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About
Ideally located in the center of the esplanade in Oban, The Great Western Hotel offers magnificent views of the bay, free Wi-Fi in public areas and en suite guest rooms. There is also a restaurant, a bar and 24-hour front desk. Each of the rooms at The Great Western Hotel features a TV, a desk and tea/coffee making facilities. Parking is available on site, however it is limited. Parking arrangements can be made at the reception. Entertainment is provided some days of the week. Guests can also enjoy fantastic views of the bay and Kerrara Island from the 2 large lounge areas. Packed lunches are available upon request. Local shops are found just a mere 10-minute stroll away. Oban Rail Station and ferry terminal are also within the same distance. There are 2 golf courses less than 2 miles away. Popular activities in the area include country walks, angling, sailing, diving and bird-watching.
2,383 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 6.7
- Staff
- 8.1
- Location
- 9.0
What Guests Say
- “Staff upgraded room with stunning view, breakfast was very good and location excellent”
- “Outstanding Location - Georgious View.”
Room Options
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1/1Twin Room with Sea View
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Carpeting
- Closet
1/4Superior Double Room
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Carpeting
- Closet
1/4Family Room
- Baby Cot
- Bath or Shower
- Books
- DVDs
1/2Standard Single Room
- Baby Cot
- Bath or Shower
- Carpeting
- Closet
1/4Standard Twin Room
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Carpeting
- Closet
1/4Standard Double Room
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Carpeting
- Closet
1/1Double Room with Sea View
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Carpeting
- Closet
1/4Budget Double Room
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Carpeting
- Closet
1/4Superior Twin Room with Sea View
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Carpeting
- Closet
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What Guests Loved
Based on 2,383 reviews
Pros +
- Staff upgraded room with stunning view, breakfast was very good and location excellent
- Outstanding Location - Georgious View.
- Location
Cons -
- Hotel a bit tired and could benefit from decoration and works to improve
- Window was broke and wouldn't open more than a couple inches. Therefore, It was so hot it was just a plain miserable stay in the room.Pictures definitely didn't show an accurate description of how aged furnishings and amenities were. Needed basic cleaning, vacuuming etc. Not to mention deep cleaning and fixing up!
- Paint peeling in room and bathroom. Elevator not working. Multiple flights of stairs to go up and down with luggage. No assistance from staff. Trouble with reservation. Could not provide room paid for. Was given a lessor room. Not helpful in where to park...just find a car lot. Not good advice if one is not familiar with the area. Will not stay or recommend this hotel.
Staff upgraded room with stunning view, breakfast was very good and location excellent
Hotel a bit tired and could benefit from decoration and works to improve
Outstanding Location - Georgious View.
Window was broke and wouldn't open more than a couple inches. Therefore, It was so hot it was just a plain miserable stay in the room.Pictures definitely didn't show an accurate description of how aged furnishings and amenities were. Needed basic cleaning, vacuuming etc. Not to mention deep cleaning and fixing up!
Location
Paint peeling in room and bathroom. Elevator not working. Multiple flights of stairs to go up and down with luggage. No assistance from staff. Trouble with reservation. Could not provide room paid for. Was given a lessor room. Not helpful in where to park...just find a car lot. Not good advice if one is not familiar with the area. Will not stay or recommend this hotel.
Location, convenience
Obvious signs of decay on the building- mold on walls, peeling plaster. Room was very hot; window wouldn’t open. No wifi available.
I booked this hotel about an hour or so before arriving. I paid £53 for the night and I have no complaints whatsoever. I was greeted by a lady who was able to be professional and personable all at the same time. Our room was clean and comfortable and I wouldn't hesitate to stay again.
All absolutely grand
Location, breakfast
Not the cleanest rooms, could use upgrading on decor furniture and flooring
Bedroom had small room for child inside. Breakfast room was nice and comfortable seating.
no hot water in bathroom 3 of us had no shower or bath. Breakfast milk was off so couldn't have cereal, dried up bacon, dried up tattie scones. View small space between two building walls to very small part of car park otherwise no view at all.
The breakfast was good and varied. The view from our room was great over the harbour. Some very nice little places to visit in Oban
the hotel paintwork above the window in room 17 could use some seeing to. As 2 disabled people (not wheelchair though) it would have been nice to have had a car parking bay reserved for our arrival and stay.
Location
No hot water and mold on ceiling in room. Was informed it would be fixed and it was not.
Clean. Comfy. Great sea view. Long history.
Bathroom was noisy, elevator was sketchy, the rooms above the 1st floor seemed to be slightly less of a good condition.
location was great. good access to town. view was excellent
tired decor. poorly maintained. Areas of damp on walls in stair well, Tiny lift
Food in the restaurant was good, as was the breakfast. The staff were friendly and efficient. The location was good.
The lift in the hotel did not work. The room was in bad need of updating. You could here the people in the room above walking across their floor. The view from our window was a roof. The bathroom was in need of updating.
The location was decent. The staff was friendly and the breakfast was quite good.
It was undergoing a much needed renovation. Totally misrepresented by the pictures on booking.com. It was old, worn, dirty, very musty and damp. They changed our room as the first one was awful. The second was a little better but the hallway smelled like cat urine.
Handy for shops
Low toilet seat with no handles to get up if you have a bad leg
DID NOT STAY IT WAS SO BAD.FILTHY ROOMS.FILTHY CARPETS.NOT THE ROOM WE BOOKEDLIFT WAS NOT WORKING.WORST PLACE I EVER ENTERED.
EVERYTHING!!!!!!
The breakfast was ok
The hotel is in desperate need of a comprehensive refurb. It is very scruffy, poorly maintained and not as clean as it should be.
I really beleive back in the 60's and 70's this hotel would have been superb, but now, could do with some paint, new windows and some much needed TLC. We did stay during one of the worst storms in many years, and at one point we thought the windows would come in!!! Breakfast was ok. Rebecca on reception when we arrived was very helpful. The location was very good!! The lounge, was in my mind, the best room in the hotel....comfortable and the views (the storm) were great!!!
The windows !!
The view from my room was great The breakfast was good
I was given a room that should not have been given to anyone in its current state.The curtains were badly ripped.There was a palm sized hole in the carpet.It actually felt quite sleazy.When I booked the room the photos of the supreme double did not in any way match this room.I would not stay again.I would not recommend it to friends.
Breakfast. View from front windows! Staff
Out-of-Order Lift!
Breakfast. View from lounge!
!!Problems at breakfast---no toast or eggs. I know the problem was fixed before our next stay but then the lift was broken!
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Food & Drinks
- Restaurant
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
General
- Pets Allowed
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 10:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 4 stay free with cot. |
| Pets | Pets are allowed. Charges may apply. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
Please note that all children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult in their rooms at all times. When booking 5 rooms or more, different terms and conditions will apply.
Location
Corran Esplanade, Oban
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