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Cons (-) Rooms are small and outdated, bed was very uncomfortable, one stairway is very uneven under the thick carpet, breakfast options are very limited compared to other similar hotels.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
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Overview
Situated close to St. John's Cathedral Oban and St John's Cathedral, Columba Hotel offers modern accommodation in a traditional setting. Under a minute's stroll from Oban Railway Station, it offers guests an ideal base when visiting Oban.
The hotel has 50 rooms and has been recently refurbished. Staff are available 24/7 and can assist with booking tours and tickets.
Each comfortable room at Columba Hotel features a bathtub, plus all the essentials for an enjoyable stay.
In-house dining options include Alba, which provides a convenient spot to enjoy a meal. Guests can enjoy a varied drinks selection at Harbour and Harbour Lights. A selection of dining options are also found in the area.
The hotel enjoys an ideal location, allowing guests easy access to a range of popular attractions. It is also within walking distance of McCaigs Tower and St Columba's Cathedral.
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
- 24hr front desk
Media and entertainment
- Radio
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- TV
Accessibility and suitability
- Elevator
- Accessible by elevator
- 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
3044 verified ratings
Wonderful
1023
Very good
639
Good
642
Okay
272
Fair
257
Mediocre
96
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
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8.3 out of 10
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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 ...
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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 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM |
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Cancellation/prepayment | Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider. |
Essential information about Columba Hotel
Low season | July |
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High season | July |
Average price (weekend night) | C$ 284 |
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Distance to downtown | 0.1 km |
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