Name: The Ranald Hotel
Address: 41 Stevenson Street, Oban, Scotland, United Kingdom, Oban, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom
Rating: 8.15

Guest reviews

8.2

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.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

Dining

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6

Kate

last week

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were not very helpful

10

elaine

Apr 20, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

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

8

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.

8

Lewis

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, good location, lovely staff

8

Allison

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast had a lot of options, fresh buffett food or you could order breakfast. We had the buffet and it was quick and easy as we were on a tour. Easily walkable to all the shops and food. Perfect for the one night sleep. Staff were really nice and helpful. Room is small though.

41 Stevenson Street, Oban, Scotland, United Kingdom

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.

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)

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Property Policies

Check-in instructions

Everything you need to know for a smooth check-in.

Check-in

Check-out

From 15:00 to 22:00

Before 11:00

Good to know

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Optional extras

Additional paid services you can request.

FAQs

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.

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.

The hotel offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including accessible public areas and facilities.

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).

Children are allowed at the hotel, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

The hotel offers rollaway beds for a fee of GBP 20 per day, and advance request is required for confirmation.

The Ranald Hotel

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