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About this property

This property is an 18 minute walk from the beach. Situated less than 10 minutes' walk from Oban's famous McCaig's Tower, The Ranald Hotel is set in the heart of Oban town centre and just off the main esplanade. Free Wi-Fi, an en-suite shower room and a 43 inch Smart TV are featured in each room at The Ranald, as well as our tea and coffee making facilities. Freshly brewed coffee, warm Scottish pancakes, Our Ranald Bloomer with Avocado, Bacon and Egg, are served at breakfast, as well as many other favourites. Scenic wildlife cruises can be taken from opposite the Oban War & Peace Museum, which is a 5-minute drive away. Diving, fishing and kayaking can also be enjoyed in the local area, and Dunollie House and Castle are just 1.3 miles away. This is our guests' favourite part of Oban, according to independent reviews. Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip. The Ranald Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 24 Jul 2012.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the best rated area in Oban, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet, Breakfast to go


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nick
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were very welcoming, the room was excellent and there was economics parking close by.
  • Mills
    Japan Japan
    The property was lovely, cosy and clean unfortunately the room was very hot at night so it was a bit difficult to sleep.
  • Anne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very comfy bed shower gd. Location gd. Very friendly helpful staff breakfast was really gd aswell plenty of choices
  • Angela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff very helpful and considerate. Helping me change dates at short notice.
  • Ingle
    United States United States
    Surprised on how upscale the Hotel is. Our room was modern with an incredible view of the river and the city. A very friendly and helpful staff. Had several meals in the restaurant which were excellent. A great central location for exploring the...
  • Tom
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very goos breakfast though room was rather tightly crowded
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent and friendly staff,spacious room. Close enough to centre of Oban. No parking but parked at train station(short walk) and not expensive.
  • Fred
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I was able to drop my luggage earlier than I imagined. It made it possible for meto walk around Oban easier. The breakfast was enjoyable and I found my room very comfortable.
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Receptionists welcome was the best we've ever had. Lovely hotel and the room was amazing, Shower fantastic and the standard of the breakfast food presentation awesome so well worth a visit.
  • Jocelyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Walking distance to Oban shops and restaurants. Good breakfast - hard working staff.

Hotel surroundings

House rules

The Ranald Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
£30 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this property cannot accommodate hen and stag parties.

There is no lift in The Ranald Hotel, however staff will always be on hand to assist with luggage.

The full price of the reservation will be charged on the day of booking.

Please inform The Ranald Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.