The Great Western Hotel

3.0 star property
Relax in style at this hotel’s on-site bar or restaurant. Let friendly staff help you plan your day amidst stunning city views.

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

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is €53
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar

Room options

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Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

Family Room

Highlights

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

Double Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

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

Standard Single Room

Highlights

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

Twin Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

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

Basic Double Room

Highlights

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

Superior Double Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
Corran Esplanade, Oban, Scotland, PA34 5PP

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 near Oban Ferry Terminal
The Great Western Hotel provides amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • A porter/bellboy, water sports equipment and a banquet hall
  • Tour/ticket information, 6 meeting rooms and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and baths or showers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

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 at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 19 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Great Western Hotel on 16 Mar 2025 start from €53.29, 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.

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. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 25.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Great Western Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 15.00 (subject to availability).

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.

The Great Western Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 250 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 260 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 122 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 89 out of 1003 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

Troy

Great value stay, nothing overly special but, what you get for the price of the room, it's an excellent choice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kate

Good, clean property, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It"s a tired old property needing some TLC but really claen & staff so helpful but would go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Lovely to watch the sea out the windows
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

LORNA

Breakfast was cold .and didn't like the 10am check out
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

William

We had no problems, everything was good!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Friendly staff on arrival hotel was good nice and warm the room was spacious and bed comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

David

It was a bit dated but ok - the surprise was an extra £6 for hotel parking 😕
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property is old and in need of a makeover. Restaurant is reasonable but our bedroom was shabby and the bathroom needed a deep clean. Lift is in poor condition. Breakfast was good and reception staff helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a strange stay, bedding and towels were spotless and fresh towels left on second day. Room was bit shabby but clean. In contrast the bathroom was dated with old cracke dirty tiles and a badly soiled shower curtain.The toilet bowl was clean. As hotel was rated 3 stars and reasonably priced. I wasnt expecting luxury. But cleanliness is paramount. I Staff were pleasant and friendly on check in and check out
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stu.B

Ideal for a short break and is close to the town centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Brilliant
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Phulmatie

Disliked: Staff & service
Do not recommend

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Very friendly reception staff , really helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Food in the restaurant was amazing and the view spectacular. Staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Joanna

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

8/10 Good

Garry

Staff extremely helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Malcolm

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

8/10 Good

Iestyn

👌
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Third time here, still loving it
Lovely hotel and the locations is just perfect! Central to everything and all within easy walking distance. Had room 309 again which was a lovely high floor with a wonderful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Great location Welcoming staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Isobel

It was very central and the staff were very helpful and pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Location and views - pleasant staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

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