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The Great Western Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Oban Ferry Terminal

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Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 14.95 per person)
Twin Room (with Sea View) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Front of property
Reception

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
The current price is £88
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr

Room options

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

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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

Family Room

Highlights

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

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Room amenity

Double Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 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
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Twin Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Basic Double Room

Highlights

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

Superior Twin Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Superior Double Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 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 - 4 min walk - 0.3 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 - 6 min drive - 2.0 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:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket information, secured bike storage and a lift
  • A front desk safe, water sports equipment and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and baths or showers
  • 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

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

Food and drink

  • Buffet 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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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
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 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet 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 15.00 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

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 15.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 20 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Great Western Hotel on 21 Apr 2025 start from £88.41, 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. 245 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 259 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 130 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 90 out of 1003 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Amenities
The location and staff!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Hotel is a little dated but is very clean and comfortable. The staff were very friendly and willing to help you, for what I payed for this little break away, it was a bargain
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

The view from our room was fantastic the room was very spacious, food was delicious and very large portions Staff are so friendly ,hotel needs a little updating but is fine,the bar and dinning area have an amazing view ,would definitely go back .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Staff excellent 👌 very friendly room was nice,clean nothing fancy excellent for the money would highly recommend.I had a great time will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Property was clean, needed a little decorating and updating, rooms were quite small. Breakfast was good, some of the staff were a bit scruffy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lynda

Good location close to town centre. Pleasant, helpful staff. En suite bathroom was in poor condition and requires renewing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Staff very helpful. Everything within walking distance. Really large rooms with plenty of storage space. Stayed at hotel before and would have no problem staying again

8/10 Good

Maureen

Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Great value stay, nothing overly special but, what you get for the price of the room, it's an excellent choice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kate

Good, clean property, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Vicki

Very reasonably priced for on the seafront and in easy walking distance to bars and restaurants. Hotel itself is a little dated with some maintenance required but generally we had a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Fine for short term stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

John

Our rooms were clean and tidy our only fault was the breakfasts were cold and the bacon was inedable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It"s a tired old property needing some TLC but really claen & staff so helpful but would go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The bed was really comfortable and clean and breakfast was good and well monitored by excellent staff. Hotel and room really shabby, in need of a massive restoration and upgrade. Our bathroom walls and blind were covered in mould and smelled like it. It was also really dated and decrepit
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

George

Kad lovely stay here in nice big comfortable room with sea view. Thought the cooked breakfast could be a bit better. Overall good experience had.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

robert

Great room & facilities quiet clean only fault breakfast was very poor for price
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

It was like a maze very outdated thou bed was good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Will

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
An average stay in Oban. Parking issues, basic check in and poor maintenance. Not the best stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Lovely to watch the sea out the windows
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

The best breakfast anc friendly staff

It’s always a treat to stay at the great Western in Oban
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stu.B

Ideal for a short break and is close to the town centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Friendly staff on arrival hotel was good nice and warm the room was spacious and bed comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Christine

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
What was probably a grand hotel isnt anymore. Attempts to upgrade have been executed in an amateur fashion. The hotel is in a prime position, with a wonderful outlook, staff all were ok. Just a shame such a grand building has been allowed to get in such poor condition!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025