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The Great Western Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Oban with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Corran Esplanade, Oban, Scotland, PA34 5PP
  • Place, Oban Distillery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, McCaig's Tower
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Oban Ferry Terminal
    ‪12 min walk‬

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 Twin 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 Twin Bed

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

Twin Room (with Sea View)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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 Twin Bed

Superior Twin Room (with Sea View)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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 - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • RSPB Visitor Centre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Oban Station - 7 min walk
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cuan Mor - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Oban Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Corryvreckan (Wetherspoon) - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Markie Dan's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Oban Fish & Chip Shop - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Great Western Hotel

Hotel in Oban with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
The Great Western Hotel features free WiFi in public areas and a porter/bellhop. Self parking is available for GBP 10.00 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 flat-screen 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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 8 per day); discounts available
  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
  • Limited onsite self 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

  • Elevator

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests who intend to bring their dog must contact the property in advance to make arrangements.
This property has 24 parking spaces onsite, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking cannot be reserved in advance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • 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 English breakfast: approximately GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 10.00 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 8 per day (164 ft away)
  • 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 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 limited parking, along with discounted offsite parking.

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
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Frequently asked questions

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

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

Is parking available on site at The Great Western Hotel?

Yes, secured parking is offered for GBP 10.00 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 do couples enjoy most about The Great Western Hotel?

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

Does The Great Western Hotel have a hot tub?

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 an English 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, dogs are welcome at The Great Western Hotel for a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does The Great Western Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

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

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 247 out of 1156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 316 out of 1156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 166 out of 1156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 133 out of 1156 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

4/10 Poor

Philip

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This hotel is tired and shabby.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

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

2/10 Terrible

Cecile

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

Buyer Beware!

Photos on Hotels.com suggested a quaint nicely decorated and maintained seaside hotel. Perhaps the water-facing rooms were in better shape but our standard rooms that faced the back weren't. The shower in my brother's room dark gloomy room was covered in black mold that gave him a headache and nasal congestion. A health department in the US would have condemned it. They gave him a better room after he complained the next day, after comparing it with mine which, had a bad ceiling patch but minimal mold and a functioning window. The sole elevator was broken our entire visit. Elderly and movement-impaired guests struggled to climb and descend the stairs, which may have diverted their attention from the rusty, peeling paint onthe adjoining walls. For what we paid for our rooms this was a massive disappointment. The staff did what they could with what they had to work with; I blame the hotel's ownership for letting what clearly was a beautiful hotel in its day sink into decrepitude. Nobody paying those rated should ever be given a room in the condition of my brother's first one.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is an old hotel with the usual problems. The beds were comfortable and the staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Ann, Pakenham

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old and worn out. Lift not working. Carpet wet but wet area not near bathroom. Hot water ran out.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very run down staff at the front desk were terriblw
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Deborah

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was uniquely shabby, tired, ‘unloved’ and certainly overstated in its promotion
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachael

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is fantastic!! The hotel is old, but needs much refurbishment. The lounge, entry area and all are pretty, but the bed in our room needs replacement. If I had it to do over I would have paid more to stay on the coast in a similar location.
Great location
Bathroom circa 1940
Lounge has a nice view
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

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

8/10 Good

Denise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There was no parking available at the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This stay was not good at all. When I checked in there were two operatives on the desk, it took just over 40 minutes to check in as Yes there was a queue of one person in front of me but still check in was far too slow. In addition there was a problem with the gas or something which which meant that a full cooked breakfast was not available. This was not only disappointing but there was no reduction on the price of the stay offered to residents for the inconvenience of no full cooked breakfast. I am not a happy customer.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The view is amazing, by far the best part of the hotel, right on the ocean, wow. The front reception is nice a bit on the aged side. Our room was decent. The shower, gross!! There was mold on the walls and curtan and the drain did not go down while showering. Took about 5-10 minutes to drain... after your shower was finished. I was also disappointed that even though we paid to stay the night, we had an additional charge to park our car. If you need a place to stay and are out of options the Western will do, but dont set you standards too high.
The beautiful view
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

MaryAnn, San Francisco

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a 'Grand Dame' for sure but has seen better days but for the location and value it is a fantistic choice. Our stay included breakfast which was a plus but the coffee was terrible so go with the tea and juices. Car parking was at ≠£6 per day but space is limited, best is to request in advance of arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Catherine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very dated property. We had to ask for toilet paper...showers cold in morning....breakfast was truely awful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Chad

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel needs remodeling and updating. The rooms are spacious but the place looks cheap and rundown.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

brendan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Terence

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Ok. Hotel needs a renovation but a decent stay

A little worn but a decent stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
TBH, it's a place in need of the TLC; it obviously used to be a grand place, but it's getting a bit tired. The facilities are all you need, though - basic, but all there. The breakfasts were quite good: serve yourself and plenty of choice. We didn't see much of the staff, but they seem efficient enough. The location is lovely (if you get a sea view) and only a couple of minutes walk from the town centre. If this place had some money spent on it, it could be magnificent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Randy

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

2/10 Terrible

jennifer

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bespoke really needs to take a good look at this hotel and make some upgrades. If you choose to fly your country’s flag they should be in good order. Shame on you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ruth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The hotel is a grand old lady who has seen better days but is rather tired and frayed. However the view is super, rooms as clean as they can be, breakfast plentiful and varied, and the staff were helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Great location, beds were comfortable. The room was in great need of an upgrade. The bathroom was horrible moldy around the tub, the corridors smelled really badly of damp. I sometimes think when you book with trip adviser or Expedia you sometimes get the worst rooms. Wouldn’t stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s an old hotel and very charming.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025