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The Ranald Hotel

Oban · United Kingdom

41 Stevenson Street, 41View location

8.2/10Excellent393 Reviews
Cleanliness9.0/109.0
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort7.8/107.8
Condition8.4/108.4
Neighborhood8.8/108.8
Amenities8.0/108.0
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About The Ranald Hotel

Enjoy a relaxing stay at The Ranald Hotel in Oban, just a short walk from the RSPB Visitor Centre and McCaig's Tower. Start your day with a cooked-to-order breakfast, available for a fee. The hotel offers 17 guestrooms equipped with flat-screen TVs, premium bedding, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Each room includes a private bathroom with a shower, complimentary toiletries, and a hair dryer. The hotel also features a bar/lounge where you can unwind with your favorite drink. Nearby attractions include Oban Distillery, St. John's Cathedral, and the Oban Ferry Terminal. Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal is 10.

8 miles away.

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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. 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. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Dining services
Concierge
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 11:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Professional property host/manager Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing Property does not require health documentation at check-in Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special Instructions
    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.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • 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.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Oban Distillery 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
St. John's Cathedral 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Oban Ferry Terminal 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
McCaig's Tower 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Atlantis Leisure 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Glencruitten Golf Club 1 km / 0.6 mi
Dunollie Wood 1 km / 0.6 mi
Oban War and Peace Museum 1 km / 0.6 mi
Pulpit Hill 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Ganavan Sands 1.7 km / 1 mi
Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Little Ganavan Beach 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Loch Linnhe 4 km / 2.5 mi
Carn Breugach 5 km / 3.1 mi
Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel 6.2 km / 3.9 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Year of construction: 2011
  • Year of most recent renovation: 2024
  • Total number of rooms: 24
  • Number of floors (main building): 3
  • Twin rooms: 7
  • Studios: 11
  • Family rooms: 3
  • Accessible rooms: 1
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  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Late Check-outExtra charge
  • Wi-fi
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Hotel safe
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels and bed linen
  • Bar
  • Highchairs
  • Breakfast room
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Breakfast served to the table
  • LGTBIQ friendly
  • Early departure
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Credit card is compulsory as a deposit, no deposit in cash is accepted
  • Cash Free
  • Tennis
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Meal plan types

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RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

B2

Breakfast For Two Guests

This meal plan may be available depending on the selected room/rate.

Upon availability

Room types

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  • DOUBLE ECONOMYDOUBLE • ECONOMYDBL.EY

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    DOUBLE ECONOMY

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    ECONOMY

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    Room code: DBL.EY

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  • Double or Twin STANDARDDouble or Twin • STANDARDDBT.ST

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBT.ST

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  • Room LUXURYRoom • LUXURYROO.LX

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    Room LUXURY

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    LUXURY

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    Room code: ROO.LX

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  • STUDIO ONE BEDROOMSTUDIO • ONE BEDROOMSTU.B1

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    STUDIO ONE BEDROOM

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
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    STUDIO
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    ONE BEDROOM

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    Room code: STU.B1

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  • DOUBLE GRAND AccessibleDOUBLE • GRAND AccessibleDBL.GD-H6

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    DOUBLE GRAND Accessible

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    GRAND Accessible

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    Room code: DBL.GD-H6

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  • DOUBLE BASICDOUBLE • BASIC • 1 Bedroom • 5 m²DBL.Z1
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    DOUBLE BASIC

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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    5 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    BASIC

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.Z1

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • Double or Twin GRANDDouble or Twin • GRANDDBT.GD

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    Double or Twin GRAND

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    Double or Twin
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    GRAND

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    Room code: DBT.GD

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  • Room ECONOMYRoom • ECONOMYROO.EY

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    Room ECONOMY

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    ECONOMY

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    Room code: ROO.EY

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  • Room COMFORTRoom • COMFORTROO.OM

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    Room COMFORT

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    COMFORT

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    Room code: ROO.OM

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    Room
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • STUDIO BASICSTUDIO • BASIC • 1 Bedroom • 5 m²STU.Z1
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    STUDIO BASIC

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    5 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–3 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    STUDIO
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    BASIC

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: STU.Z1

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • SINGLE GRANDSINGLE • GRANDSGL.GD

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    SINGLE GRAND

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    SINGLE
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    GRAND

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    Room code: SGL.GD

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  • Double or Twin GRAND AccessibleDouble or Twin • GRAND AccessibleDBT.GD-H6

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    Double or Twin GRAND Accessible

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
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    GRAND Accessible

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    Room code: DBT.GD-H6

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  • DOUBLE COMFORTDOUBLE • COMFORT • 1 Bedroom • 5 m²DBL.OM
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    DOUBLE COMFORT

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    5 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    COMFORT

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.OM

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • TWIN GRANDTWIN • GRANDTWN.GD

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    TWIN GRAND

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
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    GRAND

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    Room code: TWN.GD

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  • Room RUN OF HOUSERoom • RUN OF HOUSEROO.RO

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    Room RUN OF HOUSE

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    Room
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    RUN OF HOUSE

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    Room code: ROO.RO

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  • STUDIO STANDARDSTUDIO • STANDARDSTU.ST

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    STUDIO STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    STUDIO
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: STU.ST

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  • Double or Twin LUXURYDouble or Twin • LUXURYDBT.LX

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    Double or Twin LUXURY

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
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    LUXURY

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    Room code: DBT.LX

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

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    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.KG

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  • Room GRAND AccessibleRoom • GRAND AccessibleROO.GD-H6

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    Room GRAND Accessible

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    Room
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    GRAND Accessible

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    Room code: ROO.GD-H6

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  • DOUBLE COMFORTDOUBLE • COMFORTDBL.OM-1

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    DOUBLE COMFORT

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    COMFORT

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.OM-1

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  • DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • Accessible KING SIZE BEDDBL.H6-KG

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    DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    Accessible KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.H6-KG

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  • DOUBLE GRANDDOUBLE • GRANDDBL.GD

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    DOUBLE GRAND

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    GRAND

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    Room code: DBL.GD

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  • Room GRANDRoom • GRANDROO.GD

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    Room GRAND

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    GRAND

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    Room code: ROO.GD

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST

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  • Double or Twin COMFORTDouble or Twin • COMFORT • 1 Bedroom • 5 m²DBT.OM
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    Double or Twin COMFORT

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    5 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    2 × Single bed 80-130 width, Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    COMFORT

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBT.OM

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Ranald Hotel

8.2
Excellent
393 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.0 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
7.8 /10
Condition
8.4 /10
Neighborhood
8.8 /10
Amenities
8.0 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2026
Stewart
We stayed for one night and our room was clean, nicely decorated and comfortable. The bed was king sized and we had a great night's sleep.

The hotel also has a well- stocked and reasonably- priced bar. Ideal for a night cap!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2026
STACIE
Room was very clean. Breakfast was wonderful and staff was friendly.
Parking was difficult!!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2026
David
This lovely hotel was sited near the centre of Oban. The street often had parking spaces, albeit for two hours, payable at a meter. The hotel can tell you how to extend parking time. The room was kitted out with everything we needed. Breakfast was (in the hotel's words), \"quirky\", due to a small kitchen and dining room, but perfectly adequate. The staff were welcoming, super friendly and helpful. I would recommend the hotel to anyone.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2026
Julie
Very pleasant stay at the Ranald. Close to Oban town centre. Clean room and comfy bed
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2026
Richard
Wonderful location, convenient to town.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jul 2026
Marie-Eve
We loved the Raynald, super clean, tasty breakfast. Note that stairs must be climbed (for those with heavy luggage or disabilities).
Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
07 Jul 2026
Alexander
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.
6/10
Pleasant
26 Jun 2026
Linda
The hotel was okay no elevator. Pillows were hard and the beds uncomfortable. The bathroom door would creek when you open it . No A/C but I knew that before I booked it. We did have a fan in the room but it was so hot the fan did nothing. The breakfast was very nice as well as the service from the staff . Very close to the shops .
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
14 Jun 2026
DeWayne
Room was clean. Newly remodeled.
8/10
Excellent
12 Jun 2026
Ian
Clean comfortable room great bed and shower. Walking distance to restaurants. Only negative would be having to haul luggage up the stairs.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Jun 2026
lynda
Very nice breakfast although quite a crowded space. Lovely staff. Convenient situation.
Comfortable and clean.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Jun 2026
Keith
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
10/10
Exceptional
24 May 2026
John
Ideal location. Parking on the street outside - free after 6:00pm. Lisa was great help with check in and drinks. Nice breakfast.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 May 2026
Graeme
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.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
21 May 2026
Colette
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.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 May 2026
Brian
Had to catch the ferry so left before Breakfast. Staff did leave some items in takeaway bags however.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
17 May 2026
Kate
Staff were not very helpful
Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 May 2026
Peter
Great stop over in Oban, would have loved to stay another day. Loved the shower pressure.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
10 May 2026
Rachelle
Great location, comfy bed, very clean, excellent breakfast! Very helpful staff.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 May 2026
Brett
Super clean and friendly staff. Highly recomend.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2026
elaine
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
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
02 Jan 2026
Evelyn
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.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
14 Nov 2025
Lewis
Clean, good location, lovely staff
8/10
Excellent
26 Oct 2025
Allison
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.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Oct 2025
James
Great but no elevator.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Oct 2025
Theresa
Fabulous boutique Hotel downtown Oban. The staff is delightful help me and my husband with all of our travel plans. The breakfast was amazing.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Sep 2025
David
A very spacious and clean apartment perfectly located in the heart of Inverness.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Sep 2025
Kenneth
Nice, clean hotel. Close to dining and waterfront. Comfy beds and pillows. Enjoyed our stay
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
17 Sep 2025
Suzanne
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
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Sep 2025
Cathy
Clean small but efficent
8/10
Excellent
16 Sep 2025
Wade
The staff and ambience of the property was great, enjoyed the lounge nice spot to relax at the end of the day!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
05 Sep 2025
Barry
It was fine. A little expensive for such a small room
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Sep 2025
Mrs Lesley
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
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Sep 2025
Verified traveler

A modern and snug stay in central Oban.

Very central location, in a small and snug building. Room was very clean, and had cards telling us who had cleaned our room which was a lovely personal touch. The room was very modern too. Staff were very helpful and accommodating, and very friendly. The bathroom shower had a fault but it wasn’t significant.

Great price given the busy tourist season, smaller yet cosy spaces. 8/10.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Aug 2025
Joe
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!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Aug 2025
Nazneen
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Aug 2025
Alam
Very nice hotel in the heart of Oban.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
11 Aug 2025
Anne
Na
8/10
Excellent
06 Aug 2025
Charles

Small hotel that gets the job done

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.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
04 Aug 2025
Marcelo
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.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2025
Lee

Great location

Comfortable small hotel with a good breakfast, friendly service, and excellent location. Off the busiest streets but still close to everything!
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
16 Jul 2025
Anna
Clean room, great location. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was too hot and too small for four people.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
05 Jul 2025
Rhonda
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.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
14 Jun 2025
yan
Great service and quality. Location was perfect.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
13 Jun 2025
Burleigh
You need a lift for upper floor
8/10
Excellent
12 Jun 2025
Victoria
Pleasant but hard to get fresh air in at night because if you opened the window but closed the shade, the air didn’t come in and the outside lights weee bright
Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Jun 2025
Annette
Our stay was comfortable and quiet.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
09 Jun 2025
Diane
Great location for exploring Oban and area. Staff was very welcoming and helpful. Rom was clean and bed was comfortable.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2025
Tim
Great location for transport hubs rail and ferry, friendly staff. Good with Gluten Free for Coeliac. Great location for shops and restaurants.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 Jun 2025
JOHN
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 May 2025
Verified traveler
it was very clean , fantastic service from friendly professional staff and very relaxing, excellent food. well done guys. i will book again.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2025
Joe
Close to the centre for shop and pubs
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Apr 2025
Mei Lan
Beautiful room and breakfast was amazing!
10/10
Exceptional
17 Mar 2025
Elden
Staff was excellent to work with. They even arranged same day laundry service at a very modest rate.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Feb 2025
John

Best in Oban.

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.

Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Nov 2024
brian

Oban nov 2024

Nice quite hotel, staff lovely & good location
Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Oct 2024
John

A decent hotel in Oban

We stayed for one night to attend the Mod. The hotel met our expectations
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Oct 2024
Francis

Great room in central location

Receptionist was excellent and welcoming, room was great too
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Oct 2024
Ian

Nice boutique style hotel

Lovely boutique style hotel close to pier and amenities.
Lovely clean modem room. Nice shower room.
We’re staying in a different room for our second night and hotel very kindly gave us early access.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
09 Oct 2024
colin
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.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Sep 2024
Pringle
The Randal was very clean and comfortable. The staff were lovely and breakfast was great! We were happy with our choice to choose The Randal. It was only a 5 minute walk from the Oban Train Station. I would highly recommend this hotel
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
23 Sep 2024
Timothy
When we arrived the rooms were not ready but the reception area toilet was not working so we had to leave the hotel to find a bathroom after our 3 hour drive there. Also there is no lift and the stairway is very narrow. It was difficult for me to get our large North Face rolling duffel bags up to the room 3 floors up. The staff seemed indifferent to our arrival. Choice of hotels is limited in Oban but I would try the Perle Oban Hotel in the future. We had 5 people in 3 rooms.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
22 Sep 2024
Verified traveler
Hotel was really nice staff very helpful and breakfast lovely. Only slight issue was the trundle bed in room for 3rd person was very uncomfortable and had to end up sleeping in sofa instead
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Sep 2024
Kelly
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.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Aug 2024
Mark
Bathroom was spotless. Breakfast was great.
6/10
Pleasant
12 Aug 2024
Verified traveler

Good for a quick stay

Pros: Spacious room. Impressive water pressure in the shower. Everything in great condition. Location is central. Good breakfast.

Cons: The wall is paper-thin; you can hear everything in the hallway. Staff did everything they were supposed to, but they could be more friendly.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Aug 2024
Wilma
Every staff member I came in contact with was very accommodating. The room was tastefully decorated and clean.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
18 Jul 2024
Colleen
Handicapped bathroom freezing plus very heavy bathroom doors! Dining room way too small and options very limited!
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2024
MARGARET
Wonderful spot. Very convenient.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jun 2024
Peter

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.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2024
Laura
Very efficient checkin lovley receptionist and waiting staff good breakfast
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 May 2024
Laura
Really friendly staff
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 May 2024
Stephanie
Short one night stay, easy check in and helpful staff and rooms comfortable and spacious.
Great location near train/ferry and harbour.
Self
8/10
Excellent
08 May 2024
James
Nice quiet hotel in a great location.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2024
Philip
Excellent location.wet room was a bonus
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jan 2024
Craig
Lovely, new clean and great staff. Breakfast was great value for money.
8/10
Excellent
01 Jan 2024
John
All perfect
8/10
Excellent
20 Nov 2023
Steven
Just as it is advertised, clean comfortable and in a great area for reasonable price.
Replacing the coffee etc in the room for guests staying more than one night would be good as well.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Oct 2023
Robert
Not the best for parking but clean & good breakfast would stay again 👍
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Oct 2023
Michael
Lovely new boutique hotel with outstanding staff
Self
6/10
Pleasant
13 Oct 2023
Jeff
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.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 Oct 2023
Richard
4th floor and no lift
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
20 Sep 2023
Frank
Xharming
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
09 Sep 2023
Michael

Hot

Uncomfortably hot
Business
8/10
Excellent
29 Aug 2023
Evelyn
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.
10/10
Exceptional
28 Aug 2023
Carol
Very clean, very pleasant and helpful staff.
4/10
Poor
25 Jul 2023
Robyn
This has to be the worst bed that I have ever tried to sleep on. Pure torture
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
15 Jul 2023
Marcia
The staff was accomodating and friendly, with good hot breakfast options. We were able to walk to shopping and activities.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2023
davida
Very nice place to stay! Friendly staff and comfortable bed.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
17 Jun 2023
Lara

Two day stay

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.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2023
Aliston
The hotel was lovely, clean and accessible
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2023
Theressa
Very small shower- which was difficult for my 6 foot husband. But place and staff were lovely!
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
19 May 2023
Karen
The things I would have preferred are a bigger sink and shelving in the bathroom, a bathroom door that could stand open, and the loss of the motion-detecting bathroom light , especially because the light then turns of while one is in the shower. Also, a luggage rack of some sort, please. Stay here if you appreciate hostels.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 May 2023
Alan
Small compact hotel. One road up from main area so nice and quiet at night. Lovely breakfast, good size room and well managed. Would def stay again.
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
10 May 2023
Melanie
The biggest drawback was the lack of parking and lack of information about where parking was available.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
10 May 2023
Tim
Liked it
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
06 May 2023
Kathleen
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.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
25 Apr 2023
Gerri
Heather and Maryanne were lovely and most helpful. I made the mistake of opening the window (room#313). The convoluted mechanism to close the window
and the lose handle made it impossible to close the window completely on that chilly night. The maintenance dept may want to look at it. That was the only negative for me. Most convenient to all transport and town. Thank you Ranald.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2023
Sharee
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.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Apr 2023
Monika
Had a very enjoyable stay. The staff were very friendly, the hotel was very clean and in a great location.
Leisure Self

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The Ranald Hotel
41 Stevenson Street, 41, Oban, United Kingdom

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