Columba Hotel
  • ★★★
  • Hotel
  • Oban
  • 8.3/10

Columba Hotel

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.

  • 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.

Kids

Children of any age are welcome.

Dogs

Pets are not allowed.

Address

The Esplanade, Oban, PA34 5QD, United Kingdom, Oban, UK

Facilities

Free WiFi Family rooms Restaurant Non-smoking rooms Tea/coffee maker in all rooms Bar Good breakfast

Gallery

a bedroom with a large bed with an orange blanket at Columba Hotel in Oban
a hotel room with a large bed and a window at Columba Hotel in Oban
a living room with leather furniture and a chandelier at Columba Hotel in Oban
a dining room with tables and chairs and a chandelier at Columba Hotel in Oban
a table with glasses and napkins on it with a window at Columba Hotel in Oban
a plate of food on a table with a bottle of wine at Columba Hotel in Oban
a pizza on a white plate on a table at Columba Hotel in Oban
a plate with a sandwich and french fries on a table at Columba Hotel in Oban
a bedroom with a large bed in a room at Columba Hotel in Oban

Reviews

Nicole 9/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: I enjoyed everything from the moment we arrived staff room hotel location wss all great

Sharon 8/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Beautiful stay in our favourite place Oban.Thankyou.

Pros: The location and view of the Hotel was fantastic and the room was nice and clean.

Cons: The only problem was the matress on the bed could have been updated with a new one as the springs were coming through.

Edgar 10/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

The stay was comfortable and no hastle at all.

Pros: The location is fantastic. The food is very delicious. Many parking spaces.

Cons: None

Joan 9/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: We have stayed here on numerous occasions and have always felt welcomed by staff.

Cons: To be honest,there's not really much I dont like about this Hotel,maybe if they sorted out the lift it would be 100percent as the lift is very old and I sometimes have trouble opening it.

John 8/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Good traditional hotel

Pros: The reception staff were very helpful and friendly.Anything we asked for was addressed,speedily.

Cons: The room was a bit chilly,I think thats because we changed room at reception!

George 9/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Great hotel in the heart of Oban .close to the train station and bus station.

Pros: Location and the staff were polite and welcoming at check in.

Cons: Nothing.

Gary 10/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Great views of harbour, location for town shops and ferry.

Pros: Location was superb, old style building but had mod cons, lift was like going back to the 50s tho a great experience and reliable

Cons: To be picky just a little bit of painting required to freshen up

Robert 10/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Amazing

Pros: Everything was excellent and brilliant location! Will be back!

Allen 10/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Perfect stay

Pros: Everything was perfect, the location was ideal in the centre of Oban, the staff was very helpful, would definitely recommend.

Cons: Nothing.

David 10/10
Spain 🇪🇸

Pros: We have stayed here on 5 occasions now and it just gets better each time.For the price you will not find better accommodation anywhere.

Cons: Absolutely nothing to not like.

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Restaurant

Bar Rio at The Columba Hotel
Cuisine: British • Indian • Italian
Ambiance: Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
Open for: Lunch • Dinner

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