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The Great Western Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Oban Ferry Terminal

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Daily English breakfast (GBP 14.95 per person)
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Room amenity
Bar (on property)
Front of property
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

6.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • 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
$59 nightly
The total price is $70
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

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

Double Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Single Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Twin Room (with Sea View)

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

Twin Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

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

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

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

Superior Double Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

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

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Basic Double Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room

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

Family Room

Highlights

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

Superior Twin Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

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

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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

  • ‪Cuan Mor - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Corryvreckan (Wetherspoon) - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Oban Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Markie Dan's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Oban Fish & Chip Shop - ‬5 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.

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. 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 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

6.8

Good

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
View
Location
Breakfast
Bed
Bathroom
Shower
Food
Parking

Reviews

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

8/10 Very good

Good location with easy walking to the town centre, shops and Oban Distillery. Hotel is old but room was comfortable. Great views of Oban Bay from the bar windows.
Monica, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

It is an old hotel with the usual problems. The beds were comfortable and the staff friendly and helpful
Mary, 1-night trip

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

6/10 Good

Staff lovely. Hotel clean but tired. Never could figure out how to turn the towel rail on.
Maralee, 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

2/10 Poor

The hotel needs to be closed and repaired. It’s filled with mold and mildew, the floors feel unstable and damp, the room was humid, everything’s an upcharge, parking was a nightmare, and it was the worst hotel I’ve ever stayed in. I highly recommend staying literally anywhere else. I wish I could get my money back. The only think going for this hotel is its location, but it is otherwise genuinely terrible.
Bailee, 2-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 location
Mark, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The place was very convenient for the town. The hotel was in need off repair .
Phillip, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff friendly and attentive. Room very clean. Hotel has obviously been making improvements to carpets etc since my visit last year.
Elspeth, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

First room 311, was extremely noisy due to loose tiles or boards on the outside of the window. In addition, the shower head was flat on the floor as the water was gushing out. The room was not prewarmed and welcoming. After notifying reception we were told nothing else was available. After about 2 hours the receptionist came to our room to tell us he could offer an upgrade. The second room 129, was larger and better but the heating didnt work. We were given an oil filled radiator. Both rooms were not in good repair, particularly the bathrooms. The receptionist was friendly and did his best. We had breakfast both mornings and this was excellent and plentiful.
STEPHEN, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff were great. Rooms are obviously old but well maintained and clean. Hotel has great character and great location proximal to town. Only complaint was our check in time being delayed due to rooms not being ready.
Alfred, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Nice bar but the rest needs a major overhaul

The bar area is great with a superb view. The rest of the hotel is in desperate need of attention. A musty smell fills all the corridors, the carpets looked like they'd not been cleaned in days, the walls were dirty and/or damaged.
1-night trip

6/10 Good

Clean linen plenty hot water
Jenny, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Breakfast was okay.
Jeff, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The property was in a central location which was good. Obviously an old hotel.
Andy, 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

Lovely pet friendly property- great for ferry transport
Laura, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Stay away

Smelly hotel, dirty, problems with plumbing, elevator is out of order, no parking.
tetyana, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Absolutely disgusting hotel, that im surprised it can use the word Hotel. Avoid at all costs. 3* are all very questionable.
Vernon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly, efficient reception staff. Great service from barman Finn. Views across Oban bay fantastic.
William, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lads at reception

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