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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 1562 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: June 11, 2022

    1.0
    Unpleasant one night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Extremely dated, bed base torn and exposing the filling (beds are from the 40’s), one of the twin beds had a piece of ply under the mattress, both very uncomfortable. All the rest of the furniture also very dated. Torn and stained pillowcases, lumpy duvet. Shower only luke warm and slow to drain away. IPad sized TV. Had to ask for towels, milk & coffee, I could go on…

    The only things good about this hotel were the sea view and the lovely receptionist/breakfast waitress.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 10, 2022

    8.0
    Basic, comfy room, perfect for my requirements, Also the bar is nice for a quiet drink with a great
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The weather...

    Great Location, Nice friendly staff, Nice hot Breakfast.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 8, 2022

    3.0
    Very poor quality for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Broken and outdated amenities. Noisy.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 7, 2022

    10
    Would certainly return in the future.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Single Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Generally the hotel is a bit tired but good. Was excellent in all respects.

    Room was acceptable for the price I paid. Clean and tidy.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 7, 2022

    2.0
    Never again. The staff are very nice but the property is not.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The property is way too far gone, needs a total revamp from top to bottom, there is literally nothing salvageable. It smells of smoke throughout and I would never stay there again, nor recommend it.

    The staff are very nice and it was clean.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 6, 2022

    10
    A lovely, easygoing weekend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Single Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It would have been nice to have the wifi reach my room, but it didn’t detract from the stay too much. Might be an issue for other future guests my age or younger though.

    Perfect location, lovely sea view. Very old-school, traditional atmosphere and decor. Fantastic and substantial breakfast with superb service. Reasonably priced bar.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 6, 2022

    4.0
    In need of modernisation but still bearable . We still enjoyed visiting Oban, it was our 2nd time staying here. Hotel is
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It really is dated but clean. The beds are a bit hard but you get used to them.

    Breakfast was excellent and the hard working girls always had a smile on their faces. The view from the dining room is beautiful out across the bay.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 6, 2022

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    could do with some updating

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 4, 2022

    4.0
    will never be back there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Twin Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    false advertising the rooms on your site does not reflect actual rooms ..I booked a smoking room by accident my fault but was unable to change it room was stinking of smoke and wax like stepping back into the 70’s disgusting carpet and furniture had to carry boiling kettle across the room to use it

    location was good

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2022

    1.0
    Very Poor
    • Business trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Economy Twin Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff behaviour , customer services, clients care are all bad . They did not allowed us to check in. Please refund our full amount

    Nothing

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2022

    1.0
    Very Poor
    • Couple
    • Economy Twin Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was dated as was the whole hotel. The pool and sauna and steam room were closed and I'm not falling for the Covid crap

    The location

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Economy Twin Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    very clean and right on water

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2022

    4.0
    Comfortable stay if anything gave us a laugh at how outdated the place was it was like it was stuck
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very outdated. Needs to be modernised looks like it was still stuck in the 60s

    Great location and view from front of hotel staff were very friendly

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 29, 2022

    2.0
    I don’t normally leave a bad review but need to here….Strip this hotel out and start again please
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Our room was clean but horribly dated, the bath was badly stained and toilet flusher didn’t work properly, nothing in the toilet was an acceptable standard for 2022. A notice in the hotel said rooms were priced from £32 per night but we were charged £96.65 because it was the last and worst room available

    Our bed was comfy and the only positive thing in our room. Breakfast was decent but nothing special. Staff were lovely

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 29, 2022

    1.0
    Avoid this hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Twin Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very poor standard. Very shabby and the smoking room smelled very bad. So bad that we did not stay and drove home for 2 hours after the concert we attended. We are non smokers but this was the only option available so we booked it. Promised windows would be opened to air the room. This did not happen. Could hear conversations and music from room next door so no sound proofing. Shocking standard of room. In dire need of upgrading. Will not be back or recommending to anyone.

    The location.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2022

    4.0
    Nice staff, room a bit of a letdown, though cheap
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    WiFi didn't reach my room, which was annoying. There was a pretty grim stained up chair in my room too. Room lights were really weak and made the place look like a dingy basement.

    Lovely staff and great location

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2022

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

    great view from the room over the sea.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2022

    1.0
    I would never stay here again or recommend it to anyone!
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Economy Twin Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    everything! it was filthy, dated and falling apart

    nothing

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2022

    8.0
    Staff are very welcoming . It's a basic hotel not too far from the centre of Oban
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Mattress and pillows need changing, the decor is a bit tired but we were made to feel very welcome with our dog

    Breakfast is outstanding value for the price

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2022

    8.0
    Value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Single Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/a

    Excellent breakfast, attentive staff.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 26, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hotel needs update to modern standards but acceptable as it was

    Good location and value for money

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 26, 2022

    4.0
    Nice location, shabby rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms are shabby, dilapidated furniture. Hotel needs a makeover Nice

    Website said that breakfast was included, but it wasn't, so I can't rate the breakfast. Staff were friendly and helpful. Great location

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 26, 2022

    2.0
    Disappointed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room carpet not clean towels threadbare. Stairs to steep made worse by firedoor being hard to open. Hotel needs some TLC.

    The view from the front of the hotel. Staff were very friendly. Good breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2022

    10
    We will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not leaving my hairbrush there!!!

    What lovely staff

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2022

    1.0
    Will not go back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Needs up graded now rooms back in the 1960 s needs a good clean

    Stayed in May 2022

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