The Great Western Hotel

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Bespoke Hotels
7 (5451 reviews)
Corran Esplanade , Oban , gb
+441631563101

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
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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Critiques on room issues such as noise, outdated decor, and lack of hot water suggest poor room quality.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 5451 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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Guido • couple • it
7
Pros:

L'hotel è datato ma in corso di ristrutturazione. La nostra stanza era molto ampia e con finiture datate ma in compenso era molto pulita. Il bagno anch'esso datato e piccolo ma con una buona doccia.

Cons:

Il parcheggio dell'hotel è poco capiente ma in compenso c'è una parcheggio a pochi passi dall'hotel gratuito la notte.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Shaun • solo_traveller • gb
1
Pros:

Nichts! Furchtbar. Bitte, bitte nicht buchen.
Lass bitte die Finger davon. Ein Ruin, wirklich, sieht gut aus in Internet, eine Katastrophe. Ich habe mich geschämt.

Cons:

See above

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Jack • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Judith • couple • ch
5
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Jill • couple • gb
3
Very run down hotel needing updated.
Pros:

The view is the only good thing about this hotel!

Cons:

Very worn down and grubby. Our room had damp on the walls, years over due a lick of paint, needing a major upgrade, the carpets were so old they were coming away from the edges and they were so dirty, ripped edges. The view is what you pay for it was gorgeous.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Kirk • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • solo_traveller • gb
7
Reasonable place
Pros:

Stayed twice. The first room was newly upgraded and very nice,the second an older room but comfortable. It was clean.
Breakfast was average, fish and chips truly excellent!

Cons:

Parking is virtually non existent.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Dave • couple • ae
7
Pros:

Very basic room and hotel for the price paid. Hotel is outdated but that might be the attraction and level of detail with keeping with the surroundings. Served well as a bed for the night.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Victor • couple • gb
7
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • gb
4
Never again would I stay here
Pros:

Near town centre

Cons:

We were given a double room with peeling paint, dampness, springs coming through mattress, rust covered handrail at bath, I complained and we were given an upgrade ,

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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samantha • solo_traveller • gb
1
Pros:

There was nothing to like. Breakfast was about the only ok thing in this hell hole

Cons:

The staff were rude manager even worse than the general staff. Rooms need upgrading really bad.
Work was ongoing while there but no one e informed. Tvs in room couldn't get signal.
This was meant to be a relaxing break it was far from it. Being woken up at stupid a clock but builders swearing.
Photos to show work needing done. Which wouldn't take to long

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Hotel need up dated breakfast was good it was hot the lady in the breakfast room was lovely the rooms are big but the shower was small we were near the two you can get a ferry to mull

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Peter Treialt • extended_group • ee
7
Old Grandeur, bit run down nowadays, need uplift
Pros:

Location

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • family_with_children • gb
1
Not worth the money
Pros:

Breakfast was passable that’s all

Cons:

Everything

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Linda • solo_traveller • gb
4
Pros:

Location! Staff nice enough.

Cons:

Old and dated! Dirt in corners dust thick on radiator, mould in bathroom dark dingy. Window looking onto 2 skips. Would not stay here again. Speaking to couple who had paid to move to Premier inn as was so bad.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Carol • couple • gb
5
A nice friendly Hotel in a fabulous position but rooms are very basic and in need of modernising
Pros:

The view from our room was incredible. Absolutely stunning, overlooking Kerrera and watching the ferries on their journey to the other local Islands.

Cons:

It was so hot, right in the middle of the heatwave. Our window, an old wooden original sash/slide wouldn't open. There was a small bolt screwed in on the inside mid way up (which we later found out was what kept it shut) I had to ask for help from the hotel staff to open it as it was so heavy and awkward to open. When they did open it, it only opened up about 2 inches and then they placed small bits of wood to keep it open. The room was incredibly hot and uncomfortable so they provided us with a fan, which was so small but better than nothing. Bathroom very 'old' shower went from hot to cold. Just a very basic room.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Sally • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Staff, food, comfy bed

Cons:

Squeaky floor board's

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Staff

Cons:

Cleanliness needs upgrading

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Philip • extended_group • gb
7
Overall we enjoyed our stay at his hotel and would come back.
Pros:

Had a great two day break in Oban and this hotel served it purpose perfectly. Its location on the prom and near the car park was perfect for us.

Cons:

The bar was poorly stocked and infact ran out of beer and other drinks on our second day. Also barman kept dissapearing from bar sometimes for 15 minutes plus.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee