Name: The Great Western Hotel
Address: Corran Esplanade, Oban, PA34 5PP, United Kingdom, Corran Esplanade, Argyll and Bute, PA34 5PP, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $111 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.7

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Hotel The Great Western Hotel

Corran Esplanade, Oban, PA34 5PP, United Kingdom –

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Nice big room which seems to have been recently redecorated

Len

United Kingdom

Warm friendly welcome from staff.The hotel was aged elegance which we loved.Breakfast was excellent , with great service from staff , dinner was very good and great value. Relaxed friendly bar good atmosphere , would come back again soon .

Stephen

United Kingdom

Ground floor, gorgeous view , very large twin room with ensuite

Dorothy

United Kingdom

Room we were allocated had a great view of Oban Bay. We did not request this but it was really nice to wake up to in the morning. All the Hotel staff were very friendly.

Stephen

United Kingdom

The buffet breakfast had many choices available, from continental to full English. It was within easy walking distance of the city center, and if you were able to get a front room, the view was superb. The staff were friendly professional and helpful. When problems arose the assistant manager was supportive and accommodating.

Michael

Australia

The hotel is nice located and the view from the room is beautiful.

Julia

Romania

It was my partners birthday and the staff helped me to arrange a welcome pack for the room! They could not have been more helpful! We also had to check out very early due to catching a ferry but they accommodated our request for a very early breakfast! 10/10 for customer service

Graeme

United Kingdom

BREAKFAST WAS VERY BASIC. COULD DO WITH MORE FRUIT

Tony

United Kingdom

Food was very delicious Room was very comfortable

George

United Kingdom

The view was lovely and the location was great. I had a nice room.

Helen

United Kingdom

9.1

Excellent location!
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What guests loved the most:
“Nice big room which seems to have been recently redecorated”

Len United Kingdom
“Warm friendly welcome from staff.The hotel was aged elegance which we loved.Breakfast was excellent , with great service from staff , dinner was very good and great value.”

Stephen United Kingdom
“Ground floor, gorgeous view , very large twin room with ensuite”

Dorothy United Kingdom
“Room we were allocated had a great view of Oban Bay. We did not request this but it was really nice to wake up to in the morning. All the Hotel staff were very friendly.”

Stephen United Kingdom
“The buffet breakfast had many choices available, from continental to full English. It was within easy walking distance of the city center, and if you were able to get a front room, the view was...”

Michael Australia
“The hotel is nice located and the view from the room is beautiful.”

Julia Romania
“It was my partners birthday and the staff helped me to arrange a welcome pack for the room! They could not have been more helpful!”

Graeme United Kingdom
“BREAKFAST WAS VERY BASIC. COULD DO WITH MORE FRUIT”

Tony United Kingdom
“Food was very delicious Room was very comfortable”

George United Kingdom
“The view was lovely and the location was great. I had a nice room.”

Helen United Kingdom

Ideally located in the center of the esplanade in Oban, The Great Western Hotel offers magnificent views of the bay, free Wi-Fi in public areas and en suite guest rooms. There is also a restaurant, a bar and 24-hour front desk.

Each of the rooms at The Great Western Hotel features a TV, a desk and tea/coffee making facilities.

Entertainment is provided every day of the week. Guests can also enjoy fantastic views of the bay and Kerrara Island from the 2 large lounge areas. Packed lunches are available upon request.

Local shops are found just a mere 10-minute stroll away. Oban Rail Station and ferry terminal are also within the same distance. There are 2 golf courses less than 2 miles away. Popular activities in the area include country walks, angling, sailing, diving and bird-watching.

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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Located in the best-rated area in Oban, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.1

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Closest Landmarks *

Corran Halls
0.2 miles
Dunstaffnage Castle
2.9 miles
Kilmartin House Museum
19.5 miles
Inveraray Castle
19.9 miles

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Glasgow Airport
55.4 miles

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What Travelers Love About This Location

“Big, clean and comfortable rooms. Location Top!”

Claudio

Italy

7.9

“Hotel was in a prime location. We had a seaview and by all accounts a resident seagull. Rooms were large and spacious bathroom also. Breakfast was fine the serv...”

Chicst51

United Kingdom

“Great location, great view ”

Iain

United Kingdom

8.3

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3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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7:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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Children of all ages are welcome.

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

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Pets are not allowed.

The Great Western Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Please note that all children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult in their rooms at all times.

Room options at The Great Western Hotel include:
- Double
- Twin
- Single
Check-in at The Great Western Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
From the nearest airport, you can get to The Great Western Hotel by:
- Car 130 minutes
The Great Western Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Evening entertainment
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“Warm friendly welcome from staff.The hotel was aged elegance which we loved.Breakfast was excellent , with great service from staff , dinner was very good and great value. Relaxed friendly bar good atmosphere , would come back again soon .”

“The buffet breakfast had many choices available, from continental to full English. It was within easy walking distance of the city center, and if you were able to get a front room, the view was superb. The staff were friendly professional and helpful. When problems arose the assistant manager was supportive and accommodating.”

“It was my partners birthday and the staff helped me to arrange a welcome pack for the room! They could not have been more helpful! We also had to check out very early due to catching a ferry but they accommodated our request for a very early breakfast! 10/10 for customer service”

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Reviewed: September 12, 2019

Catherine
United Kingdom
7.0

“Ok for short stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast was manic only a very short time slot felt very rushed a bit like school dinner que
Room very nice and comfortable

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 10, 2019

Michael
Australia

2 helpful votes
5.8

“If you want to stay, book the premium rooms with sea view with the hotel direct.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The hotel only advertises its economy rooms on Bookings, the better quality being reserved for tour groups (the hotel is owned by a tour company). Much of the hotel is run down, with flaking paint, mould and cheap beds. The toilet in our room flushed only intermittently, and as they were unable to move us to another room for our second day (the hotel was full), we were given a full refund. This allowed us to book into another hotel at no cost to ourselves.
The buffet breakfast had many choices available, from continental to full English. It was within easy walking distance of the city center, and if you were able to get a front room, the view was superb. The staff were friendly professional and helpful. When problems arose the assistant manager was supportive and accommodating.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 4, 2019

Julia
Romania

5 helpful votes
7.5

“Expensive ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Wifi did not work in the rooms, only in the lobby. The windows were broken, the rooms are outdated. Breakfast is served only during 8-9 AM, coffee is bad.
The hotel is nice located and the view from the room is beautiful.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 28, 2019

Angela
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
5.4

Fair
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff were unfriendly.We were made to feel put out that we arrived at 8.30pm ( Had an 8 hour drive to get there) We expected a full Scottish breakfast for the price we paid and there was nothing Scottish about the breakfast at all.We stayed in 3 hotels on our trip and this was the worst
The location

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 28, 2019

Graeme
United Kingdom
9.2

“Simply wonderful”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was my partners birthday and the staff helped me to arrange a welcome pack for the room! They could not have been more helpful! We also had to check out very early due to catching a ferry but they accommodated our request for a very early breakfast! 10/10 for customer service

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 24, 2019

Claudio
Italy
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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Big, clean and comfortable rooms. Location Top!

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 23, 2019

Tony
United Kingdom

4 helpful votes
5.0

“Our room was lovely facing the sea but that was the only saving grace in the hotel.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
More disabled parking. Unhelpful staff on desk, wouldn't find out if the empty parking spaces were booked - they lay empty all night. We were not told at time of booking that we had to book a space. The seating in the lounge is awful. Not comfortable and arranged in such a way it looks like God's waiting room for old people. Rows of seats arranged to look like a waiting room - make it look more inviting with a few cushions even.
BREAKFAST WAS VERY BASIC. COULD DO WITH MORE FRUIT

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 19, 2019

Frances
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The toilet was soiled and not cleaned. The shower recess did not drain.
Close to city centre. Breakfast was good.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 18, 2019

George
United Kingdom
10

“Very comfor table with helpfull staff”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Food was very delicious Room was very comfortable

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 9, 2019

Helen
United Kingdom
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The hotel is tired out and in need of modernisation. Could be cleaner.
The view was lovely and the location was great. I had a nice room.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 9, 2019

Gordon
United Kingdom
10

“loved the room excellent view would recommend the hotel and would stay again. staff very pleasant a”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
room uncomfortably hot
ok coffee could be hotter

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 4, 2019

Anne
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
6.3

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The broken bed base and uncomfortable mattress The lack of ventilation due to window being screwed shut
Location and staff

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 3, 2019

Lindsey
United Kingdom
4.6

“A rather tired and dated hotel in need of investment, although cracking harbour views.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bathroom v dated and not v clean.
The harbour view. Friendly staff

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 3, 2019

Helen
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
7.5

“Pleasant enough but a hassle to get to the Ferry on time when leavng.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Having to fight my way through 3 buses parked outside . I’d already struggled getting cases into the very small lift and had to rely on another guest to help me. Then I had get down the very steep steps to ground level, again having to rely on another guest to help. Mostly my own fault though- I should have realised that this hotel would have coach parties in. However, I would have thought that such a hotel would have a much bigger lift and perhaps some ramps on the front steps. Lift size - supposed to carry 4 persons. Approx size 2 foot 6 square!
Convenient for our Oe nihtstay

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 29, 2019

Nicholas
United Kingdom
10

“Very relaxing stay, the hotel staff were all very friendly and helpful.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I could be wrong but I think the Coffee in the restaurant was instant, I would have preferred fresh.
Beautiful view of Oban bay from our room window.

Stayed in July 2019

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