hotel

3.0 star property
Oban hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Located in the city center, The Great Western Hotel offers a warm welcome with WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. Enjoy buffet breakfast, then unwind at the bar or restaurant; previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Lift
  • Bath or shower
  • Cable TV service
The current price is £71
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Room (with Sea View)

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Twin Room (with Sea View)

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room (with Sea View)

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Basic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Superior Twin Room (with Sea View)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Corran Esplanade, Oban, Scotland, PA34 5PP

What's nearby

  • St. John's Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Oban Distillery - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • RSPB Visitor Centre - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • McCaig's Tower - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 134 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 180 min drive
  • Oban Station - 7 min walk
  • Oban Connel Ferry Station - 10 min drive
  • Taynuilt Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Oban Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The View Oban - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cuan Mor - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪LULU Lounge - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪George Street Fish & Chip Shop - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Great Western Hotel

Located near a train station, The Great Western Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Oban. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 79 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Guests who intend to bring their dog must contact the property in advance to make arrangements.
    • This property has 24 parking spaces on-site, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking cannot be reserved in advance.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • Secured uncovered on-site self-parking (GBP 10.00 per day)
    • On-site parking is limited
    • Off-site parking nearby (GBP 8 per day; discounts available)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Working away

  • 6 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bike storage
  • Water sports equipment

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Bike parking
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

On-site venue – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 15.00

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Uncovered self-parking costs GBP 10.00 per day
  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 8 per day (164 ft away)

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Great Western Hotel Oban

Great Western Oban

The Great Western Hotel Oban

The Great Western Hotel Hotel

The Great Western Hotel Hotel Oban

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Great Western Hotel?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at The Great Western Hotel?

Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 10.00 per day. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Great Western Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 15.00.

What is there to do at The Great Western Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling, boat tours and fishing.

Are there restaurants at or near The Great Western Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around The Great Western Hotel like?

The Great Western Hotel is in the heart of Oban, a short 7-minute walk from Oban Station and 4 minutes' walk from Oban Distillery. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

The Great Western Hotel Reviews

6.6

Good

6.8

Cleanliness

6.4

Amenities

7.8

Staff & service

5.6

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Everyone was some friendly and room was lovely x
Christine, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel is undergoing renovation work. Still a very good hotel
Evelyn, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff, great location and breakfast.
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Clean room, nice crew. Very good breakfast. But no ventilation in bathroom so probably a little moguls. At least a few damages due to moisture was present.
Åke, 4-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Pet friendly and the friendly guy behind the bar, and lovely view from room , and comfy bed were really the only positives from our stay. Not allowed to check in until 3pm on the dot. Poor decor throughout, except in bar area. Rooms very dated and in dire need of restoration. Ceiling wallpaper hanging off. Lots of cracked tiles in bathroom. Cracked shower tray. Dead insects found in bathroom.
Melanie, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Room was spotless and staff were very friendly and courteous
Benjamin J, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

This hotel is very tired, in need of upgrading, rooms were cold and shower was just a trickle. We were on the third floor, and the weather was very windy and wet which we know the hotel can’t do anything about, the weather but had we were in the top floor it was horrendous and there is obviously something wrong with the roof. Which they need to get looked at. Breakfast was buffet but the hot food was cold. Bar man was lovely as was the waiter in the restaurant. There was 5 other rooms in our party and they all complained about the cold rooms.
Suzanne, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

The hotel is in a good location,thats it,stayed for one night,abirthday surprise,the room was well below standard,cobwebs,patchay paint,uneven doors,curtains filthy,window frame filthy,and the bathroom,the bottom of the bath,sharp corners exposed,the top of the bath the sealant a child must have done it,i wouldnt put my worst enemy in it,also wee were charged ten pounds to park the car,which wee werent told about,so will never use this hotel again,and will be telling friends.
James, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

A lovely stay

A very comfortable stay and the breakfast was great. The hotel is slightly dated but you can see that there is investment being put into the hotel and I would stay here again.
Kayleigh, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Although hotel is a little tired in decor, it was perfect for our stay. We had a large, warm, sea view room which was great to watch ferries in and out. Great breakfast, hot and a good variety. Nice lounge to sit in evening overlooking port. Staff friendly. For us - a great stay and would return again.
Audrey, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Check-in was a bit chaotic. We arrived 20 minutes early and were asked to wait in the bar while our room was finished off. So far so good, but there was a change of staff and apparently they forgotvabout they forgot about us
William, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Overall good stay but I booked a sea view room and wasn’t informed that this view would be obstructed with scaffolding.. however didn’t spoil our stay too much.. just the photos. Food was generally good although wasn’t offered drinks with meal, just given water.. we could have asked to be honest however I just assumed it is normal to be asked about drinks. Other than these small issues that wouldn’t stop me returning, the hotel is perfectly located with good views and close to all amenities.
Nichola, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location near shopping, restaurants, ferry departure, and castle; excellent views of the waterfront, decent breakfast!, spacious rooms!
Holly, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Very kind and accommodating staff. Hotel has the necessities.
Amy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great sized room with wonderful view. The staff were excellent. We had a slight problem with the bathroom facilities, however this was rectified with no inconvenience immediately xx
Lesley, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing views Comfy beds decent staff reasonably priced defo will return
paula, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Perfect location, staff friendly. However tv didn’t work nor did shower
Jackie, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Staff very nice, everything was spotless. Food was good. The building is tired and old fashioned
Sandra, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

We liked the separate sleeping areas. Bathroom was very big. We struggled a bit with the shower but we figured it out.
Susan, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

great location

Hotel old and tired but very clean and comfortable and in great location. will definately stay there again
Denise, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor

The staff were all excellent. The hotel however is old, tired, run down and in need of extensive refurbishment. Our room was a sea view No17 on the ground floor, I was delighted to get a sea view but wished I hadn't old single glazed windows kept none of the outside noise at bay.We heard everything on the Friday night it was tolerable a bit of traffic noise and some noisy people but on the Saturday night it was hell. There was obviously a night club nearby and we had a steady stream of drunk, loud, screening, shouting folk constantly from 11pm to 3am due to the useless single pain windows we heard everything as if they where in our room.
George, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The breakfast was lovely . The didn’t have Scottish blended whisky only Irish twice we went in there was no bar person on
June, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Night before the Isle of Mull

Good location, nice vintage property. For our trip it was perfectly suited.
Lark, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Room and staff were fine. No issues at all.
JOHN, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Room was clean but dated. Friendly staff. Located on the seafront so had good views from the bar area. Short walk from the station along the sea front. Good selection of shops and eateries all within walking distance. Good location for transport links.
Rosemary, 2-night trip