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The Great Western Hotel

3.0 star property

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A hotel room with large windows offering a view of a harbor, including boats and a cityscape.
A marina with boats docked, a pier, and buildings in the background.
A room with a view of a lake, featuring a table with a bottle and glasses, and two chairs.
A waterfront hotel with multiple stories, a stone facade, and a river 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.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Corran Esplanade, Oban, Scotland, PA34 5PP
  • Place, Oban War and Peace Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Oban Distillery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, McCaig's Tower
    ‪9 min walk‬

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 Single 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 Single 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 Single Beds

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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 Single Bed

Superior Twin Room (with Sea View)

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

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About this property

The Great Western Hotel

This hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, self parking, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance are onsite.
The Great Western Hotel offers 79 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The Great Western Hotel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from St. John's Cathedral. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, 6 meeting rooms, and an elevator
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • Steps from St. John's Cathedral and 4 minutes by foot from Oban Distillery
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. There are 6 meeting rooms available. The Great Western Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and a porter. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 8 per day); discounts available
  • Secured, uncovered parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; GBP 15 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out fee: GBP 15.00

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 10.00 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 8 per day (164 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 15.00
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is 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

The Great Western Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 1196 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 300 out of 1196 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 323 out of 1196 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 175 out of 1196 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 154 out of 1196 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, easy parking and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

adarsh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast menu was good and nice whiskey collection at the bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was some friendly and room was lovely x
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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4/10 Poor

Sandra

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Breakfast good
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, great location and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Decent amount of choices for the breakfast, scrambled eggs out on display but could ask for poached or fried
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is undergoing renovation work. Still a very good hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mustafa Zahid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good hotel and staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Michael

Charming hotel whose golden days are behind it. Friendly staff and a lovely lounge area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Great Western Hotel is now returning to "great"in every way. Really enjoyed my recent stay. You will not find a better location than this centre piece of Oban bay. Good choice of food and drink served in a nice friendly atmosphere. The staff are also a real asset of this hotel and it is plain to see that the ownership and management are now determined to continuously improve and look after this great hotel. I look forward to returning to The Great Western Hotel as soon as I can.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didnt do brakfast,bar was well stocked for what we drink
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michele John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well when we arrived reception was nice they are in the middle of refurbishment just now but our room was finished beds are brand new comfortable we didn't have breakfast though. Only thing is a pain you need to book your car for parking £10 failing that across the road carpark Whick was £8 for 42 hours hotel in general you only get what you pay for and it was spot on for this hotel good view from my room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

William

Room was very clean and comfortable hotel under going referbisment but ok
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
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4/10 Poor

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Breafast was dryed up crispy bacon fryed egg like rubber no impressed
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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2/10 Terrible

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I have been overcharged for my stay. For the money the room was fine and the food was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Åke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Benjamin J

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and staff were very friendly and courteous
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Craig

Disliked: Amenities
Some staff and room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Kayleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Jared

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay in Oban
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Patricia

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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
It didnt get off to a good start when we were told there was a £10 parking fee for the hotel car park.When I read parking was available at the hotel, there was no mention of any charge. This is not acceptable. The breakfast and evening meal were delitious..The waitress was very polite and helpful.The young barman however was more interested in his phone and reluctant to help her.The room very nice and has been recently refurbished.The sea view was exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026