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7.9

2,361 reviews

Columba Hotel

Columba Hotel

The Esplanade, Oban, PA34 5QD, United Kingdom

Reservations:

+1 (888) 385-8465

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Restaurant

Free wifi

Tour desk

Bar

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Landmark view

Kids' meals

Columba Hotel

Welcome to the Columba Hotel, your cozy gateway to the charming seaside town of Oban, United Kingdom! Located just a stone’s throw from the vibrant city center at The Esplanade, this delightful 3-star hotel offers stunning views and a warm atmosphere that will make you feel right at home. With prices starting from just $57, you can indulge in a getaway that won’t break the bank while enjoying the best this picturesque town has to offer.

With 2361 enthusiastic reviews, guests rave about their experiences at the Columba Hotel! Whether you’re enjoying a hearty meal in the on-site restaurant or quenching your thirst with a refreshing drink from the bar, there’s something for everyone here. Plus, with free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk, and fantastic options for kids’ meals, you’ll find everything you need for a comfortable and memorable stay. Don’t forget to take in the breathtaking landmark views right from your window!

Situated in the heart of Oban, you’ll be perfectly positioned to explore all the attractions this bustling town has in store. From the scenic harbor to fascinating tours and outdoor adventures, the Columba Hotel is not just a place to stay — it’s the ideal launching pad for your next adventure! With non-smoking rooms designed for your comfort and complimentary toiletries at your service, you’ll have everything you need for an unforgettable experience. Embrace the warm hospitality of Columba Hotel and make every moment count!

At the Columba Hotel, dining is an experience you won't want to miss! Step into Bar Rio, where the ambiance is as vibrant as the flavors on your plate. With a delectable menu featuring British, Indian, and Italian cuisines, there’s something to please even the pickiest of eaters. Whether you're enjoying a family meal in the cozy or modern dining area, or sipping a romantic drink while soaking in the stunning views of the harbor, every meal becomes a celebration. Don't be surprised if you find yourself returning for seconds!

After a day of exploring the scenic charm of Oban, retreat to one of the hotel’s various room types customized for every kind of traveler. Choose between tranquil sea view rooms and family-sized spaces, each designed for maximum comfort and relaxation. All rooms are non-smoking, assuring you of a fresh and clean environment to unwind. Imagine waking up to the gentle sound of the waves and enjoying your morning coffee while taking in the breathtaking views—sounds perfect, doesn’t it?

Lastly, the Columba Hotel ensures seamless convenience with multiple payment options, frequently accommodating travelers of every style. So whether you prefer cash, Mastercard, Visa, American Express, or Switch, settling your bill is never a hassle. With all these features combined—the fantastic on-site restaurant, comfortable rooms, and an unbeatable location—you'll find that your stay at the Columba Hotel will be more than just a lodging; it’s a delightful experience that captures the spirit of Oban! Ready to create unforgettable memories? Book your stay today!

Closest airports

Tiree Airport

53.6mi

Glasgow Airport

54.9mi

Islay Airport

59mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free wifi

Tour desk

Bar

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Landmark view

Kids' meals

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Rooms

Standard Twin Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Twin Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Twin Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Twin Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Twin Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Twin Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Twin Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Twin Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Twin Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Twin Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Twin Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Twin Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Twin Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Twin Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Twin Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Twin Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Twin Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Twin Room in Columba Hotel

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Room - 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

235 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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x6

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Rooms have contemporary décor, and come with a TV, free Wi-Fi access, tea and coffee-making facilities, and individual heaters allowing you to control the temperature of the bedroom. Please note, pictures displayed are illustrative. Call Hotel for further information or requests.

Double Room with Sea View in Columba Hotel
Double Room with Sea View in Columba Hotel
Double Room with Sea View in Columba Hotel
Double Room with Sea View in Columba Hotel
Double Room with Sea View in Columba Hotel
Double Room with Sea View in Columba Hotel
Double Room with Sea View in Columba Hotel
Double Room with Sea View in Columba Hotel
Double Room with Sea View in Columba Hotel
Double Room with Sea View in Columba Hotel
Double Room with Sea View in Columba Hotel
Double Room with Sea View in Columba Hotel
Double Room with Sea View in Columba Hotel
Double Room with Sea View in Columba Hotel
Double Room with Sea View in Columba Hotel

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Double Room, Sea View

1 Double Bed

235 sqft

Landmark view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

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x6

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Rooms have contemporary décor, and come with a TV, free Wi-Fi access, tea and coffee-making facilities, and individual heaters allowing you to control the temperature of the bedroom. Please note, pictures displayed are illustrative. Columba Hotel has three sides of Seaview facing rooms which can be Harbor, Bay, Island and ferry terminal view. Call Hotel for further information or requests.

Standard Double Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Double Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Double Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Double Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Double Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Double Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Double Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Double Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Double Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Double Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Double Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Double Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Double Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Double Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Double Room in Columba Hotel

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Double Room

1 Double Bed

235 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

x10

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x6

More details

Rooms have contemporary décor, and come with a TV, free Wi-Fi access, tea and coffee-making facilities, and individual heaters allowing you to control the temperature of the bedroom. Please note, pictures displayed are illustrative. Call Hotel for further information or requests.

Standard Family Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Family Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Family Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Family Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Family Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Family Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Family Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Family Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Family Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Family Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Family Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Family Room in Columba Hotel

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Family

1 Twin Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

3 Twin Beds

375 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

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x4

More details

Rooms have contemporary décor, and come with a TV, free Wi-Fi access, tea and coffee-making facilities, and individual heaters allowing you to control the temperature of the bedroom. Please note, pictures displayed are illustrative. Call Hotel for further information or requests.

Standard Family Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Family Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Family Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Family Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Family Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Family Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Family Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Family Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Family Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Family Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Family Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Family Room in Columba Hotel

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Standard Family

1 Twin Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

3 Twin Beds

375 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

+

More details

Rooms have contemporary décor, and come with a TV, free Wi-Fi access, tea and coffee-making facilities, and individual heaters allowing you to control the temperature of the bedroom. Please note, pictures displayed are illustrative. Call Hotel for further information or requests.

Standard Single Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Single Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Single Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Single Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Single Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Single Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Single Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Single Room in Columba Hotel
Standard Single Room in Columba Hotel

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Single Room

1 Twin Bed

130 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

+

More details

Rooms have contemporary décor, and come with a TV, free Wi-Fi access, tea and coffee-making facilities, and individual heaters allowing you to control the temperature of the bedroom. Please note, pictures displayed are illustrative. Call Hotel for further information or requests.

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Family, Sea View

375 sqft

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

+

More details

Rooms have contemporary décor, and come with a TV, free Wi-Fi access, tea and coffee-making facilities, and individual heaters allowing you to control the temperature of the bedroom.

Single Room with Sea View in Columba Hotel
Single Room with Sea View in Columba Hotel
Single Room with Sea View in Columba Hotel
Single Room with Sea View in Columba Hotel
Single Room with Sea View in Columba Hotel
Single Room with Sea View in Columba Hotel
Single Room with Sea View in Columba Hotel
Single Room with Sea View in Columba Hotel
Single Room with Sea View in Columba Hotel
Single Room with Sea View in Columba Hotel
Single Room with Sea View in Columba Hotel
Single Room with Sea View in Columba Hotel

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Single Room, Sea View

1 Twin Bed

130 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

More details

Twin Room with Sea View in Columba Hotel
Twin Room with Sea View in Columba Hotel
Twin Room with Sea View in Columba Hotel
Twin Room with Sea View in Columba Hotel
Twin Room with Sea View in Columba Hotel
Twin Room with Sea View in Columba Hotel
Twin Room with Sea View in Columba Hotel
Twin Room with Sea View in Columba Hotel
Twin Room with Sea View in Columba Hotel
Twin Room with Sea View in Columba Hotel
Twin Room with Sea View in Columba Hotel
Twin Room with Sea View in Columba Hotel

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Room - 2 Twin, Sea View

2 Twin Beds

235 sqft

Landmark view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

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Triple Room, Pool View

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Chalet

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Guest reviews

7.9

2,361 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Featured reviews:

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Christine

10

January 2025

Room was very big with separate sitting area Spotless clean very well decorated comfortable superking bed excellent views was easy parking on hotel grounds host at reception desk he was very friendly helpful altogether a very enjoyable experience would highly recommend this hotel

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Christine

10

January 2025

Everything was perfect ,staff we're excellent, hotel was spotless, views amazing. Definitely recommend 👌.

Nothing not to like.

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Jill

10

January 2025

Hotel was very central , the room size was excellent lots of space , clean ,great facilities and staff were excellent

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Mary

10

January 2025

The friendly staff. Breakfast was excellent loved the view. Very comfortable

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Elaine

9.1

January 2025

Great location, great view, great staff.

Nothing we didn't like really enjoyed our view and stay.

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Jennifer

8.2

April 2025

What a charming place! It in some ways felt more like a bed and breakfast. My room was spacious and had a great view of Oban bay. I massive bathtub and a warming towel rack made it feel very posh! They have a bar that is open 11a to 11p and it was delightful, spaces to sit, but you could also take the beverages to your room. I enjoyed my stay and absolutely fell in love with Oban.

Be prepared for a very tiny Victorian elevator. Imagine the old lattice type door on the car and a more solid door on each floor. It was a hair unnerving - but the front desk staff were super helpful in explaining how to use it. SO it wasn't a bad thing... but I don't like elevators. I only used it to go up and to transport my luggage.

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Cathy

10

January 2025

Friendly staff, beautiful room, central

Nothing to dislike

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Hugh

10

January 2025

On the positive side the hotel is very well situated with lots of local amenities on the doorstep. After a long drive my wife and I were warmly welcomed at reception and throughout our stay we found all members of the hotel staff very courteous and helpful. In particular I would like thank the hard working housekeeping workforce for the excellent standard in which our room was maintained. It was a pleasure coming back to it after a long day exploring.

On the negative side there are only 8 parking slots available onsite however there is also a council parking which can work out expensive. Oban is very much a gridlocked town so free parking is almost nonexistent. Thanks to the hotel staff we eventually found a free parking area within walking distance located to the north of the town. As for the hotel itself I think the decor is a little outdated and could perhaps do with renewing in some areas but still keeping the period appeal.

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Marie

10

March 2025

Hotel was central for everything. Staff were professional, polite, and very helpful .When we arrived at the hotel, we were greeted at reception by a kind gentleman who informed us we had been given an upgrade and assured us we would like our room. Well, he wasn't wrong there. What a beautiful room. It was enormous, It had 2 four poster beds ,a Chesterfield suite, and amazing sea views. We watched the sun set,it was amazing. There was a good selection of cereals and hot food, yoghurt,fruit,croissant, etc. for breakfast, and it was very good. We will definitely come back to this hotel next time we visit Oban.We had a lovely time.

Nothing to dislike

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Allegonda

10

March 2025

In reviewing the Columba Hotel, we will state in advance that we will be subjective. First our objective observation: beautifully situated in the centre of Oban, close to excellent and affordable restaurants, our bed and bathroom were top.  But the real top class was our room. Although the word room did not do our accommodation justice. At the reception Shivam had already prepared us for the surprise: we got the “executive room”. Well, the ballroom with the choice of two four-poster beds did not disappoint us. 😁 Simply an attractive hotel. Nice staff, authentic surroundings.

Absolutely nothing.

Points of Interest Around Columba Hotel

Attractions

Arduaine Garden

12.9mi

Kilchurn Castle

17.1mi

Inveraray Castle

19.6mi

Inveraray Jail

20mi

Glencoe (Glen Coe)

24.5mi

Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park

30.5mi

Restaurants

Bar Rio at The Columba Hotel

Cuisines

  • British
  • Indian
  • Italian

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Modern
  • Romantic

Amenities of Columba Hotel

Restaurant

Free wifi

Tour desk

Bar

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Landmark view

Kids' meals

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Stay rules - Columba Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

From

$57

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+1 (888) 385-8465