The Ranald Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (1838 reviews)
41 Stevenson Street , Oban , gb

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 1838 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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Morag couple gb
8
Friendly and comfortable hotel.
Pros:

The location was convenient for the station and ferry terminal and all the staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was very good and we liked the choices on the menu.

Cons:

There was no lift and our room was on the third floor which meant a lot of stair climbing!

2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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Oleg family_with_children gb
9
Pros:

Everything was perfect, location, breakfast, staff were excellent

Cons:

Only one thing I want to mention, nothing means about hotel, this is a parking. There isn’t a private parking, so be ready to pay on street parking.

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Massimo solo_traveller it
9
2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Angela couple gb
10
Lovely hotel would stay again, highly recommend.
Pros:

Very close to all amenities. Small hotel very welcoming friendly staff. Room was exceptionally comfortable and well laid out. Lovely breakfast too.

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Agnes couple gb
9
All in all very nice no complaints
Pros:

Every thing was fine the only problem there was no lift and there were quite a a lot of stairs all In

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Damian solo_traveller gb
9
2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Brigitte Ars solo_traveller nl
9
2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Toomas couple ee
10
Really nice and pleasant place to stay
Pros:

Exceptionally helpful and welcoming staff. Good breakfast. Good location. Nice rooms and very clean.

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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WILLIAM couple gb
8
2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Emily solo_traveller gb
9
2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Peter family_with_children gb
10
2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Shino family_with_children gb
8
Great team, helpful thoughtful and excellent overall stay for an early ferry the next day.
Pros:

Location was very close to the ferry port and quiet with on street parking out front. The staff even made us a grab bag for breakfast for our early ferry which was very helpful.

Cons:

No parking lot but when we visited this wasn't an issue, could imagine this being trickier in peak season. Safety door on bathroom not ideal and quite a pokey bathroom. Doors all slam a bit.

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Pauline solo_traveller au
9
Our stay
Pros:

The breakfast service and food selection was excellent. Thank You Ranald staff.

Cons:

Tbere was no small refrigerator in our room.

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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danny couple gb
4
2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Jackie family_with_children gb
9
Perfect for our stay
Pros:

Breakfast was great. Staff v friendly and accommodating. Location was good. Beds were v comfortable and sheets were crisp and fresh

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Stewart solo_traveller gb
9
2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Stuart solo_traveller gb
10
Excellent stay
Pros:

Very friendly from start.Very clean from entrance to room for the night.A small hotel but well run.Would recommend it if your in Oban for a stay.I'll definitely be going back.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Kari-Marie couple gb
10
Would come back 100%
Pros:

Comfy bed, clean, great breakfast and friendly staff

Cons:

No lift, so this made it difficult for taking large luggage upstairs no parking for hotel either but lucky enough we found a good one near by at a reasonable price :)

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Lyndsay family_with_children gb
8
2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Katharine solo_traveller gb
8
Convenient, clean and comfortable.
Pros:

Convenient, clean and comfortable. The staff were pleasant and efficient.

2026-04-08 via Nuitee