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)
Front of property
Room amenity
Bar (on property)
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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

6.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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
$60 nightly
The total price is $73
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

Double Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

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

Standard Single Room

Highlights

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

Twin Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

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

Superior Double Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

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

Basic Double Room

Highlights

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

Family Room

Highlights

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

Superior Twin Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

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

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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

Very kind and accommodating staff. Hotel has the necessities.
Amy, 2-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

8/10 Very good

Ok. Hotel needs a renovation but a decent stay

A little worn but a decent stay.
Terence, 2-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

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

Night before the Isle of Mull

Good location, nice vintage property. For our trip it was perfectly suited.
Lark, 1-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

The staff and the food are great, and the sea view is amazing.
View from room
At the harbour
View from pulpit Hill
Carol, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing views Comfy beds decent staff reasonably priced defo will return
paula, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was a beautiful property with an incredible location overlooking the bay. I wish we had planned to stay longer. I highly recommend staying here.
Jeanne, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Overnight stay. Ok for the money

Although lift was reliable. I’m surprised it got me up and down to the 3rd floor. On arrival I was told that the car park was full and need to park next door in a public car park. However later in the evening there was still free spaces so parked in front of hotel. TV in the room was not tuned in. Room was ok but shower pressure was poor.
Christopher, 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

8/10 Very good

Nice setting looking into the bay
Kenneth, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

The great western was clean accessible to shoos and ferries and the staff were excellent and so helpfull will ve stsying there again
Helen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. An older hotel but it has amazing views.
Abigail, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very friendly and helpful
sally, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location and overlooking the bay as we went for a sea view we stayed because it was pet friendly for us . Clean & tidy although a little dated we still enjoyed the location and the staff were very welcoming qnd helpful all in all a nice atmosphere and experience.
Susan, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location, grand old hotel, quaint breakfast, stairs to the room. Old fashioned lovely
Alastair, 1-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 place to stay

Lovely place to stay. Pick a room with a sea view and you won’t be disappointed.
George, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

A kwirky hotel

The view is best in Oban. The building needs up-grading. The staff is friendly. Check in is at 3 but no one is working in the bar if you are early My husband had to ask for toulet paper. There wete no towels available when we needed one. Dont stay here if you want ameneties. Do stay here for the view and location. Dining is good. Make sure to make a reservation.
oanh, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Hotel Needs Some TLC

In need of renovation. Some areas very run down. Staff helpful and good location.
Lorraine, 2-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