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The Ranald Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with a bar, a quick walk to McCaig's Tower

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Bar (on property)
Bathroom

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is S$246
includes taxes & fees
30 Jul - 31 Jul

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Grand (with Wheelchair access)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Futon

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Grand Room (Plus)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Grand Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Comfort Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
41 Stevenson Street, Oban, Scotland, PA34 5NA

What's nearby

  • McCaig's Tower - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Oban Distillery - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ganavan Sands - 6 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Oban Station - 3 min walk
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 138 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Corryvreckan - Jd Wetherspoon - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪George Street Fish & Chip Shop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Markie Dans - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Aulay's Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Ranald Hotel

Hotel near Ganavan Sands
Located close to McCaig's Tower and Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds, The Ranald Hotel provides a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Ranald Hotel boast thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Ranald Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 15 Jul, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ranald Hotel on 30 Jul, 2025 start from S$246.41, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Ranald Hotel?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Ranald Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Ranald Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 15.00 (subject to availability).

Where is The Ranald Hotel located?

Situated in Oban, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of McCaig's Tower and Ganavan Sands. Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away. Oban Station is only a 3-minute walk.

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The Ranald Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 294 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 294 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 294 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 294 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 294 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Our stay was comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Great service and quality. Location was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Great location for exploring Oban and area. Staff was very welcoming and helpful. Rom was clean and bed was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great location for transport hubs rail and ferry, friendly staff. Good with Gluten Free for Coeliac. Great location for shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Close to the centre for shop and pubs
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

it was very clean , fantastic service from friendly professional staff and very relaxing, excellent food. well done guys. i will book again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Staff was excellent to work with. They even arranged same day laundry service at a very modest rate.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Receptionist was excellent and welcoming, room was great too
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Very efficient checkin lovley receptionist and waiting staff good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Very nice place to stay! Friendly staff and comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10

You need a lift for upper floor
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

It was a great stay. Comfy beds, quiet, great location near downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10

We stayed for one night to attend the Mod. The hotel met our expectations
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Nice quite hotel, staff lovely & good location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Friendly staff, clean comfortable room. Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10

Bathroom was spotless. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10

Short one night stay, easy check in and helpful staff and rooms comfortable and spacious. Great location near train/ferry and harbour.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10

Not the best for parking but clean & good breakfast would stay again 👍
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

Very clean, very pleasant and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

Lovely, new clean and great staff. Breakfast was great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10

This hotel is typical of the area so quite satisfactory in that regard.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024