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.

The Ranald Hotel Oban - Comfort Meets Convenience

Average nightly price at The Ranald Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$109
February	US$121
March	US$127
April	US$128
May	US$165
June	US$168
July	US$169
August	US$160
September	US$161
October	US$149
November	US$121
December	US$111

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

3 Jan 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.

8

Lara

17 Jun 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.

6

Melanie

10 May 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.

8

Jannette

22 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Renovated and nice. Patio didn’t open sadly. Enjoyed the privacy and quiet area.

8

Burleigh

13 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

You need a lift for upper floor

8

Marcelo

4 Aug 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.

8

colin

9 Oct 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.

8

Wade

16 Sept 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!

8

James

11 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great but no elevator.

8

JOHN

4 Jun 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.

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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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8

Suzanne

17 Sept 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

4

Gladys

9 Oct 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.

6

Jeff

13 Oct 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.

10

caroline

23 Sept 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.

10

Peter

6 Jun 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.

10

John

3 Feb 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.

8

Evelyn

29 Aug 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.

10

Brian

18 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location spotlessly clean spacious appartment

8

Lewis

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, good location, lovely staff

8

Diane

9 Jun 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.

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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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10

Mrs Lesley

4 Sept 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

8

Lara

17 Jun 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.

8

Charles

6 Aug 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.

8

Anna

16 Jul 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.

8

Rhonda

5 Jul 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.

8

Barry

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was fine. A little expensive for such a small room

10

Theressa

19 May 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!

8

Kathleen

6 May 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.

10

Sharee

12 Apr 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.

8

Sharee

9 Apr 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.

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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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8

Suzanne

17 Sept 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

10

Francis

12 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Receptionist was excellent and welcoming, room was great too

10

Tim

8 Jun 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.

10

Laura

2 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very efficient checkin lovley receptionist and waiting staff good breakfast

10

John

3 Feb 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.

6

Sara

11 Sept 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

10

Theresa

10 Oct 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.

8

Lewis

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, good location, lovely staff

10

Michael

19 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely new boutique hotel with outstanding staff

10

Elden

17 Mar 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.

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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

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice hotel in the heart of Oban.

8

Suzanne

17 Sept 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

8

Stephanie

12 May 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.

10

Kenneth

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice, clean hotel. Close to dining and waterfront. Comfy beds and pillows. Enjoyed our stay

10

Tim

8 Jun 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.

8

Marcelo

4 Aug 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.

10

Kelly

10 Sept 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.

10

Sydney

30 Sept 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!

8

Natalie

16 Aug 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

8

Diane

9 Jun 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.

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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

3 Jan 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.

8

Colleen

18 Jul 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!

8

Charles

6 Aug 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.

10

Joe

26 Aug 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!

8

Marcelo

4 Aug 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.

10

Craig

21 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely, new clean and great staff. Breakfast was great value for money.

10

Theresa

10 Oct 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.

10

Mark

28 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bathroom was spotless. Breakfast was great.

10

Joakim

10 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Highly recommended. Modern standard and a really great breakfast, fresh and super good.

10

Nazneen

13 Aug 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.

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