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The Ranald Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with a bar, 5-minute walk to McCaig's Tower

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Grand Room (Plus) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
Grand Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Grand (with Wheelchair access) | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
The Ranald Hotel sits in central Stirling, combining comfort with convenience. Guests appreciate the warm atmosphere in the hotel bar while using the complimentary high-speed WiFi. The staff helps with luggage storage and serves a freshly prepared breakfast each morning.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Comfort Double Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Comfort Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Grand Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Grand Room (Plus) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Grand Room (Plus)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Grand (with Wheelchair access)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Futon

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

The Ranald Hotel

Hotel near Ganavan Sands
Located close to McCaig's Tower and Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds, The Ranald Hotel provides a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Ranald Hotel feature comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 10 for adults and GBP 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet (30 inches high)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 15.00

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 10 for adults and GBP 5 for children
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 15.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

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

Ranald Hotel Oban
Ranald Hotel
Ranald Oban
The Ranald Hotel Oban, Scotland
The Ranald Hotel Oban
The Ranald
The Ranald Hotel Oban
The Ranald Hotel Hotel
The Ranald Hotel Hotel Oban

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ranald Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Ranald Hotel?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Ranald Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Ranald Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 15.00 (subject to availability).

Where is The Ranald Hotel located?

Situated in Oban, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of McCaig's Tower and Ganavan Sands. Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away. Oban Station is only a 3-minute walk.

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Reviews

The Ranald Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 322 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 322 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 322 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 322 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 322 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Wade

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and ambience of the property was great, enjoyed the lounge nice spot to relax at the end of the day!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean hotel. Close to dining and waterfront. Comfy beds and pillows. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay again. Hotel is clean, modern & in a great location. Close to local bars & restaurants. Great breakfast choice & friendly staff. Wouldn't hesitate to return
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very spacious and clean apartment perfectly located in the heart of Inverness.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mei Lan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful room and breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast had a lot of options, fresh buffett food or you could order breakfast. We had the buffet and it was quick and easy as we were on a tour. Easily walkable to all the shops and food. Perfect for the one night sleep. Staff were really nice and helpful. Room is small though.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean small but efficent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Walkable to the „Centre“ and pier. Absolutely okay für 1 night. Quick breakfast and relatively modern rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was fine. A little expensive for such a small room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

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

Great room in central location

Receptionist was excellent and welcoming, room was great too
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Marcelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Ranald is a small hotel located very close to the pier, which was convenient for us since we returned late from Mull and needed a place to stay before driving back to Cambridge. The receptionist was kind and helpful. The hotel does not have a restaurant, and the breakfast options were somewhat limited. Additionally, there is no lift, which was a bit inconvenient as I am recovering from a broken leg. Overall, it was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short one night stay, easy check in and helpful staff and rooms comfortable and spacious. Great location near train/ferry and harbour.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Best in Oban.

From check in to check out I’ve no complaints, staff easy to deal with amd so friendly, nice comfortable bed and hot shower what more do you need. I also left an article of clothing so phoned up the next day and the staff posted it back to me, fantastic service. Room was spotless and the housekeeping was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARGARET

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful spot. Very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant but hard to get fresh air in at night because if you opened the window but closed the shade, the air didn’t come in and the outside lights weee bright
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joakim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended. Modern standard and a really great breakfast, fresh and super good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice. Staff were great. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is a short walk away from the city center and only a few minutes away from the ferry terminal.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, close to everything. Room was rather small but nice. Parking was street parking on a meter that had to be updated ever 2 hrs during the day….restrictive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Evelyn

Location was great. Rooms could have been a little cleaner, but bed was comfortable. Bathroom sink didn’t drain properly so a little maintenance would help. Otherwise, breakfast was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No parking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This has to be the worst bed that I have ever tried to sleep on. Pure torture
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

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