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The Ranald Hotel

Property class: 3.5

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A dining table with a variety of desserts, a bottle of champagne, and a menu.
A narrow waterway with buildings on either side, including a building with a visible sign.
A modern bathroom with a shower, a bench, and a bed with a headboard.
A plate with toast topped with strawberries, blueberries, and a small cup of syrup.
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a window with curtains, a chair, and a view of the outside.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$198
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

Explore the area

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41 Stevenson Street, Oban, Scotland, PA34 5NA
  • Place, Oban Distillery
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, McCaig's Tower
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Oban War and Peace Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and three framed pictures on the wall.

Comfort Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, desk, chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Grand Room

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a window with curtains, a chair, and a view of the outside.

Grand Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds

View all photos for Grand Room (Plus)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

Grand Room (Plus)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Grand (with Wheelchair access)

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a window with curtains, a chair, and a view of the outside.

Grand (with Wheelchair access)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Futon

About the area

Oban

At The Ranald Hotel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of McCaig's Tower and Ganavan Sands. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and luggage storage. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Oban hotel, you'll be 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds.

What's nearby

  • Oban Distillery - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • McCaig's Tower - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Glencruitten Golf Club - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Oban Station - 3 min walk
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 137 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cuan Mor - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Oban Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪LULU Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Corryvreckan (Wetherspoon) - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Tartan Tavern - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Ranald Hotel

WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

This 3.5-star Oban hotel is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Ranald Hotel offers 17 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 10 for adults and GBP 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet (76 centimetre high)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (86 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 15.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 10 for adults and from GBP 5 for children
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 15.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Ranald Hotel Oban
Ranald Hotel
Ranald Oban
The Ranald Hotel Oban, Scotland
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Ranald Hotel?

The Ranald Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ranald Hotel?

As of 2 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ranald Hotel on 2 Nov 2026 start from NZ$198, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Ranald Hotel?

Yep, The Ranald Hotel is a short 20-minute walk from Ganavan Sands.

What makes The Ranald Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Ranald Hotel.

Does The Ranald Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order breakfast is available weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Ranald Hotel?

No, The Ranald Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Ranald Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Ranald Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Ranald Hotel?

There isn't one on site, but Glencruitten Golf Club is a short 12-minute walk away.

The Ranald Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 386 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 386 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 386 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 386 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 386 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfy bed, very clean, excellent breakfast! Very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable room great bed and shower. Walking distance to restaurants. Only negative would be having to haul luggage up the stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great stop over in Oban, would have loved to stay another day. Loved the shower pressure.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Newly remodeled.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and friendly staff. Highly recomend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel with comfortable rooms. Very good breakfast, pleasant and helpful staff. No lift, however, or car park. Five minute walk to railway station, bus station and Calmac ferries.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice breakfast although quite a crowded space. Lovely staff. Convenient situation. Comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A good place to stay for access to the port. Near to the railway station too. A functional hotel near to eateries and shops. Street Parking is accessible for £1 an hour for a maximum of 2 hours then free from 6pm to 9am the next day. We didn’t have breakfast so cannot comment on that. Staff pleasant and responsive.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, good location, lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had to catch the ferry so left before Breakfast. Staff did leave some items in takeaway bags however.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only real issue is the parking problem. No parking provided and having to park on street for a price is a real downer. You can be 100’s of yards away
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful room and breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room although we did have an issue with a leaking shower above Moved promptly to another room Partial refund given Reception girl couldn’t have been any more helpful in the situation Very prompt action Breakfast was just delightful thanks
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and ambience of the property was great, enjoyed the lounge nice spot to relax at the end of the day!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel in the heart of Oban.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Staff were not very helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous boutique Hotel downtown Oban. The staff is delightful help me and my husband with all of our travel plans. The breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean hotel. Close to dining and waterfront. Comfy beds and pillows. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet hotel in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay again. Hotel is clean, modern & in a great location. Close to local bars & restaurants. Great breakfast choice & friendly staff. Wouldn't hesitate to return
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Comfortable small hotel with a good breakfast, friendly service, and excellent location. Off the busiest streets but still close to everything!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay! Friendly staff and comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay. Comfy beds, quiet, great location near downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very enjoyable stay. The staff were very friendly, the hotel was very clean and in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023