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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)
Bar (on property)
Lake
Room amenity
Front of property
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

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • 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
$72 nightly
The total price is $87
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Tomorrow

Sep 30 - Oct 1
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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

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

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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

Family Room

Highlights

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

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

Double Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Single Room

Highlights

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

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

Twin Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

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

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Basic Double Room

Highlights

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

Superior Twin Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Double Room (with Sea View)

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

Superior Double Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

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

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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
LOCAL_PARKING

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

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
View
Location
Breakfast
Bed
Bathroom
Shower
Food
Parking

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Ok. Hotel needs a renovation but a decent stay

A little worn but a decent stay.
Terence, 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

great location

Hotel old and tired but very clean and comfortable and in great location. will definately stay there again
Denise, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

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

Nice bar but the rest needs a major overhaul

The bar area is great with a superb view. The rest of the hotel is in desperate need of attention. A musty smell fills all the corridors, the carpets looked like they'd not been cleaned in days, the walls were dirty and/or damaged.
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 location
Mark, 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

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very friendly and helpful
sally, 1-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

6/10 Good

The place was very convenient for the town. The hotel was in need off repair .
Phillip, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Big Grand Hotel. On the Harbour.

Great Stay. We have been before to this Hotel so we new what to expect. Staff Great and Polite. Breakfast very good, Its an old Victorian Type Hotel but you get what you pay for,Yes there could be a few improvements here and there with the Structure but what suits some dosen't suit others. The price was right so there you go. Would we go again yes.
Graham, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Clean linen plenty hot water
Jenny, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel in an idealic setting. Showing its age a little bit in some areas but that also contributed to the charm.
Neal, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Stay here at your peril

Hotel is shabby and unkempt. Room was dirty and had clearly not been properly cleaned, with a dirty used tissue left at the side of the bed. Mould and mildew in the tiny shower room. I won’t be surprised if we get are ill in a day or two after staying here. Unbelievable that it cost £135+ per night.
2-night trip

6/10 Good

Great western hotel in Oban

Only 1 side of the window opens but not very far curtains were torn on the inside and can be seen from the road . Staff is very pleasant and helpful. Cooked Breakfast could be a bit better
Deborah, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I was very satisfied with everything.
Elizabeth, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Breakfast was okay.
Jeff, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

1 Night in Oban

In its heyday it was probably a lovely hotel but its tired. We were in a ground floor room (which is actually partially subterrainan) musty smell, mold on wall, peeling paint. This is not to say rhey haven't made upgrades. Bathroom fixtures are new, beds are new and comfortable, lighting is good, breakfast was abundant and staff was very kind.
Theresa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice recommend haggis bon bons. Great view of harbour
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel!

Comfy room, beautiful view
daniel, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Don’t stay in the single rooms

I stayed in a single room at over £100 a night - it was like a cell. Narrow, dark, cramped. If you had been overweight you’d have had difficulty turning round in the “bathroom”. I asked for another room or to upgrade but they said they were full which, to be honest, I didn’t believe. The rest of the rooms maybe ok but I wouldn’t recommend a single
Malcolm, 3-night trip