Columba Hotel

3.0 star property
Oban hotel with 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Suite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Lobby
Front of property
Suite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Self-parking (surcharge)

Room options

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Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
The Esplanade, Oban, Scotland, PA34 5QD

What's nearby

  • Oban Distillery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • McCaig's Tower - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ganavan Sands - 7 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Oban Connel Ferry Station - 10 min drive
  • Oban Station - 13 min walk
  • Taynuilt Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Corryvreckan - Jd Wetherspoon - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪George Street Fish & Chip Shop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Markie Dans - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Aulay's Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Columba Hotel

Columba Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Oban. You can relax with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges, and the 2 restaurants are nice spots to grab a bite to eat.

Languages

English, Hindi, Lithuanian, Polish, Romanian

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 50 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The host will greet guests on arrival
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • On-site self-parking (GBP 9.00 per day)
    • On-site parking is limited

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Alba Restaurant – On-site restaurant.
Bar Rio – On-site bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 8.95 for adults and GBP 8.95 for children

Parking

  • Self-parking costs GBP 9.00 per day

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Columba Hotel Oban
Columba Oban
Columba Hotel Oban, Scotland
Columba Hotel
Columba Hotel Oban
Columba Hotel Hotel
Columba Hotel Hotel Oban

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Columba Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Columba Hotel?
Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 9.00 per day. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Columba Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Columba Hotel and nearby?
Columba Hotel has 2 bars.
Are there restaurants at or near Columba Hotel?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants.
What's the area around Columba Hotel like?
Columba Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Oban Distillery and 6 minutes' walk from McCaig's Tower.

Columba Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Hadas, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

JANET, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Not good this time
Can be a bit hit or miss with this place some rooms are fine others are not due to noise through the walls (loud Americans)and various fans and extractors being loud. Also the shower was very poor. All in not worth £100 for a night.
Iain, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Spring holiday
Great weather , lots to do .very interesting location .Sea trips offer lots of choice .
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Janet, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

The heated towel rail in the bathroom did not work and could not be fixed by two staff. The bedroom radiator was not working. The lift is ancient!
Elizabeth, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Very central and friendly
Nice hotel, we only stayed for one night but staff were very friendly. Room was small but very clean with sea view. Good breakfast and reasonably priced. This is an old hotel but has character. Will definitely stay there again.
Robert, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Jack, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Shirley, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Gail, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Lacklustre, overpriced, empty
Very disappointed in the lacklustre, underfurnished, deserted hotel with no obvious catering on site. Like living on the Marie Celeste. WiFi (and therefore streaming TV channels) did not work in our room - which was very inconvenient and if the weather had been bad, it would have been infuriating. The location and sea view were the only positives for me, the latter less enjoyable because of the perfunctory furnishing. Therefore vastly overpriced.
Donald, 8-night trip
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6/10 Good

Stayed one night on room only basis. Not worth £110 for basic room and tiny bathroom of which door didn’t close.
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

It was ok tv broken electric socket not working room small but its what i paid for Food was very good breakfast as much as u wanted staff very polite and helpful Overall 8/10
David, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location
Location is great if you want to be in the centre and worth requesting a sea/bay view. Friendly staff. It's an old building so don't expect modern touch but it has everything one needs as a hotel bedroom. Will be very happy to stay again.
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Parking
Could be doing with more car parking spaces
john, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Peter, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

John, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Older Hotel in a great location
Hotel is in a great location in Oban with easy walking access to everything. Junior suite on the top floor offered a decent view over the harbour area. Room and the hotel in general were in good condition but could do with an upgrade in certain areas. The lift is extremely small and has self operated concertina type doors.The hotel staff were friendly and helpful.We didn’t eat or drink in the hotel. There are 8 free hotel parking spaces in the adjacent public car park
John, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

I'd stay there again
All in all, it was good. The view out the window was pretty (we had a sea-view room). The elevator is ancient, and its doors have to be manually closed or else it stays where it is, meaning that someone on another floor can't summon it, and therefore, has to take the stairs. The TV monitor was also ancient, and had no HDMI input, which meant I couldn't watch Netflix on it via my laptop. Both of these are of course minor things. The location is excellent - lots of places within walking distance. The restaurant was pretty good, and accessible without going outside. Be sure to make reservations, because like all places, they get booked up.
Lyle, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

A nice room for a weekend getaway
We stayed there for 2 nights as we visited Oban for a weekend. It was a nice stay. The room was clean and tidy and probably one of the best rooms I've stayed in wrt the view from the room. There was a bit of an issue with the bathroom with the water pressure in the shower which was nill. It was a real tough time taking the shower. we reported this and hope that the next guests don't face the same issue. However, the view from the room and the breakfast in the morning were big winners.
Vishal, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Pleasant old fashioned hotel. Very clean with a decent breakfast.
2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Really nice hotel was central and had a sea view
Jean, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Oban break
We love coming to Oban and the Columba is a great location. Property aging now. Breakfast disappointing, had always been a plus point. Served barely warm from trays, not fresh. Staff lovely as always.
Karen, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Dirk, 3-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Columba Hotel Pluses and Minuses - 7/10 overall
The Columba was an OK 3 * hotel given its price range. Good points: Centrally located, friendly staff, good individually cooked breakfast and good COVID precautions set-up. Room for improvement: The double bed was a bit hard and the bathroom needed a makeover - in particular the shower grouting. Early morning traffic was pretty noisy - no double glazing.
ANTHONY, 1-night trip with friends
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