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
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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
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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
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Great location. An older hotel but it has amazing views.
Abigail
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Susan
2 Jul 2025
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.
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.
Yvonne
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Milton
26 Jun 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
On waterfront
Milton
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Andy
27 May 2025
The property was in a central location which was good. Obviously an old hotel.
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.
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.
Stephanie
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
William
25 Jun 2025
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.
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.
Nancy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
4/10 Poor
Nimrah
26 Jun 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Rooms and especially bathroom didn't look as advertised. R3ally friendly staff though.
The property has no disabled access that i could see.
Lord Richard
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
4/10 Poor
David
14 Jul 2025
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.