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The Great Western Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Oban Ferry Terminal

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Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 14.95 per person)
Twin Room (with Sea View) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Front of property
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

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

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Room options

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Twin Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(35 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Double Room (with Sea View)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(38 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Single Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Twin Room (with Sea View)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Basic Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin Room (with Sea View)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double Room (with Sea View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Oban

The Great Western Hotel places you next to St. John's Cathedral and within a 5-minute walk of Oban War and Peace Museum. This 79-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a 24-hour front desk.

What's nearby

  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 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 - 5 min drive - 2.3 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 with a restaurant, near Oban Ferry Terminal
The Great Western Hotel features free WiFi in public areas and a porter/bellhop. Self parking is available for GBP 6.00 per day. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with securing valuables and tours/tickets. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. This hotel also has a banquet hall.
Guests can expect to find TVs with cable channels. Coffee makers, hair dryers, and desks are also standard.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Hungarian, Polish, Romanian, Ukrainian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Secured self parking on site (GBP 6 per day)
  • Limited onsite 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

  • Elevator

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
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 14.95 for adults and 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

What's there to do around The Great Western Hotel?

This hotel is located in Oban, just steps from St. John's Cathedral and Atlantis Leisure, and within a short walk of Oban War and Peace Museum. You'll also find Oban Ferry Terminal and Oban Distillery less than a mile away.

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

As of Jul 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Great Western Hotel on Jul 13, 2025 start from $96.18, excluding 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.

Is parking available on site at The Great Western Hotel?

Yes, secured parking is offered for GBP 6.00 per day. Bicycle parking is also available for guests.

Does The Great Western Hotel feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Great Western Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Great Western Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Great Western Hotel?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including Champagne service as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at The Great Western Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Great Western Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Great Western Hotel serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The Great Western Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at The Great Western Hotel for a fee of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does The Great Western Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Great Western Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Great Western Hotel.

The Great Western Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 254 out of 1046 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 1046 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 276 out of 1046 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 140 out of 1046 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 99 out of 1046 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Julie

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities
The location and staff!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not so Great

Sea view room but had to stuff toilet paper in windows to try keep draft out which it didnt. Bathroom heater did not work. Carpet was stained and dog hair ended up all over our clothes Could smell dog when i lay on the bed. Not sure if it was off the carpet tho. This hotel would be lovely if it was revamped. Asked about Gluten free breakfast but all food was cooked and put together ie bacon was in with sausages and potato scone was in with tomato. We were told these were gluten free but if your not gluten free you dont understand or maybe you should read up on gluten free.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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

peter

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

4/10 Poor

Ruth

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Single room badly in need of renovation. Wallpaper peeling etc. Scaffolding outside window. Altogether room very scruffy. Service for dinner in the bar very slow. Good breakfast although had to wait for mugs and tea bags. No disabled parking
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Liz

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Location and fabulous views.

Hotel very tired but I had one of the updated rooms which was lovely. Staff helpful and welcoming except at breakfast. The waiter could have showed me where everything was instead of me having to ask (self service buffet) Dinner was tasty and reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elwyn

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and hotel needs a complete refurbishment. Public areas and lift filthy. The room allocated was nothing like the one in the pictures. Furniture needs replacing. No information given by reception staff on the hotel facilities etc when we checked in. We are arrived at the hotel 20 minutes early we were told to wait in the lounge and we would be told when our room was ready but this didnt happen so we were left waiting in the lounge until we decided to go back to reception and it would appear the staff had forgotten about us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Vicki

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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

Arsr

Not that satisfied for that money.

We got basement room. Sea view was covered with cars. Mattress was very uncomfortable. Carpet was very dirty. Mould on the walls. There was a very odd smell in the corridor .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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

6/10 Okay

Will

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: 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

8/10 Good

Laura

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and very reasonable for pet friendly rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Callum, Englefield Green

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had two nights at the Great Western. Wonderful views of the surrounding Harbourside. I could see various boats coming and going. Quite scenic. The bar also has a great view of the water. It’s a 2 min walk to the centre of Oban. Nice pubs, shops and cafes in town too. My room was comfortable, good hot water pressure and it was quiet at night. 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

martin

Traveled with family
I phoned the hotel prior to the visit and was assured that I had a ground floor room (as I explained my mam was 90 and she struggles with stairs) I arrived and they had put us on the 2nd floor I asked and explained that I had rand prior but there was both they could do. I was a little disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel needs modernising, potato scones were brick hard and not just ours, everyone around complained about breakfast..
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Ann

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Seen better days

Hotel in need of complete refurbishment. There was poor communication from hotel prior to trip, we were not informed of shortage of car parking spaces. Although food cooked very well there was a ĺack of choice of dishes on menu e.g. only 2 desserts. Although set in a beautiful setting our stay was spoilt by a tired aging establishment.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Craig

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
3 night stay was horrendous from the noise outsode made by young men, women making their way home from the nearby pub/club from approx 11:30pm until 2:30am/2:45am. 3 noghts of very little sleep. Taps in bathroom not working properly. Shower cubicle falling apart. Staff were great and very helpul, shame they are let down by the condition of the hotel and locality of pub/club 100m along road that seems to have a late licence 7 days a week and drunken homeward bound idiots.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Stuart

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

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