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

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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 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 - 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

  • ‪Cuan Mor - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Corryvreckan (Wetherspoon) - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Oban Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Markie Dan's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Oban Fish & Chip Shop - ‬5 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 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; discounts available
  • Secured self parking on site (GBP 6 per day)
  • Limited onsite 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
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
  • 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 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
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 Atlantis Leisure and Oban Distillery, and within a short walk of Oban War and Peace Museum. You'll also find Oban Ferry Terminal and McCaig's Tower less than a mile away.

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

As of Oct 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Great Western Hotel on Nov 9, 2025 start from $65.13, 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 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.

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 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.

Are there connecting rooms at The Great Western Hotel?

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

Are there rooms with balconies at The Great Western Hotel?

No, at The Great Western Hotel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

The Great Western Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 246 out of 1132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 308 out of 1132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 163 out of 1132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 125 out of 1132 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

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The corridors carpets and decor ready for a face lift but realise what a cost that would be. Glad we upgraded to a sea view, watching the world go by was entertaining. We ate one evening in the restaurant, no problems.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Have stayed a few times before and it’s ok, staff friendly but this time was told breakfast would be £10 each but on checking out tried to charge us £15 each !! Was resolved by the manager then in the car park I found out my credit card kept being charged to the tune of £12,000!!!! Which again involved the manager who said it was a computer mistake and said he cancelled the payments, So not sure what to believe Will probably stay again as great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Virginia

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

8/10 Good

Lord Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has no disabled access that i could see.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

George

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wijdan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Raul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The property is a worn and needs update staff was very friendly, it was hot and they provided fans on request
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandra

I’m sure the hotel was grand back in the day, but hasn’t been updated or even painted or repaired in the rooms and hallway.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Very tired, first room looked onto alley way , window was filthy bird droppings been there a while, window frame wood rotted away.Changed room no problem better.Every where needing a bit of paint, everywhere chipped, windows especially chipped, grouting in bathroom filthy,sad to see as it was a lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The great western was clean accessible to shoos and ferries and the staff were excellent and so helpfull will ve stsying there again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ally

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Alfred

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great. Rooms are obviously old but well maintained and clean. Hotel has great character and great location proximal to town. Only complaint was our check in time being delayed due to rooms not being ready.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jean

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location Good Food and nice staff Uneven Floors Water coming in lounge area Heating not working Bedroom windows draughty Hotel guest should not have to pay for parking
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert, Fort Smith

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst Hotel i have ever stayed in! It's filthy disgusting and my advice is stay away from this slum. It should be condemned. Horrible
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Douglas

Traveled with group
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Zoltan

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great service Poor condition of hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sheila

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed all over the world and this was the most run down and dirty hotel we have ever stayed in. Disgusting and the amount of black mold is a health hazard.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great Western Hotel stay

We loved the location. A fairly short walk from downtown and the train station. The view from our window was beautiful. The bed was a double and that took some getting used to, but it was reasonably comfortable. The bathroom was small, but clean. The shower was nice. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was also nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Nice setting looking into the bay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christine

Awful

Disastrous from start to finish rude guy on reception called Rhuri needlessly nasty. Didn’t go for breakfast on second morning as it was so poor. Torn curtains in room and stained ceiling where water had been coming in. Very noisy on steps of hotel near smoking shack until after 2am on Sunday morning.Couldn’t get a drink in afternoon at bar as no staff. Is this what you expect from a large hotel chain. We are both disabled so we thought we would be safe and enjoy our stay here - No we didn’t.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

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

4/10 Poor

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025