Pros (+) Excellent location, limited free parking
Cons (-) Rooms are small and outdated, bed was very uncomfortable, one stairway is very uneven under the thick carpet, breakfast options are very limited compared to other similar hotels.
3 stars
Columba Hotel
Photos of Columba Hotel
Overview
Situated close to St. John's Cathedral Oban and St John's Cathedral, Columba Hotel offers modern accommodation in a traditional setting. It provides 3-star accommodation and views of the bay.
The hotel has 50 rooms and has been recently refurbished. Staff are available 24/7 and can assist with booking tours and tickets.
Columba Hotel features a range of places to dine, including Alba and Harbour. Packed lunches can be prepared on request for guests wanting to sightsee during the day.
There are a variety of restaurants and cafés near the hotel, and Taynuilt and Dalmally are an easy drive away. Oban Railway Station is right next door, linking guests with the rest of the area.
Amenities at Columba Hotel
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Room service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Tea/coffee maker
- Coffee machine
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- Free toiletries
Dining
- Electric kettle
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Tea/coffee maker
- Kettle
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
- Coffee machine
Basics
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet
- Linens
- Towels
- Fire extinguisher
- Free toiletries
- Smoke alarms
- Heating
- Body soap
General
- Window
- Family rooms
- Sea view
- Landmark view
- Telephone
- City view
- Storage available
Bathroom
- Shower
- Bathtub
- Hairdryer
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Private bathroom
Services and conveniences
- Wake-up service
- Room service
- Tour desk
- Key card access
- 24-hour front desk
Media and entertainment
- Radio
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- TV
Accessibility and suitability
- Lift
- Accessible by lift
- No smoking
Workspace
- Fax/photocopying
- Desk
Health and safety
- Daily housekeeping
- Safe
Family friendly
- Cribs available
- Kids meals
Parking and transportation
- Parking
Laundry
- Iron and ironing board
Bedroom
- Wardrobe or closet
Things to do
- Board games/puzzles
Reviews of Columba Hotel
8.3
Very good
2971 verified ratings
Wonderful
984
Very good
620
Good
633
Okay
270
Fair
254
Mediocre
93
Poor
117
Summary of reviews
Guests say
Guests praised the hotel's excellent location and friendly staff, but many expressed dissatisfaction with the cleanliness and comfort of the beds. The outdated rooms and issues with amenities like heating and breakfast options were also common complaints.AI-generated from customer reviews
Sort by:Most recent
Score by provider
8.3 out of 10
1 review
All reviews
Pros (+) Great breakfast buffet with fried eggs, toast, mushrooms, beans and more, very vegetarian friendly. Tower room was great with water views, big and comfortable.
Cons (-) Parking free has only 8 spots available though public parking is available also right there with just a pound per hour needing to be paid only between 9 and 6.
Pros (+) Their cute restaurant downstairs
Cons (-) -- Weird way to get to the rooms, you go to the back, past the bathrooms, and then up these stairs that looks more like a servants entry. Definitely doesn't feel like a luxurious stay considering the inital impression of how you even first get to your rooms --The water heater was out on our floor so even though it was so cold out and all you wanted was a hot bath, the showers were chilly and even ...
Read more
Location
The Esplanade, Oban, PA34 5QD
What's nearby
- Oban Distillery84 m
- St. John's Cathedral177 m
- McCaig's Tower285 m
- Oban Railway Station341 m
- Oban War and Peace Museum0.5 km
- St Columba's Cathedral0.6 km
- Glencruitten Golf Club1 km
- Ganavan Sands2.4 km
- Stramash Outdoor Activities2.6 km
- Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel4.8 km
- Isle of Kerrera5.3 km
- Gylen Castle6.4 km
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00 |
|---|---|
Cancellation/pre-payment | Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider. |
When to book a room at Columba Hotel
Price per night. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
Average nightly price per month
Average nightly price
FAQs when booking at Columba Hotel
Nearby hotels and places to stay
Closest
See more nearby staysCheapest
See cheapest stays in ObanMost recommended
See most recommended stays in ObanGood to know
Value for money | 8.5 |
|---|---|
Distance to city centre | 0.1 km |