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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 AU$125
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 June

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
LOCAL_PARKING

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

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

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

Popular mentions

Room
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Location
Breakfast
Bed
Bathroom
Shower
Food
Parking

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast menu was good and nice whiskey collection at the bar.
adarsh, 2-night trip
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

6/10 Good

Parking can be a problem, option to book a space. Breakfast was good but if you have a dog with you like we had, you have to go back and forth from the main breakfast room to the bar area even though it is a better view.
John, 2-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Breafast was dryed up crispy bacon fryed egg like rubber no impressed
Edward, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Really good hotel and staff
Mustafa Zahid, 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

2/10 Poor

Needed help when I left it disgusting place no heating the one lift was being used for workmen as renovations were being done This disgusting place should be shut down they even charge for car parking NEVER AGAIN Hotels will never use your company again
Patricia, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Some staff and room
Craig, 2-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Absolutely shocking.....faulty towers in Oban The manager was as rude as hell Extension lead was taped on the staircase.....trip hazard waiting to happen....i reported it and the manager laughed and said it needs to stay there.....decorating was SOOOO dated and needed the paint work finishing
Martin, 1-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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Very good

All was good!
William, 3-night trip
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Good

Hotel in need of upgrading
Klaus, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

The water in the shower was tepid at best. Apparently they had the boilers replaced recently, they told us, but the shower was poor. Kettle had a massive dent in it. The replaced kettle only worked when placed on the electricity supply at just the right angle. All the furniture in the room was cheap and tacky faux oak laminate where the oak was peeling off. An electricity cable was taped to the walls up the stairs. Basically you have to wonder why they bother to keep the hotel going. It’s in need of huge refurbishment and gives off the opinion of why are they continuing to bother offering accommodation. Very surprised it’s on the Hotels.com listing of venues to sleep. If I was Hotels.com I’d remove it as it damages their reputation.
Martin, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

It’s an old hotel and very charming.
Jan, 2-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

The room was awful. Mould in the room. Windows had lots of black mould . Shower in bathroom had mould with a cracked shower tray. Electric wire to towel rail was joined together with sellotape.
Rosemary, 3-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Our stay here was below the standard I would have expected for the price. On the positive side, the location was good and very convenient for getting around. Breakfast was acceptable, with a reasonable selection, and the staff in the breakfast area were friendly and welcoming. However, the overall condition of the hotel was very tired and in need of significant investment. While reception staff were polite at check-in, there was limited engagement beyond that. The room didn’t quite match expectations from the advertised photos, particularly those showing sea views. Our window had metal screws in the frame to prevent it from opening too far, the curtains were noticeably sun bleached, and there were maintenance issues such as a leaking bath and damaged plaster. We also suspected the room may previously have accommodated pets, as my husband, who has mild allergies, experienced some discomfort with his asthma during the stay. When we requested an iron and ironing board, these arrived without a cover for the board, so we had to improvise by using a towel. Another point to note was the £10 per day charge for on-site parking, which felt a little steep given the overall condition of the property. Overall, you could see that this hotel was way past its prime but still has potential to be great again, but requires significant refurbishment.
Window frame had screws preventing you from opening window very wide i.e. in case of emergency.
The gap you could open needed assistance as highlighted on the hotel notice.
Gap under the door which allowed noise, light and potential fire/smoke issues.
Carl, 1-night trip