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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 4128 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
H
Haydon • couple • gb
6
A convenient but tired hotel.
Pros:

Location good and breakfast was OK

Cons:

Heated towel rail didn’t work.
The hotel is tired
The lift very small.
Took ages for hot water to pass through the taps

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
A
Anne • extended_group • us
3
Will never return
Pros:

Staff was friendly

Cons:

So noisy, the loud partying outside went on until 2am, loud music from the bars. The furniture and carpets were old and dirty. I wanted a family room and they wouldn’t accommodate and so forced me to book a fourth room. They demanded up front payment, no cancellations and it was expensive.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
A
Alvine • couple • gb
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
H
helen • couple • gb
10
4 nights great base for our own daily tours, ,
Pros:

prime location, restaurants within 5 minutes walk , but the best restaraunts were less than 1 minute away,

Cons:

there was nothing to dislike ! it was mid september so the rain was regular, but it was not distracting from our enjoyment

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
S
Sweeney • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
J
Jim • solo_traveller • gb
10
Stayed for 1 night and worth the price
Pros:

Great location with restaurant and bar

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
S
Silvia • couple • it
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
C
CJD73 • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Lovely staff, perfect location, food excellent 👌

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
M
Michael • couple • us
10
Beautiful hotel, great views, great location, polite staff, would definitely recommend
Pros:

Amazing views, great amenities, clean and spacious rooms, centrally located to the entire town of Oban

Cons:

The only tiny thing would be that the mattresses seemed a bit old and weren’t the most comfortable

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
D
David • couple • gb
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
J
JEAN • extended_group • gb
8
Pros:

Very helpful in Restaurant for late meal

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
J
Jonathan • family_with_children • us
10
Great location, comfortable rooms with clean baths; elevator and parking. Good views from rooms.
Pros:

The room was large and comfortable, with a clean bathroom. It has onsite parking, and it has a small, but adequate elevator. Good breakfast and bar areas. Close to everything in town, with great views.

Cons:

Can't think of anything.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
D
Dawn • couple • us
9
Pros:

The hotel was located right on the water, central to get to everything in the Oban marina and the views were great. The staff was very helpful, even kept some food cold for us.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
P
Paul • couple • au
10
Historical building in the middle of Oban its perfect
Pros:

Views over the harbour and the staff were very helpful.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
D
Debbie • couple • gb
9
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
E
Eric • solo_traveller • be
10
Pros:

Oud sfeervol hotel.
Zeer goed ontbijt.

Cons:

Niets

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
M
maria anna • couple • it
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
G
Guglielmo • couple • it
8
Pros:

La posizione è pazzesca, vista sul mare e molto centrale e comoda.

Cons:

Arredamento un po’ da svecchiare e per il check out andate con anticipo se avete fretta perché abbiamo aspettato un quarto d’ora.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
T
Thomas • couple • ca
9
Excellent location, great staff, nice buffet breakfast.
Pros:

Excellent large room with circular seating area and small table.
Harbour view.

Cons:

Very small old style self-operated elevator, but once familiar it worked okay.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
K
Ken • couple • gb
2
Very poor
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Every thing Needed attention beds uncomfortable so much noise from pub next door

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee