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The Great Western Hotel

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel near Oban Ferry Terminal

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Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 14.95 per person)
Front of property
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Meeting facility
Reception
Reviews
7.2

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

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Corran Esplanade, Oban, Scotland, PA34 5PP
  • Popular LocationOban Distillery5 min walk
  • Popular LocationOban Ferry Terminal12 min walk
  • Popular LocationGanavan Sands6 min drive
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Room options

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

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

Double Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

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

Standard Single Room

Highlights

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

Twin Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

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

Basic Double Room

Highlights

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

Superior Double Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Oban

Located in Oban, The Great Western Hotel is in the city center and near the beach. Oban Ferry Terminal and Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Ardchattan Priory Garden and An Cala are also worth visiting. With kayaking, windsurfing, and motor boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

What's nearby

  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 4 min walk
  • Oban Distillery - 5 min walk
  • McCaig's Tower - 9 min walk
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 12 min walk
  • Ganavan Sands - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Oban Station - 7 min walk
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cuan Mor - 5 min walk
  • Costa Coffee - 8 min walk
  • The Corryvreckan - Jd Wetherspoon - 9 min walk
  • Markie Dans - 2 min walk
  • The View Oban - 5 min walk

About this property

The Great Western Hotel

Hotel in the city center
Close to Oban Ferry Terminal, The Great Western Hotel provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • 6 meeting rooms, water sports equipment, and bicycle parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak well of the breakfast, beach locale, and helpful staff
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and tubs or showers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, Hungarian, Polish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Secured self parking on site (GBP 6 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 14.95 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

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 25.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 15.00
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
  • Secured self parking fee: GBP 6.00 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 15.00 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Great Western Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Great Western Hotel?

As of May 13, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Great Western Hotel on May 16, 2024 start from CA $171.24, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Great Western Hotel?

Self parking is available for GBP 6.00 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Great Western Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 25.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Great Western Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 15.00 (subject to availability).

Where is The Great Western Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Oban, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of St. John's Cathedral and Oban Ferry Terminal. Oban War and Peace Museum and Oban Distillery are also within 5 minutes. Oban Station is 7 minutes by foot.

The Great Western Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 744 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 744 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 191 out of 744 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 90 out of 744 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 744 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Bernadette

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is a very old hotel which looks like it was last updated in the 60’s. The staff was pleasant and helpful but the manager seemed as though he’d chosen the wrong profession for his career. You’d expect the hospitality service to offer hospitality. Apparently not. We’d thought checkout time was a half hour later than it was and he knocked on our door to let us know we were overstaying our welcome. The dining room help was overworked and understaffed and the food was underwhelming. Sorry to give such a sad review, but people should be informed before making the choice to stay here. I’d made the reservation using Expedia. Somehow, when I’d made the reservation I’d inadvertently selected to pay for the room ahead of time. When I’d looked at other reviews I changed my mind, but I was locked in. I’ll never do that again. On the positive side, it’s a great location, Oban is lovely, the staff was friendly and helpful (excluding the manager, and the internet was good. BTW, the TV didn’t work and the staff couldn’t fix it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Charlie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Great views of the harbour. Hotel is fine but a bit dated. Need to get there sharp to secure a car space.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Catherine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
tv was broken, room wasn’t cleaned, breakfast was terrible, and staff was overworked
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Carla

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wonderful historical hotel. Property does need some upgrades but that would also remove some of the charm. Meals were excellent. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful sea views and short walk into Oban
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the bay from the window.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Mairi

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel's position on the seafront was lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nessie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
First time in Oban in 54years . So much has changed. We loved the hotel as it was friendly and quiet. It does need a bit of refurbishment but would come back again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s Oban but…. This place needs a maintenance person to fix up little things. Tired it is. Staff are not friendly. Not unfriendly but not engaging. We saw them actually fight with a guest. You guys need some lessons in how to treat guests so they leave happy. Day shift seemed worse than afternoon guy. Room was tired. Paint peeling, no face clothes, no shampoo, carpets dirty, come on, get it together guys, do some basic Reno’s. We won’t be back and I don’t recommend this place. You guys need to do better…
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Star Rating
3.0