Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Seafront Retreat in Oban's Historic Heart
Established in 1963, Lancaster Hotel has been a family-run establishment under the Ramage family's stewardship for over six decades. Our 50-bedroom hotel, located on Oban's seafront, combines historic charm with modern comforts to provide guests with a relaxing and memorable stay. We prioritise comfort and hospitality, offering panoramic sea views, complimentary WiFi in public areas, and accessible amenities across our bar, lounge, and dining spaces.With a legacy of repeat visitors, we maintain a commitment to quality through attentive service and thoughtful details, including pet-friendly accommodations and proximity to local attractions like McCaig's Tower and Oban Distillery.
Services
Accommodation
Bar
Dining
Lounge Areas
WiFi
Details
- Year established: 1963
Highlights and features
- We offer family-run hospitality with over 60 years of local expertise
- Our seafront location provides panoramic views of Oban Bay
- Free WiFi available in reception, bars, and public areas
- Pet-friendly accommodations with designated smoking rooms
- Direct access to Oban's main attractions and ferry routes
What people say
Lovely sea views
Comfortable family rooms
Historic charm
Convenient location
Friendly staff
Services
Accommodation
We offer 50 comfortable rooms with sea views, including family rooms, doubles, twins, and singles. Most rooms feature private bathrooms, televisions, and tea/coffee making facilities. The historic building maintains traditional charm with modern comforts across its non-smoking and designated smoking rooms.
Bar
Our two bars provide distinct atmospheres - the lounge bar with games and entertainment, and the cocktail bar with panoramic sea views. Both serve a range of beverages with historic character, maintaining the building's legacy as Oban's former Royal Highland Yachting Club clubhouse.
Dining
The seafront dining room seats 50 guests with breakfast service and panoramic views of Oban Bay. We also offer a varied snack menu throughout the day in our bars and reception area, featuring traditional Scottish dishes and modern favourites.
Lounge Areas
Public seating includes a sun porch with sea views and an entrance lounge with gas fire. These spaces combine historic character with comfort, offering flexible areas for relaxation while maintaining accessibility to our seafront location.
WiFi
Free WiFi is available in reception, bars, and public areas. The network covers front rooms near reception, supporting modern connectivity needs while preserving the historic building's character through strategically placed access points.
Questions
How do I book a room at Lancaster Hotel?
Contact us directly via phone at 01631 562587 for bookings. We don't accept online reservations through this website.
Does the hotel have sea view rooms?
Yes, we offer seven rooms with sea views overlooking Oban Bay and Kerrera Sound.
Is WiFi available throughout the hotel?
Free WiFi is available in public areas and some front rooms near reception, but not all bedrooms have coverage.
Are pets allowed at the hotel?
Yes, we welcome pets in designated areas of the hotel with prior arrangement.
What are breakfast hours?
Breakfast service is available daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM in our seafront dining room.
Is the hotel accessible for guests with mobility issues?
While we don't have a lift, we can accommodate guests on ground floor levels with advance notice.
Reviews (1)
Sarah D.
Aug 27, 2013
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Very nice staff but this is the worst hotel I have ever stayed in. I would not recommend it. We stayed in this hotel because it accepts dogs and the website looked appealing. When we arrived the outside appeared charming, but the charm quickly wore off once inside. The interior is outdated, which is forgivable, but most importantly, it is dirty and smells. Once checked in (having to pay up front which we thought was odd) you pass through a series of fire doors and after each door the carpet became shabbier and a smell started to permeate through the air. We were the last room at the end of the
