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The Great Western Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Oban with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 14.95 per person)
Front of property
Exterior
Twin Room (with Sea View)
Reception

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
The price is NZ$98
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec

Explore the area

Map
Corran Esplanade, Oban, Scotland, PA34 5PP
  • St. John's Cathedral
    2 min walk
  • Coasters Wine Bar
    1 min walk
  • Oban Station
    7 min walk
  • Oban (OBN)
    10 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

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

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room

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

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room

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

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Double Room (with Sea View)

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

Double Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room

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

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Twin Room (with Sea View)

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

Twin Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Basic Double Room

Shower, hair dryer, towels

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room (with Sea View)

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

Superior Double Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Oban

The Great Western Hotel places you in the centre of Oban, steps from St. John's Cathedral and within a short 5-minute stroll of Oban War and Peace Museum. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and express check-out. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, tour/ticket assistance and a porter/bellboy. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Oban hotel include Oban Distillery and Atlantis Leisure.

What's nearby

  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 4 min walk
  • Oban Distillery - 5 min walk
  • McCaig's Tower - 9 min walk
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 12 min walk
  • Ganavan Sands - 6 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Corryvreckan - Jd Wetherspoon - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪George Street Fish & Chip Shop - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Markie Dans - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Aulay's Bar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Great Western Hotel

Hotel in Oban with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. There are 6 meeting rooms available. The Great Western Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, express check-out, and a front desk safe. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • 79 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Great Western Hotel offers 79 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English, Hungarian, Polish, Romanian, Ukranian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Secured parking on site (GBP 6 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Buffet 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

  • Lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 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
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 25.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 15.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 14.95 for adults and from GBP 7.95 for children
  • Secured self-parking fee: GBP 6.00 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 15.00 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Great Western Hotel?

Yep, The Great Western Hotel has a secured self car park for GBP 6.00 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

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

As of 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Great Western Hotel on 29 Dec 2024 start from NZ$98.08, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to The Great Western Hotel?

The closest beach to The Great Western Hotel is Ganavan Sands (2.4 km).

Does The Great Western Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, our travelers give a thumbs up to the buffet brekkie here! Served weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Great Western Hotel?

No, The Great Western Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Great Western Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Great Western Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Great Western Hotel?

Furry friends are welcome at The Great Western Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Great Western Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 264 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 121 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 88 out of 1004 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Leonie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Duncan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Some staff were excellent:- Bar staff & Night porter. Breakfast lady was a bit angry about everything! Check in receptionist wasn’t very friendly, especially when talking about the parking!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fredrick, Surrey

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close proximity to the Oban Distillery, plus it is on the waterfront making it easy to go for a stroll and visit the many small shops and restaurants. Old hotel vibe and a clean and functional room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

marlene, Sterling

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucille

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grand old hotel for a weekend stay. Walkable from train and ferry terminal.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jacqui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Steve

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dated hotel in poor condition. Stained carpet, cracked basin, peeling lino, shower curtain - Great Wesrern? Not sure what your definition of 'great' is.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Alasdair

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No on site parking available so we had to park in public car park along the road even though my wife is disabled. Room had wallpaper/paint flaking from walls. Window frame was rotten and filled with paper. Breakfast ingredients were of very poor quality and not the usual choice you would get in most hotels. Good views ( through the filthy windows) would not stay here again. Oban is lovely though. Just stay at a different hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Lesley

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Expensive hotel for condition of bedrooms
Tired hotel, they have started to upgrade bedrooms but we had one that had not been touched, dirty carpets, mould in bathroom and dirty windows with worm stained dark furniture and in need of a new bedroom door
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ida

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Georgia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location with great breakfast! Unfortunately the room itself was quite poor and not worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was great fun. Arrived Sept.2 for only 1 night.Wanted to stay for a few days but everything was booked. I got great help to find my next hotel.I can't remember the name of your front desk guy but he had a great sense of humour and really was helpful.Loved the wait staff at dinner in fact I came back again a few days later for dinner.Loved the history.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location. However the hotel needs a refurbishment.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Aedan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia, Glasgow

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place !! From the front desk with Ruaridh and Rylie ( actually they are the most helpful receptionists very attentive and friendly) to the breakfast staff superb! I felt comfortable and relaxed and definitely will come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Andrea

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sue, Longwood

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a simple and easy hotel. Under staffed but everyone was pleasant. Because of parking issues, they had reserved spots for guests who had not arrived; but one would no know that until they went inside. The reservations were messed up between the hotel and Expedia with no options to change but that is life sometimes. I saw a ghost in the night, of a young Victorian woman with hat and long dress. The dress was high necked and had ruffles. She was holding the hand of a young boy who had on knickers. Pretty rewarding! Sue 8/26/24
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near the bay, near shops, got my dog with me,. Ye the rooms are a wee bit run down but its a place to sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

kristine

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location. Staff was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Eileen

Travelled with family
No one informed us that parking was first come first served and payable. Our tv had no remote and it took two requests to get this sorted. Ramp walkway was damaged and dangerous. The carpets were filthy and disgusting. Beds and bedding fine. Staff, bar one, very pleasant and helpful. Overall impression very poor. Will not return. We were told it’s changing hands but that is no excuse for the above.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Mick

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff themselves were fine. The hotel requires maintenance and car parking for all guests rather than me spend a night worrying about my car being in a council car park amongst all the drunkards I could hear. Water stained room ceiling and what looked like a blood stain in the bath but turned out to be missing enamel Good breakfast selection but none of it hot, not even the coffee. I'll not be returning to this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024