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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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The Great Western Hotel, in the city center, offers WiFi throughout and a 24-hour front desk. Start your day with a buffet breakfast, then explore or unwind at the bar or restaurant. Former guests consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
The current price is P2,846
P3,416 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17

Room options

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

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Double Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Twin Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Twin Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
Corran Esplanade, Oban, Scotland, PA34 5PP

What's nearby

  • St. John's Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Oban Distillery - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • McCaig's Tower - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

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 the city center
The Great Western Hotel provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and 6 meeting rooms
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a porter/bellhop, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Secured bicycle storage, a banquet hall, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and tubs or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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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

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

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

Is The Great Western Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, The Great Western Hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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

As of Nov 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Great Western Hotel on Nov 16, 2025 start from P 2,846.35, 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 6.00 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Great Western Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Great Western Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 15.00.

Where is The Great Western Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Oban, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of St. John's Cathedral, Oban War and Peace Museum, and Oban Distillery. Atlantis Leisure and RSPB Visitor Centre are also within 10 minutes. Oban Station is 7 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Great Western Hotel Reviews

6.8

6.8

Cleanliness

6.4

Amenities

7.8

Staff & service

6.2

Eco-friendliness

5.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 247 out of 1152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 314 out of 1152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 166 out of 1152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 132 out of 1152 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin J

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and staff were very friendly and courteous
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great sized room with wonderful view. The staff were excellent. We had a slight problem with the bathroom facilities, however this was rectified with no inconvenience immediately xx
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The breakfast was lovely . The didn’t have Scottish blended whisky only Irish twice we went in there was no bar person on
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Rosemary

Liked: Amenities
Room was clean but dated. Friendly staff. Located on the seafront so had good views from the bar area. Short walk from the station along the sea front. Good selection of shops and eateries all within walking distance. Good location for transport links.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Irene

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked for 2 days and only stayed for one. The room had a dirty toilet, cobwebs on ceiling, no heating and I just could not stay any longer in it. I emailed them and said the room would need to be cleaned before letting it out again. Needs a full refurb.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

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

great location

Hotel old and tired but very clean and comfortable and in great location. will definately stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. We were down as 2 adults but 1 was a child ...but on booking I was unable to book adult and child. My only complaint was that the television didn't work! As you can imagine with a 9-year-old we were back in hotel fairly early eve. Other than that a perfect place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ken

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was bad. Plumbing issues. Hot water was a trickle. Fire alarms going off on multiple nights with no direction from staff. No clean towels available. Breakfast was poorly cooked. Hotel in general in great need of repair.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

MaryAnn

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

6/10 Okay

Rachael

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

6/10 Okay

Ruth

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

Bryan

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

2/10 Terrible

Alan

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not stay here!!! Not worth the money. The hotel is very run down, torn seats, torn curtains, faulty electrical sockets, faulty light switch, worn carpet, faulty sink plug, broken shower screen. Room cleaning is done on request, but this wasn’t explained on arrival. There is a car parking fee, which wasn’t mentioned prior to booking. With parking, we paid £108 a night for 1-star accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything about this hotel can be summed up in one word, spectacular! Great communication from our late check in request to the magnificent view overlooking Portree. If you’re planning a trip to Skye, staying here is a must-do.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Good location
Stayed 1 night in May 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

6/10 Okay

Phillip

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The place was very convenient for the town. The hotel was in need off repair .
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ian

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn’t last 10 minutes in the room we were given , it was absolutely terrible, couldn’t shut window so it was cold damp wallpaper was coming of walls , bed was tidy it would of be luck if we both fitted in it , bathroom was very small , very dated indeed , we were both shocked , we came out and paint and wallpaper coming off walls coming down main stairs , spoke to guy at desk saying we can’t stay in a room like that and he wasn’t bothered one bit , and just said hum, I wouldn’t recommend anybody staying there it’s absolutely disgusting, we had to travel up to fort William to find another room , really should be getting a full refund, not happy at all with this hotel .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is extremely dated and in a poor state of repair. The decor is from the 1970s/80s and it looks as if not much has been refurbished or replaced since then. Our room was a decent size and had nice views out over Oban bay, but there was evidence of damp and water damage and the furniture was quite sparse, so there was quite a small double bed in a large room. Bathroom was small and also very dated, though everything was clean. Parking and breakfast were subject to extra charges. This was clearly once quite a grand hotel as the building and public spaces are large and airy, but it is in desperate need of investment and renovation and was not worth the price charged
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elspeth

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff friendly and attentive. Room very clean. Hotel has obviously been making improvements to carpets etc since my visit last year.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alfred

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

Jenny

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean linen plenty hot water
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Nice bar but the rest needs a major overhaul

The bar area is great with a superb view. The rest of the hotel is in desperate need of attention. A musty smell fills all the corridors, the carpets looked like they'd not been cleaned in days, the walls were dirty and/or damaged.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeff

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was okay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

The property was in a central location which was good. Obviously an old hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025