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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 January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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

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$86
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb

Explore the area

Map
Corran Esplanade, Oban, Scotland, PA34 5PP
  • St. John's Cathedral
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Oban War and Peace Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Oban Distillery
    ‪5 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Champagne service
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Champagne service
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Champagne service
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Champagne service
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Champagne service
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Champagne service
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

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

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The price is NZ$158
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
4 Feb - 5 Feb
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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

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 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 21 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Great Western Hotel on 2 Feb 2025 start from NZ$86.28, 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. 245 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 262 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 123 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 88 out of 1000 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

4/10 Poor

Sheena

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stu.B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal for a short break and is close to the town centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Ethan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Honest Review
The staff of the hotel were lovely and the location of the hotel was ideal. The view from the lounge area onto the water is superb. When we arrived at the hotel we had to wait around 30 minutes after check in until we could enter our room. The room we paid for was a double but the bed was much smaller than a double and overall the room was very cramped. The housekeeping was very minimal, little to no cleaning, just a top up on the tea and coffee station and the amount of dust we found on top of the wardrobe and curtains was unreal. During our last night we got woke up by a fire alarm at 3am and had to wait outside during a storm, turns out there was no reason for the alarm. Overall the staff were brilliant and the exterior of the building was beautiful. I just feel robbed for the price I paid for the room I got.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was clean and satisfactory but badly in need of decorating. There had obviously been a water leak from the room above damaging the ceiling which had not been repaired. The hotel looked very tired and in need of refurbishment.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In major need to an upgrade
The accommodation is very outdated and in major need of closure for an upgrade. The heating in the room wouldn’t go off, there was mould in the bathroom and all over the hotel with a lot of water damage.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Donald

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is old, so I did not have unreasonable expectations. I did expect the room to be clean. But there were spots of paint on the walls missing. The room carpet was absolutely filthy, and vacuuming would not have helped much. The holes in the shower head were very black, and there was very obvious black mold in every crease of the shower, as well as all over the rubber shower mat that was folded in the bottom. Beds were quite rickety. Staff was friendly. Would not stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Wesrern
Comfortable room 130, no view from windows just a slated roof. Food was great, bar service slow. Good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Terry

Travelled with family
Advertises parking but there was very limited .could not park at hotel. Did not offer free options only pay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and handy for local attractions. The building is dated albeit there are signs of recent improvements.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a grand hotel that has aged, but retains its charm. I loved the location in Oban, the amazing view over the Bay, the ease of walking to the town and to Dunollie Castle, and the friendly and highly competent staff. The lounge had lovely views as did the dining area. Breakfast was good, although not great. I would return for the views, the location, and the staff. It is at least good value for the money and carries a sense of the glory of better times. On the slightly down side, the hotel is aging. Carpets are worn, furniture is mismatched, windows don't shut all the way and some are badly warped. Basically, the hotel needs to be renovated and upgraded. That costs a lot and would require shutting down areas for work. Doing so reduces revenue stream, so this could be a downward spiral. Our experience was so excellent I urge others to stay there and support them as they try to make improvements.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

average
it was not so clean. our room did not had any view. it had just a window over the hotel rear. the parking was fine in front of the hotel which is great for a hotel in the city center. the location of the hotel is great. breakfast was average. staffs are good people.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The heater in the bathroom didnt work. Tge radiator in the room. didnt work. They had to bring up an electric heater. The TV also didnt work.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Josephine

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I have to agree with other reviews that this hotel is in dire need of updating! Having said that, the hotel itself seemed like it was once very grand and there is a lot of potential for an investor to renovate and make this hotel great again. And because of its aging infrastructure, the room itself felt dark, floor boards uneven, paint on the walls peeling. . . however we did have a great view of the water! (Including a pet seagull who greeted us at the window). The staff here were excellent, super nice and helpful. The hot breakfast was exceptional. As much as I liked the layout of the hotel, I would not recommend it simply because everything was so rickety and dated.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old hotel need updating
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Isobel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very central and the staff were very helpful and pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Leonie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Fabulous views from lounge, & from some rooms. One of our rooms looked refurbished, (the other could do with being done) basic, modern fittings, clean & tidy. Well equipped - toiletries, hair dryer, usb charging points, kettle etc. Plenty choice for breakfast. Very helpful staff. Creaky floors, carpets worn in places - some areas look tired.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jeff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was fantastic, check in was easy and the area was beautiful. Hotel is dated and badly maintained. There was mold in the bathroom and the paint was peeling on the ceiling above the bed from moisture. The condition of the room was not worth the price. I do however want to emphasize that the service was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
No car park available at the hotel but it would have been helpful if the front desk agent had told us we had to pay to park in the lot that was indicated.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Yuzhen

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bathroom pipes are blocked cannot take a nice bath or washing face
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024