Columba Hotel  

Excellent staff.

I booked a room with a sea View and was allocated one with a view of of a bit of the beach and the main road along the front of Oban, as far as I was concerned this was not a sea view. When I complained I was told in the hotels opinion this was a "sea view". However the excellent lady at the reception moved us to another room with a proper sea view. Top marks for customer care. I would only stay in the Columba again if I was sure I would be allocated the same room or one with a similar view.

The bed wasvery comfy and the room was cosy and warm. The veiws of the sea were lovely .

parts were shabby and old in the bar area which really needed renwed so we went to a bar ealse where .

It was next to the sea and near shops.

There was only lukewarm water available in the middle of winter and the staff didn't feel the need to apologise about this or try to rectify the problem. The lift in the hotel didn't work.

I liked everything about the Columba Hotel. All the staff were so friendly and helpful, especially the Receptionists, and nothing was too much of a bother to them. The hotel itself has been decorated to a high standard and en suite room was lovely with high ceilings and beautiful decor and the room rate price was marvellous too (which included a full Scottish breakfast too - which set me up for the day!). I do not have any complaint about the hotel, as I could not fault it in any way and would definitely stay there again when I visit Oban and recommend any of my family or friends to stay there too, as I had a memorable 5-day stay there!

Friendly staff, fabulous location in heart of Oban ~ Breakfast was delicious and as much as you would need. Shall definitely visit again when the weather improves.

Wanting to be near to the Oban ferry terminal, I selected the Columba Hotel for its location, 5 minutes walk from the ferry and train, but also because it is right on the water's edge. While the building itself looks quite old, once inside the atmosphere was immediately warm, and the staff were exceedingly helpful. My room overlooked the ocean (well actually, it overlooked the car park, but the sea was immediately behind that!), and had panorama windows in both the main room and the bathroom. It was comfortable and warm, which was appreciated given the terrible weather I encountered during my stay. The hotel has its own bars and restaurant, and the prices and selections were quite reasonable. Would I stay here again? Definitely!

Possibly the only negative thing to be aware of is that there are only limited parking bars available for hotel residents and are used in a first in basis. If you have a car and miss out on a bay, then you will have to pay to park in the adjacent council car park.

The location of the Hotel is excellent, being right on the edge of the harbour.

The quality of the public areas, especially the bar area is very poor, and badly in need of refurbishment.

Right on the water. We had an excellent view of the harbor and offshore islands.The room was totally updated and comfortable. Even had a "lift"!

Had to pay for parking.

Got a really friendly welcome and all staff were very friendly x

Only thing was my husband and I have stayed at columba before and everything always been amazing but this time I think we had the smallest room,(room 211) when we arrived there was a towel in the bath folded at the drain asthe shower dripped the whole time,which was enoying during the night, and only dripping water came from hot water tap in sink in the toilet so this was a bit of a let down,

All staff very pleasant and helpful

Bar area a bit soulless and drab.

The staff.

The worst meal i have eaten in my life.

I liked the efficient and polite staff - arrival and departure were quick and easy. Servers at breakfast were friendly. It's a wonderful old building with some quirky bits - I have stayed here a few times before and can see that it is continually being upgraded.

The sea view was great. Staff gave us internet after we showed our reservation letter, ( although in the first place they say it wasn't free). it was a quiet and comfortable place to have a stay. Breakfast was nice with cooked food to order!