Columba Hotel

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.7

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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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Most popular facilities

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

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

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

Rooms with:

  • Sea view

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Standard Double Room
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Breakfast US$17
  • 1 double bed
US$205 for 3 nights
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Double Room with Sea View
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Breakfast US$17
  • 1 double bed
US$262 for 3 nights
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Twin Room with Sea View
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  • 2 single beds
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Standard Family Room
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Single Room with Sea View
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Standard Double Room
  • 1 double bed
237 feet²
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Desk
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Ironing facilities
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Iron
  • Radio
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Cable channels
  • Wake-up service
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toilet paper
Max persons: 2
US$68 per night
Price US$205
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  • Good breakfast US$17
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Standard Twin Room
  • 2 single beds
237 feet²
City view
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$68 per night
Price US$205
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  • Good breakfast US$17
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Double Room with Sea View
  • 1 double bed
237 feet²
Sea view
Landmark view
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$87 per night
Price US$262
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Twin Room with Sea View
  • 2 single beds
237 feet²
Sea view
Landmark view
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$87 per night
Price US$262
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Standard Family Room
377 feet²
City view
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max persons: 3
US$168 per night
Price US$504
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Standard Single Room
  • 1 single bed
City view
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max persons: 1
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US$79 per night
Price US$236
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Single Room with Sea View
  • 1 single bed
Sea view
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max persons: 1
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US$86 per night
Price US$259
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Guests who stayed here loved

Alison236
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We were very happy with our stay as we were upgraded to the hotel's best suite with full bay windows. The staff are friendly and efficient and the location is perfect for the bay and easy access to the ferry terminal and train station.”
June
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We were given the windows 12 stateroom room which was utterly victorian in every way .beautiful 4 posters x2 .magic views all over oban town and harbour...wonderful location.”
Hugh
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“My wife and I booked a weekend break at the hotel. On the positive side we very much liked its central location with easy access on foot to the local sites and facilities. We found the staff friendly and very helpful which added greatly to our stay.”
Ian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hotel is central in Oban, very short walk from the station and ferry terminal. Because it's centra,l nothing in Oban is far from the hotel. The staff in the hotel were welcoming, friendly and helpful. The hotel was clean warm and had the...”
Church
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Loved the size of the room, and the view was beautiful.”
James
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We were given an upgrade and were in the Grand Suite. If was fabulous, a huge room with a Seaview. Four poster bed and dining table fridge and very big tv. The only thing that let the hotel down was the buffet breakfast, as the food was cold...”
Ji
Singapore Singapore
“Exceptional hotel with Victorian lift and we were upgraded to Windows 12. Amazing room with great view.”
William
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Absolutely every thing our stay was in room 301 very plush comfy and lily in warm.”
Kim
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location of the hotel, the amazing room upgrade, the food and the friendly, hard working staff.”
Gordon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Receptionist was very efficient and helpful with a cheerful personality. Room was very pleasant and roomy. The view was fascinating. The hotel had charm.”

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

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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.