The Ranald Hotel
$160
/ night
Avg. for September
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$160
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Ranald Hotel average $109 in January, the cheapest month, and $169 in July, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $109 |
| February | $121 |
| March | $127 |
| April | $128 |
| May | $165 |
| June | $168 |
| July | $169 |
| August | $159 |
| September | $160 |
| October | $149 |
| November | $121 |
| December | $111 |
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Cheapest: January (~$109)
About this property
With a stay at The Ranald Hotel in Oban, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of McCaig's Tower and Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds. This hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Ganavan Sands.
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Business amenities
The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Dining
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Stay in one of 17 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Location
With a stay at The Ranald Hotel in Oban, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of McCaig's Tower and Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds. This hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Ganavan Sands.
What's nearby
RSPB Visitor Centre(0.1 miles)
Oban Distillery(0.3 miles)
St. John's Cathedral(0.3 miles)
Oban Ferry Terminal(0.4 miles)
McCaig's Tower(0.5 miles)
Atlantis Leisure(0.6 miles)
Glencruitten Golf Club(0.6 miles)
Oban War and Peace Museum(0.6 miles)
Pulpit Hill(0.7 miles)
Ganavan Sands(1 miles)
Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds(1.3 miles)
Loch Linnhe(2.5 miles)
Carn Breugach(3.1 miles)
Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel(3.9 miles)
Gylen Castle(4.4 miles)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)(88.8 miles)
Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick)(119.9 miles)
Non-Smoking Rooms
Tennis Courts
Housekeeping
Safe-Deposit Box
Golf Course (nearby)
Cycling
Location
41 Stevenson Street, Oban, Scotland, United Kingdom
RSPB Visitor Centre (0.1 miles)
Oban Distillery (0.3 miles)
St. John's Cathedral (0.3 miles)
Oban Ferry Terminal (0.4 miles)
McCaig's Tower (0.5 miles)
Atlantis Leisure (0.6 miles)
Guest reviews
8.3
Very good
Based on 1,061 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
5%
Couple
69%
Family
13%
Group
8%
Solo
4%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
The Ranald Hotel draws praise for its central Oban location, friendly and accommodating staff, and a well-liked breakfast, while repeated comments note compact rooms, no elevator, and reliance on nearby street parking or car parks.
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What guests think
The Ranald Hotel draws praise for its central Oban location, friendly and accommodating staff, and a well-liked breakfast, while repeated comments note compact rooms, no elevator, and reliance on nearby street parking or car parks.
Rooms and apartments are generally clean and modern, though a few guests mention maintenance issues and occasional noise or overheating during warm weather due to a lack of air conditioning. There is no on-site restaurant, and the breakfast room can feel small or scheduled at busy times, but the lounge is appreciated for relaxing. Expect a simple, well-located base with warm service and some trade-offs in space and access.
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Facilities
Facilities are basic: no elevator, no on-site restaurant, and parking is on nearby streets or public car parks. A small lounge is appreciated, but space in the breakfast room can feel tight at busy times.
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Evelyn
Jan 3, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Overall ok except toilet door was able to unlock and no lift got to carry luggage’s up The stairs . Breakfast was planned time as the restaurant was small.
Overall ok except toilet door was able to unlock and no lift got to carry luggage’s up The stairs . Breakfast was planned time as the restaurant was small.
8
Lara
Jun 17, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel is in a great location for getting around town on foot. Our room was two flights up and because there is no elevator, that meant dragging many suitcases up and down lots of stairs. I booked a king and single room, but when I got there, there was only a king bed. The attendant came up and pulled a single cot out from under the bed and made it for me, but that’s not exactly what I had bargained for as a cot is nowhere near as comfortable as a bed. Luckily, I was jet lagged and exhausted, so I slept soundly anyway. There is no AC, and they were having unusually warm weather, so the room was stuffy and warm. This wouldn’t be a problem normally. The room was clean and quiet enough. The staff was friendly and accommodating. There were a couple of oddities in this room, though…one was the bathroom. There is no light switch - when you open the door, the light comes on and it’s on a timer so it will shut off after a period of time. The problem is that even with the door shut, the light comes through the door and if you get up in the middle of the night, the moment the bathroom door opens, the light fills the room. I really didn’t like this feature. Also, the bathroom door is an automatic close, so you have to prop it open in order to flow freely through the room. Parking was relatively simple for the fact that they don’t have a parking lot there. But we never had a problem finding a spot.
The hotel is in a great location for getting around town on foot. Our room was two flights up and because there is no elevator, that meant dragging many suitcases up and down lots of stairs. I booked a king and single room, but when I got there, there was only a king bed. The attendant came up and pulled a single cot out from under the bed and made it for me, but that’s not exactly what I had bargained for as a cot is nowhere near as comfortable as a bed. Luckily, I was jet lagged and exhausted, so I slept soundly anyway. There is no AC, and they were having unusually warm weather, so the room was stuffy and warm. This wouldn’t be a problem normally. The room was clean and quiet enough. The staff was friendly and accommodating. There were a couple of oddities in this room, though…one was the bathroom. There is no light switch - when you open the door, the light comes on and it’s on a timer so it will shut off after a period of time. The problem is that even with the door shut, the light comes through the door and if you get up in the middle of the night, the moment the bathroom door opens, the light fills the room. I really didn’t like this feature. Also, the bathroom door is an automatic close, so you have to prop it open in order to flow freely through the room. Parking was relatively simple for the fact that they don’t have a parking lot there. But we never had a problem finding a spot.
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Melanie
May 10, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The biggest drawback was the lack of parking and lack of information about where parking was available.
The biggest drawback was the lack of parking and lack of information about where parking was available.
8
Jannette
May 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Renovated and nice. Patio didn’t open sadly. Enjoyed the privacy and quiet area.
Renovated and nice. Patio didn’t open sadly. Enjoyed the privacy and quiet area.
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Burleigh
Jun 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
You need a lift for upper floor
You need a lift for upper floor
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Marcelo
Aug 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The Ranald is a small hotel located very close to the pier, which was convenient for us since we returned late from Mull and needed a place to stay before driving back to Cambridge. The receptionist was kind and helpful. The hotel does not have a restaurant, and the breakfast options were somewhat limited. Additionally, there is no lift, which was a bit inconvenient as I am recovering from a broken leg. Overall, it was a pleasant stay.
The Ranald is a small hotel located very close to the pier, which was convenient for us since we returned late from Mull and needed a place to stay before driving back to Cambridge. The receptionist was kind and helpful. The hotel does not have a restaurant, and the breakfast options were somewhat limited. Additionally, there is no lift, which was a bit inconvenient as I am recovering from a broken leg. Overall, it was a pleasant stay.
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colin
Oct 9, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Convenient location, close to everything. Room was rather small but nice. Parking was street parking on a meter that had to be updated ever 2 hrs during the day….restrictive.
Convenient location, close to everything. Room was rather small but nice. Parking was street parking on a meter that had to be updated ever 2 hrs during the day….restrictive.
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Wade
Sep 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff and ambience of the property was great, enjoyed the lounge nice spot to relax at the end of the day!
The staff and ambience of the property was great, enjoyed the lounge nice spot to relax at the end of the day!
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James
Oct 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great but no elevator.
Great but no elevator.
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JOHN
Jun 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel was very comfortable. The room we were given was on the ground floor - coincidentally a handicapped room so it was amply spacious with a huge bathroom. The breakfast was very good. Parking was the only inconvenience. It was on the street and it was necessary to feed the meter every 2 hours. The town is interesting and good for walking, but most restaurants are closed from 3:00 to 5:00, it was hard to find a late lunch.
The hotel was very comfortable. The room we were given was on the ground floor - coincidentally a handicapped room so it was amply spacious with a huge bathroom. The breakfast was very good. Parking was the only inconvenience. It was on the street and it was necessary to feed the meter every 2 hours. The town is interesting and good for walking, but most restaurants are closed from 3:00 to 5:00, it was hard to find a late lunch.
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness is frequently praised, with many noting spotless rooms and bathrooms. A few reports mention maintenance issues such as drainage problems, faulty fixtures, or damp carpet.
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Suzanne
Sep 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
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Gladys
Oct 9, 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
The property was on the third floor (4th floor for Americans) with no elevator. The kitchen appliances were old. When we arrived, the carpet outside the bathroom was soaking wet. We reported the problem and were given towels to lay on the floor. We thought that maintenance was going to look into the problem while we were out the next day but nothing was done. The best thing about the apartment was its location, which was walkable to shops and restaurants and to the ferry.
The property was on the third floor (4th floor for Americans) with no elevator. The kitchen appliances were old. When we arrived, the carpet outside the bathroom was soaking wet. We reported the problem and were given towels to lay on the floor. We thought that maintenance was going to look into the problem while we were out the next day but nothing was done. The best thing about the apartment was its location, which was walkable to shops and restaurants and to the ferry.
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Jeff
Oct 13, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Toilet wasn’t working right. Did not know there wasn’t an elevator and had to carry bags up three flights of stairs. Very small room, but clean and bed was comfortable.
Toilet wasn’t working right. Did not know there wasn’t an elevator and had to carry bags up three flights of stairs. Very small room, but clean and bed was comfortable.
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caroline
Sep 23, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The apartment was spotless. Ideal for two people. Very quiet and in great location. Staff at hotel were very pleasant and professional.
The apartment was spotless. Ideal for two people. Very quiet and in great location. Staff at hotel were very pleasant and professional.
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Peter
Jun 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Clean, comfortable hotel close to the railway station and town centre. I had a small room and the hotel were honest and said it was probably best suited to solo travellers or short stays. The room was big enough but the bathroom was tiny. Fine for solo travellers though. Very clean and comfortable.
Clean, comfortable hotel close to the railway station and town centre. I had a small room and the hotel were honest and said it was probably best suited to solo travellers or short stays. The room was big enough but the bathroom was tiny. Fine for solo travellers though. Very clean and comfortable.
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John
Feb 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
From check in to check out I’ve no complaints, staff easy to deal with amd so friendly, nice comfortable bed and hot shower what more do you need. I also left an article of clothing so phoned up the next day and the staff posted it back to me, fantastic service. Room was spotless and the housekeeping was perfect.
From check in to check out I’ve no complaints, staff easy to deal with amd so friendly, nice comfortable bed and hot shower what more do you need. I also left an article of clothing so phoned up the next day and the staff posted it back to me, fantastic service. Room was spotless and the housekeeping was perfect.
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Evelyn
Aug 29, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Location was great. Rooms could have been a little cleaner, but bed was comfortable. Bathroom sink didn’t drain properly so a little maintenance would help. Otherwise, breakfast was very good.
Location was great. Rooms could have been a little cleaner, but bed was comfortable. Bathroom sink didn’t drain properly so a little maintenance would help. Otherwise, breakfast was very good.
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Brian
Feb 18, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent location spotlessly clean spacious appartment
Excellent location spotlessly clean spacious appartment
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Lewis
Nov 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean, good location, lovely staff
Clean, good location, lovely staff
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Diane
Jun 9, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location for exploring Oban and area. Staff was very welcoming and helpful. Rom was clean and bed was comfortable.
Great location for exploring Oban and area. Staff was very welcoming and helpful. Rom was clean and bed was comfortable.
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Rooms
Rooms are generally compact and modern, with comfortable beds; some note very small showers. Several guests found rooms warm or stuffy in hot weather and mention occasional street noise; a few rooms are more spacious.
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Mrs Lesley
Sep 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel in good location. In walking distance of centre. Beautiful spacious room with everything you need for a great stay. Comfortable bed. Very helpful staff. Not had breakfast yet but looks like plenty of choice
Lovely hotel in good location. In walking distance of centre. Beautiful spacious room with everything you need for a great stay. Comfortable bed. Very helpful staff. Not had breakfast yet but looks like plenty of choice
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Lara
Jun 17, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel is in a great location for getting around town on foot. Our room was two flights up and because there is no elevator, that meant dragging many suitcases up and down lots of stairs. I booked a king and single room, but when I got there, there was only a king bed. The attendant came up and pulled a single cot out from under the bed and made it for me, but that’s not exactly what I had bargained for as a cot is nowhere near as comfortable as a bed. Luckily, I was jet lagged and exhausted, so I slept soundly anyway. There is no AC, and they were having unusually warm weather, so the room was stuffy and warm. This wouldn’t be a problem normally. The room was clean and quiet enough. The staff was friendly and accommodating. There were a couple of oddities in this room, though…one was the bathroom. There is no light switch - when you open the door, the light comes on and it’s on a timer so it will shut off after a period of time. The problem is that even with the door shut, the light comes through the door and if you get up in the middle of the night, the moment the bathroom door opens, the light fills the room. I really didn’t like this feature. Also, the bathroom door is an automatic close, so you have to prop it open in order to flow freely through the room. Parking was relatively simple for the fact that they don’t have a parking lot there. But we never had a problem finding a spot.
The hotel is in a great location for getting around town on foot. Our room was two flights up and because there is no elevator, that meant dragging many suitcases up and down lots of stairs. I booked a king and single room, but when I got there, there was only a king bed. The attendant came up and pulled a single cot out from under the bed and made it for me, but that’s not exactly what I had bargained for as a cot is nowhere near as comfortable as a bed. Luckily, I was jet lagged and exhausted, so I slept soundly anyway. There is no AC, and they were having unusually warm weather, so the room was stuffy and warm. This wouldn’t be a problem normally. The room was clean and quiet enough. The staff was friendly and accommodating. There were a couple of oddities in this room, though…one was the bathroom. There is no light switch - when you open the door, the light comes on and it’s on a timer so it will shut off after a period of time. The problem is that even with the door shut, the light comes through the door and if you get up in the middle of the night, the moment the bathroom door opens, the light fills the room. I really didn’t like this feature. Also, the bathroom door is an automatic close, so you have to prop it open in order to flow freely through the room. Parking was relatively simple for the fact that they don’t have a parking lot there. But we never had a problem finding a spot.
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Charles
Aug 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The included breakfast was nice - choice of a hot item as well as continental options. Check-in was smooth. The room was fairly small but it met the basic needs. Overall it was good.
The included breakfast was nice - choice of a hot item as well as continental options. Check-in was smooth. The room was fairly small but it met the basic needs. Overall it was good.
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Anna
Jul 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room, great location. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was too hot and too small for four people.
Clean room, great location. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was too hot and too small for four people.
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Rhonda
Jul 5, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location. Oban is very walkable. The shower was very small and there is no elevator but it met our needs. Safe and clean rooms.
Great location. Oban is very walkable. The shower was very small and there is no elevator but it met our needs. Safe and clean rooms.
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Barry
Sep 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was fine. A little expensive for such a small room
It was fine. A little expensive for such a small room
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Theressa
May 19, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Very small shower- which was difficult for my 6 foot husband. But place and staff were lovely!
Very small shower- which was difficult for my 6 foot husband. But place and staff were lovely!
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Kathleen
May 6, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a room on the first floor and we were glad given there was no elevator. The room had everything we needed. Bed and pillows were a little hard and the street was a bit noisy at night. Property couldn’t be better located for the price. We would stay here again.
We had a room on the first floor and we were glad given there was no elevator. The room had everything we needed. Bed and pillows were a little hard and the street was a bit noisy at night. Property couldn’t be better located for the price. We would stay here again.
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Sharee
Apr 12, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great location. Loved Oban in general. Rooms are a little smaller than we expected. That’s why it’s cheaper than some of the other hotels that are similar in town.
Great location. Loved Oban in general. Rooms are a little smaller than we expected. That’s why it’s cheaper than some of the other hotels that are similar in town.
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Sharee
Apr 9, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
It was great hotel. Conveniently located to the pier and beach walk. Rooms were quite small. Looked bigger in the photos but actually very small.
It was great hotel. Conveniently located to the pier and beach walk. Rooms were quite small. Looked bigger in the photos but actually very small.
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Service
Service is widely praised as friendly, accommodating, and efficient, with staff assisting with travel plans and special requests. A small number of guests reported hard-to-reach staff during apartment check-in.
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Suzanne
Sep 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
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Francis
Oct 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Receptionist was excellent and welcoming, room was great too
Receptionist was excellent and welcoming, room was great too
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Tim
Jun 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location for transport hubs rail and ferry, friendly staff. Good with Gluten Free for Coeliac. Great location for shops and restaurants.
Great location for transport hubs rail and ferry, friendly staff. Good with Gluten Free for Coeliac. Great location for shops and restaurants.
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Laura
Jun 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very efficient checkin lovley receptionist and waiting staff good breakfast
Very efficient checkin lovley receptionist and waiting staff good breakfast
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John
Feb 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
From check in to check out I’ve no complaints, staff easy to deal with amd so friendly, nice comfortable bed and hot shower what more do you need. I also left an article of clothing so phoned up the next day and the staff posted it back to me, fantastic service. Room was spotless and the housekeeping was perfect.
From check in to check out I’ve no complaints, staff easy to deal with amd so friendly, nice comfortable bed and hot shower what more do you need. I also left an article of clothing so phoned up the next day and the staff posted it back to me, fantastic service. Room was spotless and the housekeeping was perfect.
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Sara
Sep 11, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The check in instructions said we would be greeted on arrival. I messaged to confirm an arrival time but no one was there and no one answered the phone when we called multiple times. We eventually had to find the check in for the hotel (not the apartments) ourselves. Positives: convenient location But that’s it Negatives: No lift No air conditioning - it was so hot in the room it was like a sauna. We had to go back to reception and beg for a fan which to be honest did very little. Midges- the room window had been left open and there were midges in the room when we arrived. We had to get them out and close the window. The lack of any sort of net on the window meant we couldn’t open it for the duration of our stay. Condition of the room: run down and the bathroom was in particularly bad condition. Both the toilet roll holder and the towel rail were on the verge of falling off. There was also only half a roll of toilet paper so we had to again go to reception to get this and then walk it back down the street to the apartment. Power shower - you have to click the power on for the shower before you enter and then switch it on and these notoriously have terrible water pressure. No daily cleaning
The check in instructions said we would be greeted on arrival. I messaged to confirm an arrival time but no one was there and no one answered the phone when we called multiple times. We eventually had to find the check in for the hotel (not the apartments) ourselves. Positives: convenient location But that’s it Negatives: No lift No air conditioning - it was so hot in the room it was like a sauna. We had to go back to reception and beg for a fan which to be honest did very little. Midges- the room window had been left open and there were midges in the room when we arrived. We had to get them out and close the window. The lack of any sort of net on the window meant we couldn’t open it for the duration of our stay. Condition of the room: run down and the bathroom was in particularly bad condition. Both the toilet roll holder and the towel rail were on the verge of falling off. There was also only half a roll of toilet paper so we had to again go to reception to get this and then walk it back down the street to the apartment. Power shower - you have to click the power on for the shower before you enter and then switch it on and these notoriously have terrible water pressure. No daily cleaning
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Theresa
Oct 10, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Fabulous boutique Hotel downtown Oban. The staff is delightful help me and my husband with all of our travel plans. The breakfast was amazing.
Fabulous boutique Hotel downtown Oban. The staff is delightful help me and my husband with all of our travel plans. The breakfast was amazing.
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Lewis
Nov 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean, good location, lovely staff
Clean, good location, lovely staff
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Michael
Oct 19, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely new boutique hotel with outstanding staff
Lovely new boutique hotel with outstanding staff
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Elden
Mar 17, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Staff was excellent to work with. They even arranged same day laundry service at a very modest rate.
Staff was excellent to work with. They even arranged same day laundry service at a very modest rate.
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Location
Central location near the pier, ferry and rail stations, restaurants, and shops; easy to walk around Oban. Handy for exploring the town and catching transport connections.
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Alam
Aug 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice hotel in the heart of Oban.
Very nice hotel in the heart of Oban.
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Suzanne
Sep 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
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Stephanie
May 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Short one night stay, easy check in and helpful staff and rooms comfortable and spacious. Great location near train/ferry and harbour.
Short one night stay, easy check in and helpful staff and rooms comfortable and spacious. Great location near train/ferry and harbour.
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Kenneth
Sep 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice, clean hotel. Close to dining and waterfront. Comfy beds and pillows. Enjoyed our stay
Nice, clean hotel. Close to dining and waterfront. Comfy beds and pillows. Enjoyed our stay
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Tim
Jun 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location for transport hubs rail and ferry, friendly staff. Good with Gluten Free for Coeliac. Great location for shops and restaurants.
Great location for transport hubs rail and ferry, friendly staff. Good with Gluten Free for Coeliac. Great location for shops and restaurants.
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Marcelo
Aug 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The Ranald is a small hotel located very close to the pier, which was convenient for us since we returned late from Mull and needed a place to stay before driving back to Cambridge. The receptionist was kind and helpful. The hotel does not have a restaurant, and the breakfast options were somewhat limited. Additionally, there is no lift, which was a bit inconvenient as I am recovering from a broken leg. Overall, it was a pleasant stay.
The Ranald is a small hotel located very close to the pier, which was convenient for us since we returned late from Mull and needed a place to stay before driving back to Cambridge. The receptionist was kind and helpful. The hotel does not have a restaurant, and the breakfast options were somewhat limited. Additionally, there is no lift, which was a bit inconvenient as I am recovering from a broken leg. Overall, it was a pleasant stay.
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Kelly
Sep 10, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Oban is a beautiful town on the water, with a variety of options for dining and shopping. The hotel is centrally located, in a safe area, the rooms are quite large and it was very quiet at night. No parking on premises but that is the case with most hotels in Oban. Plenty of car parks, though, located near the hotel.
Oban is a beautiful town on the water, with a variety of options for dining and shopping. The hotel is centrally located, in a safe area, the rooms are quite large and it was very quiet at night. No parking on premises but that is the case with most hotels in Oban. Plenty of car parks, though, located near the hotel.
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Sydney
Sep 30, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent apt. for Oban. Close to wharf, attractions, food & pubs. We arrived @ 10 pm and staff were welcoming and knowledgable. Highly recommended!
Excellent apt. for Oban. Close to wharf, attractions, food & pubs. We arrived @ 10 pm and staff were welcoming and knowledgable. Highly recommended!
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Natalie
Aug 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Walkable to the „Centre“ and pier. Absolutely okay für 1 night. Quick breakfast and relatively modern rooms
Walkable to the „Centre“ and pier. Absolutely okay für 1 night. Quick breakfast and relatively modern rooms
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Diane
Jun 9, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location for exploring Oban and area. Staff was very welcoming and helpful. Rom was clean and bed was comfortable.
Great location for exploring Oban and area. Staff was very welcoming and helpful. Rom was clean and bed was comfortable.
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Dining
Breakfast is frequently praised for quality and value, with hot cooked options alongside continental choices and attentive table service. Some guests found the dining room small or the selection limited at times; there is no on-site restaurant.
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Evelyn
Jan 3, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Overall ok except toilet door was able to unlock and no lift got to carry luggage’s up The stairs . Breakfast was planned time as the restaurant was small.
Overall ok except toilet door was able to unlock and no lift got to carry luggage’s up The stairs . Breakfast was planned time as the restaurant was small.
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Colleen
Jul 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Handicapped bathroom freezing plus very heavy bathroom doors! Dining room way too small and options very limited!
Handicapped bathroom freezing plus very heavy bathroom doors! Dining room way too small and options very limited!
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Charles
Aug 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The included breakfast was nice - choice of a hot item as well as continental options. Check-in was smooth. The room was fairly small but it met the basic needs. Overall it was good.
The included breakfast was nice - choice of a hot item as well as continental options. Check-in was smooth. The room was fairly small but it met the basic needs. Overall it was good.
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Joe
Aug 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
They accommodated our group of four with one double bed and two single beds in the same room to avoid extra costs. I cannot say enough about the breakfast, which cost only 10 SBP per person. One hot menu choice and unlimited continental and drink choices included. I have found nowhere else that does that, at least on our Scotland trip. If your travels take you anywhere near Oban, book this hotel!
They accommodated our group of four with one double bed and two single beds in the same room to avoid extra costs. I cannot say enough about the breakfast, which cost only 10 SBP per person. One hot menu choice and unlimited continental and drink choices included. I have found nowhere else that does that, at least on our Scotland trip. If your travels take you anywhere near Oban, book this hotel!
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Marcelo
Aug 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The Ranald is a small hotel located very close to the pier, which was convenient for us since we returned late from Mull and needed a place to stay before driving back to Cambridge. The receptionist was kind and helpful. The hotel does not have a restaurant, and the breakfast options were somewhat limited. Additionally, there is no lift, which was a bit inconvenient as I am recovering from a broken leg. Overall, it was a pleasant stay.
The Ranald is a small hotel located very close to the pier, which was convenient for us since we returned late from Mull and needed a place to stay before driving back to Cambridge. The receptionist was kind and helpful. The hotel does not have a restaurant, and the breakfast options were somewhat limited. Additionally, there is no lift, which was a bit inconvenient as I am recovering from a broken leg. Overall, it was a pleasant stay.
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Craig
Jan 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely, new clean and great staff. Breakfast was great value for money.
Lovely, new clean and great staff. Breakfast was great value for money.
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Theresa
Oct 10, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Fabulous boutique Hotel downtown Oban. The staff is delightful help me and my husband with all of our travel plans. The breakfast was amazing.
Fabulous boutique Hotel downtown Oban. The staff is delightful help me and my husband with all of our travel plans. The breakfast was amazing.
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Mark
Aug 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Bathroom was spotless. Breakfast was great.
Bathroom was spotless. Breakfast was great.
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Joakim
Jul 10, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Highly recommended. Modern standard and a really great breakfast, fresh and super good.
Highly recommended. Modern standard and a really great breakfast, fresh and super good.
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Nazneen
Aug 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Small boutique hotel, convenient location. Close to restaurants. Staff were excellent. Breakfast was beautifully served with hot to order foods. Coffee and tea were brought to the table by staff. Rooms were small but well appointed and clean.
Small boutique hotel, convenient location. Close to restaurants. Staff were excellent. Breakfast was beautifully served with hot to order foods. Coffee and tea were brought to the table by staff. Rooms were small but well appointed and clean.
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Julie
Jul 14, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Very pleasant stay at the Ranald. Close to Oban town centre. Clean room and comfy bed
Very pleasant stay at the Ranald. Close to Oban town centre. Clean room and comfy bed
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Richard
Jul 13, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful location, convenient to town.
Wonderful location, convenient to town.
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Jonas
Jul 12, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Good stay with no issues in Edinburgh
Good stay with no issues in Edinburgh
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Alexander
Jul 7, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Not recommending a stay here. Rooms are subpar and overpriced. Here are all the things where the Ranald falls short: - No elevator. We had to lug our bags up four flights of stairs. This was never disclosed during booking - No air conditioning. Room was very warm and would not cool down even with the window open - Poor/no ventilation in room. Window is small and will only open a tiny bit. - Bedside lamp did not work - Bathroom light cannot be turned off/ no light switch could be located. Light shines through gap in doorway all night - Bathroom has no outlet and very limited shelf space - Bathroom sink is tiny. If you try washing your face water will splatter all over the floor. - Drab room interiors: grey cinder block walls. (A google review I read after our stay accurately described it as a prison cell) - Pillows are lumpy and very uncomfortable - Breakfast: given all of the above; we simply didn’t bother.
Not recommending a stay here. Rooms are subpar and overpriced. Here are all the things where the Ranald falls short: - No elevator. We had to lug our bags up four flights of stairs. This was never disclosed during booking - No air conditioning. Room was very warm and would not cool down even with the window open - Poor/no ventilation in room. Window is small and will only open a tiny bit. - Bedside lamp did not work - Bathroom light cannot be turned off/ no light switch could be located. Light shines through gap in doorway all night - Bathroom has no outlet and very limited shelf space - Bathroom sink is tiny. If you try washing your face water will splatter all over the floor. - Drab room interiors: grey cinder block walls. (A google review I read after our stay accurately described it as a prison cell) - Pillows are lumpy and very uncomfortable - Breakfast: given all of the above; we simply didn’t bother.
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Ian
Jun 12, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Clean comfortable room great bed and shower. Walking distance to restaurants. Only negative would be having to haul luggage up the stairs.
Clean comfortable room great bed and shower. Walking distance to restaurants. Only negative would be having to haul luggage up the stairs.
FAQs about The Ranald Hotel
What breakfast options are offered and what are the serving hours?
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a fee, served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out may be available for an additional fee.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The hotel offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including accessible public areas and facilities.
Where is the hotel located in relation to nearby attractions?
The hotel is located within a 5-minute drive of McCaig's Tower and Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds, and is 2.5 miles from Ganavan Sands. Key attractions include RSPB Visitor Centre (0.2 km), Oban Distillery (0.4 km), and Oban Ferry Terminal (0.6 km).
What are the hotel's policies regarding children?
Children are allowed at the hotel, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
The hotel offers rollaway beds for a fee of GBP 20 per day, and advance request is required for confirmation.
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- 2026-10-11: 186.66386005859374USD
- 2026-10-12: 187.92570584716796USD
- 2026-10-13: 200.28950494995118USD
- 2026-10-14: 168.935231539917USD
- 2026-10-15: 157.38189243164064USD
- 2026-10-16: 198.1812952911377USD
- 2026-10-17: 153.76284909973145USD
- 2026-10-18: 195.67268475952147USD
- 2026-10-19: 185.56689564208983USD
- 2026-10-20: 185.89672927246093USD
- 2026-10-21: 185.699240234375USD
- 2026-10-22: 170.5544325378418USD
- 2026-10-23: 169.32505264282227USD
- 2026-10-24: 185.77480495605468USD
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- 2026-10-26: 187.79577138671874USD
- 2026-10-27: 185.7967796875USD
- 2026-10-28: 185.7967796875USD
- 2026-10-29: 187.82577398376463USD
- 2026-10-30: 187.82577398376463USD
- 2026-10-31: 171.63388805541993USD
- 2026-11-01: 102.44593217468261USD
- 2026-11-02: 101.06928613586426USD
- 2026-11-03: 94.72247863006592USD
- 2026-11-04: 97.29118296356201USD
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 11:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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
- Contactless check-out is available.
- Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 10 for adults and GBP 5 for children
- Late check-out fee: GBP 15.00 (subject to availability)
- Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Popular amenities
Non-Smoking Rooms
Tennis Courts
Housekeeping
Safe-Deposit Box
Golf Course (nearby)
Cycling
Services
Housekeeping
Safe-Deposit Box
Luggage Storage
Designated Smoking Area
Express Check-In/Check-Out
Activities
Tennis Courts
Golf Course (nearby)
Cycling
Fishing
Hiking
Live Music
General
Non-Smoking Rooms
Packed Lunches
Allergy-Free Room Available
Family Room
Snack Bar/Deli
Wheelchair Accessible (Limited)
Internet
Free Wi-Fi