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The Great Western Hotel

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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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

Standard 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

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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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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior 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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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 clean guestrooms 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
The Great Western Hotel Hotel Oban

The Great Western Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 247 out of 1120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 1120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 304 out of 1120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 160 out of 1120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 123 out of 1120 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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great staff and view of Oban Bay but property is very dated, needs paint touch ups and better technology in the rooms and throughout.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Colin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bar closes very early; limited selection of beer (No ale on cask or in bottles) Breakfast coffee would be better if there was actual coffee in it! And the way of dispensing it is poor. Reception open late in the evening is a good point.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Betty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Hotel staff realy friendly, food good. Hotel needs updating but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel in an idealic setting. Showing its age a little bit in some areas but that also contributed to the charm.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Utkaarsh

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Maria

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is not at all like the photos presented. I booked a Double Room with a Sea View expecting an experience similar to the photos portrayed. The room was disgusting. The foundation of the building is obviously failing. The furniture is not level, since the foundation isn't. The carpeting is clearly old and I would not recommend walking barefoot on it, especially since I found a rather large dead bug against the wall on my last night there (which had been there for a good while). The bathrooms are NOT at all as they are pictured. Expecting bright lighting with tiled showers and a shower door? HA! It was disgusting wallpaper that had been present since the 1980s at least with poor lighting and a bathtub with a cheap showerhead and a curtain that only went halfway along the tub! The railing holding the curtain was also cheap since the curtain was continuously falling, it was rusted, and also falling apart. The bedding at least looked fresh and clean. However, if you wish to have your room cleaned, you have to request this accommodation at the front desk. I was shocked to not find a hair dryer in the room, but happy they had them upon request (which is not listed ANYWHERE). There is no phone in the room, so you have no means of calling the front desk for anything. I cannot comment on the lounge or food options, since I did not bother to experience this. My only regret is that I did not take photos of the depressing state of this property to share.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice recommend haggis bon bons. Great view of harbour
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were friendly and helpful. Don’t like dogs running everywhere. The bed was not comfortable. My room number 117 was freezing cold. The wind was coming across the water and actually moving the curtains. They need to fix those windows. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Alasdair

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Desk staff lad was very nice. Room was ok, toilet flush water kept running, only half a roll of loo roll, window frames and skirting need sanding and re-painted. Bed was comfy view was great. Breakfast staff were not that attentive especially an older lady, she was miserable. Breakfast choice was poor very little for vegetarian and at £15 each I would go somewhere else. Was a bit improved since our last visit in September.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

g

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

Book if you have no expectations

Awful from start to finish. I never leave reviews but this hotel was so bad i felt i had to. Everything is falling apart,rooms and windows completely run down,public areas tired and in poor decorative state, no room service while we were there no towel change,no coffee tray renewal,no towels replaced, no bed made. Breakfast nothing was replenished ,you had to ask for the missing items. And whwn you check in,if you have a car,they charge you £6 a night for parking, something not highlighted in their information. Felt sorry for the tourists as this hotel dies not offer even basic decent accommodation for the price
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not as exoected

When we booked the room that was pictured was nothing like the room we got, the one we got is badly in need of refurbishment, had they shown the one we got we would not have booked, also when we asked to change they said it was fully booked but was still showing rooms available on another booking site, also booked this hotel as yiu get parking but could not get parking in the day, very disappointed!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Julie

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Roy

For the price£144per night room only carpets nead replacing dig gaps in window frams lovely view had to keep curtains closed due to draft from windows then the rain started dripping from high level on to ceiling above for about 2 hours then Japanese torturer dripping then the plaster parted and flapped down and started dripping on to floor below again Japanese torture started again So called hotel neads closing for full renovation Roy Hughson From Aberdeen
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

George

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn’t close window open at bottom and had been nailed so couldn’t go up or down .Curtains couldn’t close from top as stuck and torn had to pin them in the middle myself place in need of refurbishment very old building looking bad shame as they are big rooms with lovey views not enough staff we were there for four days the price was well over what we paid for other hotels we will never go back there again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Clarissa

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptionally dirty. There were stains on our bed and the shower and walls.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Emma

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

adrian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Its outdated needs a revamp
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

Travelled with family
The property was in a central location which was good. Obviously an old hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

The worst I had been to !

The property is like falling apart: the lift is very shaky. The floor is creaking when walking. The bed is making noise whether you are getting on it or off it. The pillows are like twenty years old so uncomfortable. The carpet was dirty. The paint was coming off the wall. The pipes were rusty. No car space available as they put cones for customers staying two days or more ? We are not customers? Is it not first come first serve ? Absolutely ridiculous…
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Hazel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Run down

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

David

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

Can't recommend

Hotel in poor condition, limited breakfast selection
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeff

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was okay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025