The Great Western Hotel

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Bespoke Hotels
7 (5103 reviews)
Corran Esplanade , Oban , gb

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Some friendly staff
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Inadequate service
No hot water
Dated facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
5
Several reviews mention dirtiness and issues like cobwebs and stains, indicating poor cleanliness.
Service
8
Mixed reviews on service; some staff were accommodating, but complaints about the manager's attitude were prominent.
Location
10
Multiple mentions of a good location, particularly in regards to exploring Oban.
Room Quality
6
Critiques on room issues such as noise, outdated decor, and lack of hot water suggest poor room quality.
Amenities
6
Reviews highlight insufficient amenities such as no hot water and a malfunctioning lift.
Value for Money
7
Guests feel the hotel does not deliver value given the poor conditions and higher charges for parking.
Food and Beverage
7
Breakfast received mixed feedback with specific complaints about food temperature and quality.
Overall Experience
7
Guests largely found their experiences disappointing, with many issues rising during their stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 13:26

Property Description

Magnificent Views and Convenient Location
The Great Western Hotel in Oban offers stunning bay views and a central esplanade location, making it the perfect choice for your stay.

Comfortable Rooms and Amenities
Each guest room is equipped with essential amenities like a TV, desk, and tea/coffee facilities, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing stay.

Entertainment and Nearby Attractions
Enjoy entertainment, breathtaking views of the bay, and easy access to local shops, the rail station, and golf courses, promising a memorable experience during your visit.

To experience the beauty of Oban and enjoy a comfortable stay with great amenities, book your room at The Great Western Hotel now.

Important information:

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

When booking 5 rooms or more, different terms and conditions will apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 4 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 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.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 6 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

7
Based on 5103 reviews
Cleanliness: 5
Service: 8
Location: 10
Room Quality: 6
Amenities: 6
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 7
Overall Experience: 7
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Sarahjayne • extended_group • gb
3
Not worth the money. Not as per the pictures.
Pros:

The location is ideal. Very close to town. Overlooks the water.

Cons:

The hotel is not as per the pictures. It’s very old and tired and in need of renovations. Considering the price of rooms I was very disappointed by the quality. The mattresses on the beds are flimsy and uncomfortable. There are stains and decay on every wall and ceiling. The toilets look like they were put in, in the sixty’s. The lift is tiny. Bradley fits 2 people and their bags. Simple requests like a shower stool were no catered for despite them telling us it would be. Overall a very poor visit.

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Christiane • family_with_children • ch
4
Cons:

Die Fenster waren sehr alt, man hörte alles vln draussen, spürte den Wind.

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • gb
4
Pros:

Location and restaurant staff were excellent. Along with the portions of food being very good.

Cons:

The rooms were old and showed their age, along with the decor throughout, just a run down hotel.

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
8
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
10
Recomend the great western hotel.
Pros:

Staff were customer friendly and helpful,hotel was clean and tidy and although improvements were being carried in part of the hotel this did not interfere with keeping the hotel to a standard.

Cons:

There was nothing to not like in my 4 night hotel stay.

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Hansen Ros • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Great location and views. Fab breakfast.

Cons:

Parking. Hit and miss. I would have loved a bath.

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • couple • gb
6
Great value for money and great location,. Staff were wonderful
Pros:

Breakfast was wonderful, view from window was amazing.

Cons:

Interior of hotel is very rundown but comfortable.

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Kyle • family_with_children • gb
3
Cons:

Facilities not all working
Not clean, excessive dust build up.
Maintenance operatives tried to access my room at 0830.

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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clara • family_with_children • es
1
I didn’t like it at all.
Pros:

The location. Staff were really nice and helpful

Cons:

The smell, the untidy carpets. Really lacks maintenance. It was not nice at all. Creepy
No hot water in the morning.

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Pleasant location

Cons:

Hotel tired looking

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Leigh • solo_traveller • gb
4
Unfortunately I won’t be returning
Pros:

Good location and staff were friendly

Cons:

Rooms were very outdated and the bed had stains all over it! Breakfast was mediocre at best

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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RAYMOND • couple • gb
9
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Arron • couple • gb
1
Do not go
Pros:

The place was disgusting, booking.com showed a lovely sparkling clean bathroom it was honestly disgusting no words for it

Cons:

Everything

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Debra • extended_group • gb
6
It was okay.
Pros:

Good position. Value for money.

Cons:

Lack of help with disabled access.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Liv • couple • gb
4
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • family_with_children • gb
3
Acceptable
Pros:

Beds were comfortable room clean great views breakfast was Fare

Cons:

Room was freezing curtains didn't close and had holes, floor boards uneven parking now chargeable man on reception wasn't pleasant or friendly. A separate Gluten free options area not mixed and more gluten free options ie bread separate toaster.

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Liv • couple • gb
3
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • solo_traveller • gb
2
Wouldn’t stay here again!!!! Old, lots to repair and creepy!
Pros:

Great location but…….. not much else going for it.

Cons:

Needs updated and lots of repairs! Basic room, bathroom needs lots of work, and very dated!

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Salvesen • couple • gb
10
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Ruth • couple • gb
4
Pros:

Good location.
Rooms with a sea view have a really lovely outlook.

Cons:

Bedsing was clean but the rest of the room wasnt.
Curtains caked in dust, wallpaper hanging off, overall very tired and in desperate need of TLC.
Genuinely wouldnt mind if i needed somewhere to crash for a night and it was cheap. But the room was far from cheap for what it was. If it wasnt for the sea view redeaming the experience, i think id have been really angry about how disappointing the whole thing was.

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee