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The Great Western Hotel

Property class: 3

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Daily English breakfast (GBP 15 per person)
Lake
Bar (on property)
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Front of property

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is AU$194
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr

Explore the area

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Corran Esplanade, Oban, Scotland, PA34 5PP
  • Place, Oban War and Peace Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Oban Distillery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Oban Ferry Terminal
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Room (with Sea View)

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Twin Room (with Sea View)

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room (with Sea View)

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Basic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Superior Twin Room (with Sea View)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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 Distillery. 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. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Oban hotel include Oban War and Peace Museum and Atlantis Leisure.

What's nearby

  • St. John's Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • 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

Getting around

  • Oban Station - 7 min walk
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 134 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The View Oban - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Oban Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Corryvreckan (Wetherspoon) - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hinba Coffee Roasters - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Great Western Hotel

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 8 per day); discounts available
  • Secured, uncovered parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
  • Limited on-site self 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 15 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 15 for adults and from GBP 7.95 for children
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: GBP 10.00 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 8 per day (164 ft away)
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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 uncovered self car park for GBP 10.00 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

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

As of 23 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Great Western Hotel on 29 Apr 2026 start from AU$194, 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

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 242 out of 1149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 308 out of 1149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 164 out of 1149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 140 out of 1149 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeremias

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Duncan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
No lift, lukewarm water, dining room cold, building shabby
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Fiona

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
The website was very misleading to start with. If you need to be charged for dogs this should be done at the time of booking and money collected along with the room charge. Then to be told that there was a charge for parking, which is not advised on your website. The whole place looked very tired and smelling musty. Whilst I asked for a ground floor room I didn’t expect to open my window to the bin area. Mislead on arrival about the food menu although to be fair the food served was good. Couldn’t bring myself to have a shower when I seen the state of the drain (I have photos of this ).certainly wouldn’t recommend the place to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mustafa Zahid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good hotel and staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Klaus

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel in need of upgrading
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, great location and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although hotel is a little tired in decor, it was perfect for our stay. We had a large, warm, sea view room which was great to watch ferries in and out. Great breakfast, hot and a good variety. Nice lounge to sit in evening overlooking port. Staff friendly. For us - a great stay and would return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All was good!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Pauline

Business traveller, Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very disappointed, the photographs are deceiving. The hotel was grubby and in poor condition, threadbare carpets, water stains on ceilings, grubby carpet in bedroom, mould on windows, toilet bowl moved upon seating, lift was dirty with splash marks on doors. Only positive comment I could make is that the staff were friendly enough and breakfast was okay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

JOHN

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room and staff were fine. No issues at all.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ken

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was bad. Plumbing issues. Hot water was a trickle. Fire alarms going off on multiple nights with no direction from staff. No clean towels available. Breakfast was poorly cooked. Hotel in general in great need of repair.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Irene

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked for 2 days and only stayed for one. The room had a dirty toilet, cobwebs on ceiling, no heating and I just could not stay any longer in it. I emailed them and said the room would need to be cleaned before letting it out again. Needs a full refurb.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ian

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn’t last 10 minutes in the room we were given , it was absolutely terrible, couldn’t shut window so it was cold damp wallpaper was coming of walls , bed was tidy it would of be luck if we both fitted in it , bathroom was very small , very dated indeed , we were both shocked , we came out and paint and wallpaper coming off walls coming down main stairs , spoke to guy at desk saying we can’t stay in a room like that and he wasn’t bothered one bit , and just said hum, I wouldn’t recommend anybody staying there it’s absolutely disgusting, we had to travel up to fort William to find another room , really should be getting a full refund, not happy at all with this hotel .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Helen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

June

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

June

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The breakfast was lovely . The didn’t have Scottish blended whisky only Irish twice we went in there was no bar person on
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great sized room with wonderful view. The staff were excellent. We had a slight problem with the bathroom facilities, however this was rectified with no inconvenience immediately xx
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Susan, Invermere

We liked the separate sleeping areas. Bathroom was very big. We struggled a bit with the shower but we figured it out.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Frances

Reception staff had poor communication skills. English wasn’t their first language. No parking available despite there being empty parking spaces. We arrived at 4pm. Heard raised voices from other disgruntled customers
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin J

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and staff were very friendly and courteous
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Entrance door out of order, dingy reception once we figured out how to gain access! Staff were forlorn and disengaged. Felt like a scene from a weird horror movie. Creaky stairs, out of order lift, dingy corridor led us to a sad, little room. Unloved with shabby decor, so tired and felt like an abandoned refuge shelter. Hot water was cold, a touch of mould on the bathroom tiles and toilet paper was on the opposite wall from the toilet. We stayed away from the hotel as much as possible during our three day stay in Oban. Every moment we spent in there sucked a bit more joy from our souls. If you want to feel like you live in a refuge centre book this hotel. No joy or happiness lives here. If I had paid £20 a night I would have been disappointed.......but £80 a night!!!! Worst value for money I have ever encountered.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
First room 311, was extremely noisy due to loose tiles or boards on the outside of the window. In addition, the shower head was flat on the floor as the water was gushing out. The room was not prewarmed and welcoming. After notifying reception we were told nothing else was available. After about 2 hours the receptionist came to our room to tell us he could offer an upgrade. The second room 129, was larger and better but the heating didnt work. We were given an oil filled radiator. Both rooms were not in good repair, particularly the bathrooms. The receptionist was friendly and did his best. We had breakfast both mornings and this was excellent and plentiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025