The Ranald Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (1947 reviews)
41 Stevenson Street , Oban , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Facilities for disabled guests
Packed lunches
Squash
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
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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 1947 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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Dabrowski • solo_traveller • pl
10
Pros:

Dobre śniadanie

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • extended_group • de
9
Pros:

Sehr freundliches Personal, tolle Frühstücksauswahl, sehr sauber

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Boris • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

Gute Lage nah am Zentrum, Zimmer schön und von der Größe gut und das Frühstück (Porridge mit Früchten) war lecker

Cons:

Der Frühstücksraum war leider sehr klein und voll.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Marga • solo_traveller • es
10
Pros:

Muy cómodo y limpio

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Dong • couple • de
8
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Suzanne • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Lovely clean hotel, great location

Cons:

Although was a lovely breakfast wasn't really for us

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • couple • gb
8
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Randy • couple • ca
8
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Sebastian • solo_traveller • at
6
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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van • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

The room was big enough for three and clean. The breakfast was a nice treat.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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john • couple • gb
8
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Paula • couple • ar
5
Para el olvido mala experiencia
Pros:

Ubicación

Cons:

No está debidamente indicado que
No tiene ascensor, uno cuando contrata no sabe qué piso le va a tocar.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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happynotatwork • Couples
8
Highland Golf Break
Pros:

Great city centre location. Street parking (Pay 09:00-18:00). Welcoming helpful staff. Very clean & well appointed room. Selection of lighted breakfast options.

2026-05-19 • via Tripadvisor
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Adventure36724435800 • Couples • Kinross, Perth and Kinross, Scotland
10
One night stay
Pros:

We had a great stay at the Ranald comfy bed super hot shower and excellent breakfast, all the staff were very hospitable and will book here again when we next visit Oban.

2026-05-19 • via Tripadvisor
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Mats • couple • se
8
Pros:

Trevlig personal och bra läge

Cons:

Ingen scotish breakfast

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Chantal • couple • ch
7
absolut empfehlenswert für einen Kurz Aufenthalt
Pros:

kleines Hotel und nahe Hafen

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Suzanne • couple • gb
9
Lovely little hotel In a great location
Pros:

Lovely room and spotlessly clean. In a great location near the centre of town. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Room was rather hot and close to a busy road so didn’t have the best night’s sleep.

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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susan • solo_traveller • us
9
delightful
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Steven • couple • gb
9
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • couple • us
2
Bathroom light makes this stay a no.
Pros:

Well located. Appears updated from the outside.

Cons:

The pictures are misleading about how updated versus rundown the rooms are. The bathroom looked very scuffed up. But the worst part was a glaringly bright light turns on when you get near the bathroom and there is no way to turn that function off. Which means, a middle of the night bathroom run, turns into 2 hours awake from the brightness. The bathroom door also slammed loudly and was hard to even keep open for a moment.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee