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The Great Western Hotel

3.0 star property
Oban hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 14.95 per person)
Front of property
Exterior
Twin Room (with Sea View)
Reception

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • 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
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Lift
  • Bath or shower
The price is €47
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec

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

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Double Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Twin Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Superior Double Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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The price is €118
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
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About the area

Map
Corran Esplanade, Oban, Scotland, PA34 5PP

What's nearby

  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 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 - 6 min drive - 3.2 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

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.

Languages

English, Hungarian, Polish, Romanian, Ukranian

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 79 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
  • Express check-out available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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

Pets

  • Pets allowed*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Food and water bowls available

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Secured on-site self-parking (GBP 6.00 per day)
  • On-site parking is limited
  • On-site carport

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet 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

  • 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

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 (subject to availability)

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 10.00 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Secured self-parking costs GBP 6.00 per day

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10.00 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 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. There's a charge of GBP 25.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 15.00 (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.
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 War and Peace Museum. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.

The Great Western Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great Hotel
Staff Excellent Food Great The only Issue I Had Was Theres not Enough Parking , so i Parked Off site Got Pa3space Next Morning . If you left to go for a Drive you put a Blue Cone in your Parking Space For You to come Back too In my eyes once you've left carpark it Should Be Available To Any other Guest in hotel Take You're Chances Once You Come Back to Hotel
Great Pub in Oban
Allan, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Never again.
Terrible stay, mouldy walls in the room, bugs in the bed, window broken, shower broken. The hotel overall looks like it’s falling down, multiple areas where it looks like there have been leaks. Parking a nightmare too.
David, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Iain, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Pleasant and clean.
The single room I had had a sea view, and was very pleasant and clean. The staff were friendly.
David, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The room was good overall, very spacious with all the amenities you can expect. And for the price I paid it is more than what I expected. Plus, breakfast (buffet) was very good. Only downside is that the building is old so things may break. During my stay my bathroom light kept breaking. The hallway downstairs smell a bit. However, those are small enough that they didn't affect my experience.
5-night trip
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6/10 Good

Elizabeth, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

David, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

J, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good

We shall be back.
A well situated Victorian hotel on the esplanade in Oban. The hotel is in need of refurbishment and we understand that this is to commence over this winter. Very polite and welcoming staff are to be commended and helped to make our stay very enjoyable. We shall return in the future and hope to see a lovely hotel returned to the quality it so deserves. Thank you.
Alan, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Third time here, still loving it
Lovely hotel and the locations is just perfect! Central to everything and all within easy walking distance. Had room 309 again which was a lovely high floor with a wonderful view.
Jackie, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

The hostel is probably cleaner
I stayed in a twin room with my son for a hospital visit. The room was very dated but the cleanliness was hideous with dirty towels cups and kettle to the filthy lamp shades. The mattresses were also terrible you could literally feel every spring
William, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

L m, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic value hotel in a great location. Only a couple of minutes walk from the centre. Room was basic but had all the essentials. Staff were pleasant and accommodating. Asked for a late check out the night before I was due to leave and was sorted in minutes (did charge £25). Would thoroughly recommend and will be my choice when I come back to Oban.
2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Convenient and clean facilities but rundown.
Room was clean with convenient location and good breakfast. Service was subpar, staff didn’t seem very engaged. Bathroom was horrible, the shower needed fixing while we were there and mould was present throughout.
Ashlee, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Decent hotel, outdated building, difficult parking
Hotel itself was fine, everything was quite old, but everything was functional. Parking is a mess though. They dont have enough parking for everybody, so it is first come first served. If you see a cone in front of an empty spot, it is taken. You will need to use a public lot if they run out. Luckily there are 2 right next door.
Karthik, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Food in the restaurant was amazing and the view spectacular. Staff were friendly.
1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Sheena, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

Andrea, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Honest Review
The staff of the hotel were lovely and the location of the hotel was ideal. The view from the lounge area onto the water is superb. When we arrived at the hotel we had to wait around 30 minutes after check in until we could enter our room. The room we paid for was a double but the bed was much smaller than a double and overall the room was very cramped. The housekeeping was very minimal, little to no cleaning, just a top up on the tea and coffee station and the amount of dust we found on top of the wardrobe and curtains was unreal. During our last night we got woke up by a fire alarm at 3am and had to wait outside during a storm, turns out there was no reason for the alarm. Overall the staff were brilliant and the exterior of the building was beautiful. I just feel robbed for the price I paid for the room I got.
Ethan, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor

In major need to an upgrade
The accommodation is very outdated and in major need of closure for an upgrade. The heating in the room wouldn’t go off, there was mould in the bathroom and all over the hotel with a lot of water damage.
Jon, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Best Wesrern
Comfortable room 130, no view from windows just a slated roof. Food was great, bar service slow. Good value.
Robert, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

average
it was not so clean. our room did not had any view. it had just a window over the hotel rear. the parking was fine in front of the hotel which is great for a hotel in the city center. the location of the hotel is great. breakfast was average. staffs are good people.
1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Old hotel need updating
Paul, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Fabulous views from lounge, & from some rooms. One of our rooms looked refurbished, (the other could do with being done) basic, modern fittings, clean & tidy. Well equipped - toiletries, hair dryer, usb charging points, kettle etc. Plenty choice for breakfast. Very helpful staff. Creaky floors, carpets worn in places - some areas look tired.
1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

No car park available at the hotel but it would have been helpful if the front desk agent had told us we had to pay to park in the lot that was indicated.
1-night trip with friends
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