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

Overview of The Great Western Hotel

The Great Western Hotel

3.0 star property

3.6/5 Good

Guests rated this property 3.6/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Pet-friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Parking available

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • Hand sanitiser provided
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Social distancing
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Corran Esplanade, Oban, Scotland, PA34 5PP

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationDunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds18 min walk
  • Popular LocationMcCaig's Tower6 min drive
  • Popular LocationOban Ferry Terminal7 min drive
  • AirportOban (OBN)14 min drive

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About this area

Oban

The Great Western Hotel is located near the beach and in an area with good shopping. Oban War and Peace Museum and Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Ardchattan Priory Garden and Wings Over Mull. With kayaking, windsurfing and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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What's nearby

  • Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds - 18 min walk
  • Oban Distillery - 1 min drive
  • St. John's Cathedral - 1 min drive
  • McCaig's Tower - 6 min drive
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Oban Station - 7 min walk

Restaurants

  • Taj Mahal - 2 min walk
  • Coast - 3 min walk
  • The Little Potting Shed Cafe - 3 min walk
  • Nories - 3 min walk
  • Eeusk - 4 min walk

About this property

The Great Western Hotel

3-star hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
This hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, a 24-hour front desk and express check-out.
The Great Western Hotel offers 79 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Cots/infant beds (surcharge) are also available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected

Social distancing

Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Hand sanitiser provided
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Secured self parking on site (GBP 6.00 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • On-site parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekends: GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Bike parking
  • Bike storage

Family friendly

  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Lift

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Porter
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Water sports equipment

Business services

  • Meeting rooms - 6

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 3:00 PM - 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 checkout

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 are 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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.00 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children (approximately)
  • 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 10.00 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
Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.

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

Overall score and ratings

3.6

Good

Rating 5 - Excellent. 67 out of 275 reviews
5 - Excellent 24%
Rating 4 - Good. 95 out of 275 reviews
4 - Good 35%
Rating 3 - Okay. 64 out of 275 reviews
3 - Okay 23%
Rating 2 - Poor. 31 out of 275 reviews
2 - Poor 11%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 18 out of 275 reviews
1 - Terrible 7%

3.6/5

Cleanliness

4.0/5

Staff & service

3.4/5

Amenities

3.0/5

Property conditions & facilities

3.4/5

Eco-friendliness
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5/5 Excellent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to town, with a great view over the waterfront. One-way street system is confusing at first.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/5 Poor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Desperately in need of updating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was excellent! Our bedroom had the most superb view. Breakfast adequate.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

3/5 Okay

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location good, need a facelift
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

4/5 Good

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022