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The Great Western Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Oban Ferry Terminal

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Enjoy a harbor view from the comfort of your room, featuring a seating area and breakfast service.
Situated along the riverbank, this hotel offers scenic views of the water from its classic, symmetrical facade.
Enjoy a panoramic view of the water from this spacious room, featuring a sofa, armchairs, and a dining table.
Boats dock at a pier extending into the water, surrounded by lush greenery and a hillside with white buildings.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed and scenic views of a body of water.
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

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant 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
  • Elevator
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Cable TV service
The current price is $161
$193 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13

Room options

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Double Room (with Sea View)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Single Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Twin Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Basic Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double Room (with Sea View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Corran Esplanade, Oban, Scotland, PA34 5PP

What's nearby

  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Oban Distillery - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • McCaig's Tower - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ganavan Sands - 5 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 136 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 167 min drive
  • Oban Station - 7 min walk
  • Oban Connel Ferry Station - 9 min drive
  • Taynuilt Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Corryvreckan - Jd Wetherspoon - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪George Street Fish & Chip Shop - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Markie Dans - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Aulay's Bar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Great Western Hotel

The Great Western Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Oban Ferry Terminal. 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 travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English, Hungarian, Polish, Romanian, Ukrainian

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
    • Guests who intend to bring their dog must contact the property in advance to make arrangements.
    • This property has 24 parking spaces onsite, 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
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Secured onsite self parking (GBP 6.00 per day)
    • Onsite parking limited

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
  • Bicycle 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
  • Bicycle parking
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator

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
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Onsite 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 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 15.00

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/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

  • Secured self parking costs GBP 6.00 per day

Policies

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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.

Is parking offered on site at The Great Western Hotel?

Yes. Self parking costs GBP 6.00 per day. Parking spots 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 like cycling, boat tours, and fishing.

Are there restaurants at or near The Great Western Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite 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 12 minutes' walk from Oban Ferry Terminal. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

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The Great Western Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
View
Location
Breakfast
Bed
Bathroom
Shower
Food
Parking

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

8/10 Very good

Great location, grand old hotel, quaint breakfast, stairs to the room. Old fashioned lovely
Alastair, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything about this hotel can be summed up in one word, spectacular! Great communication from our late check in request to the magnificent view overlooking Portree. If you’re planning a trip to Skye, staying here is a must-do.
Alan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good place to stay

Lovely place to stay. Pick a room with a sea view and you won’t be disappointed.
George, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great Western Hotel stay

We loved the location. A fairly short walk from downtown and the train station. The view from our window was beautiful. The bed was a double and that took some getting used to, but it was reasonably comfortable. The bathroom was small, but clean. The shower was nice. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was also nice.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice recommend haggis bon bons. Great view of harbour
John, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Staff very nice but hotel needs refurbishment in very poor condition. Dinner was very good and food was hot. Breakfast selection ok but cold. Staff very kindly arranged poached eggs which were hit. Needs better coffee and tea.
Janette, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Average
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean with extremely helpful staff. The building is a bit "tired" but charming all the same.
William, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel!

Comfy room, beautiful view
daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lads at reception

Young lass at reception was very welcoming, great service by her
Yasir, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location

Great location Old style hotel needing renovation Lift bijou Rabbit ear antenna on tv - had to get assistance & then still issues View looking at building opposite with rubbish bins below No hooks in ensuite to hang clothes Had to put shower bag on floor as no bench /shelf in bathroom
Elissa, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great staff and view of Oban Bay but property is very dated, needs paint touch ups and better technology in the rooms and throughout.
1-night trip

6/10 Good

The view from the room was great, the whole place needs an upgrade, there was mold in the bathroom, hot water in the shower was not hot enough. Breakfast was very good.
Eric, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The location and staff!!
Mary, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Awful.

Awful.
Alex, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We are traveling around Scotland in our caravan at the time of booking we were in Aviemore and wanted to have some time in Oban. From booking to check out we had a great stay
Morley, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Book someplace else

Hotel is old and not kept in good shape .. not worth the amount they charge. Hotel needs a lot done to it as it has not been maintained. For the money it is not worth it. Location is the only thing it has going for it
Joe, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Filthy

disgusting - left within 15 minutes of check-in Overwhelming stench of bleach in room Room filthy and supposed to be 'superior' Manager totally uninterested in my comments more or less 'take it or leave it' We left
gary, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The view from our room was fantastic the room was very spacious, food was delicious and very large portions Staff are so friendly ,hotel needs a little updating but is fine,the bar and dinning area have an amazing view ,would definitely go back .
Pauline, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Car parking

My only complaint was car parking first night had to park further along the street glad it wasn’t raining second night we got into the hotels car park
mary, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

À very, very bad bed, our back hurts still
Anker Hauris, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The hotel is in a great location with lovely views of the water. It offered parking which was very convenient and the staff was very friendly. The hotel is older and could use an update as everything is pretty tired. Overall it was perfect for what we needed which was a place to lay our head at the end of the day but I would not want to stay there more than a couple nights.
Steven, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Renovations required

This hotel is shabby and needs renovating.
Julian, 2-night trip