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
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 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
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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
19 December 2024
The best breakfast anc friendly staff
It’s always a treat to stay at the great Western in Oban
Eva
Eva, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
19 December 2024
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 December 2024
Geoffrey
Geoffrey, 4-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 December 2024
Geoffrey
Geoffrey, 4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 December 2024
john
john, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
8 December 2024
Was ok
Verified traveller
2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 December 2024
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
Allan
Allan, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor
29 November 2024
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
David, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
22 November 2024
Iain
Iain, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
22 November 2024
Pleasant and clean.
The single room I had had a sea view, and was very pleasant and clean. The staff were friendly.
David
David, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
21 November 2024
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.
Verified traveller
5-night trip
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6/10 Good
17 November 2024
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
17 November 2024
David
David, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
16 November 2024
J
J, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good
13 November 2024
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
Alan, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 November 2024
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
Jackie, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor
12 November 2024
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
William, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
11 November 2024
L m
L m, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 November 2024
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.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
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6/10 Good
7 November 2024
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.
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
Karthik, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
24 October 2024
Food in the restaurant was amazing and the view spectacular. Staff were friendly.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
22 October 2024
Sheena
Sheena, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good
21 October 2024
Andrea
Andrea, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
21 October 2024
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.