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Reviews of Lancaster Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

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: August 16, 2023

    8.0
    Staff are awesome, location is ideal.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The breakfast could be improved with some local higher quality items on the full cooked option.

    The hotel staff are all outstanding could not be more friendly or helpful. The hotel as stated in other reviews is dated but it has a huge a amount of charm regardless. Our twin room had a dual aspect view over the bay, lovely.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Twin Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room is badly needed cleaning shower and toilet was a disgusting

    They were good

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2023

    2.0
    Not brilliant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Twin Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very tired, scruffy and didn’t feel clean unfortunately

    Good breakfast, friendly staff

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 13, 2023

    9.0
    Super 6 weekend away
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Views from the hotel are amazing, and you could lose hours just sitting watching the boats and ferries going past the hotel all day.

    Breakfast was lovely. Staff were lovely and friendly and very helpful.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 13, 2023

    8.0
    A brilliant overnight stay before we got the ferry for the isle of Barra the following day.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Twin Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The light in the ensuite shower room was too dim.

    The breakfast was excellent, bacon and eggs done to perfection! Fantastic location, only a 10 mins walk from the centre. Lovely comfortable beds, quiet at night and friendly staff.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Single room was quite spacious, however, the furnishings in the room are old and tired and in urgent need of replacement. The bed creaked and groaned with every movement I made and must have disturbed other residents. The electric shower head kept sliding down the pole and was unable to be secured.

    Great location, with parking outside. Great cooked breakfast. Good price for the room. Lovely views from dining room and seating area. Very pleasant and helpful staff.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2023

    9.0
    Nice old hotel in a good place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Good location. Comfortable room.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Needs updated new beds

    Location and staff were excellent

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2023

    8.0
    Dated hotel, but value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Decor/facilities dated, but reflected in price, so no complaints.

    Staff; breakfast; central location.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2023

    3.0
    Outdated rooms that could do with been painted.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Twin Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms are unbelievably outdated and uncomfortable beds. Some staff happy to help and others not so much.

    Location and price

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2023

    9.0
    Super
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Location, very quiet, super friendly and helpful stall. Live music on Fridays. Generally good value for money and would be happy to return. Did not have breakfast there, so cannot comment.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2023

    9.0
    Lovely hotel with a local, old school kind of feel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I guess the room furnishings were a bit outdated but everything was clean and I thought it added to the charm.

    Very friendly staff and lovely atmosphere with live folk music in the lobby.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Single Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Well run by friendly staff. Good breakfast prepared for a time of your choice. Clean decent sized room.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely dog friendly hotel (even has a bone on the building!) with wonderful welcoming staff. Stunning views over the bay too!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2023

    10
    Excellent service & accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very warm welcome

    Excellent service & facility

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2023

    3.0
    Rubbish
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rubbish bathroom facilities. Rubbish bed linen Rubbish bedroom furniture Rubbish breakfast choices In fact rubbish for the money charged

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2023

    9.0
    We love to stay at the Lancaster Hotel when in Oban and will go back again time and time again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Our only gripe is the shower space is small and a little difficult. especially if you have walking difficulty's.

    We love the atmosphere in the Lancaster Hotel, they are very friendly and always willing to help. The food is good, the beds are comfy, and the staff are helpful. My sister and I stayed there last year and hopefully will go back next year. Thank you to all the staff

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2023

    4.0
    The staff were lovely, breakfast was good and the seaside view was beautiful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Twin Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel is next to a Catholic church and it was impossible to have a nap during the day as the clock chimed for about 10mins straight. There wasn't a lot of staff members so we had to wait around for a while if we needed help with something.

    The breakfast was lovely. The room was nice and dark when the curtains closed so we could get good sleep. One of the hotel employers Stephanie was very lovely and helpful, she made us feel welcome and comfortable. We liked the view if the sea as we were eating breakfast.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    decorated the room and replace the mattress from a spring one.

    Staff very friendly and helpful, location was excellent for our stay. The hotel and the room was clean and tidy, although it was a bit out dated.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff in the hotel were so friendly. Could of talked the ear of a donkey lol. The bed was like sleeping on feathers and the food was just as nice. Could highly recommend this hotel. Great value for money too. The room's are a little outdated but it adds to the experience.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2023

    2.0
    We didn’t stay - that’s how bad it is and we aren’t posh fussy people.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s simply shocking. We checked in and checked out within 20 minutes and went to another hotel. It stinks, the rooms we unbelievably bad/dated and no discretion at the reception or bar. Loud staff! We could still smell it on our clothes the next day. Not worth £120 a night in the slightest. Other guests checking in at the same time as us were commenting on it too.

    The location was good but that’s it.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: August 3, 2023

    1.0
    very poor indeed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Single Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    This hotel was appalling....I should imagine the last time it was decorated was in the 70's the bed was disgusting the pillow really lumpy the room was situated above the bar which was loud and noisy and did not close till after 12pm... the staff were noisy whilst clearing up afterwards, all the doors in the hallway on the landing were banging throughout the night, it was cold, the chair was extremely low and uncomfortable, it was not a pleasant experience by any stretch of the imagination, so much so that I did not go back for the two further nights that I was booked in for. This Hotel should be taken off your booking list! I should have realised as soon as I went to the reception desk as the Manager was shouting at the girls to come and see to me..........

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: August 3, 2023

    8.0
    Staff excellent, but no Wi-Fi in room😪
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very dated, no Wi-Fi in rooms

    Staff were great

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2023

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Loud water noises all night. It sounded like a drain during a monsoon, but it wasn't raining. I think the mattress was an original one from when the hotel first opened. Door to the room kept no sound out. We could hear other guests passing and talking like they were in the room with us.

    The view from the window was fantastic.

    Stayed in August 2023

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