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Reviews of Lancaster Hotel 2 stars

Esplanade, Oban, PA34 5AD, United Kingdom

#23 of 24 hotels in Oban

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1527 hotel reviews

6.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.8

  • Comfort

    6.5

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    6.0

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    6.6

  • Free WiFi

    5.9

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  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    5.0
    Cheap hotel in good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was ok but all three tables that were being used were on top of each other in a large restaurant. The hotel is very tired and in need of some love and attention.

    The hotel was in a good location, on the seafront and close to the centre of town. It was the cheapest hotel in Oban. Staff were friendly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    7.0
    Excellent value for money, breakfast just right - quiet and good for us as we had a dog with us.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bedroom en-suite facilities need to really be more modern.

    The hotel was of an older style - but good value for money. Maybe good to focus on the older style. Really good for us as we had a dog with us.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Single Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast at £10 was terrible. I only wanted tea and toast and was still charged the full amount. My friend had sausage bacon and egg that was swimming in oil. Not good at all. Advise others to go into Oban for breakfast.

    Ery basic single room but could do with a refurb. Old fashioned but basic.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    5.0
    Very dated hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very dated. Squeaky floorboards. Our room 8 Could be doing with re papering and painting. Paper coming away from ceiling. Doors in room needed washed or painted. Hand washing sink in room, so had to come out toilet before washing hands.

    Clean bedding and towels. Nice breakfast

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    7.0
    Old hotel with character I’ll be back soon
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only negative thing I can really pick up was the duvet, could do with a bit bigger wider than the size of the bed

    One of the cheaper hotels in oban so there can be no complaints really , you get what you pay for, we had a great sea view in a large room, very quirky hotel and nice staff especially the young girl behind the bar

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    6.0
    Would return
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit tired , couldnt see out room window

    Location,parking,pool tables free for residents , friendly staff , great views from the huge windows in dining room, lounge and bar , dog friendly at no extra charge

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    7.0
    Pleasant one night stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Long trek to my room but that's the luck of the draw.

    Friendly helpful staff, I had read in reviews bad things about the staff but this was not my experience. Fiona in particular was helpful showing me on a map places I wanted to get to locally.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2024

    5.0
    Budget hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room need updating but for price is okay

    View from room

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    7.0
    Lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We had a lovely stay and had considered extending by a couple of days but on our last night there were new occupants in the room next door. Their dog/dogs barked at every noise especially early in the morning so we had a very disrupted sleep. Not the hotels fault but sadly as a result we decided to leave on schedule.

    The location of the hotel is ideal with stunning views over Oban bay. Plenty car parking and clean rooms. Breakfast was basic but adequate. Staff were lovely.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    7.0
    Great value for money for a quick stopover
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Decor is tired but was otherwise fine

    Great value, beautiful views. Free parking. Friendly staff. Clean and comfortable

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2023

    6.0
    Great staff
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was a bit cold there was a wee electric heater on the wall for when the central heating wasn't on rough

    Staff were friendly and helpful..Nice and quiet..Breakfast was lovely,had a great view

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Single Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    very easy and comfortable hotel staff really helpful

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    6.0
    We booked this hotel for an overnight stay as we arrived on the late ferry.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was dated and was quite noisy we could hear other guests coming in late at night.

    The price was reasonable for a family room

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2023

    5.0
    It was okay but we expected a lttle more
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room was not what we expected from the booking pictures we were expecting a sea view and not looking out onto a brick wall opposite our room we felt there was to much furniture for the size of the room and the shower was cramped the hotel needs to be updated

    The staff were very nice and friendly and the breakfast was what we expected

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2023

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

    Very tired building needs up dating

    Friendly staff

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    7.0
    Overall nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds were a little uncomfortable and the rooms generally need renovating as they are a bit outdated. Things like the bath tub were yellowing which while clean doesn't feel nice to be in. Things like shower gell and shampoo were not provided which isn't an issue but when they are it makes the hotel feel nicer.

    Staff were all really nice and breakfast was lovely. Location was good too. Overall nice

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2023

    5.0
    Unsatisfactory, over priced
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mouldy silicone in shower and overall the standard and decor took us back to the 60's. Over priced room.

    Pool tables

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2023

    5.0
    Not good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Entrance door was not shutting so always open. Easy to fix but they couldn’t be bothered. Stairs to attic room were tiny and steep. Room was basic

    Probably a good location. They did do food

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No WiFi in room, no reception on tv

    Friendly, meals where good, good location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was quite dark. Wobbly shelf beside bed, holding a lamp. Traffic and clock tower noise and s damp smell in one corridor.

    Location excellent as not able to walk far - and superb view over the bay from the foyer. Parking availability, friendly staff welcome (dog included!) Lots of hot water.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Single Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms creak with any movement, nowhere safe available to leave bags for an hour, drink pipes needed cleaned meaning pint was super eggy with sulphur

    Cheap rooms, lovely seafront location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    7.0
    Very enjoyable and would recommend the hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food was OK but could have been better.

    Staff were excellent.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2023

    5.0
    Overnight stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was very small, have paid less for better accommodation. The room needs a complete overhaul as does the rest of the hotel. The en suite was very small and the shower door didn't shut properly.

    The location and view were amazing, couldn't fault it.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Beds were a bit hard. Parking tight.

    Super friendly staff. Beautiful views.

    Stayed in September 2023

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