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The Great Western Hotel

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

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Enjoy a harbor view from the comfort of your room, featuring a seating area and breakfast service.
Enjoy a panoramic view of the water from this spacious room, featuring a sofa, armchairs, and a dining table.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed and scenic views of a body of water.
Boats dock at a pier extending into the water, surrounded by lush greenery and a hillside with white buildings.
Situated along the riverbank, this hotel offers scenic views of the water from its classic, symmetrical facade.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

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Two single beds with a striped bed runner, a desk, chair, and table with a lamp.

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Restful retreat with a neatly made bed, framed artwork, and a bedside table.

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room

Two single beds with a striped bed runner, a desk, chair, and table with a lamp.

Family Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Double Room (with Sea View)

Relax in this serene room with a large bed, sea views, and a cozy seating area.

Double Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Single Room

Relax in a stylishly designed room with a comfortable bed, desk, and vanity.

Standard Single Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Twin Room (with Sea View)

Two single beds with a striped bed runner, a desk, chair, and table with a lamp.

Twin Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Basic Double Room

Bathroom features a pedestal sink, mirror, and handheld showerhead.

Basic Double Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Double Room (with Sea View)

Relax in this serene room with a large bed, armchairs, and a small table, offering a view of a body of water and distant landscape.

Superior Double Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Located in Oban, The Great Western Hotel is in the city center and near the beach. Oban Ferry Terminal and Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Ardchattan Priory Garden and An Cala are also worth visiting. With kayaking, windsurfing, and motor boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Oban travel guide
Map
Corran Esplanade, Oban, Scotland, PA34 5PP

What's nearby

  • Oban War and Peace Museum featuring heritage elements
    Oban War and Peace Museum
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Found a treasure here
    Oban Distillery
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • McCaig\'s Tower showing heritage architecture and heritage elements
    McCaig's Tower
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ganavan Sands featuring a bay or harbor and a coastal town
    Ganavan Sands
    5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Oban Ferry Terminal
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles

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 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 24-hour front desk
  • Bicycle parking, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • Water sports equipment, an elevator, and a porter/bellhop
  • 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

Languages

English, Hungarian, Polish, Romanian, Ukrainian

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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.

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

As of Aug 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Great Western Hotel on Aug 31, 2025 start from $175.73, excluding 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. 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.

The Great Western Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 252 out of 1095 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 1095 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 292 out of 1095 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 151 out of 1095 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 111 out of 1095 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Nice setting looking into the bay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Zoltan

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

6/10 Okay

Raul

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The property is a worn and needs update staff was very friendly, it was hot and they provided fans on request
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

The hotel is clean but a little tired. The lift had broken down on the day I arrived which meant climbing about 70 stairs up to my room on the 3rd floor. Bed very comfortable and en suite rather small but everything needed was there. Staff helpful and friendly. Very nice breakfast. Limited parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jenny

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

2/10 Terrible

agnes

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superior room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Alasdair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Tired old hotel needing renovations. Bad smell in the hallway. Windows not working, no air conditioning. Fantastic location and view.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandra

I’m sure the hotel was grand back in the day, but hasn’t been updated or even painted or repaired in the rooms and hallway.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very satisfied with everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jean

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location Good Food and nice staff Uneven Floors Water coming in lounge area Heating not working Bedroom windows draughty Hotel guest should not have to pay for parking
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

CHOI LAN

Liked: Staff & service
The room and facilities are old looking and small. Especially for the bathroom. But the beds are clean and tidy and provide car parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The corridors carpets and decor ready for a face lift but realise what a cost that would be. Glad we upgraded to a sea view, watching the world go by was entertaining. We ate one evening in the restaurant, no problems.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Nigel

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Oh dear. In its day this place would have been magnificent. Great location etc. Those days are long gone. It needs massive investment as it is so dated. The staff do their best but can only work with what they've got. We had two nights here and would not recommend it at all. It served its purpose. We got a bed, fed in the morning and a basic bathroom. No frills stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

The property was in a central location which was good. Obviously an old hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Milton

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
On waterfront
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025