Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Bar
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Cons:
Cold eating area
Old mattresses
Old decor

Categories

Cleanliness
8.55
The hotel was clean, beautiful inside and out.
Service
8.65
The staff couldn't do enough to help you.
Location
8.85
Fabulous location! Couldn't get closer to the bay.
Room Quality
8.05
The beds were really comfy but a bit dated.
Amenities
8.35
Amenities were fab; the lift was a bit tricky.
Value for Money
8.05
Good value for money, with some overpriced food options.
Food and Beverage
7.55
Food was not great at the onsite restaurant.
Overall Experience
8.35
Overall a pleasant stay with some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 03:51

Property Description

Historic Victorian Charm:
Step back in time and experience the elegance of a Victorian Hotel at the Columba, overlooking picturesque Oban and its stunning bay.

Dining and Entertainment:
Indulge in delicious meals at Bar Rio, a charming Italian bistro on the property, offering everything from coffee to cocktails. Catch the latest sports action on the big screen while enjoying your favorite drink.

Convenient Location:
Explore the nearby Oban Distillery, a historic site just a short walk away, or take a leisurely stroll to Oban Rail Station for easy transportation options.

Book your stay at the Columba Hotel now and immerse yourself in history and luxury!

Important information:

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.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: OBN

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 3815 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.55
Service: 8.65
Location: 8.85
Room Quality: 8.05
Amenities: 8.35
Value for Money: 8.05
Food and Beverage: 7.55
Overall Experience: 8.35
T
Timothy • family_with_children • us
7
Nice central location in the wonderful city of Oban. Only steps from distillery and multiple restaurants, short drive to
Pros:

Location, and very friendly helpful staff.

Cons:

A bit dated but typical for this part of Scotland.

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
B
Beatriz • solo_traveller • es
10
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
A
Anne • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Location

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
K
Kevin • couple • au
9
Location, Location.
Pros:

Location, room size, views and parking,

Cons:

All good

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
K
Kelsey • couple • us
8
Comfortable oceanfront stay in the heart of Oban.
Pros:

Location and proximity to everything in town. Spacious rooms.

Cons:

Basic amenities. Limited parking.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
E
Estelle • extended_group • fr
5
Retour dans le passé
Pros:

Le petit déjeuner était très bien ainsi que la literie. Le parking est bien situé. L e personnel est très courtois et répond aux attentes.

Cons:

La qualité et la taille du lit ( 135Cm ) ainsi que les fenêtres qui ne s'ouvrent pas trop. Le restaurant ferme un peu tôt.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Diane • couple • us
10
Excellent location and staff
Pros:

It was in an excellent location for walking around Oban. We had a room that was overlooking the water
The staff was friendly and top notch.

Cons:

It was a little outdated however we would stay again. Parking was a little challenging but it worked out and the staff was helpful.

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
J
Jane • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Martin • extended_group • gb
7
Really enjoyable and relaxing.
Pros:

The lo action was perfect and we loved the vintage lift.

Cons:

Think the cost could have included breakfast.

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
H
Hicks • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
J
Joseph • couple • us
10
Great overnight stay before catching the ferry to Mull
Pros:

Great location, easy parking, large room.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
N
Nick • extended_group • gb
7
Good value, great food and very nice staff.
Pros:

Dinner was great, lamb bhuna really delicious. Breakfast also very good and they provided gluten free cereal and bread for me. Lovely view from my room and location was so central.

Cons:

Mattress thin and firm, though I still slept well. Shower pressure very low.

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
B
Beat • couple • ch
7
Für eine Nacht und als Hafenort OK.
Pros:

Toplage am Hafen

Cons:

Etwas schmudelig

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
B
Begoña • couple • es
5
Hotel viejo en un sitio estupendo
Pros:

El hotel está situado en un sitio privilegiado.
Es un edificio antiguo muy bonito y nos dieron una habitación amplia y con unas vistas fantásticas de la bahía.

Cons:

Es una pena que un hotel que podía ser tan bonito esté tan deteriorado. Pero lo peor de todo fue la cama, que además de pequeña tenía un colchón terrible.

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
D
Derek • extended_group • gb
8
2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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mary • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

The Columba is in a very central location. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room clean and comfortable.

Cons:

The room was very dated as was the furniture.
It was an attic room and this was not good for my husband who is tall.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
C
Colin • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

The restaurant

had a good choice of menu the bar and scenery was very relaxing

Cons:

Parking was a bit of a problem

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Warner • couple • gb
6
Pros:

Room was clean and comfortable and the staff were really lovely.

Cons:

The whole hotel is a bit tired, which I think a lot of the larger hotels in Oban are. The lift was hilarious but would be no good for someone in a wheelchair/pushchair. We used because my husband has a dodgy knee for coming downstairs. Although sometimes he had to use stairs because guests didnt close the doors on ground floor!!

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Mary • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Views were amazing, staff friendly and helpful. Indian curry in the restaurant was delicious. Room was clean, roomy and comfortable.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Janice • couple • gb
9
Lovely three night stay at the Columba, in a very pleasant room with beautiful views
Pros:

We didn’t eat at the hotel so can’t comment on the food.
Any staff members we met at the reception area were always very pleasant,friendly and helpful.
Our third floor room was spacious,comfortable and had large windows overlooking the bay- beautiful views.
The bed was massive but have to say it could have benefited from a softer top layer to the mattress.
The room was beautifully clean- top marks to the staff who keep them this way.
The hotel building is old,traditional and nicely upkept. We even loved the ancient lift

Cons:

Only thing was the bed,as previously said.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee