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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: July 17, 2024

    1.0
    We did not stay for the second night booked and could not wait to leave.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything apart from location.

    Breakfast just about ok.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2024

    1.0
    Avoid if you need a comfortable nights rest
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    While the very dated decor is cute and fun for 1 night - the beds are by far the most uncomfortable I have ever experienced. I didnt get a wink of sleep and neither did my colleagues. The bed folded in half as I got in it and felt like I was sleeping on a bag of potatoes. Never again.

    Location is perfect for a trip to Oban - close to local bars, restaurants etc. Staff are lovely. Free on site parking a plus

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 16, 2024

    10
    Lancaster Hotel is a practical place to stay when you want to make day trips to nearby islands.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It would be good to have strong wifi connections in guest rooms.

    Sea view ; convenient location : friendly staff; excellent price

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 16, 2024

    3.0
    Never again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Mould in bathroom. Tv not working properly bed was horrible and how ever lovely the people were who own it…. The lady that served us breakfast had Pet hair all over her sweatshirt..

    The hotel itself has seen far better days. The rooms advertised are not the rooms we got. The yellow painted ceiling is probably hiding smokes marks from years ago. where white paint won’t cover it.. old and run down. Hotel is extremely noisy at night with the bar underneath not recommended for families with young children at all. Last night we returned to find the police there.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 16, 2024

    10
    You will love it here. Can't wait to stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    I liked everything, especially the brilliant sunsets where the whole sky, bay and street turned red. Never seen anything quite so great.

    This hotel is amazing. I highly recommend the whole experience. The food was fresh, the staff friendly the place was kept spotless and welcoming - but it was the decor that I loved the most. It was like going back into the 70s and so endearing that it reminded me of my grandmother. The solid wood furniture, comfy beds, bakelite units and 'Tardis-like' showers (my kids would have loved the showers when they were small and Dr Who fans) were gleaming like new and a pleasure to see and use in these environmentally friendly days when we are trying to save the earth. I mean, anyway, who wants to pay more to stay at an unnecessarily updated hotel with modern, disposable. lightweight furniture and fittings? I loved it and loved the location. I loved the price and food. Very pleasant exceptional-quality bargain where you are treated with utmost respect and care and can get on with enjoying your stay.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 16, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location is great, comfy beds, helpful staff.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2024

    8.0
    Perfect for the job
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing. I’d just suggest taking earplugs. Not saying it’s overly noisy but it’s not quiet

    I really didn’t expect much of the hotel due to the reviews but I think they were unfair. Yes it’s dated but I loved it! The location was perfect, the room was clean and comfy. I only had breakfast one morning and that was fine too. I’d definitely stay here again. It had everything I needed and exceeded my expectations

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2024

    9.0
    First time there , couldn’t have wished for better service and hospitality, would recommend it .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Can’t complain about anything, had s as fantastic weekend

    I could not complain about the breakfast, there was plenty of variety of stuff to eat and you got plenty to eat and drink. The staff were all helpful and friendly, the hotel was clean and tidy a real home from home

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2024

    2.0
    Photos shown are all over n room couldn’t just put one up Very basic dirty cobwebs on ceiling cracked cornison skirting
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Dirty

    Close to town

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 14, 2024

    9.0
    A genuine experience of Scottish friendliness
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    More milk for tea making

    Staff and fellow residents were warm hospitable and helpful. A terrific place to stay.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 14, 2024

    9.0
    A friendly hôtel in Oban
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The furniture looks a bit outdated, the noise of walking people.

    The friendliness of the staff, the great location, the great breakfast.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 13, 2024

    10
    Superb!!!!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing!

    Wonderful wonderful location

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2024

    8.0
    All OK. A pleasant stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was OK.

    Breakfast excellent.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2024

    8.0
    ADEQUATE
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms are tired and need refurbishing.

    Staff were friendly. Location was excellent.. Breakfast was out of this world 10 out of 10

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 8, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    The hotel has an old timer design and furniture. I particularly like places with a touch of history rather than being in the last modern soulless room. Loved the views. You can't beat it. Comfortable beds. Cosy in general.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 8, 2024

    4.0
    Was only a base but didn’t really want to spend any more time there than necessary.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very dated facility. Whole place needs total re modernised. Lights didn’t work, room smelt and wasn’t fresh, bath was old and dirty. Bar unwelcoming to spend time in it!

    Great location and nice breakfast.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2024

    8.0
    Very enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Update furniture and beds but it is an old property.

    Right on the water, lovely views, friendly helpful staff, nice breakfast.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 6, 2024

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

    A bit outdated however this is reflected in the price

    Staff very attentive and helpful, even provided a wee doggy breakfast for my companion

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: July 6, 2024

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

    This hotel has not been renovated for decades. It is like being in the 1950s and not in a good way. They have a lovely location but it is really disappointing to look at the ocean while being served frozen fish. They are charging a lot but not putting it into refurbishing the guest areas. It dark and depressing.

    The room was clean and carpets fairly new.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 5, 2024

    3.0
    Would not recommend this hotel to anyone.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel was run down and shabby, the staff were miserable, even telling us not to use booking.com and to call them direct. The curtains in the snooker room were hanging by a thread and the place smells disgusting.

    The breakfast was the only thing that was OK,, and the girl serving was lovely.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: July 5, 2024

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Decor was from the 60's quilt was disgusting, wouldn't take a shower full of mould and so on

    location

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 3, 2024

    1.0
    Awful . One advantage the lovely view from the window paid extra for ..
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything , no reception for tv, no sockets ,cheap beds and broken , not clean , needs an overhaul . Definitely not recommend . Had to ask for loo rolls t bags even then not given enough .

    No breakfast , thought it was included

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: July 3, 2024

    3.0
    It was very disappointing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was full, bed uncomfortable, staff and residents generally unfriendly, overpriced, poor parking, and place needs a serious makeover.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: July 3, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great view from room, helpful friendly staff, good value

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 2, 2024

    2.0
    Disappointing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The hotel was extremely dated. The furniture looked like it was from the 80's. Simple things could have been improved eg the back of the main door had obviously had a mirror removed but not repainted to remove the marks. The bathroom door was broken at the bottom . Our bathroom had mould on the ceiling and behind the toilet.

    The view was fantastic.

    Stayed in June 2024

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