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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: July 24, 2023

    5.0
    It was old fashioned but staff were lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beds

    Location

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 23, 2023

    5.0
    It’s liveable for one quick night…
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hotel needs a massive renovation and upgrade to current age standards. Looks as it it has not been renovated since it was build, many years ago.

    The staff was nice and welcoming.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel is so old fashioned and tired

    Location is excellent and we had a room with amazing views.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed and showers

    Location and staff

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2023

    5.0
    Overall my 1 night stay was comfortable. If I stayed again I would like a room at the front and a bi
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The building is really old, and it would take a fortune to bring up to modern times. The furniture very dated. Old sink taps that don’t work well. Decoration very poor.

    The staff were lovely. All very helpful. The breakfast was exactly what was ordered, very well cooked . The bedding was clean and also plenty of clean towels. All the staff appeared to be working hard.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2023

    7.0
    Generally good value I enjoyed my stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The property exterior was a bit run down and corridors and room doors looked a bit tired.

    Great view from the hotel bar, v friendly helpful staff. Food and drink v good value for money. Room was comfortable and shower was good and reliable

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Economy Twin Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Decor

    Spectacular views friendly staff rooms very dated but clean would definitely stay again

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2023

    6.0
    Served our needs.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bed extremely hard - previous guests clothes in cupboard - but host was clear - no frills. Breakfast was great - staff very pleasant and friendly. Great location - easy to walk into town.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2023

    5.0
    Big disappointment
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Knew it was old but was very disappointed the condition of carpets and unkempt decor. Our room No 12 was above boiler room and very small I would say a health hazard. Bathroom was badly in need of refurbishment basin taps were hard to manage, dull lighting and floor and toilet looked as if they were not cleaned properly. Didn't expect hotel to be 5 star but would find it hard to give it 2 stars. Sorry didn't take photos. I would have complained but my husband said we wouldn't return or recommend to anyone. Got same response from couple of guests we spoke to felt the same as us.

    Reception on arrival covered all necessary points Staff were lovely and very helpful breakfast was good and served promptly. Very friendly staff.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2023

    6.0
    Great location in an outdated hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very dated and needs bringing up to date. Breakfast routine is out dated and a remnant of Covid. Move on

    Location was good and a nice stroll to town

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 16, 2023

    7.0
    Good night away at Lancaster Hotel in oban
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Twin Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A bit tired, needs revamped, having to put deposit down for late key

    Location was good, staff very friendly, helpful with anything, good company, lovely breakfast

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 16, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beds were a nightmare could feel every spring also stairs were hard to navigate .

    Location was great and staff were friendly and welcoming

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 13, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Twin Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room we had didn't have a view except for the side of a church

    The food was OK pub crub comeing out the main door with the view of the water was stunning

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 11, 2023

    7.0
    Comfortable and friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There seemed to be a bit of a mix up about breakfast times one of the nights we stayed. Hotel a bit tired looking and cluttered but thats just personal choice, you could see improvements were in process. But a great two days there.

    Fabulous view from our room, friendly staff, lovely breakfast and comfortable bed. Nice and clean, Nice lounge area on entrance.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: July 11, 2023

    7.0
    We had a great time there. The staff were very helpful and were friendly. I would return!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    My friend said her bed was springy and uncomfortable, so after the first night she got extra blankets from staff and she lay them on the bed and then lay on the bed, so that was better. I found the bed fine.

    The staff were very helpful as always, and the breakfast was pleasant. Great location.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 10, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Twin Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff were friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2023

    7.0
    Ok for a one night visit.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Economy Twin Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shower was a prefabricated cubicle and very small and the water pressure was very slow.

    The location was within easy walking distance to the main part of Oban

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2023

    7.0
    A nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed wasn't that comfy. In the restroom there weren't any room to put toiletries and such.

    Great location, close to town centre. Parking spaces free of charge. Big and spacious room. Great breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 8, 2023

    6.0
    Accept it is a two star hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No hairdryer

    Good breakfast. Very dog friendly. Handy after arrival on ferry.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 8, 2023

    6.0
    Ok stay - good location - food was adequate but would eat in town - room spacious and comfortable - had parking
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Was difficult carrying suitcases to the room - I left something behind and although they had my contact details did not let me know and had long journey back on train to collect

    Good location - the young lady on reception was great - wearing many hats and making sure everyone was looked after

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2023

    6.0
    A cheap workman’s overnight hotel. Would not recommend for a family. Way too basic.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room smelled of damp, bunk beds were unstable. All bedding smelled damp. Dirty cup and spoon left beside kettle. Toilet didn’t flush properly, ceiling looked as if it could fall in at any time. Decor was very dated.

    Breakfast and location.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Economy Twin Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Needs a little TLC but was still clean and comfortable.

    The staff were amazing and gave us breakfast even though we hadn't pre booked and it was delicious.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 5, 2023

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

    The bed is perhaps a bit small and a bit to old...

    Beautiful scenery is to be seen - the sea is so near! And there are to both sides beautiful walks.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: July 4, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Single Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    In desperate need of modernisation

    It was reasonably priced

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 2, 2023

    5.0
    Although the Staff were excellent during our 2 night stay, the hotel definitely needs upgraded.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel room we stayed in is in need of reburbishment.

    The breakfast was excellent, especially ordering the day before. It was ready for your allocated time. Excellent idea.

    Stayed in July 2023

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