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The Great Western Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Oban with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 14.95 per person)
Front of property
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Aerial view
Reception

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Corran Esplanade, Oban, Scotland, PA34 5PP
  • St. John's Cathedral
    2 min walk
  • Oban War and Peace Museum
    4 min walk
  • Oban Distillery
    5 min walk
  • Oban (OBN)
    10 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

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

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room

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

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room

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

Family Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Double Room (with Sea View)

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

Double Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Single Room

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

Standard Single Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Twin Room (with Sea View)

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

Twin Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Basic Double Room

Shower, hair dryer, towels

Basic Double Room

Highlights

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

Superior Twin Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Double Room (with Sea View)

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
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Oban

The Great Western Hotel places you in the centre of Oban, steps from St. John's Cathedral and within a short 5-minute stroll of Oban War and Peace Museum. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and express check-out. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, tour/ticket assistance and a porter/bellboy. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Oban hotel include Oban Distillery and Atlantis Leisure.

What's nearby

  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Oban Distillery - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • McCaig's Tower - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ganavan Sands - 6 min drive - 3.2 km

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 in Oban with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. There are 6 meeting rooms available. The Great Western Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, express check-out, and a front desk safe. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • 79 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

English, Hungarian, Polish, Romanian, Ukranian

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

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

  • 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: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. 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
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Great Western Hotel?

Yep, The Great Western Hotel has a secured self car park for GBP 6.00 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

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

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Great Western Hotel on 24 Nov 2024 start from AU$85.39, 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.

Are there any beaches close to The Great Western Hotel?

The closest beach to The Great Western Hotel is Ganavan Sands (2.4 km).

Does The Great Western Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, our travelers give a thumbs up to the buffet brekkie here! Served weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Great Western Hotel?

No, The Great Western Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Great Western Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Great Western Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Great Western Hotel?

Furry friends are welcome at The Great Western Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Great Western Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 239 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 265 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 124 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 88 out of 1000 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Leonie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was only there for one night but it was clean, quiet and comfortable. The staff were pleasant and helpful. Breakfast was a buffet with lots of choice. The hotel has a fantastic situation with wonderful views and is ideally placed for exploring Oban.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

francesca

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jane

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is in need of some repair and TLC.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A friendly hotel.
The staff were really friendly and nothing was too much trouble. It's a shame they were rushed off their feet and had to keep running from reception to the bar to serve people. The building was a bit tired and there were brown patches on the ceiling and bulging/blown wall paper from historic leaks in my bedroom and along the corridor. Stunning views from the bar and the hotel is centrally located.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Amenities
I had a great stay in this hotel. It does need a refurb, but the location and staff are amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel a bit tired but clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property could do with an upgrade, carpets threadbare, internal windows looked like black mold on upper internal side, paint work on windows paint on paint, paint and plaster coming off the wall but bed comfortable and clean sheets etc
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has a fantastic location and I certainly can see the appeal of booking here, however that’s about as far as I can go with it. The property itself has been left behind. It’s worn out, tired and needs a heck of a lot of rejuvenation to mirror the price they are asking for per night. Oban was always a dream destination of mine and now I leave feeling a little sad for it. The Great Western Hotel is a stretch. The Average Western Hotel is a better description. I asked to change rooms due the child sized bed but was quite rudely told no it’s what I booked and the rest of the hotel was booked up. I checked on line and it wasn’t. You make what you will with that. I would have been happy to pay for the upgrade. Oh well. I really should have taken photos for scale.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Virginia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This property was beautiful and in a lovely location at the end of the waterfront. The views from the rooms were spectacular and accommodations, while small, were comfortable, clean, and functional. The one major drawback to this property was the food. We had dinner in the hotel and all three meals were poorly made. The breakfast, something that seemed simple and errorproof, was also bad. The sausage had an odd and unpleasant aftertaste, the potato scones were hard as a rock, the eggs were overcooked and hard. And none of the food at either meal was cheap. We should have ventured out into town for our meals and in the future, we will. I would stay at this hotel again, but avoid the food.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

monika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Property could do with an update and would be good to be able to lock the room door from the inside or at least have a security chain.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

earle

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Fabulous location Brilliant staff Room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Zuzana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view was outstanding, staff friendly and professional, hotel and room clean. I found it a bit expensive but in the end of the day it's a tourist area and school holidays.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

BRIAN

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Would be a great hotel with a lot of TLC.
Start with the positive, fantastic view from the room but at a price. No parking available as all already taken! I don’t expect to pay £165 a night for a three star hotel and then pay to park in a public car park. The food was reasonably priced but mediocre at best. No hot water in the morning as there was a problem with the boiler. The hotel is in desperate need of some TLC. Many of the windows are rotten and ours had a towel against it to soak up the leak. Breakfast was a positive, good choice and plenty of it although no fried eggs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kirsten

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely stay on Oban.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Claudia

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Caroline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Situated on esplanade, beautiful scenery. Old hotel but majestic. In need of TLC. several hicups during our stay however staff acred straight away. Staff amazing ! Price on line was alot less than at property, would have been seriously annoyed if i had paid full price
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Tired but clean and warm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sally

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of problems. Wotif should not be selling these rooms as they do not meet standards. Once upon a time this hotel would have been grand and wonderful. It has been severely let go and is now barely functioning. Our first 24 hours there was no hot water at the hotel. We were told a boiler went out – and the way we were told, it seemed like this might be a fairly regular occurrence. It took until the next day to get it back up and running. The whole hotel was on ice cold showers. Brrr… The last 24 hours I had NO water at all. Nothing. The list of other amenities that did not work includes the TV, the coffee machine, and the water pressure. Sorry to say, none of the staff were surprised at any of it. And unable to fix anything and wouldn't engage to help. Seems to be a poor culture from the top down, as the staff are nice enough but not wanting to take responsibility. It’s always – “not my Job” or “don’t know how to help” responses. Sadly, the location is fantastic and what the hotel SHOULD be is incredible; IF it had been kept up. Our rooms were big and faced the harbour. Little things were frustrating like not replacing towels, cheap soap and facilities, but water problems as above are major for travellers. There are no phones in the rooms to get assistance when things don’t work either. Guests complaining at reception are constant. However, the responses come down to, we sell the rooms anyway so it doesn't matter. Don't recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Colin

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Young lady on check in was very helpful, coach arrived and bar man left to help with coach and was waiting 10mins to be served, room had paint pealing on ceiling, ran hot water for 15 minutes and still cold at 2130 so thought wait until morning and same again so had to have cold shower.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our ceiling leaked and no other rooms were available (it is an old building so understandable none of our stuff was wet since it was by the window) they gave us a free dinner and bottle of wine to make up for it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Helen

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024