Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 138 min drive
Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 170 min drive
Oban Station - 3 min walk
Oban Connel Ferry Station - 12 min drive
Taynuilt Station - 22 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
When visiting Oban, The Ranald Hotel is a great choice to consider. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
17 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Bar/lounge
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
Wheelchair-accessible vanity height (inches): 34
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Handrails in stairways
Stairway handrail height (inches): 36
Hand-held showerheads
Height-adjustable showerhead
Grab bar near toilet
Toilet grab bar height (inches): 30
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 10 for adults and GBP 5 for children
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 20.0 per day
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Long-term renters welcome.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
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The Ranald Hotel Oban, Scotland
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Frequently asked questions
Does The Ranald Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Ranald Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Ranald Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Ranald Hotel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Ranald Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Ranald Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 15.00 (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at The Ranald Hotel and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include McCaig's Tower (5-min walk), Ganavan Sands (1 mi), and Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds (1.3 mi).
What's the area around The Ranald Hotel like?
The Ranald Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Oban Station and 5 minutes' walk from McCaig's Tower.
The Ranald Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
December 18, 2024
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
November 18, 2024
Oban nov 2024
Nice quite hotel, staff lovely & good location
brian
brian, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
October 12, 2024
A decent hotel in Oban
We stayed for one night to attend the Mod. The hotel met our expectations
John
John, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
October 12, 2024
Great room in central location
Receptionist was excellent and welcoming, room was great too
Francis
Francis, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
October 10, 2024
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.
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 30, 2024
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
Pringle
Pringle, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
September 23, 2024
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.
Timothy
Timothy, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 22, 2024
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
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 22, 2024
Tan
Tan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 10, 2024
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.
Kelly
Kelly, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
August 28, 2024
Bathroom was spotless. Breakfast was great.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
August 27, 2024
Toni
Toni, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
August 12, 2024
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.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
August 5, 2024
Every staff member I came in contact with was very accommodating. The room was tastefully decorated and clean.
Wilma
Wilma, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
July 21, 2024
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
July 18, 2024
Handicapped bathroom freezing plus very heavy bathroom doors! Dining room way too small and options very limited!
Colleen
Colleen, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
July 1, 2024
Laura
Laura, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
June 22, 2024
Wonderful spot. Very convenient.
MARGARET
MARGARET, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
June 6, 2024
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.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
June 2, 2024
Very efficient checkin lovley receptionist and waiting staff good breakfast
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 17, 2024
Really friendly staff
Laura
Laura, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 12, 2024
Short one night stay, easy check in and helpful staff and rooms comfortable and spacious.
Great location near train/ferry and harbour.
Stephanie
Stephanie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 8, 2024
Nice quiet hotel in a great location.
James
James, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
February 22, 2024
Excellent location.wet room was a bonus
Philip
Philip, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
January 21, 2024
Lovely, new clean and great staff. Breakfast was great value for money.