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The Great Western Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Oban Ferry Terminal

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Daily English breakfast (GBP 14.95 per person)
Lake
Front of property
Bar (on property)
Room amenity
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

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 10 - Sep 11
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Tomorrow

Sep 11 - Sep 12
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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
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
  • 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
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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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
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
  • 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
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
  • 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
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Basic Double Room

Highlights

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

Superior Twin Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Corran Esplanade, Oban, Scotland, PA34 5PP

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Ganavan Sands - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cuan Mor - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Corryvreckan (Wetherspoon) - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Oban Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kaina - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ee-Usk - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Great Western Hotel

Hotel near Oban Ferry Terminal
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 a porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and 6 meeting rooms
  • Bicycle parking, a 24-hour front desk, and a banquet hall
  • 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

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 is parking at The Great Western Hotel?

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 15-minute walk of St. John's Cathedral and Oban Ferry Terminal. Oban War and Peace Museum and Oban Distillery are also within 5 minutes. Oban Station is 7 minutes by foot.

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The Great Western Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 247 out of 1120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 1120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 305 out of 1120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 160 out of 1120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 123 out of 1120 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s an old hotel and very charming.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near shopping, restaurants, ferry departure, and castle; excellent views of the waterfront, decent breakfast!, spacious rooms!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff and the food are great, and the sea view is amazing.
View from room
At the harbour
View from pulpit Hill
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 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

Doreen

Disliked: Amenities
The hotel is horrendous.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 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

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Nice setting looking into the bay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Staff & service
Great location, beds were comfortable. The room was in great need of an upgrade. The bathroom was horrible moldy around the tub, the corridors smelled really badly of damp. I sometimes think when you book with trip adviser or Expedia you sometimes get the worst rooms. Wouldn’t stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service
Old and of it's time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. An older hotel but it has amazing views.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A sad and tired building in need of significant refurbishment.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Amenities
TBH, it's a place in need of the TLC; it obviously used to be a grand place, but it's getting a bit tired. The facilities are all you need, though - basic, but all there. The breakfasts were quite good: serve yourself and plenty of choice. We didn't see much of the staff, but they seem efficient enough. The location is lovely (if you get a sea view) and only a couple of minutes walk from the town centre. If this place had some money spent on it, it could be magnificent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The great western was clean accessible to shoos and ferries and the staff were excellent and so helpfull will ve stsying there again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would not advise anyone to stay here. Room and corridor needs a thorough clean, smells very musty.You're charged by the hotel to park your car, only to find someone else has taken your allocated space. The only positive is the linen was clean. This place needs a total revamp.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Amenities
Great location and overlooking the bay as we went for a sea view we stayed because it was pet friendly for us . Clean & tidy although a little dated we still enjoyed the location and the staff were very welcoming qnd helpful all in all a nice atmosphere and experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

4/10 Poor

Jessie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in under average lift small and shaky room a disgrace beds worst ever experienced view even worse i have seen bathroom a disgrace i could go on lowest standard ever
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sally

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Zoltan

Liked: Amenities
Great service Poor condition of hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Good location
Stayed 1 night in May 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

10/10 Excellent

George

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

Good place to stay

Lovely place to stay. Pick a room with a sea view and you won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kerstin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The breakfast was OK - not outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jenny

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

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