Reviews of Lancaster Hotel 2 stars
Esplanade, Oban, PA34 5AD, United Kingdom
#24 of 25 hotels in Oban
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 1558 hotel reviews
6.1Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
6.8
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Comfort
6.5
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Location
8.9
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Facilities
6.0
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Staff
8.5
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Value for money
6.6
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Free WiFi
5.8
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Reviewed: 16 August 2023
Mrbead
United Kingdom176 reviews13 helpful votes7.0“Fantastic Location & Value For Money”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Triple Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
Tiny TV and shower, bit run down - otherwise all was good.
Great location with sea view. Old grand hotel with easy parking
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 14 August 2023
Alastair
United Kingdom6 reviews6.0“Expected little more due to price”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Economy Twin Room - Smoking
- • Stayed 5 nights
Hard matress. Close up view of the Cathedral wall
It was a cheap bed for the night
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 14 August 2023
Tartan
United Kingdom1 review5.0“A place that once was. Needs refreshing. Has potential.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
seems like it hasn't been renovated since the 70s
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 13 August 2023
Alfie
United Kingdom1 review7.0“Lovely staff and cosy room”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Shower too small
Staff were nice
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 13 August 2023
Paul
United Kingdom2 reviews7.0“Perfect for a short trip on a budget. Interior a blast from the past but clean and comfortable.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Economy Single Room - Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
The free Wifi doesn't reach all rooms. The old building can be a bit noisy when people are moving around and slamming doors!
Great location on the edge of the town centre.. Dated but comfortable & clean room. Staff very friendly and attentive. Good selection of bar food available at budget prices.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 13 August 2023
Anca0808
United Kingdom25 reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Main ick was the curtains, will change with immediate effect. Place can keep it's charm even after a bit of TLC (paint, new wallpaper, polish the current furniture).
Place has its charm, was clean and great breakfast. Enjoyed the atmosphere in the evening with the live music and travellers sharing stories.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 11 August 2023
Eric
Malta19 reviews6.0“Enjoyed our stay and Oban is delightful.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Economy Twin Room - Smoking
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
A bit dated
Location and very helpful staff
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 8 August 2023
Peter
United Kingdom7 reviews1 helpful vote5.0Passable- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Place really needs a refurb, bed wasn't comfy and creaked every time I moved, bedroom was small but served it's purpose.
The view was amazing, staff were really nice and helpful. Breakfast was really good. Really enjoyed jam night on the fri night, a few of the locals playing different instruments and singing great atmosphere. 2 free pool tables are great and you can even play your own music through bluetooth in a large room upstairs.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 7 August 2023
John
Ireland2 reviews5.0Passable- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Service not great. Very slow service. Hotel very dated, needs a lot of investment. They would have a goldmine if they invested. Superb location.
Not a lot.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 6 August 2023
Heather
United Kingdom1 review7.0“All of Oban hotels are in the same state. Trust me. If you want value and a sea view - go here.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing really. I knew what I was expecting.
So, there are loads of bad reviews about this place so I went in eyes wide open. The hotel is a long established hotel. And yes, cash needs to be invested to bring it up to date. The room was tired looking, but it was clean, comfortable cozy and had all I needed to put my head down for the night. Plus a most stunning view from the room. I chose to stay here over another hotel with my group of friends I was travelling with that Iv stayed in before. The other location there was no way I was spending £100 for a single room very tired and dated. Over breakfast my friends and I compared rooms and I lucked out over all their stays in the Royal across the bay. In my room, everything was functional and the staff are amazing and super friendly.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 6 August 2023
Barry
United States2 reviews7.0“Great for a one to two night stop.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No elevator and very small t.v.
Close to the centre of town. Friendly staff. Quaint establishment. Breakfast was braw!
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 6 August 2023
Lois
United Kingdom7 reviews1 helpful vote6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Hotel is quite dated and our rooms were small, but ok for 1 night as we were catching a ferry the next day.
The breakfast order was taken on arrival to the hotel, cooked to order and waitress served. Although full breakfast doesn't contain baked beans, mushrooms or hash.browns/potato cakes.. Being a coeliac I could only have bacon, egg, tomato and GF toast. It was cooked beautifully and the bacon was lovely and thick. The staff were very friendly and even brought our dog a sausage on his very own plate.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 3 August 2023
Maryanne
United Kingdom18 reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Hotel needs to be updated
Location is excellent with beautiful views over the bay
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 31 July 2023
Hazel
United Kingdom28 reviews2 helpful votes5.0“Acceptable for a quick overnight stay. We went out all night and just used the room to sleep in.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The room and decor was very dated. The hotel is rather run down. Needs some TLC to bring it back to an acceptable level for paying customers. In addition to this a breakfast was not included with the price I paid. Yes I could have paid an additional cost for breakfast, however, this was not clear when I booked.
The location was nice. It was on the sea front
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 30 July 2023
Edna
United Kingdom5 reviews5.0“I liked the hotel but the beds were terrible”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Economy Twin Room - Smoking
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Beds
Location
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 30 July 2023
Nigel
United Kingdom14 reviews2 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Triple Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great people - nice room with view
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 30 July 2023
Edward
United Kingdom11 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Location and view were fabulous.Friendly and helpful staff. Reasonably priced snacks .
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 29 July 2023
William
United Kingdom3 reviews7.0“Handy for a one off stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Convenience
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 27 July 2023
Graeme
United Kingdom8 reviews6.0“Ok for a short stay could do with being up dated”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Economy Single Room - Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Bit pricey breakfast could be bigger
Location
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 24 July 2023
Adam
United Kingdom7 reviews5.0“2 night stay was OK, but if I was staying any longer I would look for somewhere else”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The whole place needs a makeover, plus the stairs are steep for any one with mobility problems, can't get WiFi in rooms
The location was good, breakfast was excellent and our room had a great view. The staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 24 July 2023
Edna
United Kingdom5 reviews5.0“It was old fashioned but staff were lovely”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Beds
Location
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 23 July 2023
Daniel
United Kingdom4 reviews5.0“It’s liveable for one quick night…”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
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
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Reviewed: 22 July 2023
Clare
United Kingdom2 reviews5.0Passable- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The hotel is so old fashioned and tired
Location is excellent and we had a room with amazing views.
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 22 July 2023
Rob
New Zealand19 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Bed and showers
Location and staff
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 21 July 2023
Derek
United Kingdom9 reviews5.0“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
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