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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 WiFi
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

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 $94
$113 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20

Room options

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A neatly made bed with a headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with chairs, a view of the sea, and a painting on the wall.

Double Room (with Sea View)

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

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small bathroom.

Standard Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room (with Sea View)

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

View all photos for Superior Double Room (with Sea View)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, two chairs, a small table with a bottle and glasses, and large windows with a view of the water.

Superior Double Room (with Sea View)

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

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A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a toilet.

Basic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Family Room

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

Superior Twin Room (with Sea View)

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

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About the neighborhood

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
  • McCaig's Tower - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Glencruitten Golf Club - 2 min drive - 2.0 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
  • ‪Cuan Mor - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Corryvreckan (Wetherspoon) - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪LULU Lounge - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Tartan Tavern - ‬2 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 travelers 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 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 uncovered onsite self parking (GBP 10.00 per day)
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Offsite 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
  • 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
  • Phone

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 15 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

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

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
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. 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 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 4 minutes' walk from Oban Distillery. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

The Great Western Hotel Reviews

6.6

Good

6.8

Cleanliness

6.2

Amenities

7.6

Staff & service

5.4

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Parking

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Comfortable hotel with very friendly and obliging staff. We enjoyed our stay in beautiful Oban.
Robyn, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good place for a short stay, Great! view btw. Didn't got time to visit the Bar or try the Breakfast menu but by the looks of the ambience it was pretty neat n clean.
Mayur, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

6/10 Good

Breakfast cheap & cheerful not worth the extra £15pppn. Parking £10 pd!Seemingly mentioned in the tiniest of print! Room was clean. Staff friendly.
Beatrice, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

This hotel is a little tired but the staff are very helpful and efficient. Our room had an excellent view over Oban harbour it was clean and had everything we needed. We enjoyed the drinks (tea coffee of chocolate) and the complimentary biscuits were really good. The window frames are in need of repair but the window were clean as was everything else in the room. Breakfast had a great choice and everything was tasty and plentiful. Parking was a bit of an issue but the staff were excellent and did everything possible to resolve any difficulties and I appreciated there efforts.
Ray, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

It was perfect for me & my little dog.. All the hotels are generally in need of upgrading, but the times we are in make this difficult. In all honesty i can see our traditional hotels disappearing fast, for everyone in Hospitality they are being squeezed from every angle. Therefore I choose to see the good & I enjoyed it, warm & cosy. I found them perfectly courteous & most helpful to allow me to eat the lovely breakfast-as I had my furry friend, in the lounge area overlooking the sea… It was a lovely stay.
Adele, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

The Hotel has a brilliant breakfast. Our room no.130 was right above the kitchen extractors (perhaps payback as I moaned they didn't respond to messages).It was like sleeping next to a jet engine or rather not sleeping. It was expensive and as we chose it for a location but by time we left we were exhausted due to lack of sleep due to the noise and extractor vibration. Our view was a slate roof, just a slate roof towering above the window so pointless even having a window. For just over £150 for one night with breakfast it was extortionate, but it was a good breakfast and staff were lovely.
Maxine, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

First impressions were not great. The place looks down at the heel. Tiny three person rickety lift broke down for a while causing us to climb the stairs to 3rd floor. Bed was clean and comfortable. Staff were all great. Breakfast was good. Be aware you will be charged £10/day to park your car, this was a surprise but it is mentioned somewhere in the blurb if you read it all. All in all we were not too impressed, but we were there just to get a bed and a breakfast for 3 days, so it was OK.
William Malcolm, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Charming hotel whose golden days are behind it. Friendly staff and a lovely lounge area.
Michael, 2-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

We checked in on Thursday and left on Sunday as planned. Our room was never serviced during our stay. Beds were never made, towels, toilet roll, tea, coffee, biscuits never replaced. The towel rail didn’t work. The widow leaked. The shower head leaked and didn’t fit the wall bracket. Wallpaper peeling from the wall. One bedside cabinet and furniture very dated. Old, tired and run down. An extra charge for car parking. Location is excellent, reception staff did their job. Just no after check in care. Would not use this hotel again.
Margaret, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Really lovely welcome by the Reception staff and general manager. The hotel was undertaking some work, and recently had work completed. Fantastic views, lovely staff, great food, highly recommend.
Michele John, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Beautiful view of the harbour located near the main road into town and very near Castle Dunollie,The rooms were clean and modern with vaulted celings and very comfortable beds however the elevator was abit clostrophobic, i would also encourage any Management reading to adjust the door tensioners so they close properly behind the guests and maybe look at the window fixings but break fast was great, haggis included and all staff friendly and hospitable, the parking was abit tight but found public car park close by next to very friendly small pub with live music which stayed open late,in all a lovely old building in a great location with friendly staff,thank you for your service
James, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Stayed for a single night, in order to get an early ferry the next morning. Discovered on checkin that the car park had a £10 per night fee which wasn't specified on Hotels.com at the time of booking (it has now since been added). There is a car park nearly where you can park for free between 6pm and 9am. The hotel generally, and the room in particular was very dated, the decor feeling very 1970s/1980s . Nevertheless the room was clean, everything worked and the bed was OK, but sleep quality wasnt good. There was a large group in the hotel at the time and they were quite loud at night and really early in the morning - the walls were very thin. Can't comment on the food as we didn't eat there. Would I stay again?? Probably not.
Stephen, 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

10/10 Exceptional

Room was spotless and staff were very friendly and courteous
Benjamin J, 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

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
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
Verified

6/10 Good

Very kind and accommodating staff. Hotel has the necessities.
Amy, 2-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

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Good

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