★★
Hotel
Oban
6.0/10

Lancaster Hotel

The family-run Lancaster Hotel is right next to St Columba's Cathedral and has a view of Oban Bay. Built in 1850, it offers snacks, meals and lounge areas. From the front rooms you can look down the Firth of Lorne, almost all the way to Easdale and across to Lismore, Ardnamurchan and Mull. Each room at Lancaster Hotel has a TV and tea/coffee making facilities. In the morning, a breakfast is served in the dining room with breathtaking views which include the island of Kerrera with the distant peaks of Mull in the background. Breakfast can be eaten in the rooms and hot snacks include macaroni cheese and lamb hotpot. The bar has darts, a pool table, dominoes, cards, a TV and a jukebox. Oban Rail Station and Oban Ferry Terminal are only 5 minutes’ drive from the Lancaster. There is free parking at the property.

Situated in the best rated area in Oban, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.8
Breakfast info: Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free
Free private parking available at the hotel

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Kids

Children of any age are welcome.

Dogs

Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Address

Esplanade, Oban, PA34 5AD, United Kingdom, Oban, UK

Facilities

Free parking Free WiFi Family rooms Non-smoking rooms Bar Good breakfast

Gallery

a bathroom with a sink and a tv on the wall at Lancaster Hotel in Oban

a hotel room with two beds and a table and chairs at Lancaster Hotel in Oban

a bathroom with a chair and a sink and a mirror at Lancaster Hotel in Oban

a room with chairs and tables and a fireplace at Lancaster Hotel in Oban

a dining room with a view of the water at Lancaster Hotel in Oban

a bedroom with a bed and a mirror at Lancaster Hotel in Oban

a bedroom with two bunk beds and a lamp at Lancaster Hotel in Oban

a window with a view of a body of water at Lancaster Hotel in Oban

a hotel room with two beds and a window at Lancaster Hotel in Oban

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Reviews

Lisa 8/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: Very friendly and affordable and I like the quirky old style

James 8/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: Hotel was ideal for my purpose. A one night stay with no meals, leaving before 8am

Jan 9/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

I hope that I can catch another booking .com deal for next time I need to be in Oban.Thankyou .

Pros: Having read some awfully unfair reviews,I was pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness of my little ensuite room.On a low budget ,it was basic but a wee warm haven of personal space and comfort.My breakfast was delicious- eaten with a sea view.The staff were so so friendly and welcoming, it felt very homely.

Cons: I cant usually afford to stay in hotels,so I liked everything! It was very much value for money ..but so homely and safe for a lone traveller.

Bill 9/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Older building, but great staff.

Pros: Very good staff - great breakfast. Good views from the front of the hotel

Cons: Slightly tired furniture and fittings, but price reflects this, so a fair deal really- I would return.

Alannah 9/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Although the hotel is a little dated I enjoy the look it has it is a lovely hotel to stay in

Pros: The location is excellent and breakfast was value for money vert enjoyable nice selection

Cons: Pool was no longer in use

Joseph 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: Great location Great staff very clean and tidy Fantastic breakfast

Cons: Leaving

Joanne 8/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: Although the hotel is old-fashioned and reminded me of my gran's house, I liked it and it was lovely and clean. The staff were all very friendly, helpful and treated me like one of the family. The breakfast was very tasty and very filling. When my initial room had a broken window handle, the staff very quickly upgraded me to a larger, nicer room. I will definitely be back to stay next year. Well done Lancaster Hotel and staff.

Jo 9/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Clean, Comfy and convenient

Pros: Based at the quieter end of the promenade with a short walk to shops and attractions was ideal. Beds were very comfy and the room was charming with some nods to the past. We also appreciated being put to the rear of the hotel due to our doggo as it made for a lovely quiet nights sleep without him fretting.

Nichola 8/10

France 🇫🇷

Enjoyed it for what it is. A wee time capsule ☺️

Pros: We really liked it here, it’s quite quirky. Noted owned by the same family since 1963 I think…. Possibly original fixtures and fittings but that was very much part of its charm.

Cons: Not much really

Wayne 10/10

Australia 🇦🇺