The hotel is extremely old-fashioned and basic with a tiny toilet and shower that looked like it had never been updated. However, it's cheap, and if they updated it that would be reflected in a higher price. The tv is tiny and only has a few channels, and the wifi is basically non-existent.

The hotel has a great location overlooking the bay, worth paying a bit extra for a sea view. There's limited free parking right outside. Room was really outdated, straight out the 70s, but clean and the bed was comfortable. Downstairs there are two large rooms with full windows giving great views and it seemed a nice place to relax. One of them was a bar and the bar and food prices seemed very good. There was a nice, jolly atmosphere throughout the hotel. Not a place if you're trying to impress but great price for a functional place to sleep.

Stayed in August 2025

Parking was hit and miss not enough spaces. Rooms are along lots of corridors like a maze. On suite but sink in bedroom tiny box room toilet/shower. Room in need of decoration. Shower base very rusty and sink in bedroom. Not enough staff only one person doing reception bar etc.

Where it was situated was good. Shower was powerful. Breakfast was well organised and delicious

Stayed in August 2025

The property is very old and tired, it needs refurbishing, the decor is dated and needs modernisation.

Good location, parking and easy to walk into Oban centre. Friendly and helpful staff.

Stayed in August 2025

The hotel is very dated and needs some tlc, we were informed that the owner was considering an offer from a large company so is reluctant to put money into it. Some of the accessories are very old and def needs an upgrade, saying that I will prob be going again next year

Stayed several times at the lancaster ,it is well situated with private car park, we had the sea view which was a bit bigger and bed clean and comfortable . The breakfast was good

Stayed in August 2025

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).

Easy check-in, friendly staff, clean and tidy. Great views if you book the ocean view. Great place to take you pet.

Stayed in August 2025

Parking was a bit tight

Friendly helpful staff, very comfy bed, right on sea front

Stayed in August 2025

Slightly dated, not a huge complaint however

Great location next to Oban town centre and the ferry port!

Stayed in August 2025

Crack in ceiling

Room with a beautiful view

Stayed in August 2025

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.

Breakfast staff were really friendly. Reasonable prices in the bar.

Stayed in August 2025

Place in need a decorating. Bar stock poor. Sat in "cocktails bar ". But didn't do cocktails. Jukebox was switched off sharp.

Bed comfortable

Stayed in July 2025

Needs a mat in the shower. Really slippery. Needs refreshing.

The breakfast room was lovely and the breakfast was really great. Made up a little bit the rest of the hotel.

Stayed in August 2025

The Lancaster is good value, I've stayed there before and will stay again.

Stayed in August 2025

Staff were not very friendly. Room needed a bit of an upgrade to decor. Ensuite was very small amd door very stiff..

Location is lovely. Sea view from room was lovely.

Stayed in August 2025

Needs refurbishing to bring it out of the 70s!

Location, friendly, cheapish for nowadays inflated prices.

Stayed in August 2025

Woken up early morning/late evening with other guests allowing the fire doors to bang shut. A number of guests had dogs sharing their rooms and were up early morning to allow them to go outside. The rooms and furniture are old and in need of replacement/decoration. I have previously mentioned the issue with the single bed duvet not being big enough and the issue remains.

Great location/views from hotel. Good cooked breakfast.

Stayed in August 2025

Lack of space. Cramped bathroom.

Sea view.

Stayed in August 2025

Shower cubicle was very small, a little bit dated decor and the drinks we had in the bar seemed to be from old barrels.

The view,the comfortable bed, and the delicious breakfast.

Stayed in August 2025

The car parking was a bit tight.

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel was located close to the city centre and had a great outlook over the the water.

Stayed in July 2025

The decor is very dated which isn’t really a problem but makes for an interesting experience. The water pressure in the room was possible the worst water pressure I have ever experienced. Think, a dribble. Also when I tried to leave at 6am, everything was locked up. I had to unlock the door myself to let myself out when felt like I was breaking some unwritten rule. Nothing was awful or a deal breaker but I probably wouldn’t come back.

It was clean and the beds were comfortable. It’s well located and fairly quiet. All in all, the stay was perfectly fine.

Stayed in August 2025

Men sitting at entrance of hotel drinking all afternoon/ evening

Friendly staff

Stayed in August 2025

Dated.

Staff. Served my purpose.

Stayed in August 2025

Everything ok for one night.

Great location. Beds clean and comfy. Breakfast excellent. Fantastic view of the bay.

Stayed in July 2025

Washbasin drainage was slow.

Highlight was the stovies I had for lunch! Exceptional! Staff - efficient and obliging.

Stayed in July 2025

Single room small but it had everything needed. Biscuits in the room would have been a very welcome extra.Parking at the back of the hotel was challenging and presented a very unattractive picture of the hotel

Very friendly staff.Good breakfast. Bar meals available.

Stayed in July 2025