Located in the city center, The Great Western Hotel offers a warm welcome with WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. Enjoy buffet breakfast, then unwind at the bar or restaurant; previous guests rave about the helpful staff.
Reviews
7.07.0 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
24/7 front desk
Bar
Parking available
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Self parking
6 meeting rooms
24-hour front desk
Front-desk safe
Snack bar/deli
Tour/ticket assistance
Porter/bellhop
Banquet hall
Feel at home (6)
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
Elevator
Bathtub or shower
Cable TV service
$96 nightly
The total price is $115
$115 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total includes taxes and fees
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Standard Twin Room
7.27.2 out of 10
Good
37 reviews
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Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Standard Double Room
7.07.0 out of 10
Good
14 reviews
(14 reviews)
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Family Room
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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Double Room (with Sea View)
7.87.8 out of 10
Good
38 reviews
(38 reviews)
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Standard Single Room
7.67.6 out of 10
Good
20 reviews
(20 reviews)
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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Twin Room (with Sea View)
7.07.0 out of 10
Good
13 reviews
(13 reviews)
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
Sea view
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Basic Double Room
7.27.2 out of 10
Good
17 reviews
(17 reviews)
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
Superior Twin Room (with Sea View)
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
Sea view
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 136 min drive
Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 167 min drive
Oban Station - 7 min walk
Oban Connel Ferry Station - 9 min drive
Taynuilt Station - 20 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
The Great Western Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Oban Ferry Terminal. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.
Languages
English, Hungarian, Polish, Romanian, Ukrainian
At a glance
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Hotel size
79 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 10:00 AM
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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.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Secured onsite self parking (GBP 6.00 per day)
Onsite parking limited
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Beach nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Kayaking nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Whale-watching nearby
Working away
6 meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Porter/bellhop
Bike storage
Water sports equipment
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Bicycle parking
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Food and drink
Champagne service
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 15.00
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Parking
Secured self parking costs GBP 6.00 per day
Policies
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
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
Are pets allowed at The Great Western Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Great Western Hotel?
Yes. Self parking costs GBP 6.00 per day. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Great Western Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 15.00.
What is there to do at The Great Western Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, boat tours, and fishing.
Are there restaurants at or near The Great Western Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Great Western Hotel like?
The Great Western Hotel is in the heart of Oban, a short 7-minute walk from Oban Station and 12 minutes' walk from Oban Ferry Terminal. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.
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The Great Western Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.0
Good
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Hotel old and tired but very clean and comfortable and in great location. will definately stay there again
Denise
3-night trip
8/10
Great location, grand old hotel, quaint breakfast, stairs to the room. Old fashioned lovely
Alastair
1-night trip
10/10
Everything about this hotel can be summed up in one word, spectacular!
Great communication from our late check in request to the magnificent view overlooking Portree. If you’re planning a trip to Skye, staying here is a must-do.
Alan
1-night trip
10/10
Lovely place to stay. Pick a room with a sea view and you won’t be disappointed.
George
1-night trip
8/10
We loved the location. A fairly short walk from downtown and the train station. The view from our window was beautiful. The bed was a double and that took some getting used to, but it was reasonably comfortable. The bathroom was small, but clean. The shower was nice. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was also nice.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
6/10
Staff very nice but hotel needs refurbishment in very poor condition. Dinner was very good and food was hot. Breakfast selection ok but cold. Staff very kindly arranged poached eggs which were hit. Needs better coffee and tea.
Janette
1-night trip
10/10
Nice recommend haggis bon bons. Great view of harbour
John
1-night trip
10/10
Very clean with extremely helpful staff. The building is a bit "tired" but charming all the same.
William
3-night trip
10/10
Young lass at reception was very welcoming, great service by her
Yasir
1-night trip
8/10
Great location
Old style hotel needing renovation
Lift bijou
Rabbit ear antenna on tv - had to get assistance & then still issues
View looking at building opposite with rubbish bins below
No hooks in ensuite to hang clothes
Had to put shower bag on floor as no bench /shelf in bathroom
Elissa
2-night trip
10/10
Comfy room, beautiful view
daniel
1-night trip
8/10
Great staff and view of Oban Bay but property is very dated, needs paint touch ups and better technology in the rooms and throughout.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10
The view from the room was great, the whole place needs an upgrade, there was mold in the bathroom, hot water in the shower was not hot enough. Breakfast was very good.
Eric
2-night trip
2/10
Awful.
Alex
1-night trip
6/10
The location and staff!!
Mary
2-night trip
10/10
We are traveling around Scotland in our caravan at the time of booking we were in Aviemore and wanted to have some time in Oban. From booking to check out we had a great stay
Morley
1-night trip
4/10
Hotel is old and not kept in good shape .. not worth the amount they charge. Hotel needs a lot done to it as it has not been maintained. For the money it is not worth it. Location is the only thing it has going for it
Joe
1-night trip
2/10
disgusting - left within 15 minutes of check-in Overwhelming stench of bleach in room Room filthy and supposed to be 'superior' Manager totally uninterested in my comments more or less 'take it or leave it' We left
gary
4-night trip
4/10
À very, very bad bed, our back hurts still
Anker Hauris
2-night trip
10/10
My only complaint was car parking first night had to park further along the street glad it wasn’t raining second night we got into the hotels car park
mary
2-night trip
10/10
The view from our room was fantastic the room was very spacious, food was delicious and very large portions
Staff are so friendly ,hotel needs a little updating but is fine,the bar and dinning area have an amazing view ,would definitely go back .
Pauline
1-night trip
6/10
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.
Steven
2-night trip
6/10
This hotel is shabby and needs renovating.
Julian
2-night trip
4/10
Not great, arrived to a room with no flushing toilet! This was ok as they moved me to another room where the curtains kept falling off their attachments letting the light in and the shower was cold (no hot water). All in all very poor!