Reviews of Lancaster Hotel 2 stars
Esplanade, Oban, PA34 5AD, United Kingdom

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Reviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEasy check-in, friendly staff, clean and tidy. Great views if you book the ocean view. Great place to take you pet.
Beds way too soft and furniture that needs updating. Having to choose your breakfast choices the day before and thee worsted coffee. The church bells going off every hour (I know this can't be helped, but stops you from having a laid in).
Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewvery nice friendly staff
all fine
Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFriendly helpful staff, very comfy bed, right on sea front
Parking was a bit tight
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe location.
Not what I booked again. The room was shocking. Very out dated but wouldn’t be out of place back in the 70s and was charged top price. I looked at some pictures of the hotel before booking but totally missed sold. I ordered a double room with a sea view and a en-suite but what I got was a very small room with the en-suite consisting of a very rusty shower and toilet and the best was the sink outside the bathroom. I was also charged for breakfast which I was told it was included when I booked. The breakfast was very basic and cheap ingredients. The best part, I was booked for two nights but couldn’t stay there for another night, hence I booked myself and my wife in another hotel just down the road and it cost me another £130 for the night which was the same price I paid for this hotel and it was like chalk and cheese. We will not be staying there again.
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat location next to Oban town centre and the ferry port!
Slightly dated, not a huge complaint however
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery poor condition run down dirty
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewRoom with a beautiful view
Crack in ceiling
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast staff were really friendly. Reasonable prices in the bar.
Having stayed several times in the past I thought I knew what to expect. The non cleaning of the room, unless you asked for tea, coffee, bin to be emptied etc due to covid really was a joke as we never saw the sign until our return on the 2nd evening. Shower was also a joke very little water pressure.
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe cost is very good for a seafront hotel. The breakfast was good.
A bit worn and dated but you get what you pay for. A room and ensuite for a good price.
Reviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewStaff were lovely.
The rooms were dreadful. Holes in the walls. Ceilings split ,cracked. Bedside lights didn't work. Furniture from the ark. Repairs to the room had been attempted, but it looked as if by a toddler. Mould on the ceiling .
Reviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewNothing
Rooms very poor condition , hotel needs refurbished
Reviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewBed comfortable
Place in need a decorating. Bar stock poor. Sat in "cocktails bar ". But didn't do cocktails. Jukebox was switched off sharp.
Reviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe breakfast room was lovely and the breakfast was really great. Made up a little bit the rest of the hotel.
Needs a mat in the shower. Really slippery. Needs refreshing.
Reviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFriendly staff , lovely sea view,
Limited parking, stairs a bit steep
Reviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGood location
The wifi should be in the rooms, especially since we didn't have cellular coverage in the hotel
Reviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast very good
Sink in the bed area and the kettle was to big no glass at sink for rinsing your mouth after cleaning teeth
Reviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe proximity of the hotel to the attractions.
The room, not worth the money so dated
Reviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewStaff were excellent. The breakfast was also very good. Perfect location on the esplanade.
Nothing everything was good
Reviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat base with great facilities and staff very helpful and accommodating. On site parking on th front of an amazing base In Oban with access to all the islands. Great weekend made even better with the weather. Will DEFINITELY be back
Fantastic position in Oban and staff very accommodating. Room great and onsite parking freeing you up to enjoy the delights of a fantastic town
Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewService at bar and reception
Toilet broken, bathroom door was off bottom hinge Carpet needs cleaning. Room could have brighter light. Needs a lot of maintenance done.