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Reviews of Lancaster Hotel 2 stars

Esplanade, Oban, PA34 5AD, United Kingdom

#27 of 27 hotels in Oban

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1563 hotel reviews

6.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: 27 April 2023

    5.0
    Not a place I would recommend to others!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Overall it was a tired building with tired beds and a small ensuite bathroom. The towels seemed to be as old as the building. Surface of the ceiling was peeling off. It reminded us of a cheap London hotel we stayed in in the early 60s. Perfect setting for a black and white 1950s British comedy film.

    Location was good with an excellent sea view. Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast kippers were superb.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2023

    7.0
    Thoroughly enjoyed Oban.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs a refurb.

    Location and great view from room.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2023

    5.0
    Great location but needs investment in the fabric of the building.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Requested an extra pillow and was provided with something which resembled the stuffing from a 10 year old cushion. Bed side light did not work but was rectified . Had to put kettle on floor to gain access to plug. Tv was A4 size. Shower not very good.

    The staff were in general good. Breakfast was very good.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2023

    7.0
    pleasant but won’t stay a again
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite dated the bed was very uncomfortable

    The position of the hotel looking over the bay

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2023

    7.0
    Ronseal. did exactly what it said on the tin!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Single Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    a bit outdated but this doesn’t bother me one piece. Gave it character

    Great staff

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2023

    7.0
    Comfortable stay in Oban Bay but the Lancaster has seen better days.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Decor and furnishings dated and in need of renovation but meant for a nostalgic stay!

    Great location with spacious family room that was comfortable enough and nice outlook over the bay.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2023

    7.0
    comfortable old fashioned hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    in need of upgrading in terms of decor and carpets.

    waterfront location, cheap for drinks and food. staff all very friendly

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2023

    7.0
    Friendly helpful staff, good location, needs a refurbish
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    very dated

    Good Location

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2023

    5.0
    good for one night stay .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Twin Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    lumpy pillows, well breakfast was somthing else first i pick up the cup it was stuck to the saucer when i got it free there was a hair inside the cup,The waitress was very good and returned with clean new cup As for the breakfast toast was good , but the black pudding (or what was supposed to pass as black pudding) was rank horrible in fact .

    . location was good. barstaff the wee lassie called stephanie could not do enough for us very pleasant girl.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Smiley helpful polite staff. Convenient parking. Nice and quiet.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No hot water from wash hand basin.

    Basically it was good value for the price and fine for a short stay.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant and warm
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The decor was drab. Brown was the theme colour. All it needs (in my opinion) is lightened and freshened up. During the night, the water pipes were noisy

    Breakfast good, view excellent. I was given a double bed which added well to the experience

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good Location

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Property is showing it's age, that said it's been tough in hospitality for a long time even pre Covid. I think they do exceptionally well with what they have.

    Staff super friendly, locals and regulars too. Local group of friends playing traditional tunes in the bar was great. The way I expect a good old seafront hotel to be. Owner very helpful with our poorly dog, great dog friendly place.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2022

    7.0
    old fashioned but view makes up for it
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the hotel is really badly needing some investment to modernise it. its stuck in the 1960s. the furniture in the room really needs to be upcycled and made to look a bit more modern and brighter. the old carpet needs to be upgraded as it's threadbare in bits. I'm not a fan of having to decide my breakfast choice and time when I check in or later on in the evening for next day as I decide what I feel when I wake.

    location of hotel is spectacular and breath-taking on a good day if u have a sea view room. staff were really helpful and let us check in earlier than allocated time. breakfast in the morning was cooked to perfection and very fresh.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could do with some refurbishment.

    Very comfortable and clean.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The decor needs updating etc but it was cheap,clean and covered what I needed

    The staff were very helpful and couldn't do enough for you.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Twin Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The noise coming from the bar after 11pm was horrendous, bar manager & guest??, playing guitar & shouting singing till after 2 am, couldnt sleep as room right above it.

    It's a good base for sightseeing, views from lounge & dinning room are fantastic, breakfast staff & housekeeping staff are lovely. .

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2022

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The reception staff were dismissive both at check in and departure. We had to order our exact breakfast the night before. However the breakfast room staff were very pleasant. The hotel had an overall grubby appearance with a very very poor mattress.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a little dated just needs a little tlc to spruce it up a bit but could not fault anything else.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2022

    7.0
    Convenient, pleasant, beautiful old building. Very cosy
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Time to get new mattresses! Hard, too hard!

    Lovely staff.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2022

    6.0
    Better than expected
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Needs refurbishment

    Superb view over Oban Bay Breakfast cooked to order Dog friendly Very helpful, friendly staff Great location Reasonably priced

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2022

    5.0
    Was glad to have only booked 1 night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just too outdated

    the location was fantastic but the hotel was very dated. Rooms were too small and old style, could be updated and beds were uncomfortable.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2022

    7.0
    quaint
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    tired

    location

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didn't like the small rough car park and a smelly ashtray by the front entrance.

    Good and a good choice

    Stayed in September 2022

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