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The Great Western Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Oban Ferry Terminal

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

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$133
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar

Explore the area

Map
Corran Esplanade, Oban, Scotland, PA34 5PP
  • Oban Distillery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Oban Ferry Terminal
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Ganavan Sands
    ‪6 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
Champagne service
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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

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

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 tour/ticket assistance. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a porter/bellboy and a front desk safe. 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. .Near this 3-property class Oban hotel, you'll find Oban Ferry Terminal.

What's nearby

  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 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
  • Ganavan Sands - 6 min drive - 3.2 km

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 with a 24-hour front desk, near Oban Ferry Terminal
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, a front desk safe, and a porter. 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)
  • 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

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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
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 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15.00 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 15.00 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 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 26 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Great Western Hotel on 30 Mar 2025 start from NZ$133.25, 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. 248 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 262 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 122 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 88 out of 1001 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

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The best breakfast anc friendly staff
It’s always a treat to stay at the great Western in Oban
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Joanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My stay was fine, room only, clean bed and shower room, for £32 I can't complain. The hotel is in need of a refurbishment.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff on arrival hotel was good nice and warm the room was spacious and bed comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Hotel in a great location, but needs a lot of refurbishment, we have been many times, due the storm we had water pouring in through the ceiling above the window, this is a good hotel , but could be better
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel
Staff Excellent Food Great The only Issue I Had Was Theres not Enough Parking , so i Parked Off site Got Pa3space Next Morning . If you left to go for a Drive you put a Blue Cone in your Parking Space For You to come Back too In my eyes once you've left carpark it Should Be Available To Any other Guest in hotel Take You're Chances Once You Come Back to Hotel
Great Pub in Oban
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

David

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Never again.
Terrible stay, mouldy walls in the room, bugs in the bed, window broken, shower broken. The hotel overall looks like it’s falling down, multiple areas where it looks like there have been leaks. Parking a nightmare too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
For the price paid, and the convenience for a one night stay before getting the ferry in Oban, I really couldn’t complain. Yes the place is very tired, very old fashioned and due some major refurbishment, but my room was clean, spacious and warm. I had read the reviews in advance and knew what to expect. I received a warm welcome when checking in, and all the staff I spoke with were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was a little limited, but had all the essentials, and was hot and plentiful. Parking was full when I arrived (I believe they charge for parking) but there is a council run car park next to the hotel that is free between 9pm-6am.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Travelled with partner
Property was warm and comfortable Service was good Parking could be a problem in summer
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

mrs penny

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant and clean.
The single room I had had a sea view, and was very pleasant and clean. The staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was good overall, very spacious with all the amenities you can expect. And for the price I paid it is more than what I expected. Plus, breakfast (buffet) was very good. Only downside is that the building is old so things may break. During my stay my bathroom light kept breaking. The hallway downstairs smell a bit. However, those are small enough that they didn't affect my experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Thomas

they need to fix the heated towel rail which didn't work at all
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Garry, Fort William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff extremely helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We shall be back.
A well situated Victorian hotel on the esplanade in Oban. The hotel is in need of refurbishment and we understand that this is to commence over this winter. Very polite and welcoming staff are to be commended and helped to make our stay very enjoyable. We shall return in the future and hope to see a lovely hotel returned to the quality it so deserves. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024