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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)
Front of property
Reception
Twin Room (with Sea View) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Exterior
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

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
The current price is AED 167
AED 200 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Room options

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

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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

Family Room

Highlights

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

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

Double Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

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

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Basic Double Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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 like 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/bellhop, water sports equipment, and a banquet hall
  • Tour/ticket assistance, 6 meeting rooms, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and tubs or showers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, Hungarian, Polish, Romanian, Ukrainian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Secured self parking on site (GBP 6.00 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekends: GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Bike parking
  • Bike storage

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Water sports equipment

Business services

  • Meeting rooms - 6

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • 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 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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet 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 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

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 11 February 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Great Western Hotel on 23 February 2025 start from $54.69, 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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out 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. 249 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 261 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 124 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 89 out of 1004 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

6/10 Okay

Frances

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: 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

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: 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

2/10 Terrible

Phulmatie

Disliked: Staff & service
Do not recommend

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

4/10 Poor

Robert

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Apparently the heating had broken down .there was a heater supp which had seen better days but no way it was enough to heat a room this size . We asked for more covers for the bed ..none . Hairdryer wasent working but partner brought her own so not realky a problem ..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

6/10 Okay

John

Traveled with family
Disliked: 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

8/10 Good

William

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had no problems, everything was good!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good, clean property, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Original room, windows filthy on the inside with graffiti on them, frames all cracked and peeling paint,needing replaced, 6 plugs connected to one 13amp socket?? mould on ceiling, strange stains on oosey carpets, no soaps in dispensers, cracks in wall, light switches all finger marked, outwith room wallpaper torn off one wall in hallway, at breakfast a large dog allowed in dining room, I don’t like to give negative comments, but this hotel was something else I don’t see me ever returning to it, I love Oban but this establishment is letting it down. I have photographs to back up my comments I’m not just having a moan and to be fair we were given another room but overall very disappointing and cannot recommend it at all
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Iestyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👌
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Joanna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
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

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
For the price paid, and the convenience for a one night stay before getting the ferry in Oban, I really couldn’t complain. Yes the place is very tired, very old fashioned and due some major refurbishment, but my room was clean, spacious and warm. I had read the reviews in advance and knew what to expect. I received a warm welcome when checking in, and all the staff I spoke with were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was a little limited, but had all the essentials, and was hot and plentiful. Parking was full when I arrived (I believe they charge for parking) but there is a council run car park next to the hotel that is free between 9pm-6am.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Malcolm

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

mrs penny

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Thomas

they need to fix the heated towel rail which didn't work at all
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Garry, Fort William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff extremely helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

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

2/10 Terrible

William

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hostel is probably cleaner
I stayed in a twin room with my son for a hospital visit. The room was very dated but the cleanliness was hideous with dirty towels cups and kettle to the filthy lamp shades. The mattresses were also terrible you could literally feel every spring
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

L m

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024