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
6.86.8 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
24/7 front desk
Bar
Parking available
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Restaurants 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
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
Lift
Bath or shower
Cable TV service
The current price is ฿5,357
฿5,357
฿6,428 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Room options
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Standard Twin Room
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
Electric kettle
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds
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Standard Double Room
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
Electric kettle
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Family Room
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
Electric kettle
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
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Double Room (with Sea View)
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
Electric kettle
Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Standard Single Room
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
Electric kettle
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed
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Twin Room (with Sea View)
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
Electric kettle
Sea view
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds
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Basic Double Room
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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
Hairdryer
Champagne service
Electric kettle
Sea view
Sleeps 2
2 Single 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 travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location.
Languages
English, Hungarian, Polish, Romanian, Ukranian
More about this property
VISIBILITY
At a glance
Hotel size
79 rooms
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
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.
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
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Secured on-site self-parking (GBP 6.00 per day)
On-site parking is limited
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Property amenities
Food and drink
English 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
Bike 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
Bike parking
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
ROOM
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen 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
Bath or shower
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Food and drink
Champagne service
More
Daily housekeeping
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Special features
Dining
On-site venue – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
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Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 15.00
Children & extra beds
Cots/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 20 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
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Great Western Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 20 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 spaces 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 such as cycling, boat tours and fishing.
Are there restaurants at or near The Great Western Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site 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. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.
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The Great Western Hotel Reviews
Reviews
6.8
Good
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6.8/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
6.6/10
Amenities
5.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.4/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
8/10 Good
21 Jul 2025
Great location near shopping, restaurants, ferry departure, and castle; excellent views of the waterfront, decent breakfast!, spacious rooms!
Holly
Holly, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
26 Jun 2025
The staff and the food are great, and the sea view is amazing.
Carol
Carol, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
6 Jul 2025
Nice setting looking into the bay
Kenneth
Kenneth, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
11 Jul 2025
The great western was clean accessible to shoos and ferries and the staff were excellent and so helpfull will ve stsying there again
Helen
Helen, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
18 Jun 2025
Great location. An older hotel but it has amazing views.
Abigail
Abigail, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
2 Jul 2025
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.
Susan
Susan, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
17 Jun 2025
The staff were very friendly and helpful
sally
sally, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
19 Jul 2025
Staff friendly and attentive. Room very clean.
Hotel has obviously been making improvements to carpets etc since my visit last year.
Elspeth
Elspeth, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
27 Jun 2025
The place was very convenient for the town. The hotel was in need off repair .
Phillip
Phillip, 5-night trip
6/10 Okay
12 Jul 2025
The property is a worn and needs update staff was very friendly, it was hot and they provided fans on request
Raul
Raul, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
7 Jul 2025
Great service
Poor condition of hotel
Zoltan
Zoltan, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
23 Jul 2025
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.
Fiona
Fiona, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
30 Jun 2025
Clean linen plenty hot water
Jenny
Jenny, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
8 May 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
8/10 Good
1 Jul 2025
The breakfast was OK - not outstanding.
Kerstin
Kerstin, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
12 Jun 2025
Superior room
agnes
agnes, 2-night trip
6/10 Okay
22 Jul 2025
Tired old hotel needing renovations. Bad smell in the hallway. Windows not working, no air conditioning. Fantastic location and view.
Alasdair
Alasdair, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
11 Jul 2025
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.
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
15 Jun 2025
I was very satisfied with everything.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
8 Jul 2025
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
Jean
Jean, 3-night trip
6/10 Okay
8 Jul 2025
The room and facilities are old looking and small. Especially for the bathroom. But the beds are clean and tidy and provide car parking.
CHOI LAN
CHOI LAN, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
15 Jul 2025
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.
Yvonne
Yvonne, 2-night trip
4/10 Poor
4 Aug 2025
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.