The Great Western Hotel (Oban, United Kingdom)

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The Great Western Hotel - Oban

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Overview

3-star historic hotel on Oban esplanade with panoramic bay views

Dining & Entertainment

The Great Western Hotel offers a restaurant serving diverse local cuisine and a bar with views of Oban Bay. Entertainment is provided some days of the week, including live music performances and live sport events broadcast in the lounge areas. Guests can also order packed lunches from the snack bar for day trips.

Accommodations & Comfort

Each en suite room at the great western oban includes a TV, desk, and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel offers family rooms and non-smoking rooms throughout, with heating and a lift to all floors. Two large lounge areas provide views of the bay and Kerrara Island, accessible to all guests.

Location & Local Attractions

Hotel Great Western sits directly on Oban esplanade, a 10-minute walk from Oban Distillery and Visitor Centre. McCaig's Tower with panoramic views and the ferry terminal to the Isles are within the same distance. Two golf courses lie less than 2 miles away, and the area offers country walks, angling, sailing, diving, and bird-watching.

Family & Pet-Friendly Offerings

The Great Western Hotel oban welcomes dogs with pre-booking, and provides kids' meals and a special diet menu upon request. Entertainment staff organize evening entertainment suitable for families, and cots or extra beds are available. The hotel also offers packages for excursions to nearby islands like Kerrera with Gylen Castle.

Hotel Services & Amenities

The great western hotel oban scotland has a 24-hour front desk, express check-in/check-out, and a safety deposit box at reception. On-site parking is available at a nominal fee, and the hotel offers meeting/banquet facilities and fax/photocopying services. Daily housekeeping and a shared lounge/TV area are provided, along with CCTV security in common areas.

Location: Oban esplanade, 10-minute walk to Oban Distillery and ferry terminal
Dining: On-site restaurant with local cuisine and bar with bay views
Entertainment: Live music and sport events several days per week
Pet Policy: Dogs allowed with pre-booking
Excursions: Packages for island trips to Kerrera and Gylen Castle

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 15:00-22:00

from 07:00-10:00

Amenities

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

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Other information

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

Building

Number of floors:5

Number of rooms:78

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Rooms and availability

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Budget Room

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

1 Double bed1 Double bed

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Double Room

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

1 Double bed2 Single beds1 Single bed

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Family Room

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

1 Double bed and 1 Single bed1 Double bed

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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi

Parking

GBP 6 per day

Baggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Leisure/ TV room

Elevator

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Sports & Fitness

Golf course

Services

Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Dining

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

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Live entertainment
Leisure/ TV room

Room view

Sea view

Room features

Heating
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

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Essential information about The Great Western Hotel

💵 Lowest room price	63 US$
📏 Distance to center	100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport	5.6 mi
🧳 Nearest airport	Oban, OBN

Location

Address

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Corran Esplanade, Oban, United Kingdom, PA34 5PP

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Corran Esplanade, Oban, United Kingdom, PA34 5PP

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants

Landmark

McCaig's Tower

200 yd

Museums

Dunollie Museum

200 yd

Museums

Oban War and Peace Museum

200 yd

Church

St Columba's Cathedral

100 yd

Movie theater

Oban Phoenix Cinema

100 yd

Church

St John's Cathedral

100 yd

Gallery

The Jetty Gallery

200 yd

Landmark

Roman Catholic Diocese of Argyll and the Isles

100 yd

Landmark

Purdie's of Oban

200 yd

Landmark

Oban Marina

200 yd

Church

Oban Baptist Church

100 yd

Landmark

Sound of Kerrera

200 yd

Gallery

Alice Strange

200 yd

Landmark

Parsley the Ambassador Cat

200 yd

Golf Course

Glencruitten Golf Club

200 yd

Landmark

Hutcheson's Monument

200 yd

Landmark

Cathedral of Trees

200 yd

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

200 Corran Esplanade

Oban War Memorial

100 yd

Restaurant

Nories

200 yd

Restaurant

The Little Potting Shed Cafe

200 yd

Restaurant

The Pokey Hat

7.3 mi

Restaurant

Little Bay Cafe

7.3 mi

Restaurant

Kronks deli

7.3 mi

Restaurant

Abbie's Cafe

200 yd

Restaurant

Oban Seafood Hut.

1.4 mi

Restaurant

Aulay's Bar

1.6 mi

Restaurant

Food From Argyll at the Pier

1.4 mi

Restaurant

The Lorne Bar

1.4 mi

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FAQ about The Great Western Hotel

How far is the city center from the The Great Western Hotel?

Oban city center is reachable within a 10-minute walk from the The Great Western Hotel.

What interesting sites can I visit not far from the 3-star The Great Western Hotel?

Guests of the 3-star The Great Western Hotel can visit Oban War Memorial (around 5 minutes by foot from the accommodation), or Oban Phoenix Cinema placed 9 minutes' walk away.

Is there parking at the The Great Western Hotel hotel?

Yes, the The Great Western Hotel hotel offers a private parking garage on site.

What are the dining options in the Oban hotel?

Guests of the Oban hotel are welcome to visit Hotel Restaurant restaurant, which serves Georgian cuisine.

Can I have lunch or dinner next to the hotel?

Restaurants near the hotel include Coast Restaurant (just 0.7 miles away) offering a midrange price point as well as China Restaurant (13 minutes' walk from the property) with a midrange price point.

Can I have breakfast at The Great Western Hotel?

Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of The Great Western Hotel.

What time is check-in and check-out at the 3-star The Great Western Hotel hotel?

Guests of the 3-star The Great Western Hotel hotel can check in from 3 PM to 10 PM and check out from 7 AM to 10 AM. Late check-out is also available upon request.

How much does it cost to stay at The Great Western Hotel hotel?

The price for a room in The Great Western Hotel hotel starts at £128.

What payment methods are available in the Oban hotel?

At the Oban hotel, you can pay using сash, Visa, and Mastercard.

Which amenities are included in the rooms at the The Great Western Hotel?

Every room at the The Great Western Hotel includes a multi-channel TV for guests' entertainment.

Does the hotel offer facilities for business travelers?

Yes, for business travelers the hotel provides a xerox and a work desk.