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 4050 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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Carl • solo_traveller • pt
8
Pros:

Location, room view over the harbour, breakfast.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Rochus • solo_traveller • at
9
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Werner Gottwald • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Gill • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Great location for bus, train and ferry terminal. Very good food in the restaurant. Friendly helpful staff.

Cons:

The lift is tiny but it works if you squeeze in.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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STEPHEN • couple • au
9
Very comfortable stay with welcome and efficient staff
Pros:

Location is great
Staff were great
Room was large and clean
Comfortable bed
reasonably priced Buffet breakfast
Bar and restaurant onsite

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Wubbe • solo_traveller • nl
8
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David • solo_traveller • au
7
Pros:

Good location.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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AnnLis • solo_traveller • se
8
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Fay • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Size of room. Cleanliness. Slept very well.

Cons:

A walk-in shower would have been the cherry on the icing. However, it was over a bath.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Katharina • solo_traveller • at
9
Das beste Hotel am Platz in Oban
Pros:

Perfekte Lage, sauberes Badezimmer, freundliches Personal, lustiger alter Lift. Ganz, ganz nahe zum Bahnhof, zum Tesco und zum Fährterminal.

Cons:

Alles okay! Wasserdruck in der Dusche könnte etwas besser sein.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • couple • us
10
Would definitely stay here again. Loved our room. Was huge & faced the water. Location was stellar. Next to shops, r
Pros:

Was a great location. Near shops, pubs & restaurants. Our room was fantastic! Was large & faced the water - the view was incredible. Staff was so friendly & accommodating.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Dirk • family_with_children • de
8
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Chris • extended_group • us
7
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Arianna • couple • es
6
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Jacqui • solo_traveller • gb
7
Central location
Pros:

Central location

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Cynthia • couple • us
9
Nice location. Clean facilities. Good view
Pros:

Cool looking. Good view

Cons:

Only one pillow that could use. One was very flat

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Roby621967 • solo_traveller • it
10
Pros:

Ottima posizione, personale molto gentile e disponibile, struttura antica tenuta molto bene

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • extended_group • gb
8
Enjoyed our time there
Pros:

Location
View from hotel

Cons:

Communal areas need a revamp. Some new pictures for example

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Andreu • solo_traveller • es
6
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Didier • family_with_children • fr
8
Pros:

Emplacement parfait au centre d'Oban, bel hôtel dans son jus, très confortable. Grandes chambres avec vue sur le port/la ville. Facilité de trouver ce qui est nécessaire sous la main. Parking très aisé mais non assuré (si plein, parking très compliqué en ville).

Cons:

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2026-08-19 • via Nuitee