The Ranald Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (1809 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.

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 1809 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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P2825QUdavidf • Couples
10
This was a gift and lovey over night stay
Pros:

Very nice and clean local to town nice local pub next door

2026-03-06 • via Tripadvisor
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christinemH8409NE • Couples • Renfrew, Renfrewshire, Scotland
10
Excellent we will be back
Pros:

A lovely small boutique hotel staff extremely friendly and helpful. The room and bed were comfortable and warm. Tea coffee, shortbread, and water provided over our 2 night stay. Excellent shower and a lovely breakfast in the morning with very attentive staff. A very pleasant stay. Thank you to everyone.

2026-03-05 • via Tripadvisor
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Ewan • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Staff were very friendly and helpful. There was a rather eventful night during my stay when a pipe had burst into a room downstairs and the staff had to wake everyone up to check bathrooms but I thought the staff did their absolute best in unusual and unforseen circumstances. Water was off the following morning and they gave me keys to a nearby apartment they also run so I could get a shower. Room was compact but clean and comfortable and just right for what I needed.

Cons:

Room was a little too hot at times and couldn't quite work out the controls but there was a window that opened so thats good

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Amba58 • Couples • Glasgow, Scotland
8
Small but perfectly formed
Pros:

Really nice wee hotel, small but perfectly formed! Staff were all very nice & hardworking. The room was clean, comfy and well equipped. And the breakfast was super tasty. Just note no lift so get a ground floor room if you have mobility issues. And no carpark.

2026-03-03 • via Tripadvisor
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Heather • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Warm welcome
Cleaning comfortable room
Good location

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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retired186534 • Couples • Glasgow, Scotland
10
Excellent
Pros:

I would like to thank all staff for their courtesy and helpfulness during our stay last week.
We’ve stayed a few times at The Ranald and have always enjoyed our visit.
The weather wasn’t particularly good this time but the hotel was warm and welcoming and our G1 room was extremely comfortable.
Add to that, our voucher which we used at Cuan Mor was excellent and we had a lovely meal.
Thank you to everyone at reception, breakfast room and the ladies who kept the hotel clean and tidy.
We enjoyed our stay and will be back.
Mr & Mrs Scott

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2026-03-01 • via Tripadvisor
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Furiousgeorgina • Couples • Scottish Highlands, Scotland
10
Great apartment
Pros:

Just back from a few nights staying in one of the studio apartments here.

We parked our car in the nearby council carpark at Tweedale Street - it is free from 6pm-9am then £1 per hour after that.

The apartment check- in is at the main hotel entrance, and the entrance to the apartments just a few doors away. We were in apartment 13 which was on the top (3rd) floor. There isn't a lift but the stairs were good exercise for us!.

The room was larger than expected and very well laid out. Very clean too.

The little kitchenette had a microwave,oven,hob,fridge and kettle but no toaster. Tea and coffee was provided. It was all we needed to make our own breakfast.

There was plenty of wardrobe space, and a hairdryer and iron was provided.

Very central location, would recommend for anyone looking for somewhere to stay.

2026-02-27 • via Tripadvisor
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Ravinder • couple • gb
5
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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brianf1872 • Couples • Glasgow, Scotland
10
Lovely stay in a really nice hotel.
Pros:

Lovely stay in a nice boutique hotel. Small breakfast area but was fine and was good breakfast, just right for staring your day. Staff were very pleasant and friendly.
Only very slight disappointment was the curtain didn’t close fully, a very minor point but something that should have been fixed, also the coffee table was broken and we reported it immediately and asked to be fixed or taken out the room as was a bit dangerous, neither were done.

2026-02-26 • via Tripadvisor
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stoo1971 • Couples • Crete
10
Great hotel Great staff and ideally positioned in the town centre
Pros:

Was there last weekend very nice hotel rooms are of a very good standard. Breakfast was excellent with a great choice and the staff were lovely... would definitely recommend..

2026-02-26 • via Tripadvisor
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MacLennan • extended_group • ca
7
Pros:

The location is decent and the staff were nice. The breakfast was very good.

Cons:

The rooms felt a bit dated and damp.

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Davidson • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Location staff excellent

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Charles Duncan • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Nice Hotel
Great staff
Comfortable bed.

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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h_steele82 • Family
10
Lovely Apartments in a great location.
Pros:

We stayed in the self catering apartments, we had everything we needed for our stay, apartments were lovely.
10 minutes walking distance to everything we needed.
There is no parking at the hotel or apartments but there is a car park less than a minute walk, which costs £18 to park for 24hrs.
Would stay again.

2026-02-23 • via Tripadvisor
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Donny • solo_traveller • gb
8
Nice Hotel
Pros:

This hotel was nice and tidy with a modern fell about and staff where friendly

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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jamesiO9580HD • Couples
10
Great hotel
Pros:

The staff were so friendly and helpful breakfast was really good rooms were really clean I would certainly stay again and the hotel was central to everything 3 minutes walk to bus terminal and the same to the train station

2026-02-21 • via Tripadvisor
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X7023JKjohnd • Couples • Chicago, Illinois
10
Brilliant hotel for Oban visit
Pros:

We really enjoyed our short stay at the Ranald Hotel, and everything was excellent - facilities, comfortable rooms, tasty breakfast, and most importantly, the people. Everyone we met was most helpful, and very personable.

Thank you for putting us up/putting up with us. We will be back.

2026-02-21 • via Tripadvisor
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alexinal2024 • Couples
10
A lovely relaxing break at The Ranald
Pros:

Just had a lovely few days in a Ranald Apartment. This is our 4th time visiting, once to the hotel and 3 times to the apartments. We really enjoyed the hotel, but the apartments suit us better, though we would recommend both. They are situated in the centre of town, close to shops, bars, restaurants and supermarkets. They are always very clean and have everything we require

2026-02-20 • via Tripadvisor
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Mairi • couple • gb
10
A lovely stay in the Ranald Hotel!
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was amazing (cannot recommend the pancakes enough)! The room was quiet and very comfortable. We loved our stay and would love to come back.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Alan • couple • gb
10
Excellent hotel! Clean, comfortable, friendly, up to date and exceptionally goodvalu
Pros:

The 'Ranald' is an excellent hotel!
Clean, comfortable, friendly and incredibly good value!

Cons:

I would have to nit-pick, so I would only point out that as the hotel doesn't have any parking spots available, guests would have to park in nearby car parks. But that's not a major problem!

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee