The Great Western Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Oban Ferry Terminal

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Enjoy a harbor view from the comfort of your room, featuring a seating area and breakfast service.
Situated along the riverbank, this hotel offers scenic views of the water from its classic, symmetrical facade.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the sea and distant mountains from this room's large bay window.
Welcome to our reception area, where guests can check in and enjoy a flat-screen TV and comfortable seating.
Experience the charm of a traditional coastal town, surrounded by water and a historic church with a striking spire.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
The current price is £126
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Double Room (with Sea View)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Twin Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Basic Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior Double Room (with Sea View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
Corran Esplanade, Oban, Scotland, PA34 5PP

What's nearby

  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Oban Distillery - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • McCaig's Tower - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ganavan Sands - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

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

Hotel near Oban Ferry Terminal
The Great Western Hotel provides amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and 6 meeting rooms
  • A banquet hall, a 24-hour front desk and a porter/bellboy
  • Secured bike storage, tour/ticket information and water sports equipment
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and baths or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, Hungarian, Polish, Romanian, Ukranian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking; discounts available
  • Secured parking on site (GBP 6 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; 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

  • Lift

More

  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen 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
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out fee: GBP 15.00

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 on-site, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking cannot be reserved in advance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 14.95 for adults and from GBP 7.95 for children
  • Secured self-parking fee: GBP 6.00 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 15.00
  • 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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, The Great Western Hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 17 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Great Western Hotel on 17 Aug 2025 start from £126.39, including 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. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 15.00.

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.

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The Great Western Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 251 out of 1070 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 1070 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 281 out of 1070 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 146 out of 1070 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 105 out of 1070 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff and the food are great, and the sea view is amazing.
View from room
At the harbour
View from pulpit Hill
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Nice setting looking into the bay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The great western was clean accessible to shoos and ferries and the staff were excellent and so helpfull will ve stsying there again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. An older hotel but it has amazing views.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

sally

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Phillip

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The place was very convenient for the town. The hotel was in need off repair .
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Raul

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The property is a worn and needs update staff was very friendly, it was hot and they provided fans on request
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Zoltan

Liked: Amenities
Great service Poor condition of hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jenny

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean linen plenty hot water
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kerstin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The breakfast was OK - not outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

agnes

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superior room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandra

I’m sure the hotel was grand back in the day, but hasn’t been updated or even painted or repaired in the rooms and hallway.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very satisfied with everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The corridors carpets and decor ready for a face lift but realise what a cost that would be. Glad we upgraded to a sea view, watching the world go by was entertaining. We ate one evening in the restaurant, no problems.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Milton

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
On waterfront
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

The property was in a central location which was good. Obviously an old hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeff

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was okay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sheila

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed all over the world and this was the most run down and dirty hotel we have ever stayed in. Disgusting and the amount of black mold is a health hazard.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonably priced single room with great view over the harbour. Bedding was clean and crisp and room of a good size. Bathroom very clean and adequate. Slightly squeaky floorboards and sound from room next door but to be expected in a hotel of this age. Comfortable lounge to have a drink in the evening and look at the water.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Seaview from large room. Bed matress requires replacing. As the main purpose of our visit here was for somwhere to sleep for a night, this has to be marked down as bed was terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous view of the water and less than 0.25 mi from Oban Distillary. Hotel is old and has many, many stairs (there is an elevator but it's creaky and fits only 1 person + 1 bag). Downstairs room reeked of cigarette smoke - property was full so no opportunity to move rooms. Upstairs room was better. Parking was NOT free and spaces are quite small. There is a restaurant onsite. Dinner was good but breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Nimrah

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Rooms and especially bathroom didn't look as advertised. R3ally friendly staff though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lord Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has no disabled access that i could see.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Staff & service
Have stayed a few times before and it’s ok, staff friendly but this time was told breakfast would be £10 each but on checking out tried to charge us £15 each !! Was resolved by the manager then in the car park I found out my credit card kept being charged to the tune of £12,000!!!! Which again involved the manager who said it was a computer mistake and said he cancelled the payments, So not sure what to believe Will probably stay again as great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025