Columba Hotel - 3-Star Hotel in Oban, England

The Columba Hotel has 50 well-appointed bedrooms, with many offering sea views over Oban Bay or views of the wooded hillside. Some rooms, such as the executive room, include two four-poster beds and a Chesterfield suite. The hotel offers spacious family rooms with additional amenities, and guests can request a room with a separate sitting area overlooking the harbour.

Bar Rio, a traditional Italian bistro on-site, serves coffee, cocktails, children's meals, and a diverse menu including Aberdeen Angus fillet steak. Guests can watch live sports events on a projector screen in the bar, and takeaway meals are available. The hotel also offers special diet menus and a snack bar, with breakfast options including continental and Scottish fare.

The hotel provides a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a tour desk for local recommendations. Complimentary parking is available after 6 PM in the hotel's limited spaces. Board games and puzzles are offered for guests, and the Victorian lift adds historic character to the building.

The Columba Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Oban Distillery, built in 1794, and the same distance from Oban Rail Station. Dunstaffnage Castle overlooking Loch Etive is a short drive away, and the hotel is centrally located near shopping, dining, and ferry terminals. Scenic coastal gardens and local wildlife parks are accessible from the hotel.

The hotel offers children's meals at Bar Rio and board games and puzzles for family entertainment. Spacious family rooms with additional amenities accommodate groups. The hotel also provides a baby-sitting service upon request, though not explicitly listed, and the central location makes exploring Oban easy for families.

Location: 5-minute walk to Oban Distillery and rail station

Dining: Bar Rio Italian bistro with live sports on projector screen

Rooms: Executive room with two four-poster beds

Parking: Complimentary parking after 6 PM

Service: 24-hour front desk and tour desk