The Great Western Hotel, Oban – Hotel from $63

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About the Hotel

Corran Esplanade, Oban, United Kingdom, PA34 5PP

Close to the harbour

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Situated approximately 5 minutes on foot from Corran Halls, the 3-star The Great Western Hotel Oban features Wi-Fi in public areas, and private parking on site. The hotel, offering 2 golf courses, is ideally located within easy reach of the waterside Oban War Memorial Sculptures.

Location

This hotel lies just 0.9 km from Oban Community Sensory Garden and around 700 metres from the community owned Oban Phoenix Cinema. The Great Western Oban is stationed within reach of St Columba's Cathedral.

There is the intriguing Dunollie Museum about 10 minutes away by car, while Oban - Station Square bus station is a mere 10 minutes on foot from the accommodation.

The hotel is only 1.6 km from Oban rail station.

Rooms

Staying at one of the 72 rooms, guests are welcome to use a multi-channel television as well as tea/coffee making equipment. There are rooms with carpeted floor.

Eat & Drink

Specialising in Scottish cuisine, Hotel restaurant also looks over the ocean. Boasting island views, the lounge bar will set you up nicely for enjoying your stay. This comfortable bar has a lounge. There is also a seafood restaurant with different European dishes in the area.

Must-do experiences

Visit McCaig's Tower for stunning views of Oban and the bay.
Try the Cullen Skink at The Oban Fish and Chip Shop, it's a local favorite.
Take a ferry to Kerrera Island for a peaceful day of hiking.
Explore the Oban Distillery for a guided tour and whisky tasting.
Wander through Oban's local market on Saturdays for fresh produce.

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The Great Western Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Single Room

2 persons

155 sq. feet

1 Single bed

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Standard Double Room

2 persons

220 sq. feet

1 Double bed

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Standard Twin Room

2 persons

220 sq. feet

2 Single beds

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Superior Double Room

2 persons

220 sq. feet

1 Double bed

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Facilities

The Great Western Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
24-hour security
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Live entertainment
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Heating
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

The Great Western Hotel Location

Corran Esplanade, Oban, United Kingdom, PA34 5PP

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Corran Esplanade, Oban, United Kingdom, PA34 5PP

City landmarks

Landmark

McCaig's Tower

4400 ft

Museum

Dunollie Museum

3900 ft

Museum

Oban War and Peace Museum

3100 ft

Church

St Columba's Cathedral

2500 ft

Cinema

Oban Phoenix Cinema

2300 ft

Church

St John's Cathedral

2500 ft

Gallery

The Jetty Gallery

3500 ft

Landmark

Roman Catholic Diocese of Argyll and the Isles

2400 ft

Landmark

Purdie's of Oban

5000 ft

Landmark

Oban Marina

4900 ft

Church

Oban Baptist Church

2800 ft

Landmark

Sound of Kerrera

3100 ft

Gallery

Alice Strange

3400 ft

Landmark

Parsley the Ambassador Cat

5100 ft

Golf Course

Glencruitten Golf Club

4000 ft

Landmark

Hutcheson's Monument

4700 ft

Landmark

Cathedral of Trees

4900 ft

Landmark

Lochan Dubh

1.1 mi

Island

Maiden Island

1.2 mi

Beach

Ganavan Sands

1.4 mi

Landmark

Ganavan Bay

1.4 mi

Landmark

Glencruitten Cathedral of Trees SCIO

1.6 mi

Store

Puffin Dive Centre

2.3 mi

Castle

Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel

2.9 mi

Landmark

Ocean Explorer Centre

2.7 mi

Landmark

Loch Nell

2.7 mi

Landmark

Dunstaffnage Chapel

2.8 mi

Landmark

Etive Boat Trips

2.8 mi

Landmark

Oban Distillery

7.3 mi

Nearby

200 Corran Esplanade

Oban War Memorial

1300 ft

Restaurants

Nories

3500 ft

86 George Street

The Little Potting Shed Cafe

3500 ft

5 John Street

The Pokey Hat

7.3 mi

13 Stafford Street

Little Bay Cafe

7.3 mi

On the front at Oban next to sea wall

Kronks deli

7.3 mi

7 Stafford Street

Abbie's Cafe

4400 ft

9 Argyll Street

Oban Seafood Hut.

1.4 mi

Railway Pier

Aulay's Bar

1.6 mi

8 Airds Crescent

Food From Argyll at the Pier

1.4 mi

Oban Ferry Terminal Railway Pier

The Lorne Bar

1.4 mi

Stevenson Street

Getting around

City Centre

Oban11 min · 3000 ft

Airports

Oban (OBN)14 min · 5.6 mi

Colonsay (CSA)100 min · 41.2 mi

Train

Oban Train Station8 min · 2000 ft

Bus

Bus stop3 min · 700 ft

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-22:00

Check-out

from 07:00-10:00

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible on site at GBP 6 per day.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Breakfast

You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP14.95 per person per day.

Children & extra beds

There are no extra beds provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

Languages

Italian, Romanian, Hindi, Ukrainian

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Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about The Great Western Hotel from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 2915 verified reviews

5.5/10

Guest rating

38%

Recommend

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Comfort

6.3/10

Facilities

5.6/10

Free Wi-Fi

7.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Staff

7.6/10

Value for money

5.9/10

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