Esplanade, Oban, PA34 5AD, United Kingdom
#27 of 27 hotels in Oban
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1563 hotel reviews
6.1Cleanliness
6.7
Comfort
6.5
Location
8.8
Facilities
5.9
Staff
8.0
Value for money
6.6
Free WiFi
4.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 28 June 2023
Bruce
United KingdomSmallish car park
Great location
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 28 June 2023
John
United KingdomNothing wrong with hotel.
Everything about the hotel was a old hotel with character. It's not a 5star hotel so don't if you book don't expect a 5 star room. If you wanted that then there's hotels in oban that you can get. But what you get is value for money. Room was comfortable (24) great view over the sea yes there walls outside but the veiw towards Atlantic is fantastic. You had a ensuite with aduiqate shower facilities. Staff was friendly. Welcoming. Great location out of the bustle of the Town centre but close enough to walk. Within about 10 mins stroll you were at the ferry terminal. Breakfast was plentiful had a good choice. Definitely book here again.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 27 June 2023
Brian
United KingdomIt needs some deferred maintenance
Location
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 26 June 2023
Sinead
United KingdomLovely, friendly girl welcomed me at reception and nice man the next day who stored a bag for me as I had booked an extra night. Great location Good atmosphere Would go back!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 26 June 2023
Mary
United KingdomThe light in the toilet was so dull it was a waste of time using it the complimentry shampoo was empty room could do with a deep clean as previous guests litter under bed was still there a lot of dust n general grime breakfast was ok but missing beans and every time i went to bar for a drink the barmade was either on her phone or playing pool i waited 12 mins to get served after that chose to go else where
Hotel bit dated food left a lot to be desired the good thing was the outstanding beautiful panoramic view from window oban is and always will be a special place to us and as hotels go you live and learn
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 24 June 2023
Sandy
United Kingdom1. mouldy bathroom 2. terrible beds - all springs poking through and so sore to turn in the bed - had to use the pillows as a mattress topper. hardly slept. honestly the most uncomfortable bed I’ve ever slept in 3. very dated and rusty furniture in the bedroom 4. loo didn’t flush properly 5. shower very weak, with thin plastic shower curtain 6. very thin curtains which let the light in 7. thin walls and could hear the snoring from next door
only redeeming factor was the staff who were friendly
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 22 June 2023
Tammy
United KingdomEverything
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 20 June 2023
Richard
United KingdomHotel is dated but you have to embrace the experience.
Location on the esplanade yet still quiet was good, and potentially free parking. Breakfast good.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 19 June 2023
Carol
United Kingdomnothing - it may be a bit tired but it is spotlessly clean and the staff are brilliant.
fantastic location and excellent value for money - very quirky
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 17 June 2023
Sadie
United KingdomReally lovely staff, couldn't have been nicer. Very dog friendly and perfect location, lovely sea view.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 15 June 2023
Alexander
United KingdomWhole place needs refurbishment
Breakfast basic veiws lovely but in need of refurbished and shower was terrible needs total revamp and decorating
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 14 June 2023
Wycliffe
United KingdomNothing really perhaps a lift up to bedroom
Breakfast was very good, room very clean plenty of storage space comfortable beds tea & coffee also tv. Plenty of parking at front & rear fantastic view from breakfast room & lounge
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 13 June 2023
Margaret
United KingdomThe tv mounted on the wall was difficult to see. In the end, we watched something on our laptop. No a big dea.
We read the reviews and were prepared for something "old fashioned". We found it to be very charming and had a great vibe. The staff and other visitors were really friendly. We loved the views. We loved that the hotel accommodated our dog. The breakfast was exceptionally good.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 13 June 2023
Stella
United KingdomN/A
The staff are very friendly and helpful
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 13 June 2023
Clarence
CanadaThe bathroom was small when using the toilet your legs were under the sink and your chin over the sink. Shower was extremely small. Chairs in the room were dirty and worn out as well as the ones in the lounge area. The hotel has no wifi in the rooms only in lounge area. The place needs to be updated as the wear and tear is really showing. Parking is tight.
The location is just off downtown and right on the waterfront. Food was okay.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 11 June 2023
Lin
United KingdomDirty dreadful shower all furniture old dirty and uncomfortable and we got a economy smoking room which we were not expecting the worst we have ever stayed in
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 11 June 2023
Flor
United KingdomLack of staff. The owner is taking advantage the location of the property but didn’t invest the facilities of the hotel in short very greedy.
The location is good and the breakfast however during the night we ordered 2 cheese burgers and it was totally burned and hard!!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 11 June 2023
Elspeth
Australiabeds not very comfortable , parking difficult
location
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 10 June 2023
Shay
IrelandRoom was terrible, I booked a Seaview room and when I landed I was put into a broom closet at the back of the hotel. The TV was the size of an ipad. The bed was like something front the 1970s. My advice is to stay clear
Checkout,
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 9 June 2023
Imelda
United KingdomAlthough the rooms are a blast from the past(60/70's decor) everything was clean and tidy.So heh ho for the little amount of time you spend in the room and the price compared to other hotels it's fine.
Fabulous location with beautiful view of the bay from the reception and breakfast room. Tea and coffee in room is always good to have. Staff very friendly and helpful. Would stay here again..
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 8 June 2023
Gavin
IrelandNo lift. No residents bar. No food. Too many dogs in the hotel.
Location great, breakfast ok but quite small portions. Hotel is antiquated and badly in need of refurbishment.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 8 June 2023
William
United KingdomIt was all good for me
Didn’t have breakfast
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 8 June 2023
Caroline
United KingdomSomeone in next room during night with television on 🙄🙄🙄
Such friendly folk especially the welcome from Cameron and service and Martin. Food excellent. Bless you ☺️
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 7 June 2023
Groves
United KingdomNo space in the car park on arrival. Luckily it was quite late and I parked along the sea front without having to pay parking.
No denying that it feels like travelling back in time 50 years when walking into the Lancaster. For me it was all part of the charm but I can see why some people my not like the dated decor. Staff very friendly and excellent location and very reasonable prices
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 7 June 2023
Derek
United KingdomA bit dated
Close to the centre,clean and very helpful staff
Stayed in May 2023
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