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About the Hotel

Corran Esplanade, Oban, United Kingdom, PA34 5PP

Welcome to The Great Western Hotel, a 3-star Oban hotel featuring stunning views over the bay and Kerrara Island. Amenities include a restaurant, bar, free WiFi, and air conditioning, making it a suitable base for outdoor enthusiasts and those looking to explore the area.

Rooms & Amenities

Each room at The Great Western Hotel is equipped with a TV, desk, and tea/coffee making facilities. Guests can enjoy air conditioning and complimentary toiletries in their private bathrooms. Families can benefit from various room types, including family en-suites that accommodate up to four guests.

Dining & Nearby Options

The Great Western Hotel features a restaurant and bar serving local cuisine as well as a snack bar/deli. A full Scottish breakfast is available each morning. For other dining options, guests can explore nearby restaurants such as Markie Dans and Cuan Mor, both within a mile.

Leisure & Entertainment

Popular activities in the area include country walks, sailing, and bird-watching. Golf enthusiasts can visit Glencruitten Golf Club, located 1 mile away, while the hotel also offers self-parking and a lounge area for leisure. Entertainment is provided on select days.

Services & Local Area

The Great Western Hotel provides services such as a 24-hour front desk, express check-out, and pet-friendly accommodations upon request. Local attractions include Oban Distillery and McCaig's Tower, all within a short distance for guests to explore.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Double Room

Max:

2 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

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Standard Single Room

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1 person

14 m²

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1 Single bed

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Standard Twin Room

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2 persons

20 m²

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2 Single beds

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Oban900 m

Airports

Coll (COL) 88.6 km

Glasgow (GLA) 142.9 km

Bus

Bus stop200 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Wi-Fi

Parking

GBP 6 per day

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
24-hour security
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Live entertainment
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Heating
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Corran Esplanade, Oban, United Kingdom, PA34 5PP

Map view

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Corran Esplanade, Oban, United Kingdom, PA34 5PP

City landmarks

cnr Laurel & Duncraggan Rds

McCaig's Tower

1.3 km

Museum

Dunollie Museum

1.2 km

Museum

Oban War and Peace Museum

920 m

Church

St Columba's Cathedral

740 m

Cinema

Oban Phoenix Cinema

700 m

Church

St John's Cathedral

740 m

Gallery

The Jetty Gallery

1.1 km

Bishop's House

Roman Catholic Diocese of Argyll and the Isles

710 m

18 George Street

Purdie's of Oban

1.5 km

Ardentive Bay

Oban Marina

1.5 km

Church

Oban Baptist Church

830 m

Sound of Kerrera

920 m

Gallery

Alice Strange

1.0 km

Avoncraig Duncraggan Road

Parsley the Ambassador Cat

1.5 km

Golf Course

Glencruitten Golf Club

1.2 km

Oban PA34 4SX

Hutcheson's Monument

1.4 km

Cathedral of Trees

1.5 km

Lochan Dubh

1.8 km

Island

Maiden Island

1.9 km

Beach

Ganavan Sands

2.2 km

Ganavan Bay

2.3 km

Glencruitten Road

Glencruitten Cathedral of Trees SCIO

2.6 km

Store

Puffin Dive Centre

3.7 km

Castle

Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel

4.7 km

Scottish Marine Institute

Ocean Explorer Centre

4.3 km

Loch Nell

4.4 km

Oban PA37 1PZ

Dunstaffnage Chapel

4.6 km

Dunstaffnage Marina

Etive Boat Trips

4.5 km

Stafford St

Oban Distillery

11.7 km

Nearby

200 Corran Esplanade

Oban War Memorial

390 m

Restaurants

Nories

1.1 km

86 George Street

The Little Potting Shed Cafe

1.1 km

5 John Street

The Pokey Hat

11.7 km

13 Stafford Street

Little Bay Cafe

11.7 km

On the front at Oban next to sea wall

Kronks deli

11.7 km

7 Stafford Street

Abbie's Cafe

1.3 km

9 Argyll Street

Oban Seafood Hut.

2.2 km

Railway Pier

Aulay's Bar

2.5 km

8 Airds Crescent

Food From Argyll at the Pier

2.3 km

Oban Ferry Terminal Railway Pier

The Lorne Bar

2.3 km

Stevenson Street

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