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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 private 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Located 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 full bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
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3 twin beds
1 twin bed
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2 full beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
8.8

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great stay here,room with beautiful sea view and 1st class location.
  • Yagyansh
    India India
    We loved our room. The window gave a direct view of the harbour and town. The room was a suit and was really large, cozy and comfortable. Needless to say, the staff (Shivam) was amazing. They were quick to assist you with anything- stay, any...
  • Ann
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The quality and value of the evening meal. I tried a few alternative restaurants in Oban, but the hotel offered the best value and food. The staff were all friendly and accommodating
  • Lorna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Columba is central to town and the view from our room was great. All staff are friendly and so helpful. We will certainly return soon
  • Lorna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Columba is central to the town. We really liked our room it was big and had great views of the sea and the town. All staff were so friendly and couldnt do enough to help
  • Amanda
    United States United States
    Amazing location. Very friendly staff. Close to everything in town.
  • Michelle
    United States United States
    It was very easy to find and access. There was a mix up with our room but the staff was friendly, owned their mistake and more than made up for it with upgrades. Rooms had lovely views. Close to local spots.
  • Henderson
    United States United States
    Comfortable bed. Nice size room and bedroom. Good location in the city. Nice view of the harbor and city. Staff was helpful and friendly.
  • Zachary
    United States United States
    The location, amenities, and the room itself were spectacular! Walkable to all of the amazing sights Oban has to offer!
  • Lynnda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel is well placed in the centre of town ,very close to shops , pubs, harbour, and delicious seafood restaurant.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Amenities of Columba Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Activities

  • Live sports events (broadcast)

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Tour desk
  • Packed lunches
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Lithuanian
  • Polish
  • Romanian

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs 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
Must-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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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