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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)
Lake
Room amenity
Bar (on property)
Front of property

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
  • Place, Oban War and Peace Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Oban Distillery
    ‪5 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

  • St. John's Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • 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

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
  • ‪Oban Chocolate Company - ‬1 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 banquet hall. Self parking is available for GBP 6.00 per day. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours/tickets and securing valuables. 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 porter/bellhop.
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
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
  • 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 McCaig's Tower. You'll also find Oban Ferry Terminal and Oban War and Peace Museum less than a mile away.

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

As of Dec 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Great Western Hotel on Dec 9, 2025 start from $48.54, 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.

Will I be able to park 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.

Is The Great Western Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

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, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

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 that I can book at The Great Western Hotel?

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

Reviews

The Great Western Hotel Reviews

6.8

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 245 out of 1155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 315 out of 1155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 168 out of 1155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 133 out of 1155 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our room was on the lower first level. Very musty smell in the hallway that came into our room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

oanh

A kwirky hotel

The view is best in Oban. The building needs up-grading. The staff is friendly. Check in is at 3 but no one is working in the bar if you are early My husband had to ask for toulet paper. There wete no towels available when we needed one. Dont stay here if you want ameneties. Do stay here for the view and location. Dining is good. Make sure to make a reservation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service
Old and of it's time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness
Well situated, clean and comfortable. A bit shabby but the sea view and friendly breakfast made up for that and I got decent value for the money. On arrival, it felt more like arriving at a car park with a hotel attached to it, rather than a hotel with a car park. Guests are not allowed in the hotel car park without a specific separate booking which somewhat negated the warmth of welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Douglas

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A very tired hotel, which is in the need of a lot of maintenance and refurbishment. We expected to have the room serviced after the first night having placed the sign on the door and asked at reception, but it was not done, we had to ask for towels and for the tea and coffee at reception. The window in the room was stuck open, had to use a lot of force to look close it. It is rather overpriced for its condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jared

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay in Oban
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Malcolm

Don’t stay in the single rooms

I stayed in a single room at over £100 a night - it was like a cell. Narrow, dark, cramped. If you had been overweight you’d have had difficulty turning round in the “bathroom”. I asked for another room or to upgrade but they said they were full which, to be honest, I didn’t believe. The rest of the rooms maybe ok but I wouldn’t recommend a single
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would not advise anyone to stay here. Room and corridor needs a thorough clean, smells very musty.You're charged by the hotel to park your car, only to find someone else has taken your allocated space. The only positive is the linen was clean. This place needs a total revamp.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Stay here at your peril

Hotel is shabby and unkempt. Room was dirty and had clearly not been properly cleaned, with a dirty used tissue left at the side of the bed. Mould and mildew in the tiny shower room. I won’t be surprised if we get are ill in a day or two after staying here. Unbelievable that it cost £135+ per night.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Margaret

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

Should be Called the 'Grim' Western Hotel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lark

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Night before the Isle of Mull

Good location, nice vintage property. For our trip it was perfectly suited.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, clean linen etc, staff tried their best. Food good and good value, the whole place wasjust in need of re decoration and mai tenance.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Erika

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel looked a bit tired. The room was fine but the shower didn’t get hot. It seemed to only be a fault in our room. These things happen but it took a long time and a lot of going up and down from reception by us to get another room with a hot shower. We had a brilliant view though.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Li

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A sad and tired building in need of significant refurbishment.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Rui

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed one night and to be honest glad it was no longer. Oban is beautiful and this hotel looks grand on the outside. Inside is a different matter. Very worn, even dirty in places. Short staffed when we arrived and to be honest we felt sorry for the lovely girl on reception who bore the brunt of complaints from disgruntled guests. Very disappointed. At least the bed sheets were clean. Cold tap in bathroom leaked everywhere and towel rail held together with gaffa tape. Black mould on sills and cracks in ceiling. Whole place smells old and musty.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander, Chambly

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Bryan, Stafford

Traveled with partner
Quaint, but needs some maintenance. The restaurant food was very good, and there was a perfect view of the harbor from the front window.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Lift not working during the stay

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Shabby and run down

Old and run down. Service very slow when checking in. Paying an extra £20 for a dog is ridiculous especially when you see the state of the room! Such a shame as the view was nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Sue

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the bedroom was the only saving grace at this hotel. The room was not serviced at 4.20pm when we wanted to check in. The lounge has several very hard, plastic like sofas to sit on. One of the Receptionists was brand new, and did not know which floor our room was on, the other was very off hand, bordering rude. The whole place looks extremely run down, dirty, smells of damp and mould, the lock on the door is not very secure. It needs a lot of money spending on it to look like it does on the website . I feel i have been conned.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Bernard

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Getting refurbished

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jessie

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in under average lift small and shaky room a disgrace beds worst ever experienced view even worse i have seen bathroom a disgrace i could go on lowest standard ever
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andy

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025