Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Board games/puzzles
Kid meals
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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.

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 3332 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
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Amanda • couple • gb
10
Fantastic hotel
Pros:

Location hotel comfy bed staff quirky lift

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
6
No buffet breakfast as advertised
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
B
Barbara • couple • gb
10
Brilliant centre
Pros:

The location is awsome

Cons:

I loved it all

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • gb
8
Cons:

The Weather

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
8
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Cassie Jane • couple • gb
10
Pros:

The room looking over the water

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • gb
10
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Annette • couple • gb
7
Lovely location.
Pros:

Location, character of building, staff.

Cons:

It was difficult to get the bedroom warm.

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
E
elaine • couple • gb
9
Had a fabulous stay we will be back soon.
Pros:

The view was amazing.
The room was lovely and clean and the staff.couldnt do more for you.

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Wilma • couple • gb
8
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • gb
9
Very pleasant hotel
Pros:

Very friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable room and beautiful view

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Louise • couple • gb
10
Can’t wait to go back, breakfast was lovely, staff were lovely, and fantastic location very happy with our stay.
Pros:

Our room was very spacious and spotless, bed was comfortable and view was beautiful, also loved the quirky lift lol

Cons:

There wasn’t anything we didn’t like,

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
J
Julie • couple • gb
9
Will be back again
Pros:

Beautiful view, close to centre, helpful friendly staff and very comfy bed

Cons:

Ceiling had signs of water damage and could do with a refresh and paint peeling on the windows

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
L
Lorna • couple • gb
10
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
H
Hugh • couple • gb
8
Good location spoiled by uncomfortable bed
Pros:

On arrival a good welcome at reception after a long journey. The hotel is in an excellent location for local amenities and touring the town on foot.Friendly and helpful staff and our room was clean and tidy with coffee and tea making facility.

Cons:

On the negative side I have never in my life slept in a bed tight against a wall and will never do so again. I found it very uncomfortable getting out to the toilet during the night disturbing my wife and hitting the wall when turning in my sleep. Our room faced the town main thoroughfare and as it was a Friday night there was a lot of noise from revellers in an adjacent pub thankfully it was just a one night stopover.

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Ann • couple • gb
6
My room is at the corner which face sea view, great to hv sun rise & sun set view
Pros:

Location- great,easy to spot, central & clean

Cons:

Bathroom- too small, no bath tub, just shower & small area ; toilet is in a small corner
Bounds to hit ownself in here & there
Shower tap & water in the sink not easy to control the temperature

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Kimberley • couple • de
8
Alles war gut bis auf 1-2 punkte (siehe negative Punkte). Schnelle Abhilfe durch Raumwechsel und nettes Personal
Pros:

Zentrale Lage
Gutes Preis Leistungsverhältnis
Nettes und hilfsbereites personal

Cons:

Sauberkeitscheck sollte detaillierter sein. Zwei mal fleckiger Bettbezug

Amaturen sollten vorher vom Hotel geprüft. Wir hatten zunächst kein heißes Wasser.

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Barr • couple • gb
4
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Location, staff, breakfast. Wonderful

Cons:

Nothing everything was perfect

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • gb
8
I’ve had a good stay that good that I’m coming back in February
Pros:

Location was great, but the Breakfast was not so warm

Cons:

I didn’t like that. There was no soap to have a bath with and that’s about it.

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee