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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)
Bar (on property)
Lake
Front of property
Room amenity

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$311
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug

Explore the area

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Corran Esplanade, Oban, Scotland, PA34 5PP
  • Oban Distillery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Oban Ferry Terminal
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Ganavan Sands
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Double Room (with Sea View)

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Double Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Twin Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Basic Double Room

Shower, hair dryer, towels

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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. English 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 - 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
  • Ganavan Sands - 5 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cuan Mor - ‬4 min walk
  • The Corryvreckan (Wetherspoon)
  • The Oban Inn
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Markie Dans - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Great Western Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, 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. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. 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

  • Offsite parking; discounts available
  • Secured parking on site (GBP 6 per day)
  • Limited on-site 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

  • Lift

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 on-site, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking cannot be reserved in advance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • 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 English 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 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

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.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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 15 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Great Western Hotel on 19 Aug 2025 start from NZ$311.04, 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 English 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 that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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?

Dogs are welcome at The Great Western Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

The Great Western Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 250 out of 1105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 1105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 297 out of 1105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 155 out of 1105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 117 out of 1105 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jolanta Mariola

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Ann

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Glad to leave

The guy on reception was very helpful with parking. I found the hotel to be quite run down and shabby. My main problem was with the shower which was absolutely useless. More water went up the wall and on to the floor than on to me. The floor was soon flooded so I had to have a bath instead. The water was very hot and the cold water was just a trickle so it took ages for the bath to cool down to a temperature that I could get into. Altogether a rather depressing place. Glad to leave.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Andy

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Mediocre
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a great location with lovely views of the water. It offered parking which was very convenient and the staff was very friendly. The hotel is older and could use an update as everything is pretty tired. Overall it was perfect for what we needed which was a place to lay our head at the end of the day but I would not want to stay there more than a couple nights.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's. All. Great!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeannette

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Sharon

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfortable. Breakfast was not good. The windows were filthy & the carpet in our was worn & not vacuumed. Sorry for such a poor review, but true
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Anna

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room had mould on the window glass that someone had written in. Patches of mould on the walls. The room smelled of damp and the bathroom smelled off. The shower drain did really throaty growling noises randomly, I didnt use the shower. I didnt sleep well, lots of noise from other guests. The parking can be assigned but only if there is a space free when you checkin. Newer checkins got priority over any existing guests, i was told i was on the list by several staff then told it cant be reserved by another staff member really bluntly, when they had actively assigned spaces, having spent all day outside having a great time, discussing the state of the room and drains and parking wasnt really the thing. Staff I spoke to were nice qnd helpful, well apart from the one who basically told me that new checkins take priority over existing guests and their needs. View of the bay was good. I didnt stay my second night, opted to check out and head home which is just over 2 hrs away. I dont need this kind of experience in my free time. Ive not yet contacted the hitel.for a refund. I have photos off the mould eyc.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, efficient reception staff. Great service from barman Finn. Views across Oban bay fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Needs update

Good view,dinner average,breakfast average,overall hotel alittle tyred,afiew improvements needed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 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

6/10 Okay

Wai Kwong

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Charlie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The hotel looked tired, tatty in places. Its redeeming feature is the staff, friendly and helpful. Wonderful views across the bay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Julian

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Renovations required

This hotel is shabby and needs renovating.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was dated, bathroom was shocking. Shower barely worked and covered in mould. Had to pay for public parking for first day. Just not the worth money. Some of the staff excellent, others just not interested.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linsey

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in a perfect location but it seriously needs updating and a fresh coat of paint. Rooms very shabby. I stayed in a ‘superior’ room but not superior in my opinion . I had to ask for toiletries as they were all empty or nearly empty. Reception staff friendly and helpful. I felt 10am check out was a bit early
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area ! Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

james

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

The staff were friendly and helpful and I can’t recommend them enough. The property could do with some attention here and there.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Calum

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very shabby and dated
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Colin

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

Tired and dated.

Our first and last time. We had too many dogs in hotel one in room above . Lounge more dogs . If we had known this we would not have stayed .The decor was appalling, badly needing painting , windows need replacing. Our bedroom window was held up by a block of wood couldn’t close it. A poster on window stated windows were heavy get staff to help. Dining room closed a cracked window!!!!! . Food ok but needed menu change. Old floors need sorted and in general it’s old and needing renovation. Plus side location . Please do something to this grand old building.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and professional and the breakfasts were of a good standard .and the position of the hotel was very good. The public rooms were generally fine but there are parts that are ready for refurbishment. Our standard bedroom had a bathroom that was in need of urgent replacement although it was clean
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025