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The Great Western Hotel

3.0 star property

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Daily English breakfast (GBP 14.95 per person)
Front of property
Room amenity
Lake
Bar (on property)

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

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Corran Esplanade, Oban, Scotland, PA34 5PP
  • Place, Oban Distillery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Oban Ferry Terminal
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Ganavan Sands
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Double Room (with Sea View)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Twin Room (with Sea View)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Superior Double Room (with Sea View)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Superior Twin Room (with Sea View)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

The Great Western Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, near Oban Ferry Terminal
This hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, self parking, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance are on-site.
The Great Western Hotel offers 79 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
The Great Western Hotel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from St. John's Cathedral. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, 6 meeting rooms and a lift
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Steps from St. John's Cathedral and 12 minutes on foot from Oban Ferry Terminal
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
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, a front desk safe, and a porter. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and at the weekend from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
On-site venue – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

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: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • 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 at the property

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 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

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

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
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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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The Great Western Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 246 out of 1144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 1144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 313 out of 1144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 165 out of 1144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 129 out of 1144 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with partner
Limited parking..no lifts working and was not good as i have bad mobility in my legs
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Nice bar but the rest needs a major overhaul

The bar area is great with a superb view. The rest of the hotel is in desperate need of attention. A musty smell fills all the corridors, the carpets looked like they'd not been cleaned in days, the walls were dirty and/or damaged.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nancy, Washington

Travelled with family
Dirty, dated, and not well managed. NOT HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE AS stated. Elevator broken. Paint chipped off windows, glass broken out of windows and borded over. Carpets FILTHY. Bugs dead on carpet next to bed. Plaster falling off wall onto stairs. Heater did not work in room. Had to ask for blanket 3 times to finally get one. Shower filthy. Expedia ratings WAY TOO HIGH to be true.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pamela

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is literally falling apart. We let the front desk staff know we were checking out after our first night due to the conditions of the hotel. No hot water, door banging in the wind all night, creaky floors, peeling paint… crooked stairway, no elevator, spongy floors which felt like you might fall through. Overall one of the worst hotel experiences especially for how much they were charging for such poor conditions. Every other place I have stayed in Ireland and Scotland on this trip has been amazing, comfy beds and great breakfast for the same cost. This was disappointing in every way. Not even a good breakfast to help make up for the rundown condition of the property. Believe the bad reviews and do not book this hotel unless they do the promised renovations they say they will do. Until then they should be charging a hostel rate not a hotel rate. I honestly have never felt the need to leave a bad review but this one deserves it. Save your $$ for anywhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Erica

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Poor reception on arrival. Lift not working. Fire alarm went off 6 times. Mold round window in en suite. Clearly needs a lot of decoration in the building. No information in my room. Staff helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Helen

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old and very much in need of repair. Asked to check in early but receptionist was extremely uncooperative. Making us wait until 3pm. And then gave us a room that hadn’t been cleaned. The cleaning staff explained that there were rooms available from much earlier and that they had told the receptionist what rooms were not ready, yet she gave us an unfinished room. I think she just wanted us to have the worst room it had a view of a slate roof, broken sink taps and every floorboard squeaked. Needless to say we won’t be back!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Nigel

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Oh dear. In its day this place would have been magnificent. Great location etc. Those days are long gone. It needs massive investment as it is so dated. The staff do their best but can only work with what they've got. We had two nights here and would not recommend it at all. It served its purpose. We got a bed, fed in the morning and a basic bathroom. No frills stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Phillip

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is in a great location. Unfortunately, it's pretty tired and the owners haven't put any money into the property. It could be great but I don't think they care. Except for the great bartender, the staff wasn't too helpful when I mentioned the marijuana smell in the hallway and barking lapdog in the morning. I felt bad for any guest with mobility issues since the elevator didn't work during out stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: - Location and views - Parking - Staff working with the little they have Cons: - Everything else This property could be something special but sadly its owner/manager has no pride in his/her/their country and it's reputation with travellers choosing to visit this beautiful area of Scotland. He/She/They also have no shame charging for rooms that barely meet standards, if indeed they do. Without spending a cent, things could be improved. For example; hang the curtains properly. The hooks have come off the rail meaning that closing the curtains for privacy or against light is futile. I would have done it myself if I had access to a ladder. The one hook behind the bathroom door (which doesn't close by the way) is laughably pointless as nothing placed on it actually stays there. I'm sure there is black mould that is covered over with paint and there are areas everywhere that paint is peeling. I think the person cleaning does the best possible job he/she/they can do under the circumstances. Breakfast is fine and the staff there are friendly and helpful. This hotel is part of the Bespoke group of hotels which doesn't speak well for that brand and we'll be avoiding it in future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

tetyana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay away

Smelly hotel, dirty, problems with plumbing, elevator is out of order, no parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great location but mixed staffing experience

Nice hotel although needs a bit of upgrading. Lovely location and worth paying for a sea view. Car park is a challenge. The hotel works a system where you have to book through reception. But many people don’t comply which meant we did not get our allocated space. I felt hotel could have dealt with this better. Worth noting that there are nearby public car parks that are free from 6pm to 9am. So a good alternative option. We had dinner, bed and breakfast. Food was good and a variety of choice. Dining room has lovely views across the bay. I felt reception staff could have been better. It doesn’t take much to welcome you properly, and also say hello when you pass. Slightly redeemed with check out. Waiter on Saturday morning kept telling everyone how management had left him on his own. Not a good image to have staff openly criticising management.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Big Grand Hotel. On the Harbour.

Great Stay. We have been before to this Hotel so we new what to expect. Staff Great and Polite. Breakfast very good, Its an old Victorian Type Hotel but you get what you pay for,Yes there could be a few improvements here and there with the Structure but what suits some dosen't suit others. The price was right so there you go. Would we go again yes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great western hotel in Oban

Only 1 side of the window opens but not very far curtains were torn on the inside and can be seen from the road . Staff is very pleasant and helpful. Cooked Breakfast could be a bit better
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorraine

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel Needs Some TLC

In need of renovation. Some areas very run down. Staff helpful and good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vernon

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely disgusting hotel, that im surprised it can use the word Hotel. Avoid at all costs. 3* are all very questionable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

The hotel is clean but a little tired. The lift had broken down on the day I arrived which meant climbing about 70 stairs up to my room on the 3rd floor. Bed very comfortable and en suite rather small but everything needed was there. Staff helpful and friendly. Very nice breakfast. Limited parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kay

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel badly needs updated, I know I booked basis but I still would have expected the room to be decent, on the first night it was raining, just above the window I had a leak, the window did not open, no information about breakfast time or about the hotel, the staff who where on duty at breakfast where lovely,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Alasdair, St Johns

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Tired old hotel needing renovations. Bad smell in the hallway. Windows not working, no air conditioning. Fantastic location and view.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful property with an incredible location overlooking the bay. I wish we had planned to stay longer. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

viviane

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I got a room in the basement carpet not clean bathroom same View in same level the.car parking I asked to change and said no more room No friendly I never go again in this hotel Very expensif for what I hit
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Holly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near shopping, restaurants, ferry departure, and castle; excellent views of the waterfront, decent breakfast!, spacious rooms!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Shabby sheek,its,a joke

Foul smell when we opened room door table dirty underneath, radiator dirty inside and out,paintwork patchy noisy floorboards we told reception, but i wouldn't hold my breath
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025