Welcome to the Great Western Hotel, Oban
Set on Oban’s esplanade, the Great Western Hotel enjoys beautiful views across the bay, with the town’s shops and harbour close by. Whether you’re planning a relaxing coastal break or exploring Scotland’s west coast, our hotel provides a welcoming base for your stay.
Discover Oban and the West Coast
Spend time exploring Oban’s independent shops, galleries, distillery and local museum, or discover the beaches, castles and countryside of the surrounding area. There are plenty of opportunities for walking, wildlife watching and enjoying the coastal scenery.
For adventures further afield, explore ferry and boat trips to the islands, allowing time to plan your journey around sailing schedules.
Visit our Places to Explore page for inspiration.
Comfortable Bedrooms
Our accommodation includes single, double, twin and family rooms. All bedrooms have en suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs and tea and coffee-making facilities, with complimentary Wi-Fi available throughout the hotel.
Our family rooms accommodate up to three guests, with one double bed and one single bed.
Explore our bedrooms.
Dining and Drinks
Start your day with a self-service breakfast featuring full Scottish and continental options, served daily from 7:30am to 9:30am.
Our restaurant welcomes hotel guests and non-residents for dinner from 6pm to 9pm. Guests staying with us can arrange dinner reservations when booking their stay or at reception on arrival.
Relax with a drink in our bar, open from 2pm to 11pm between April and September. Opening hours are reduced and vary from October to March; please contact us for current times.
Find out more about dining.
Parking
We have 24 private parking spaces, available on a first-come, first-served basis at £10 per day. Spaces cannot be guaranteed. Public parking is also available nearby; please check local signage for charges and restrictions.
Dog-Friendly Stays
Dogs are welcome in selected bedrooms, with a maximum of two dogs per room at £20 per dog, per night.
Please contact us before booking to check availability and arrange your dog’s stay. Dogs must not be left unattended in bedrooms and are not permitted in the restaurant or breakfast room.
Arrival and Departure
Check-in is from 3pm, and check-out is by 10am.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful information about check-in and check-out, dining, parking, dogs, accessibility, family stays, hotel facilities and more in our Frequently Asked Questions.