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
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Susanne • extended_group • se
7
Bra, mysig stad
Pros:

Mitt i stan

Cons:

Gamla helteckningsmattor

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
8
Ideal location and helpful staff. Free parking
Pros:

Very pleasant

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Mcclintock • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • us
9
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • couple • gb
8
Comfortable and enjoyable.
Pros:

The hotel is very central. Staff were helpful and polite.

Cons:

Our window had a privacy screen as the view was so bad. We looked on to a roof.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Maria Teresa • extended_group • es
7
Pros:

El desayuno muy bueno. Los sandwich estaban super ricos.
En general es un desayuno muy variado.
La ubicación muy buena, y las vistas de la habitación y del desayuno, muy bonitas.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Alan • solo_traveller • gb
10
Highly recommend
Pros:

From reception the greeting was exceptional. Happy with room, bathroom, location and staff. Will return

Cons:

I didn't dislike anything. I didn't have breakfast as thought expensive.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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judie • couple • us
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Valeria • solo_traveller • it
10
Pros:

Camera windows 12. Eccezionale.
Ottima colazione
Staff gentilissimo

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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christian • couple • ch
8
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Bart • couple • nl
3
Als we dit van tevoren hadden geweten hadden we dit niet geboekt
Pros:

Locatie is goed, heel centraal gelegen. En we hadden het geluk dat we een van de gratis parkeerplekken naast de deur van het hotel konden gebruiken toen we aankwamen

Cons:

Erg gedateerd, lijkt alsof er al heel lang geen updates hebben plaatsgevonden (20 jaar of langer). Oude inrichting in gehele hotel.
Bed was slechts 140cm breed met heel zwak/zacht matras, douchen in badkuip met nauwelijks waterdruk. Ontbijt was vooral Engels, continentaal stelde nauwelijks iets voor. Geur van het ontbijt hangt ‘s ochtends door het hele hotel

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Kap • solo_traveller • nl
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Baudduq1 • solo_traveller • be
10
Pros:

Super emplacement au coeur de la ville, le vieil ascenseur, la vue de ma chambre

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Esmé • solo_traveller • gb
4
Pros:

A lovely view.

Cons:

Very out of date lift, not available when needed. Whole place like a warren, not well sign posted.
Breakfast area too small until Ipointed out Iwas in a hurry and another room opened, no cutlery or set up, pile of linen on other tables. Breakfast poor., staff uncommunicative. Fried eggs piled up on top of each other looking very unappetising, and a very limited selection of fruit and cereals.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Chrystel • couple • fr
8
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Saskia • couple • nl
8
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Vardouniotis • couple • gr
7
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Starla • family_with_children • us
7
Beautiful Location
Pros:

Location is fantastic. Right in the middle of town. The breakfast buffet was ok but better bet to go to a local bakery. Overall the hotel is good just a little a older.

Cons:

Nothing really. The hotel is older but nothing that would stop me from staying there again.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Xia Hua • family_with_children • au
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • gb
8
Great location, friendly staff who explained everything well. Reasonable value
Pros:

Centre of the town, big room, extremely helpful/friendly staff.

Cons:

bed felt like 2 small beds pushed together and not a queen/king bed. Would be better if the price was slightly cheaper or breakfast was included.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee