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Reviews of Columba Hotel 3 stars

The Esplanade, Oban, PA34 5QD, United Kingdom

#20 of 25 hotels in Oban

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Review score

Based on 1725 hotel reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Male reception manager on Friday 7th June did not give a good and welcoming reception.

    Almost all staff were friendly helpful.and professional

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Felt that coach parties take preference over paying individuals, had to dine in Bistro which was not up to standard, asked at reception could we dine in restaurant was told it was for coach parties. Hospitality from staff very good and food was processed ie mushrooms, frozen chips and onion rings. Would not recommend this hotel

    The room was beautiful

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    8.0
    Cold but clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Towel rail in the bathroom did not heat so nowhere to dry items - we reported this to staff but nothing was done. It's Scotland you have to expect rain! The room was also quite chilly as only one tiny radiator.

    Spacious room, central location, clean.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    8.0
    Hotel would have been perfect for a visit to Oban by rail or ferry but for the lift not working.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Our room was on 3rd floor which was hard for my wife whose legs are not good with no lift working

    Location - perfect. Staff - very helpful and friendly. Room was wonderfully large with great view.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    8.0
    Amazingly surprised
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The choice I made to only stay one night

    The view from the suits over the loch

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    6.0
    Good hotel in great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The walls were thin, so could hear neighbouring guests talking through the night!

    Great staff, great location. Room was fine.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Little or no hot water. Not enough free parking for guests. We used the stairs and didn't mind that. But the lift was too small and difficult to use especially when a bus load of guests arrived.

    Good views. Very good bedside lighting for reading.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    7.0
    Our stay was nice and comfortable and the staff kept our bags for us before check in.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower cut out a few times.

    The location was perfect. You couldn't have got a better location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    8.0
    Great location for an oban stay. However is in need of an update.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s in need of an update. Was a crack in bedroom window. Toilet seat was almost off the toilet. Also could be cleaner.

    Great location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    6.0
    Nicely located, I'd stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The beds felt very worn and you could feel the springs. Definitely need replacing in the room we stayed in. The lift was out of order which wasn't a problem for us but would be for people unable to tackle the stairs.

    The location of Columba Hotel is very central to all parts of Oban. The interior of the hotel looked like it was newly painted and the carpets looked pretty new. It was very clean. We had room 212 which is a corner room on the 2nd floor which gives you a super view of the town and the sea.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was not inspiring. The bedroom was nicely decorated but the unsuite was drab. I would have expected more for the cost.

    Great location and fantastic sea views from the bedroom

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was noisy and floors creaked

    Beds very comfy. Great location and room had a view of the Bay.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    8.0
    Excellent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lift was out of order.

    Lovely big bedroom with turret and great view of the bay. Clean, comfortable and friendly with helpful staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    8.0
    Columba Hotel, Oban
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was truly awful; and all hot food was sitting in a luke warm heated trolley and not cooked to order. The coffee was instant and had been stewing in a heated urn and tasted really bitter. Croissants were cold and hard, not served warm. It wasn't cheap either.

    The room was lovely and clean, with a comfortable bed and a fantastic view if the harbour.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    7.0
    Location and staff perfect, really felt for people on higher floors as the lift seems to be permanently out of order!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lift was out of order for entire stay!

    Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    8.0
    Wonderful time on our 45th anniversary trip!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    renovations could have been complete.

    Historic property, well placed on the bay. Charming setting. Staff was wonderful. Helpful. Went out of their way to be nice. 5 stars. would recommend.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyed our stay and will. Return
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good

    Fantastic old building in town with great views

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    8.0
    Great hotel been a couple of times love this hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Excellent location great staff and we got upgraded to a stateroom for some reason which was an excellent room

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    6.0
    Enjoyable stay, Good fpr location, But need to get your lift sorted!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    No Lift for carrying suitcases etc, and I believe its been broken for several weeks, Not Good Customer comfort or Service.

    Friendly and helpful staff, Breakfast was Good. Comfy bed and shower was ok.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    7.0
    comfortable stay in old fashioned hotel priced at 3/4 * level
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    hotel needs upgrading. it has a tired look with old brown furnishings, would benefit from modernising. large bathroom had shower within the bath and took a long time to warm up. bath enamel chipped and basin was small crescent that stopped the door from opening fully. )nly lift was broken and bags/cases had to be carried two/three floors up to bedrooms, but staff were keen to help with this. no single rooms so a double with single occupancy cost £96 without breakfast (£12.50 extra but worth it)

    Columba is a Victorian style hotel with lots of space and large rooms. Staff are very open and friendly, eager to assist and always pleasant to relate to. Food was good and reasonably priced and bedrooms comfortable Special commendation to Lithuanian Receptionist witrh a natural welcoming firendly approach and helped greatly with an emergency. Hotel is located centrally at the harbour but quiet with no traffic noises

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not the most comfortable bed.

    Great location with lovely views.The staff were really helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    8.0
    A centrally located hotel with friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Bed a little uncomfortable but not a problem.

    Great location in the centre of Oban. Very clean room and helpful friendly staff. Great shower. We would stay here again.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was not comfortable

    Central location. Friendly helpful staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    8.0
    Pleasantly surprised, will stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast price should be included and reflected in room booking price as opposed to an add on, or at least optional at the time of making reservation.

    The hotel is in a great location to access all of the town's attractions, easy to find and park although residents parking is currently unavailable. Considering the age of the property the rooms have been looked after, are clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2024

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