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    Bay Great Western Hotel

    709 Reviews
    #5 of 13 Hotels in Oban
    Corran Esplanade, Oban PA34 5PP, Scotland
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    Overview
    3.5
    709 reviews
    • Excellent24%
    • Very good45%
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    • Poor6%
    • Terrible7%
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    Free Internet
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    1 - 5 of 701 reviews

    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    Mini Break

    Great hotel right at the waterfront a couple of minutes walk to pier & town centre Oban had some great fish restaurants and plenty of pubs and night life Scenery is awesome too. Hotel room very comfortable and breakfast good Ate out both nights as...More

    Thank Anne P
    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Low Standard Hotel

    The best thing about the hotel is its location. Secondly the staff, on Reception, in the Bar and in the dining room were helpful and cheerful. The location and service from Staff being the main plus points of staying here. The room was small as...More

    Thank Tricia R
    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Poorly run Hotel.

    We arrived at this hotel on July 15th 2017, we had booked a an upgraded sea view room 213. The twin bedded room was was quite poor, 1 small wardrobe not fit for two people. Lack of drawer space and poor lighting. The room has...More

    Thank Chris P
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Great staff, terrible hotel.

    Great location and staff. Hotel was way past its sell by date in respect of decoration. Our room was painted by a blind person we think! The window only opened two inches and we were given a block of wood to keep it open all...More

    Thank bizzo260365
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    It suited us

    Clean spacious room at the rear of the hotel so no view however the hotel has plenty of space in the bar and adjacent lounge for sitting and enjoying the lovely bay of Oban. The hotel has a great location . Meals are ok if...More

    Thank Jeff10_13
    Response from DarrenMoyle, General Manager at Bay Great Western HotelResponded 1 week ago

    Dear Jeff, Thank you for your great review. I am pleased to read you enjoyed your stay with us. I look forward to seeing you again. Warm Regards Darren

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    About
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    • Top amenities
    • Restaurant
    • Bar/Lounge
    • Free Internet
    • Things to do
    • Restaurant
    • Bar/Lounge
    Details
    • Price range
    • US$ 115 - US$ 183 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    • Room types
    • Non-Smoking Rooms
    • Number of rooms
    • 79
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    Kath S
    10 February 2017|
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    Response from Annette J | Reviewed this property |
    Hi there, I travelled from the North East and it took approx 7 hours. Add an other couple of hours from Leeds? Depending on the route the potential stops include Gretna Green. The journey is worth it - hope you enjoy!
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    jackiedimo
    2 February 2017|
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    Response from DarrenMoyle | Property representative |
    Hi, Thank you for your question. Unfortunately we do not have a Swimming Pool at the hotel. However our local community Swimming pool is only 400m away. I hope this helps. Kind Regards
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    Not sure - you will have to contact the hotel directly
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