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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)
Lake
Room amenity
Front of property
Bar (on property)
The Great Western Hotel, in the city center, offers WiFi throughout and a 24-hour front desk. Start your day with a buffet breakfast, then explore or unwind at the bar or restaurant. Former guests consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
The current price is AU$112
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Room options

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

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Double Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Twin Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

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

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

Superior Double Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

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

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Basic Double Room

Highlights

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

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

Family Room

Highlights

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

Superior Twin Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
Corran Esplanade, Oban, Scotland, PA34 5PP

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) - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Oban Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Markie Dan's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Oban Fish & Chip Shop - ‬5 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:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a porter/bellboy
  • A front desk safe, a 24-hour front desk and 6 meeting rooms
  • A banquet hall, bike parking and water sports equipment
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and baths or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

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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 are 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 on 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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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

As of 17 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Great Western Hotel on 16 Nov 2025 start from AU$111.89, 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. 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.

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.

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The Great Western Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 246 out of 1137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 1137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 311 out of 1137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 163 out of 1137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 126 out of 1137 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff very nice, everything was spotless. Food was good. The building is tired and old fashioned
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s an old hotel and very charming.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rosemary

Liked: Amenities
Room was clean but dated. Friendly staff. Located on the seafront so had good views from the bar area. Short walk from the station along the sea front. Good selection of shops and eateries all within walking distance. Good location for transport links.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Philip

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This hotel is tired and shabby.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel was ok for a one night stay, and the staff were helpful. It is tired and needs some maintenance. The beds were comfortable and the breakfast was good, but for the price we paid it wasn't great value.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, clean linen etc, staff tried their best. Food good and good value, the whole place wasjust in need of re decoration and mai tenance.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachael

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is fantastic!! The hotel is old, but needs much refurbishment. The lounge, entry area and all are pretty, but the bed in our room needs replacement. If I had it to do over I would have paid more to stay on the coast in a similar location.
Great location
Bathroom circa 1940
Lounge has a nice view
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

MaryAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a 'Grand Dame' for sure but has seen better days but for the location and value it is a fantistic choice. Our stay included breakfast which was a plus but the coffee was terrible so go with the tea and juices. Car parking was at ≠£6 per day but space is limited, best is to request in advance of arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Chad

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel needs remodeling and updating. The rooms are spacious but the place looks cheap and rundown.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very run down staff at the front desk were terriblw
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

4/10 Poor

Deborah

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was uniquely shabby, tired, ‘unloved’ and certainly overstated in its promotion
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ruth

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel is a grand old lady who has seen better days but is rather tired and frayed. However the view is super, rooms as clean as they can be, breakfast plentiful and varied, and the staff were helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing views Comfy beds decent staff reasonably priced defo will return
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Bryan

Quaint, but needs some maintenance. The restaurant food was very good, and there was a perfect view of the harbor from the front window.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great location

Hotel old and tired but very clean and comfortable and in great location. will definately stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Doreen

Disliked: Amenities
The hotel is horrendous.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There was no parking available at the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Nice setting looking into the bay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service
Old and of it's time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

6/10 Okay

Darrell

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
On check in we were surprised to see how run down the hotel is, water damage in the ceilings etc. The staff were great and accommodating. They had complications with the room we booked but we were upgraded to a larger room with a view. The issue there was that the upgrade was on the very top floor, we are seniors and the elevator was not functioning, there was no assistance with bags to our room. The breakfasts were great. I would not recommend to others just based on the condition of the hotel itself.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 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

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness
Well situated, clean and comfortable. A bit shabby but the sea view and friendly breakfast made up for that and I got decent value for the money. On arrival, it felt more like arriving at a car park with a hotel attached to it, rather than a hotel with a car park. Guests are not allowed in the hotel car park without a specific separate booking which somewhat negated the warmth of welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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