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Raniven

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Raniven sits in a serene setting that helps visitors truly unwind. The retreat provides practical amenities like WiFi connectivity throughout and convenient free self-parking. The entire property maintains a smoke-free environment for everyone's comfort.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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8.0 out of 10
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Wonderful
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  • 1 King Bed
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7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Oban is home to Raniven. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Loch Creran Marine Protected Area and Glasdrum Wood National Nature Reserve, while Oban War and Peace Museum and Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds are cultural highlights. Atlantis Leisure and Ardchattan Priory Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Oban travel guide
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Breadalbane St, Oban, Scotland, PA34 5PE

What's nearby

  • Oban War and Peace Museum
    Oban War and Peace Museum
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Oban Distillery
    Oban Distillery
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • McCaig's Tower
    McCaig's Tower
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Atlantis Leisure
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St. John's Cathedral
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Oban Station
    18 min walk
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
    136 min drive

Restaurants

  • Costa Coffee
    9 min walk
  • The View Oban
    6 min walk
  • The Oban Inn
    6 min walk
  • The Corryvreckan (Wetherspoon)
    10 min walk
  • Hinba Coffee Roasters
    5 min walk

About this property

Raniven

Property highlights
Raniven provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Raniven offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 230828-000000

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Raniven Oban
Raniven Hotel
Raniven Hotel Oban

Frequently asked questions

Is Raniven pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Raniven?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Raniven?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Raniven located?

Situated in Oban, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of St. John's Cathedral and Atlantis Leisure. Oban Distillery and Oban War and Peace Museum are also within 10 minutes. Oban Station is 18 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Raniven Reviews

8.2

Very Good

9.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 55 reviews

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

David

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was free 5mins to shops 5mins to peer
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Raniven Guest House was a lovely place to stay—beautiful room, easy walk to dining places . I loved staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ildiko

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Emyr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean and comfortable. The walls might be a tad thin but not really an issue. The location is great.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good time

Parking perfect, location perfect, WiFi not great 😔 tv in room went onto audio programming so not great but room very good , clean , comfortable and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Neha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect and central to Oban
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Somewhat cramped, but that is to be expected. Very convenient for exploring Oban.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quality room conveniently situated to easy access to local amenities. Parking limited but well priced local parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francois

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Recently renovated/remodeled, very clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place

Great wee room. Very tidy and clean. Only issue was the TV had a fault and it kept changing the channel and turning off and on
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with offstreet parking. The coffee machine was great but there was only one pod with coffee ... others, were milk.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Massimo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access for late arrivals. Convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
4 nights of fabulousness… we stayed in The Dun… I cannot fault ANYTHING… room was amazing… had everything one would need…. Two minutes from centre… Will defo be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nasimul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find & park up. Easy to check in. Room was clean. Close to shops, restaurant and the sea. Disappointed in the WiFi but had a good data signal so used that instead.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property felt very new! Loved that there was Netflix and Prime Video included with the room. Everything was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable Stay

A comfortable room with a spotless bathroom. Clear and accurate instructions about entry and we had off-street car parking. In Room 2 there was one chair and no desk. A warm and cosy room. Ours was a three night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Turn exterior door handle straight up to get the deadbolt to lock or unlock. Lock on room door is normal. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Marie-Claude

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, very quiet and the property was easy to access, in a safe neighborhood and in a walkable distance from the train station/port area. Unfortunately, the standard double bed was a little tight and we wish we would have had a queen-size bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little apartment a block away from the main streets of Oban, with off street parking in back and an easy walk to restaurants and bars. Minor issue getting email instructions on how to get in, but when I left a message to the host they called back in minutes and resolved the issue.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfy, close to the action, just no fridge.

A cute place in a great location, just a 5 minute walk to the waterfront. Perfectly situated so you aren’t quite in the thick of the main traffic area but still very close. I loved the parking availability and was fortunate to not have to fight for a spot when I was there. Only downside: no refrigerator. I had to throw out some grocery items on my trip because I had nowhere to put them.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Review

Issue with the booking due to the booking agent. Staff were friendly and helpful on the phone and resolved very quickly. Because booked through hotels.com and not Expedia we didn’t get access codes. Nothing to do with the venue or us and efficiently and effectively dealt with. Nice and cosy room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed two nights. Overall a great property. Clean, spacious, nice shower. Owner was very helpful when I called about getting into our room. (Issue with expedia re not getting email about ck in.) Would have been nice to have a refrigerator and top up of coffee pods. Had to park on the street one night but no parking fee was required between 6pm and 9 am. Very close walk to restaurants, shopping and Ferry. If you plan to goto the Isle of Mull and have a rental car, definitely take it on the Ferry! Tough to get around Mull otherwise. Buses and taxis are very limited!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Pro - Handy to have free car park on site. Good location for town. Surprisingly quiet despite being on a busy road. Cons - Our room was very small and had no storage (drawers, etc). Temperature control did not work and so the room (number 8 and at the top of the building) was quite hot. Room could do with a paint as very scuffed - mostly due to the small space and people having to rub past the walls with luggage. Room has a large crack in one wall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very central location with easy access to town and restaurants. Easy to access by car. The bed was very comfortable (but a Double so small). The shower was excellent and the towels were very nice. The room was small and because we were on the top floor the walls were sloped to the ceiling making the room feel even smaller. Parking, unless you grab a spot early is on the road and Pay Parking. Communication with Owner is by scripted e mails but clear directions on how to get into your room. We did have a Fire Alarm and could not get in contact with Owner via e mail. Alarm went on until Fire Dept arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and comfortable, with easy check in and check out. Parking was a bonus.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025