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About this property

A Victorian Hotel built between 1865 and 1901, the Columba Hotel overlooks the town of Oban and Oban Bay. It has a 24-hour front desk, a traditional restaurant and 2 bars. The rooms at the Columba have an en suite bathroom and a hairdryer. Many rooms have sea views and others look out over the wooded hillside. The property's Bar Rio is a traditional Italian bistro, which serves coffee and cocktails, as well as children's meals. Guests can watch Sky sports on the projector screen in the bar. Takeaway meals are also available. The Oban Distillery, which was built in 1794, is a 5-minute walk from the Columba Hotel. Oban Rail Station can also be reached in 5 minutes on foot.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Oban, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

    • Loyal customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
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3 single beds
1 single bed
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2 double beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Pete
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Reception staff...very friendly...invited to bang the gong as hard a we liked Location Clean
  • Ruth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stunning location and just right for us on the harbour. The Receptionist was wonderful.
  • Janice
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I happened to mention it was our anniversary and there was a lovely card and bottle of wine awaiting us it was very thoughtful and much appreciated. Lovely room with a Seaview very clean and comfortable, buffet breakfast which was plentiful and...
  • Laura-jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We were upgraded to the Executive Suite. The room was enormous with beautiful views, and so comfortable - we were spoiled.
  • Allan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good question! I hadn't booked breakfast but was told I could have it if I changed my mind. Throughly enjoyed it.... BUT! I forgot to pay for it 😱
  • Moira
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very central location and friendly welcome. My room was very comfortable , clean and had a great view of Lban bay
  • Jessica
    Australia Australia
    Great location, centre of Oban. Room was great, large with nice view. Receptionist working Friday 5th sept evening, who checked us in was lovely. Very enthusiastic.
  • Diana
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The welcome and kindness of staff. We had missed our ferry due to road closure and they kept the contents of our cold box in the fridge overnight and froze the ice packs for us. Also gave us a complimentary late check out as ferry was not until...
  • Marjorie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This was such a special hotel. Perfect location, so close to the centre and the sunset views are stunning. We even got an upgrade to their executive suite! All the staff we met were so friendly and welcoming. We only stayed 2 nights but next time...
  • Alwyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel was spotlessly clean and the location fantastic. The room itself was comfortable, if a little dated, and we had a lovely sea view.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Bar Rio at The Columba Hotel
    • Cuisine
      British • Indian • Italian
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that car parking is available on-site at a pay-and-display car park. Charge apply.

Guide dogs are the only pets allowed.

Children under 3 are free with two paying adults.

Please note this property is not suitable for disabled people.

Please inform Columba Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.