Hotel Columba Hotel

The Esplanade, Oban, PA34 5QD, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.4/10! (score from 2149 reviews)

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7.7
Good
2,149 reviews

it was very central and comfortable ! great sea view from my room too which was very peaceful

Kim United Kingdom

Breakfast was very good and the food in the restaurant was very good too with a good choice and large portions. We also liked the location which was very central and a couple of minutes walk to shops etc. Would recommend for helpful staff and value for money.

Jl101 United Kingdom

Location was very good .breakfast was okay so only had it once on our stay . First room we had wasn’t what I requested but Shannon on reception very nicely swapped it to another which was better.

Mrs United Kingdom

Location was excellent, room far exceeded our expectations for the price we paid.

Dylan United Kingdom

I Booked primarily for the location which was perfect for me. The room was good and I had a great sea view. I was only really interested in staying for a bed and breakfast service.

Jerry United Kingdom

breakfast was very good and the food in rios was excellent. the bed was very comfortable. allplaces we were going to were all walking distance.

John United Kingdom

The hotel was very nice and clean every where only downside was the mattress was very firm gave both of us sore neck and back

Wardrop United Kingdom

Didn’t have breakfast had to catch the ferry perfect for what

Kate United Kingdom

Everything it it very central ,for shopping and nightlife.

Janice United Kingdom

Everything was great,the way a hotel should be run,if booking as a couple,go for the double room with sea view,the scenery is amazing,especially at night 👍

Fred United Kingdom
7.7
Good
2,149 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “it was very central and comfortable ! great sea view from my room too which was very peaceful”
    Kim Kim United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Breakfast was very good and the food in the restaurant was very good too with a good choice and large portions.”
    Jl101 Jl101 United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Location was very good .breakfast was okay so only had it once on our stay . First room we had wasn’t what I requested but Shannon on reception very nicely swapped it to another which was better.”
    Mrs Mrs United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Location was excellent, room far exceeded our expectations for the price we paid.”
    Dylan Dylan United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “I Booked primarily for the location which was perfect for me. The room was good and I had a great sea view. I was only really interested in staying for a bed and breakfast service.”
    Jerry Jerry United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “breakfast was very good and the food in rios was excellent. the bed was very comfortable. allplaces we were going to were all walking distance.”
    John John United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The hotel was very nice and clean every where only downside was the mattress was very firm gave both of us sore neck and back”
    Wardrop Wardrop United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Didn’t have breakfast had to catch the ferry perfect for what”
    Kate Kate United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Everything it it very central ,for shopping and nightlife.”
    Janice Janice United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Everything was great,the way a hotel should be run,if booking as a couple,go for the double room with sea view,the scenery is amazing,especially at night 👍”
    Fred Fred United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff8.4
  • Facilities 7.3
  • Cleanliness8.1
  • Comfort7.8
  • Value for money7.5
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi8.3
Low score for Oban

This property is 1 minute walk from the beach. A Victorian Hotel built between 1865 and 1901, the Columba Hotel overlooks the town of Oban and Oban Bay. It has a 24-hour front desk, a traditional restaurant and 2 bars.

The rooms at the Columba have an en suite bathroom and a hairdryer. Many rooms have sea views and others look out over the wooded hillside.

The property's Bar Rio is a traditional Italian bistro, which serves coffee and cocktails, as well as children's meals. Guests can watch Sky sports on the projector screen in the bar. Takeaway meals are also available.

The Oban Distillery, which was built in 1794, is a 5-minute walk from the Columba Hotel. Oban Rail Station can also be reached in 5 minutes on foot.

This is our guests' favourite part of Oban, according to independent reviews.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Columba Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 24 Jul 2009.

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Most popular facilities

Free WiFi
Family rooms
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Bar

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Oban, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Guest reviews

7.7
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  • Staff8.4
  • Facilities 7.3
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  • Cleanliness8.1
  • Comfort7.8
    Shower, Bed, Room temperature
  • Value for money7.5
    Convenient location
  • Location9.4
    View, Central location
    Quiet area
  • Free WiFi8.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Kim United Kingdom

    “it was very central and comfortable ! great sea view from my room too which was very peaceful”

  • Jl101 United Kingdom

    “Breakfast was very good and the food in the restaurant was very good too with a good choice and large portions. We also liked the location which was very central and a couple of minutes walk to shops etc. Would recommend for helpful staff and value for money.”

  • Mrs United Kingdom

    “Location was very good .breakfast was okay so only had it once on our stay . First room we had wasn’t what I requested but Shannon on reception very nicely swapped it to another which was better.”

  • Dylan United Kingdom

    “Location was excellent, room far exceeded our expectations for the price we paid.”

  • Jerry United Kingdom

    “I Booked primarily for the location which was perfect for me. The room was good and I had a great sea view. I was only really interested in staying for a bed and breakfast service.”

  • John United Kingdom

    “breakfast was very good and the food in rios was excellent. the bed was very comfortable. allplaces we were going to were all walking distance.”

  • Wardrop United Kingdom

    “The hotel was very nice and clean every where only downside was the mattress was very firm gave both of us sore neck and back”

  • Kate United Kingdom

    “Didn’t have breakfast had to catch the ferry perfect for what”

  • Janice United Kingdom

    “Everything it it very central ,for shopping and nightlife.”

  • Fred United Kingdom

    “Everything was great,the way a hotel should be run,if booking as a couple,go for the double room with sea view,the scenery is amazing,especially at night 👍”

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About Columba Hotel

Welcoming Booking.com guests since 24 Jul 2009

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  • do you offer gluten free breakfasts?

    yes. please just let us know before your arrival so we can organise fresh gluten free bread and there is plenty of choice of fresh fruits, yoghurts and Scottish breakfast

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    Answered on 25 November 2019
  • Is the dining room open for breakfast, are your bars and restaurants open. Thankyou

    The dining room is opened for breakfast, the bar is opened from 5pm-10pm in the hotel bar. And Bar rio is opened but also closes 10pm.

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    Answered on 3 October 2020
  • do you have a lift in your hotel.

    Hi there, Yes, we do have a lift. Regards, SGE Team

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    Answered on 30 June 2021
  • Hi, do you have a twin room

    Hi, Yes, we do. Regards, SGE Team

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    Asked about: Double Room with Sea View • Answered on 30 June 2021
  • Hello i was wondering if you have a room with a walk in shower available as my partner is disabled .Also do you have a lift .Thank you

    Hi there, Thank you for you enquiry. Yes, we do have rooms with walk in showers and we also do have a lift. Regards, SGE Team

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    Answered on 18 June 2021
  • Hi , i am looking to book a room for next month. What type of breakfast will you be able to offer ? Thanks

    As at 17 May, a cooked breakfast is available, subject to availability. At check in we can advise of available timeslots.

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    Answered on 17 May 2021
  • We are a group of 6 people visiting from Glasgow, do we need to provide any travel certificates?

    We require guests to adhere to their zone travel restrictions which we believe Glasgow to be in Level 2 as of 05.06.21 and can travel to Level 0,1 &2. We are level 1 on the 05.06.21. Thank you

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    Answered on 4 June 2021
  • hi do you allow small dogs in the hotel ?

    We can only accept guide dogs at the hotel

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    Answered on 18 May 2021
  • Do you have wheelchair accessible rooms?

    Unfortunately we are a Victorian hotel and the layout doesn't allow us to have accessible access.

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    Asked about: Double Room with Sea View • Answered on 4 August 2020
  • Can you park

    Hi there, Yes, you can park. Regards, SGE Team

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    Answered on 30 June 2021
  • We are travelling to Oban next week is breakfast served in the Dining room .thank you

    yes it is. Thank you :)

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    Answered on 19 October 2020
  • Hi do you have hairdryers in the rooms

    Dear Guest, Yes we do provide Hair dryers within the Room or you can collect from Reception. Thank you

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    Answered on 29 July 2021
  • Are they dog friendly

    Hi, Thank you for your email. I'm afraid we are not dog friendly. Best regards, SGE Team

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    Answered on 19 June 2021
  • Does Restraint do lunch & evening meals, if so can I view menus please?

    Hi there, The restaurant does lunch and dinner. You can view the menus online: https://www.sgehotelgroup.com/columba/bar-rio Regards, SGE Team

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    Answered on 30 June 2021
  • What is a premier room ? Does it have a sea view

    Hi, It does have a seaview. Regards, SGE Team

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    Answered on 30 June 2021
  • has hotel lots of stairs as I have a stroller to navigate.and stairs are o góod

    We have a lift to all floors but there are two steps down to the lift and there is one step up to the entrance of the hotel. Also, to access the restaurant there is stairs: 8 steps to take here. Please give us a ring for more information

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    Answered on 11 May 2021
  • Are there wheel chair access to the rooms.

    Good Afternoon Although we have a lift which will take you to each floor, the lift is small. So if you are able to fold wheelchair to fit. There is also a small step at the entrance to hotel as well as 2 small steps going to the lift and 7 steps to the breakfast room. So it just depends on mobility. Hope this is helpful to you. yours kindly Kerry

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    Answered on 12 October 2019
  • what price single rooms?

    Hello Our prices are based on seasonality please call the hotel or visit our website for live pricing, Thank you

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    Answered on 28 January 2022
  • Looking for double seaview room Are the twin beds together to make double room?

    Hi there, Some twin rooms can be made into a double. I would suggest to book a Double Room if you're looking for the bed to be a double. Regards, SGE Team

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    Asked about: Twin Room with Sea View • Answered on 30 June 2021
  • is there car parking nearby

    Hi there, Thank you for your enquiry. We do have a residents car par which has got 8 parking spaces, however they do work on a first come first serve bases. There is a council run car park which charges £1 between 9am and 6pm. Regards, SGE Team

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    Answered on 18 June 2021
Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
Excellent location - show map
What's nearby
  • Corran Halls
    0.3 miles
  • Dunstaffnage Castle
    3.1 miles
Beaches in the neighbourhood
  • Tralee Beach
    6 miles
Closest airports
  • Oban Airport
    4.4 miles
  • Glasgow Airport
    55 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 restaurant on site

    Bar Rio at The Columba Hotel

    Cuisine: British, Indian, Italian

    Open for: Lunch, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

Facilities of Columba Hotel

Most popular facilities

Free WiFi
Family rooms
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Bar
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
Food & Drink
  • Bottle of water Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Tour desk
  • Packed lunches
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
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Sustainable initiatives

This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel

House rules
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Check-in

15:30 - 21:30

Check-out

07:00 - 11:00

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children aged 3 years and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

The maximum number of cots allowed depends on the room you choose. Please check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print

Please note that car parking is available on-site at a pay-and-display car park. Charge apply.

Guide dogs are the only pets allowed.

Children under 3 are free with two paying adults.

Please note this property is not suitable for disabled people.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Please inform Columba Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Columba Hotel

  • Guests staying at Columba Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet

  • The prices at Columba Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Columba Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Bar Rio at The Columba Hotel

  • Room options at Columba Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Twin
    • Family
    • Twin/Double

  • Check-in at Columba Hotel is from 15:30, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from Columba Hotel.

  • Columba Hotel is 150 yards from the centre of Oban.

  • Columba Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Live sport events (broadcast)