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)
Room amenity
Front of property
Lake
Bar (on 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

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room (with Sea View)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room (with Sea View)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room (with Sea View)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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
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

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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 there parking available 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 amenities will couples enjoy 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.

Does The Great Western Hotel have a hot tub?

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, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Great Western Hotel?

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