The Great Western Hotel, Oban ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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Corran Esplanade, Oban, United Kingdom, PA34 5PP

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“Nestled along the water, this hotel's beautiful location offers stunning views and easy access to good restaurants and shops.”view full review

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

Double Room Sea View

2 persons

20 m²

1 Double bed

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Budget Double Room

2 persons

18 m²

1 Double bed

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Superior Twin Room Sea View

2 persons

20 m²

2 Single beds

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Standard Double Room

2 persons

20 m²

1 Double bed

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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

No smoking on site
Free 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

Wi-Fi in rooms
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

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Corran Esplanade, Oban, United Kingdom, PA34 5PP

City landmarks

Landmark

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

Landmark

Roman Catholic Diocese of Argyll and the Isles

710 m

Landmark

Purdie's of Oban

1.5 km

Landmark

Oban Marina

1.5 km

Church

Oban Baptist Church

830 m

Landmark

Sound of Kerrera

920 m

Gallery

Alice Strange

1.0 km

Landmark

Parsley the Ambassador Cat

1.5 km

Golf Course

Glencruitten Golf Club

1.2 km

Landmark

Hutcheson's Monument

1.4 km

Landmark

Cathedral of Trees

1.5 km

Landmark

Lochan Dubh

1.8 km

Island

Maiden Island

1.9 km

Beach

Ganavan Sands

2.2 km

Landmark

Ganavan Bay

2.3 km

Landmark

Glencruitten Cathedral of Trees SCIO

2.6 km

Store

Puffin Dive Centre

3.7 km

Castle

Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel

4.7 km

Landmark

Ocean Explorer Centre

4.3 km

Landmark

Loch Nell

4.4 km

Landmark

Dunstaffnage Chapel

4.6 km

Landmark

Etive Boat Trips

4.5 km

Landmark

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

Getting around

City Centre

Oban11 min · 900 m

Airports

Coll (COL)133 min · 88.6 km

Glasgow Airport (GLA)215 min · 142.9 km

Bus

Bus stop3 min · 200 m

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-22:00

Check-out

from 07:00-10:00

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible on site at GBP 6 per day.

Internet

is available in for free.

Breakfast

You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP14.95 per person per day.

Children & extra beds

There are no extra beds provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

Languages

Romanian, Ukrainian

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The Great Western Hotel, Oban

About the Hotel

Rooms & Amenities

Dining & Nearby Options

Leisure & Entertainment

Services & Local Area

Select your room type

Price and Room Availability Calendar

Facilities

General

Sports & Fitness

Guest Parking

Services

Dining

Business

Children

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

Room decor

Location

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