Reviews of Lancaster Hotel 2 stars
Esplanade, Oban, PA34 5AD, United Kingdom
#27 of 27 hotels in Oban
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 1568 hotel reviews
6.1Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
6.7
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Comfort
6.5
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Location
8.8
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Facilities
5.9
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Staff
8.0
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Value for money
6.5
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Free WiFi
4.4
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Reviewed: 24 July 2024
David
United Kingdom21 reviews2 helpful votes6.0“Lovely staff, lovely breakfast and a magnificent view of busy Oban Bay from the Restaurant.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
The hotel was a bit run down. But to be fair, I think you could probably say that about most Seaside Hotels all over the UK.
Breakfast was excellent. We had the full Scottish Breakfast. would recommend The Kippers and the Porridge. No waiting as we had ordered the night before.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 24 July 2024
Paul
United Kingdom13 reviews5.0“The view fro the room window was perfect.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Twin Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
Thank you for sending my wash bag back. Much appreciated.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 24 July 2024
Martin
United Kingdom9 reviews7.0“Budget hotel with amazing sea views”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The hotel is a bit tired, and the shower had low pressure and needs some TLC in general, but it was excellent value for money
Great location with amazing sea views, nice friendly bar, plenty of parking on site and easy to find
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 22 July 2024
Malcolm
United Kingdom37 reviews3 helpful votes6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The room was very dated with furniture from the 50,s.Room located above bar so you have the noise impact until bar closing.
It was in a convenient location near the ferry terminal the price was cheap compared to other locations,so I likely got what I paid for.Breakfast was included but as it did not start until 8am,I left before breakfast commenced.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 21 July 2024
Catherine
Australia34 reviews4 helpful votes6.0“Old hotel but great location”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Twin Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 20 July 2024
Heather
United Kingdom3 reviews7.0“We really only needed a clean comfortable room, which is what we got, so happy with our stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Basic Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Decor was a bit tired.
room was clean. Reception staff were friendly
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 19 July 2024
George
United Kingdom119 reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The hotel is in need of upgrading with the furnishings in need of renewing. I have mentioned before that the single rooms bedding could be improved by replacing the single bed sized duvet with a double and renewing the pillows. I have found the staff to be cheerful and helpful in all my visits but again their appearance could be improved upon by the provision of a uniform of some description.
Great location with fantastic views out over Oban bay. I've stayed here several times before and the hotel is keenly priced and includes a decent cooked breakfast.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 18 July 2024
Linda
United Kingdom7 reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Room 12 was a sauna despite opening window and having fan on it was uncomfortably warm, inside decor is a bit tired looking could do with a bit of tlc, light in shower room not very bright.
Nice breakfast, good location, shower was lovely and warm, bed comfortable. Lady serving breakfast was very busy but very cheerful.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 18 July 2024
Jean
United Kingdom1 review5.0Passable- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Badly in need of modernisation. Bedding needs to be renewed especially the pilloi.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 18 July 2024
Jeannie
United Kingdom1 review5.0“A bit like staying in a museum, lovely staff who worked hard”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Have to choose breakfast night before, swimming pool closed, evening snacks not great, rooms very dated and tired looking
Cooked Breakfast was nice , lots of choice plenty to eat if you wanted , good value , bacon was super, staff who waited on tables were welcoming and friendly one morning we were out early for a trip and lady on reception arranged for bacon rolls and bottles of water for us to collect. Staff were very friendly and helpful We had a Seaview room overlooking bay and the windows opened out properly, a superb view for watching boats and sunset, Nice cotton sheets on beds
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 16 July 2024
Fiona
United Kingdom48 reviews7 helpful votes7.0“Good Value Stopover”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The mattresses now need to be replaced. Not sure if that applies to all rooms.
It's a cheap stopover for the islands. Have stayed on a number of occasions. It's in a great location on the waterfront.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 14 July 2024
Arlene
United Kingdom9 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very welcoming and friendly staff
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 13 July 2024
Kwillow4
United Kingdom17 reviews1 helpful vote5.0“Ok to sleep in but wouldn't go more than that. Very dated.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Although the room was clean it could do with a proper redecoration not the slap dash attempt that makes it worse, very dated other than bed that looked modern we had 2 dining chairs and a table bed that was used for tea/coffee making machine. The plug sockets could do with being made more accessible as in the skirting boards either side of the bed one side you need to negotiate the small beside table on the wall to get to it. Not very safe as needed to put the kettle on the floor to make tea and coffee. The public areas are very dated hotch potch of furniture with a lot of ware and tare.
The location is great, on the sea front and within walking distance of the town. Nice quiet location it's a real shame that the property is very dated and not worth the price we paid (taking advantage of the location)
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 11 July 2024
Jack
United Kingdom85 reviews8 helpful votes6.0“Oban totouring”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Poor water pressure in shower , furniture needs make over in one of the rooms Room TV about12 inch,but plenty channels .
Nice views of the sea . Convenient for town centre , Economic price.Bed comfortable and had new carpet. A heater in this cold summer was a bonus but pre 1970 design!
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 11 July 2024
Stuart
United Kingdom76 reviews12 helpful votes5.0“Blast from the past and too expensive.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Its from the past, a time machine, not just dated but genuine historical artefacts are present...which would have been kinda fun if it wasnt for the price of the room.
Location is good. I could have slept on a pile of bricks so the bed was comfortable for me.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 9 July 2024
Flo
United Kingdom1 review7.0“Lovely comfortable stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Basic Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Attic bedroom
Very convenient to town and cathedral next door for funeral
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 7 July 2024
Maryanne
United Kingdom10 reviews5.0Passable- • Couple
- • Quadruple Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The room was tired and dated and in need of serious upgrading. (Not just a lick of paint) The shower facilities were obviously fitted in the seventies and in the smallest space possible. The room was very cold and the oil filled radiator was inadequate for the room size.
Sea view and it had a bed. We were sheltered from the bad weather. Ok for the reasons above but any more than a night of refuge then it would be very disappiinting.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 6 July 2024
Louis
United Kingdom9 reviews6.0“Nearly all the basics are right, the bedroom looks and furnishings a let down.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
Tired looking, indifferent furnishings and decoration especially the bedrooms and shower. Sink in the bedroom instead of the toilet/shower room. Too late check-in and too early check-out times.
Great location and views, cleanliness, comfortable bed, polite staff, nicely presented good breakfast choices, value for money meals, parking available on premises.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 3 July 2024
Mary
United States13 reviews6.0“Loved the view. Close to ferry terminal”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Toilet didn’t work consistently
View
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 3 July 2024
Alan
United Kingdom72 reviews3 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Rather spartan bedroom.
Hotel right on the seafront with lovely views from the public areas. Very pleasant and helpful staff.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 3 July 2024
Neville
United Kingdom5 reviews5.0“Outrageous price for a very dated hotel but a good location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Plenty of tea and coffee in the room and a good breakfast
Location very good the hotel is in need of serious renovation the shower and sink in the room very 1970 s we had two single beds you could feel the springs on the mattress ( uncomfortable ) the price doesn’t justify what you are getting
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 2 July 2024
Simon
United Kingdom2 reviews5.0“Pleasant”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The property feels clean, jaded but acceptable.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 2 July 2024
Andy
United Kingdom7 reviews6.0“Comfortable for an overnight stay prior to catching the ferry, and nicely positioned on the seafront”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The bedroom would benefit from an update and refresh.
Good location on the sea front and within easy walking distance to the centre of town.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 1 July 2024
Teresa
United Kingdom2 reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very dated
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 29 June 2024
Hughes
United Kingdom6 reviews2 helpful votes7.0“Good stay. We all slept well and our dog was allowed in.”- • With a pet
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Quadruple Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Room decor needed a refresh but can understand when pets are allowed.
Location to ferry, stay with pets available and friendly staff. Excellent views.
Stayed in June 2024
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