The Ranald Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (1971 reviews)
41 Stevenson Street , Oban , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Family rooms
Hiking
Luggage storage
Fishing
Express check-in/check-out
Cycling
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable bed
Friendly staff
Cons:
Noisy floorboards
Limited parking information

Categories

Cleanliness
7.9
Generally clean, but some guests noted specific cleanliness issues.
Service
8.9
Staff received high praise for being friendly and accommodating.
Location
8.9
Consistently highlighted as excellent and central.
Room Quality
7.9
Mostly comfortable rooms, although some mentioned issues like hard beds.
Amenities
8.4
Amenities are decent but lacking in certain areas like parking clarity.
Value for Money
8.4
Value for money emphasized positively in multiple reviews.
Food and Beverage
8.4
Breakfast positively received by most guests.
Overall Experience
8.4
Overall experience was positive with a few noted issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 16:28

Property Description

Central Location in Oban Town Centre

Located just a short walk from the beach, The Ranald Hotel offers a prime spot in the heart of Oban town centre. Guests can easily explore the town's attractions such as McCaig's Tower and the Oban War & Peace Museum.

Modern Amenities and Comfort

Each room at The Ranald Hotel is equipped with free Wi-Fi, a 43-inch Smart TV, and an en-suite shower room. Enjoy a cozy stay with tea and coffee making facilities provided in every room.

Delicious Breakfast Options and Nearby Activities

Start your day with a delicious breakfast featuring Scottish pancakes and other favorites. For outdoor enthusiasts, the hotel offers easy access to wildlife cruises, diving, fishing, and kayaking activities nearby.

Experience the best of Oban at The Ranald Hotel - book your stay now!

Important information:

Please note that this property cannot accommodate hen and stag (bachelor/ette) parties.

There is no elevator in The Ranald Hotel, however staff will always be on hand to assist with luggage.

The full price of the reservation will be charged on the day of booking.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 17 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Adults stay for £20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1971 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.9
Service: 8.9
Location: 8.9
Room Quality: 7.9
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 8.4
Food and Beverage: 8.4
Overall Experience: 8.4
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Catherine • solo_traveller • gb
9
Excellent, central hotel with lovely staff.
Pros:

Clean, comfy bed with fab bedding, automatic light in bathroom (handy for midnight wees!), great breakfast, very central for Oban and staff were absolutely delightful.

Cons:

No lift, lots of stairs to top floor and difficult for parking as on street parking close by was full. But not the hotel’s fault I guess.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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MASSIMO • solo_traveller • it
7
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Geraldine • couple • gb
7
Pleasant stay
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Room was very small, it was terribly hot in the room. The shower steams up pretty quick and the bathroom door is a fire door. Used my own hand fan all night as the window if opened was facing the street and noisy.

No lift and we were in the 3rd floor, having to go up and down with luggage, plus dinner and breakfast. We are a young couple so it was ok for us. Also breakfast felt chaotic as there are limited tables and people have to push through to make way to get stuff from the buffet table. I only stayed for one night so did not mind it.
Staff are very good and I guess since it was the last available room i was allocated the smallest one.

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Cristina • solo_traveller • es
9
Pros:

Ls ubicación es fantástica

Cons:

Nada que objetar

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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peter • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Great staff at breakfast very efficient
We enjoyed the food

Cons:

Road noise front street room

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
5
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Besselink • couple • nl
7
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • solo_traveller • gb
8
Really enjoyed my stay. Ranald excellent value for money. Staff helpful, friendly and competent. Wil
Pros:

Breakfast very good. Staff competent , helpful and friendly.
Only in Ranald hotel for 3 nights . Room was just what was required for my stay.
Would definitely come again and recommend to my friends

Cons:

Toilet roll holder was broken in my room.
Hairdryer didn’t work but had brought my own so no problem.
Everything else great!

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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bourdillat • couple • fr
10
fonctionnel, proche port
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Chloe • solo_traveller • gb
10
Welcoming staff
Pros:

Lovely, welcoming staff. Nothing was too much trouble for them! Location was perfect, only a minute or 2 walk to the heart of Oban.

Room was a fantastic size & bathroom was huge! Perfect for us

Cons:

Bed was very hard but still managed to sleep

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Gaynor • couple • gb
10
Ideal for Oban seafront .train and ferry .
Pros:

Lovely big room on top floor (3rd floor)
Brilliant shower
Breakfast was really nice
Staff nice and friendly

Cons:

Liked everything. But no car park and lots of stairs but we did know before we booked

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • extended_group • gb
9
Nice friendly hotel
Pros:

We have stayed in the Ranald several times. Close to everything & never any complaints. Had everything we needed.

Cons:

What’s not to like!

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Bulent Dilaveroglu • couple • tr
8
Pros:

Şehir merkezinde temizce bir otel. Fiyat fayda oranı iyi.

Cons:

Asansör yok. Kahvaltı yetersiz

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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alain • extended_group • fr
7
2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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giannipalermo • family_with_children • it
8
Pros:

Posizione comoda , taff top e colazione ottima

Cons:

Tanti scale , serviceable un ascension....

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Ladina • solo_traveller • de
6
2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Virginia • family_with_children • it
7
Pros:

Posizione e colazione

Cons:

Doccia del bagno rotta, fatta segnalazione immediata al personale che ha risposto che non avrebbe potuto fare nulla, camera molto scura

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Michael • family_with_children • de
7
2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Anne • family_with_children • nl
8
Pros:

Ruime kamer, rustig en netjes. Heerlijk ontbijt, aardig en zeer behulpzaam personeel

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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carol • couple • gb
8
Would recommend The Randal's
Pros:

Good location
Nice clean hotel
Staff were lovely.

Cons:

Breakfast was nice but a little limited. Would have been good to have a choice of how you wanted eggs.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee