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.
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
Television
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
Elevator
Bathtub or shower
The current price is CNY1,040
CNY1,040
CNY1,248 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1
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Standard Twin Room
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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Standard Double Room
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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Family Room
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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Double Room (with Sea View)
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Standard Single Room
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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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Twin Room (with Sea View)
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sea view
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Basic Double Room
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
Superior Twin Room (with Sea View)
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
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 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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*
Service animals welcome
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
Onsite carport
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet 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
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
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet 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 15.00 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, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15.00 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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7.0/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
6.8/10
Amenities
5.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.4/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2025
Good place to stay
Lovely place to stay. Pick a room with a sea view and you won’t be disappointed.
George
George, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 26, 2025
Nice hotel!
Comfy room, beautiful view
daniel
daniel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 29, 2025
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
Morley, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
May 7, 2025
Renovations required
This hotel is shabby and needs renovating.
Julian
Julian, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 10, 2025
Needs update
Good view,dinner average,breakfast average,overall hotel alittle tyred,afiew improvements needed.
James
James, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 10, 2025
Made my stay
Location was very good with amazing views. Staff were friendly and helpful. Lounge comfortable. A pleasant experience
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 1, 2025
Will return again but must book parking space
No mirror in room for my wife to view blow drying her hair. We had excellent view of sea from our room. Evening meal service was friendly and attentive. Bar service was slow but the barman was very helpful and informative. Overall not unhappy with our one night stay. Reception was very friendly and helpful.
Mike and Christine
Mike and Christine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 21, 2025
Nice room, local to shops , eateries and transportation
Gordon
Gordon, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 3, 2025
Good Dog Friendly Hotel
Nice place to stay at, very happy that it was dog friendly. All i would say is that if the windows were updated and the bed was slightly bigger then i would have rated higher. I will be back though.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 5, 2025
Great value stay, nothing overly special but, what you get for the price of the room, it's an excellent choice
Troy
Troy, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 23, 2025
Good, clean property, friendly staff
Kate
Kate, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 6, 2025
Hotel is in a perfect location but it seriously needs updating and a fresh coat of paint. Rooms very shabby. I stayed in a ‘superior’ room but not superior in my opinion . I had to ask for toiletries as they were all empty or nearly empty. Reception staff friendly and helpful. I felt 10am check out was a bit early
Linsey
Linsey, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 5, 2025
Great value for a lovely friendly hotel
It was a great stay here. The beds are really comfortable and the rooms very spacious. We had a sea view which was lovely to wake up to. The staff were brilliant, friendly and very helpful. Only downside was the shower was always cold. The staff tried to fix the pressure right away. However, everything else was great
Debbie
Debbie, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 9, 2025
It"s a tired old property needing some TLC but really claen & staff so helpful but would go back.
Nancy
Nancy, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Apr 22, 2025
Pay for the view
The room we had had an amazing view. The hotel seemed to be in quite a run down condition our room was quite run down and in poor condition really not matching the photos provided on the booking profile. Overall not that impressed. However the sea view room view made it better.
Douglas
Douglas, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 9, 2025
Amazing
paul
paul, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 24, 2025
Payment was taken before I arrived when I was assured I would pay on arrival
Sylvia
Sylvia, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 28, 2025
Great Location and fabulous views.
Hotel very tired but I had one of the updated rooms which was lovely. Staff helpful and welcoming except at breakfast. The waiter could have showed me where everything was instead of me having to ask (self service buffet) Dinner was tasty and reasonably priced.
Liz
Liz, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 24, 2025
Lovely to watch the sea out the windows
Carol
Carol, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 5, 2025
Rock hard bed and creaky floorboards spoiled otherwise fine value room
Nadia
Nadia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 19, 2024
The best breakfast anc friendly staff
It’s always a treat to stay at the great Western in Oban
Eva
Eva, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Apr 14, 2025
Old, dated & very poor
This hotel belongs in the 1970’s as it has not moved beyond that.
The only thing positive about this hotel is the location, especially when you have booked a sea view room.
It is old, dated and the hotel should feel embarrassed charging what they charge for rooms. I’ve seen many reviews since I stayed here so they should be very aware of the feedback they receive. Never ever again will I stay here.
Teresa
Teresa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 8, 2024
Friendly staff on arrival hotel was good nice and warm the room was spacious and bed comfortable
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 22, 2024
Ideal for a short break and is close to the town centre.