8.1

1,293 reviews

The Ranald Hotel

The Ranald Hotel

41 Stevenson Street, Oban, PA34 5NA, United Kingdom

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Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Wheelchair accessible

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The Ranald Hotel

Welcome to The Ranald Hotel, your cozy retreat in the charming seaside town of Oban, where adventure awaits just a stone's throw from the city center! Located at 41 Stevenson Street and only 0.2mi from the hustle and bustle of the town, we're perfectly positioned for you to explore everything this picturesque area has to offer. From stunning coastal views to a vibrant atmosphere, Oban is a traveler's paradise.

At The Ranald Hotel, we believe that a great stay should be paired with great amenities. Our rooms come equipped with free Wi-Fi and streaming services (yes, that means Netflix!) for those cozy nights in. If you're looking to catch some local flavors, indulge in our kid-friendly buffet and enjoy a drink at the bar while the live music fills the air. And let’s not forget about the sports! With options for tennis, golf, and racquetball (please note, extra charges may apply), you'll have plenty of ways to stay active during your stay.

With a stellar review of 1293 happy guests, it’s easy to see why The Ranald Hotel is a go-to destination for travelers. Priced from just $86, you're in for a treat! So pack your bags, grab your sense of adventure, and head to Oban for a delightful getaway that combines relaxation, fun, and a touch of Scottish charm.

At The Ranald Hotel, there's something for everyone! We offer a delightful array of room options to ensure that your stay is as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Whether you're a couple on a romantic getaway, a family on an adventurous trip, or a solo traveler seeking a cozy base from which to explore, our different room types have got you covered. Picture yourself unwinding in a Luxury King Room, equipped with two king-size beds and a sofa for some extra lounging space after a day of exploration. Or perhaps our charming Double Rooms, perfect for settling in and enjoying quality time with loved ones, will suit your style better!

As you step into the vibrant atmosphere of our hotel, you'll soon realize that there's much more to experience than just your room! Gather around at our lively bar where the sound of live music intertwines with laughter and conversation, creating an energetic vibe that's simply infectious. And if you’re in the mood for a culinary adventure, dive into our kid-friendly buffet – a feast that will satisfy even the pickiest of eaters! Here at The Ranald Hotel, we believe dining should be a delightful experience, whether it’s the pre-show meal or a midnight snack after an evening of fun.

And for those with a zest for sports, our hotel has got you covered! Challenge your friends to a game of tennis or golf, or put your skills to the test at racquetball while surrounded by the stunning scenery of Oban. After a jam-packed day of activities, relax back at the hotel with your feet up while catching up on your favorite shows using the free Wi-Fi and streaming service in your room. So come on down, make some unforgettable memories and experience all the warmth and charm that awaits you at The Ranald Hotel!

Closest airports

Tiree Airport

53.8mi

Glasgow Airport

54.7mi

Islay Airport

58.9mi

Most popular amenities

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Wheelchair accessible

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Rooms

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Luxury, Doubleortwin

1 Twin Bed

1 Double Bed

195 sqft

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

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A lounge area, 43-inch flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi are provided in these rooms. Requests for the room to be made up as a twin must be received 48 hours prior to arrival.

Double Room in The Ranald Hotel

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Queen Room

1 Queen Size Bed

150 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Flat-screen TV

Streaming service (like Netflix)

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Our Double Room offers a comfortable stay with a queen size bed, private bathroom, and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. Enjoy the view and relax in a hypoallergenic and air-purified space, ensuring a refreshing stay.

Small Double Room in The Ranald Hotel

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Small

1 Queen Size Bed

110 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Streaming service (like Netflix)

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A king-size bed, free Wi-Fi and an en suite shower room are featured in this room.

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

150 sqft

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

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A king-size bed, free Wi-Fi and an en suite shower room are featured in this room.

Luxury Double or Twin Room in The Ranald Hotel

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Luxury, King Size

1 King Size Bed

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

1 Futon Mat Bed

195 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Tea/Coffee maker

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Indulge in the luxury of our spacious 194 sqft Double or Twin Room, perfect for accommodating families with its capacity for 3 adults and 3 children. Featuring two king-size beds, a sofa bed, and a futon mat, this room offers all the comforts you desire, including a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and tea/coffee maker, while keeping allergies at bay with air purifiers and hypoallergenic amenities.

Grand Double or Twin Room in The Ranald Hotel

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Grand

1 Twin Bed

1 King Size Bed

2 Twin Beds

1 Futon Mat Bed

185 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Tea/Coffee maker

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Experience ultimate comfort and flexibility in our spacious Grand Double or Twin Room, accommodating up to 3 adults and 2 children. Relax in the modern amenities including a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, air purifiers, and enjoy a peaceful night's rest on the king-size bed or one of the three twin beds available.

Small Double Room in The Ranald Hotel

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Small, Queen Size

1 Queen Size Bed

110 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Flat-screen TV

Streaming service (like Netflix)

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Experience cozy comfort in our Small Double Room, perfect for couples looking for a relaxing getaway. Unwind in this stylish room featuring a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, and stunning views. Enjoy a peaceful night's sleep on the queen size bed and wake up refreshed to explore all the wonders our location has to offer.

Double Room in The Ranald Hotel

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Double Room

1 Queen Size Bed

150 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Flat-screen TV

Streaming service (like Netflix)

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Standard

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Luxury

1 Twin Bed

1 Double Bed

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

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Grand, Doubleortwin

1 Double Bed

1 Twin Bed

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

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Grand, Accessible

1 Double Bed

Flat-screen TV

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Accessible Room

1 King Size Bed

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

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Guest reviews

8.1

1,293 reviews

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Kalima

8.2

June 2023

Great location, slightly off the main road yet walkable to the ferry terminal and shops. Big bag towels!

The door to the bathroom was very heavy and slammed shut, making a load noise. You can hear other room doors slam shut as well. The bathroom had poor ventilation, so the floors were all wet and slick after a shower. And we were in an accessible room it had a lot of accommodations in the bathroom, but the standard furniture (e.g., unit to hang clothes) was too high to be reach hangers that aren't removable) just something to note. Breakfast was OK. Most items like eggs and pancakes were cooked/heated in a microwave, which just gives a different texture. The staff work very hard to make your stay comfortable.

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Carol

9.1

June 2023

The hotel was easily walkable to everything we needed. Very comfortable. Really safe & secure in Oban. They froze our ice packs and gave us some ice to keep our food items cold. It didn’t have an elevator (which is typical for the older buildings) but the woman at the front desk offered to carry our suitcases 🧳 upstairs. We carried our luggage upstairs, really no problem. But after a long day of hiking, just walking up the stairs can be… slow 😆 I would definitely recommend the hotel to others. We didn’t eat breakfast there but it looked good and very mellow in the dining area

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Joan

9.1

June 2023

Hotel was fairly near the front, the room and bathroom were spotless and the breakfast was adequate. Only downside was that our bedroom was on 3rd floor with 50 stairs to climb and as my husband is in his 80s and I am not far behind him we found the stairs rather trying. Staff were very pleasant and helpful. Will go back but a ground floor room or 1st floor please . Thank you

Just the climb to the bedroom. !!!! The breakfast was ok but we like our full Scottish when we are there n holiday, but appreciate that wasn’t possible with the size of the kitchen etc !!!!

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Joyce

8.2

June 2023

The property is within walking distance to the center of town. It is very clean, the staff was very helpful and polite.

I booked two rooms, one for a group of 3 and another for a group of 4 (two adults, two children). The room for the group of 3 was big enough (regular bed with a rollaway bed) and a large bathroom. The room for the group of 4 was tiny. This room had the regular bed, a rollaway bed and a sofa bed. with the sofa bed open, we could not open the bathroom door the entire way. The sofa bed was also super squeaky. Luggages had to be placed under the beds.

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Alina

8.2

February 2023

The location was perfect as it was close to the train station, the ferry, the high street, plenty of restaurants around and a big Tesco nearby. The bed was very comfortable, the room very warm, clean and cozy.

One night, I`m pretty sure I locked my door but after 1 o`clock i heard my door opening. It was very windy and my window opened in the same time. Maybe it was just the wind. Luckily, i sleep like a rabbit so i jumped out of bed and locked it again. I couldn`t shut my window after that so i had to sleep with my window open :( It was a bit unpleasant but I would still stay here :)

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Leah

10

April 2023

The room was incredible! We stayed in the family room and it exceeded all our expectations. There's a toilet and sink in one room and the other bathroom had a sink with a shower on each side of it. So nice for a family of four staying in it. The beds are very comfortable! 2 king sized beds. The room itself is large too, so we didn't feel like we were on top of each other. The closet had 4 robes and a mini fridge and little snacks. Breakfast was included with our stay and it was amazing.

Some of the windows didn't open but that wasn't a big deal whatsoever

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Geoffrey

8.2

September 2023

Very clean, close to the main area

We were on the ground floor which made it easier for my wife. The water leak issue was corrected but upon our return the room had not been cleaned with a mop/bucket and wet towels on the floor. Archie addressed the problem as best he could right away and compensated us for this issue. The not being able to get a hold of anyone should be a big concern to the hotel as it failed!!!!

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Neil

9.1

February 2023

A friend and I booked a room for 3 nights at The Ranald for a walking break. Unfortunately we had a late change to our plans and needed to cancel the room with only 24 hours notice. The Ranald's booking terms meant we were refunded for the 2nd and 3rd nights (if we'd been able to give 3 day's notice we'd have had the 1st night refunded as well) which really reduced the financial hit. We greatly appreciated the flexibility and will definitely look to book again at The Ranald when we're able to re-schedule our trip.

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Jeanie

8.2

March 2023

The room was comfortable.

I thought "First floor" meant ground level. I had heavy bags that the reception had to lug up the stairs and he didn't seem pleased with that needed service. I felt bad but I had tried to escape using the stairs myself in my booking. Also, the receptionist at night called the taxi for 10 minutes early so the taxi driver wasn't happy to have to wait. I was rushed to get down to the taxi by the morning receptionist and left some things in the room as a result.

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S

8.2

September 2022

The room was clean and comfortable. Not luxurious but above average. Quieter than expected for being in the middle of town, which was a pleasant surprise. The location is great - right in the centre of Oban but not on the busy waterfront. There was easy walking access to everywhere we wanted to go. The staff were efficient and friendly enough.

The shower head slider was broken so did not move up and down, which meant that my husband had to crouch to get a shower. I am short but found that the shower spray was right in my face. It was a good quality shower (which is important to us) but it was disappointing that a room with a broken shower was even available to guests. Breakfast food was nice but the avocado on toast was slightly disappointing in terms of quantity.

Points of Interest Around The Ranald Hotel

Attractions

Arduaine Garden

12.8mi

Kilchurn Castle

17mi

Inveraray Castle

19.4mi

Inveraray Jail

19.8mi

Glencoe (Glen Coe)

24.5mi

Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park

30.3mi

Amenities of The Ranald Hotel

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Wheelchair accessible

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Stay rules - The Ranald Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The Ranald Hotel

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at The Ranald Hotel?

For a pleasant stay at The Ranald Hotel, guests can check in from 03:00 PM to 10:00 PM and should check out by 11:00 AM.

What's the nightly rate at The Ranald Hotel?

The Ranald Hotel has rates that begin from $86. Prices can differ due to room specifications and booking dates. Always add your desired dates for a precise quote.

Which room categories can I book at The Ranald Hotel?

The Ranald Hotel offers a variety of room types including Luxury Double or Twin Rooms, Grand Double or Twin Rooms, Double Rooms, and Small Double Rooms. The Luxury Double or Twin Rooms and Grand Double or Twin Rooms can accommodate up to 3 adults and 3 children or 3 adults and 2 children respectively. The Double Rooms and Small Double Rooms can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child or 2 adults respectively. All rooms are non-smoking and the bed sizes range from Queen size to King size.

How can guests spend their time at The Ranald Hotel?

At The Ranald Hotel, guests have a variety of leisure amenities to enjoy during their stay. They can start their day by playing a round of golf on the hotel's own golf course. In the afternoon, they may opt for a friendly game of tennis at the hotel's tennis court or challenge themselves to a game of racquetball. For those who prefer outdoor activities, the hotel offers cycling and hiking options, allowing guests to explore the beautiful surroundings. Fishing enthusiasts will also delight in the opportunity to cast their lines in nearby waters. In the evenings, guests can unwind while enjoying live music or performances at the hotel. Additionally, there is a bar on-site where guests can relax and socialize, making it a perfect way to end the day at The Ranald Hotel.

Which payment methods are supported by The Ranald Hotel?

The Ranald Hotel supports multiple payment methods including Visa, Mastercard, and Maestro. They also accept cash as a form of payment.