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Reviews of The Great Western Hotel 3 stars

Corran Esplanade, Oban, PA34 5PP, United Kingdom

#23 of 25 hotels in Oban

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 3177 hotel reviews

6.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.9

  • Comfort

    7.0

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    6.3

  • Staff

    8.1

  • Value for money

    6.4

  • Free WiFi

    6.9

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  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    7.0
    Good value for money if you get one of the newer rooms! Great views and location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only one person working he was having to do the reception and the bar! Felt for him as it was very busy with coaches of people checking in and then people wanting a drink at the bar

    Location was great, parking at the hotel also

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    5.0
    Basic hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel was a bit shabby needing a good upgrade with decor rain was leaking in the front windows in lounge disappointed with lack of no change in menu daily for evening meal

    Staff were all very helpful room was clean and breakfast was very good with plenty of choice

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I did not find any hot water for my shower

    I loved the view looking over the. Harbour

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    6.0
    Great staff very helpful good breakfast
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Car parking not sufficient for hotel size

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast not included in the price, advertised evening meals in the bar 5.00-7.30pm but was told that meals started at 7.30pm.

    Great location, within walking distance of all attractions

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    6.0
    Enjoyable but needs updating
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    needs some TLC. Click of paint on walls and ceilings, bathrooms need updating and refreshed as do carpets in main areas

    . Staff very helpful. Beds very comfortable, size of room spacious

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Short staffed

    Location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms need to be upgraded, tired looking hotel and rooms

    Staff were very nice. Good location. Cheap parking and dog friendly

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    5.0
    Average. Wouldn’t return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bedroom let a lot of light in through the night and was not sound proof, so bangs and knocks all night keep you awake.

    Right in the town centre. The location is right on the water, although the dining room is at the back so don’t expect that for breakfast!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    7.0
    Great location,and value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Little tired. ,wind b!owing through window,could do with a good makeover

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    7.0
    Absolutely fine for purpose of visit.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The restaurant was freezing and lacked atmosphere.

    Set in a beautiful location with fabulous views. Staff were friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    5.0
    Was ok for what i paid
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the shower was cold in morning and the place really needs a re furb

    was clean and staff nice

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    6.0
    Could have been better.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Twin beds were poor. Rolled to one side. Awful sleep.

    Breakfast was poor. No eggs one morning.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    7.0
    Good value for Oban, breakfasts are ample and fresh. Staff always helpful and friendly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The floor in my room was very uneven and moved when walked on. Bathroom was cold as towel rail wasn’t working. Bed was uneven and rose up to bottom end. TV aerial wire was boshed together and didn’t work.(made it work ok myself with a bit of tin foil🤣)

    Simple room on ground floor. A bit dated. All the basics were there, kettle, tea, coffee, etc. bed was comfortable. Room was warm. No view as at back of building but it was quiet as no road noise. I have stayed here before but in a much better room.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Windows need replaced full of rot and lack of maintenance

    Seaview and breakfast was excellent

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    5.0
    Hotel was a disappointment in some ways . It would be good to see how the issues are resolved.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    First room had an unpleasant small. Moved to another room. Much smaller than first room and very tired. Bathroom - One tap had missing top piece. There was hardly any paint on the skirting boards. Heated towel rail did not work - reported but no one came. There is a large stain on the ceiling in the hallway of the room. The impression is that it is very very overdue a refit. The stair carpets are worn down to the backing which is going to be a trip hazard.

    Proximity to Corran Hall better than expected.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    5.0
    Breakfast was good hotel needs money spent on it decor beds etc
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cobwebs on the roof beds are the worst I have ever slept in very soft cheap matress

    Big room

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    6.0
    Great location, clean and warm and good value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    For the money, no complaints. Room and hotel was a wee bit tired but bed comfy, bedding spotless and ace shower. Breakfast was plentiful and tasty.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    5.0
    The room was fine for me but would request a room further away from reception. Location was really good. Breakfast was g
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room requires some maintenance and freshening up. Room had a smell of damp and a large crack above the bed. Floors are very creaky and the door in the hall next to the bedroom was extremely loud so you were woken up by anyone using public toilets or coming and going.

    The location was fantastic and the breakfast was good.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    5.0
    Well had champagne arranged but was forgotten on arrival. Brought bottle with no bucket after asking for it. B/fast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Customer care missing

    The view from the bedroom

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    5.0
    Given a better room but still not great will NOT stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I’d to ask to be moved from our room it smelled damp and had black mould in the toilet disgusting place. Furniture was cheap and one could not move for the squeaky floorboards. Breakfast wasn’t up to hotel standards greasy hot food and no choice of eggs just rubber scrambled. Had to pay £6 to park. My wife is disabled with a parking blue badge which made no difference. In summary, as seasoned Oban visitors for over 45 years it’s without doubt the worst hotel we’ve had the misfortune to stay in. Horrendous

    Not a lot.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    7.0
    An cheap overnight stay with decent breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tired in places, plaster coming off wall, dirty stairs & v small lift

    Good location, huge rooms & decent shower, tea & coffee & plentiful breakfast. No space in hotel car park but public car park next door (free for our timings)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    7.0
    Really good stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The room was great and the view really nice

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    7.0
    Great location, old seaside hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is a little bit tired looking with some wear and tear evident. The bathroom was on the small size with some deterioration obvious,.to the fixtures and fittings.

    Great sea view with a mountain backdrop. The staff were all very friendly. The room was large with good seating options. Tea and coffee was available and we were able to get more supplies from reception on request.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    7.0
    Great attentive staff who made us feel very welcome.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is an older building with some maintenance issues which are to be expected for such a big property but it met our needs.

    Easy location to the town centre. Nice old building with character.

    Stayed in February 2024

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