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The Ranald Hotel

3.5 star property

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Bar (on property)
Grand (with Wheelchair access) | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Exterior
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
Grand Room | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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41 Stevenson Street, Oban, Scotland, PA34 5NA
  • Place, Oban Distillery
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, McCaig's Tower
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Oban War and Peace Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

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Comfort Double Room | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Comfort Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Grand Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds

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Grand Room (Plus) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Grand Room (Plus)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Grand (with Wheelchair access)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Futon

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About this property

The Ranald Hotel

This smoke-free hotel features a bar/lounge and free Wi-Fi in public areas.
The Ranald Hotel offers 17 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Ranald Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from RSPB Visitor Centre. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include luggage storage
  • 10 minutes by foot from McCaig's Tower and a 4-minute drive from Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds
WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

This 3.5-star Oban hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 10 for adults and GBP 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet (76 centimetre high)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (86 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: GBP 15.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 11:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 10 for adults and from GBP 5 for children
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 15.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:30 AM - 11:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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The Ranald Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 328 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 143 out of 328 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 328 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 328 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 328 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Evelyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall ok except toilet door was able to unlock and no lift got to carry luggage’s up The stairs . Breakfast was planned time as the restaurant was small.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, good location, lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Allison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast had a lot of options, fresh buffett food or you could order breakfast. We had the buffet and it was quick and easy as we were on a tour. Easily walkable to all the shops and food. Perfect for the one night sleep. Staff were really nice and helpful. Room is small though.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James, Newark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great but no elevator.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous boutique Hotel downtown Oban. The staff is delightful help me and my husband with all of our travel plans. The breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Fall River

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very spacious and clean apartment perfectly located in the heart of Inverness.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean hotel. Close to dining and waterfront. Comfy beds and pillows. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay again. Hotel is clean, modern & in a great location. Close to local bars & restaurants. Great breakfast choice & friendly staff. Wouldn't hesitate to return
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean small but efficent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Wade

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and ambience of the property was great, enjoyed the lounge nice spot to relax at the end of the day!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was fine. A little expensive for such a small room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Lesley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in good location. In walking distance of centre. Beautiful spacious room with everything you need for a great stay. Comfortable bed. Very helpful staff. Not had breakfast yet but looks like plenty of choice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A modern and snug stay in central Oban.

Very central location, in a small and snug building. Room was very clean, and had cards telling us who had cleaned our room which was a lovely personal touch. The room was very modern too. Staff were very helpful and accommodating, and very friendly. The bathroom shower had a fault but it wasn’t significant. Great price given the busy tourist season, smaller yet cosy spaces. 8/10.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They accommodated our group of four with one double bed and two single beds in the same room to avoid extra costs. I cannot say enough about the breakfast, which cost only 10 SBP per person. One hot menu choice and unlimited continental and drink choices included. I have found nowhere else that does that, at least on our Scotland trip. If your travels take you anywhere near Oban, book this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Eileen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhona

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nazneen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small boutique hotel, convenient location. Close to restaurants. Staff were excellent. Breakfast was beautifully served with hot to order foods. Coffee and tea were brought to the table by staff. Rooms were small but well appointed and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alam, Tracy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel in the heart of Oban.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Small hotel that gets the job done

The included breakfast was nice - choice of a hot item as well as continental options. Check-in was smooth. The room was fairly small but it met the basic needs. Overall it was good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marcelo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Ranald is a small hotel located very close to the pier, which was convenient for us since we returned late from Mull and needed a place to stay before driving back to Cambridge. The receptionist was kind and helpful. The hotel does not have a restaurant, and the breakfast options were somewhat limited. Additionally, there is no lift, which was a bit inconvenient as I am recovering from a broken leg. Overall, it was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Comfortable small hotel with a good breakfast, friendly service, and excellent location. Off the busiest streets but still close to everything!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great location. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was too hot and too small for four people.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025