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

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 3915 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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William • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Spotlessly clean room
Perfect location and sea view

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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ANDRES A • extended_group • es
6
Buena ubicación, pero necesita más limpieza y renovacion
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

Él baño

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Alison • couple • gb
8
Staff were lovely, room was great, amazing view of the harbour and desperate sitting area. A hotel that delivers all th
Pros:

Wonderful views and spacious room, could do with a little updating but enjoyed our stay.

Cons:

Parking was difficult as we arrived around noon and the spots for the hotel were taken and no spots on the pay one so had to wait for a parking spot to become available .

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Trond-Erik • couple • no
8
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Kenneth • couple • gb
8
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • solo_traveller • gb
8
Comfortable, friendly, historic hotel.
Pros:

Friendly, helpful staff. Perfect central location. Great base to explore Oban and the surrounding area. Comfortable, unfussy room.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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alberto • solo_traveller • it
9
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Serkan • couple • de
7
Good value for the money
Pros:

Location, partial view of the harbour, free parking, staff, value.

Cons:

We got a street facing room which was very loud at night. On the positive side, the view was great!

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • couple • gb
10
Excellent location, room was amazing
Pros:

The room was large and comfortable with a stunning view

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Finnie • solo_traveller • gb
8
No comlaint hotel.
Pros:

Hotel was clean both in the bedroom and public rooms. Great location ,handy for bus/train station.

Cons:

Breakfast was good however if you like a late breakfast some of the food was a bit dried up. Food quality was good.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Stéphanie • couple • ch
1
Crooks in a decrepit hotel
Pros:

The location is great but the hotel is old and need complete renovation. Staff is nice but totally unhelpful. They put us in a ridiculous big room with no functioning fans, no AC, a dozen curtains to draw to have some darkness and 2 green lights that prevented me to sleep. And the could not handle the complaint, they offered a ridiculous 50GBP gift card to come back - as if!

Cons:

Everything else. They put us in a ridiculous big room with no functioning fans, no AC, a dozen curtains to draw to have some darkness and 2 green lights that prevented me to sleep. And the could not handle the complaint, they offered a ridiculous 50GBP gift card to come back - as if!

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Room 216 had fantastic views from the duel aspect windows. Nicely decorated with a spacious bathroom.

Cons:

Mattress very soft

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Ken • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Location excellent.
Some free parking outside.
Plenty of mirrors.

Cons:

Beds bit springy.
No biscuits.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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larryofgood • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Rodolphe • solo_traveller • fr
7
Hôtel moyen de gamme mais pratique
Pros:

L’emplacement est idéal et le personnel très serviable

Cons:

Déco vieillotte, mal insonorisé

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

Great location, simple and efficient

Cons:

Tv strangely positioned in front of a sunny window.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Aleyna • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Herman • family_with_children • no
8
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • family_with_children • at
9
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee