The Ranald Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (2054 reviews)
41 Stevenson Street , Oban , GB
+44 1631 562887

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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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 2054 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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Andreas • couple • de
3
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
10
Quiet and comfortable room, quirky and tasty breakfast and minutes from local amenities- a real find.
Pros:

Small, cosy hotel located minutes from Oban town centre. Staff were helpful and very friendly. Our room had everything we needed to have a relaxing and fantastic short break.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Tsvetoslav • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Liked that the breakfast was included in the price.

Cons:

Evening was perfect

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Silhouette • couple • gb
10
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Very, very comfortable bed.
Brilliant pillows.
Hot, powerful shower.
Super soft towels.
Lovely breakfast.
So quiet room.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Rowe • couple • gb
7
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • us
10
Good value, good location
Pros:

Great 4 star amenities, value and location

Cons:

Lack of dedicated parking is somewhat challenging

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
10
Staff are very friendly, very clean and comfortable
Pros:

Everything was perfect

Cons:

Parking

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Bernadette • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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angela • couple • gb
7
Great location and good value
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Breakfast canteen service

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
B
Bernadette • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Lasha • couple • us
5
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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margaret • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

I liked our bedroom

Cons:

I didn't like the restaurant being in the reception area. Felt it was overpriced.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Ron • couple • gb
10
Good value
Pros:

Good location, good staff, very clean and good food

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Nigel • solo_traveller • gb
9
A great one night stop before ferry
Pros:

Nice room, lovely breakfast and good location

Cons:

Parking a bit of a pain

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Laura • extended_group • gb
6
Pros:

Hotel clean and tidy location few mins walk

Cons:

The rooms a very hot and uncomfortable to sleep rooms don’t have air conditioning

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Michael Todd • couple • ca
9
.
Pros:

Location was central

Cons:

No lift or elevator

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Safia • couple • gb
7
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Marten • extended_group • nl
7
Pros:

Locatie en ontbijt is goed

Cons:

Belangrijkste dingen zijn goed. Alleen iets meer mogelijkheden om wat op te zetten. Zoals jas, koffer of toilettas

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Fränzi • solo_traveller • ch
10
Pros:

Sehr schöne, grosse Zimmer und freundliches Personal. Das Frühstücksbuffet war ebenfalls sehr gut.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee