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The Ranald Apartments

4.0 star property
Apartments with kitchens, 8-minute walk to Oban Ferry Terminal

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Interior
In-room dining
Flat-screen TV
1 bedroom, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Located close to Oban Ferry Terminal, The Ranald Apartments has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Studio, 1 Bedroom (King or Twin)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Flat-screen TV

Studio

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • McCaig's Tower - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Oban Distillery - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ganavan Sands - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cuan Mor - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Corryvreckan (Wetherspoon) - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Oban Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kaina - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Ranald Apartments

Apartments with kitchens, 8-minute walk to Oban Ferry Terminal
This smoke-free apartment building features free WiFi in public areas. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences like a dining area and a coffee/tea maker, and other amenities include free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Ranald Apartments offers 5 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Accommodations at this 4-star apartment have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

This Oban apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Kitchen

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 5 units
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

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

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; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Ranald Apartments
Ranald Apartments Apartment Oban
Ranald Apartments Apartment
Ranald Apartments Oban
The Ranald Apartments Oban
The Ranald Apartments Apartment
The Ranald Apartments Apartment Oban

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ranald Apartments pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Ranald Apartments?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Ranald Apartments?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Ranald Apartments?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Ranald Apartments located?

Situated in Oban, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of RSPB Visitor Centre and Oban Ferry Terminal. McCaig's Tower and Oban Distillery are also within 10 minutes. Oban Station is only a 3-minute walk.

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Reviews

The Ranald Apartments Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 66 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent apartment, well kitted out for self catering. Very clean and comfortable. Although situated next to a busy bar it was very quiet. Will definitely use it again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautifully clean apartment within easy reach of the town for places to eat and a few minutes away from the ferry terminal. On street parking was reasonably priced. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Pleasant stay

Room was very clean and comfortable in a 1970's retro way. We didn't attempt any cooking but there seemed to be adequate provision. Could have done with a tea towel and more kitchen towel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Overnight in Oban

Great location for an overnight stop, but had a slight end of season feel to the property (which it is in September). I am sure they are going to do a zhoosh up in the offseason as parts a bit chipped/tired esp the shower stalls. I should say tho that overall the property was well cleaned and presented with helpful reception staff. Oban is a lovely wee place to visit.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Amina

The apartment was ok. the bathroom sink was quite small that water would spill when used, not all the appliances in the kitchen were operational (stove top and oven not working). No washing machine as advertised on expedia which was disappointing. The location of the apartment was great and central.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Gladys

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was on the third floor (4th floor for Americans) with no elevator. The kitchen appliances were old. When we arrived, the carpet outside the bathroom was soaking wet. We reported the problem and were given towels to lay on the floor. We thought that maintenance was going to look into the problem while we were out the next day but nothing was done. The best thing about the apartment was its location, which was walkable to shops and restaurants and to the ferry.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good location in town central to everything. Spacious room, but a little noisy due to hard floors in unit above. Kitchenette was well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic spot right in the heart of Oban - and great value at that. Best of both worlds to have an hotel-like experience with some space and a kitchen. Would return!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wah-Ching

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location and street parking available. Clean appartmebt but quite warm with the sun. Fan was available but no crosswinds when we opened the balcony. Would recommend drawing the blinds in the morning when leaving the appartment to keep cool. We cooked our own breakfast and had all necessary utensils. Good appartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cama comoda, el Internet no anda
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jannette

Liked: Communication
Renovated and nice. Patio didn’t open sadly. Enjoyed the privacy and quiet area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Perfect little flat for the time we were in Oban. Compact but had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely apartment, very close to town centre, staff very friendly and helpful. Apartment was lovely and clean and bed was super comfortable. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Oban

Great location, nice apartment
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Sparkly clean & comfy

Excellent apt. for Oban. Close to wharf, attractions, food & pubs. We arrived @ 10 pm and staff were welcoming and knowledgable. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Sara

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
The check in instructions said we would be greeted on arrival. I messaged to confirm an arrival time but no one was there and no one answered the phone when we called multiple times. We eventually had to find the check in for the hotel (not the apartments) ourselves. Positives: convenient location But that’s it Negatives: No lift No air conditioning - it was so hot in the room it was like a sauna. We had to go back to reception and beg for a fan which to be honest did very little. Midges- the room window had been left open and there were midges in the room when we arrived. We had to get them out and close the window. The lack of any sort of net on the window meant we couldn’t open it for the duration of our stay. Condition of the room: run down and the bathroom was in particularly bad condition. Both the toilet roll holder and the towel rail were on the verge of falling off. There was also only half a roll of toilet paper so we had to again go to reception to get this and then walk it back down the street to the apartment. Power shower - you have to click the power on for the shower before you enter and then switch it on and these notoriously have terrible water pressure. No daily cleaning
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

R

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Overnight in Oban

An overnight in Oban - very suitable accomodation
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent location spotlessly clean spacious appartment
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication

Christmas stay 2023

Not enough cutlery, glasses. 2 rings on hob broken. Oven not keeping to temperature. Fridge constant at freezing. Tv...set by someone at adult channels. Exoected full working kitchen as advertised...which is why we exoected to be able to cook our Christmas dinner without stress! Not enough staff on duty. Broken street doorbell to our spartment.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Liked the location of the property, just a short walk into the town which is great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Nice and convenient.

Very central comfortable apartment. On street parking directly outside (meter).
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Apartments were well equipped and bed very comfortable. Well located.Lots of cobwebs and toilet bin not emptied from previous occupant,
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

Helen, Dunfermline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Property was very central, one street back from Main Street. Had a faulty hot water tap in bathroom. Was promised it would be fixed the next day. It wasn’t. Very limited cutlery
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication

Ok

Couldnt log into free wifi in apartment, worked in Hotel reception 100 yards away gave up with asking reception, no laundry facilities although Hotels.com say there is and no housekeeping, appreciate restrictions in place but couldve left fresh towels etc at the door
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

kitchen equipment due for replacement.

The accommodation, place in Oban etc were perfect for what we needed. The kitchen equipment/cooker/lighting/ were pretty awful although we managed. The receptionist informed us that these were all due for replacement and we saw them currently in boxes in reception so I trust they will be fitted shortly. If you intend to do any cooking other than boiling a kettle check with the hotel that your apartment has been re-fitted. Would happily use the accommodation again if the kitchen equipment is replaced.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

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