In the heart of Stirling, The Ranald Hotel offers a warm atmosphere with a bar and high-speed WiFi. Savor cooked-to-order breakfast or store your bags safely in luggage storage, knowing you're in good hands with the helpful staff.
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
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
The Ranald Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Oban Ferry Terminal. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
17 rooms
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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
Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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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
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Children
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
No on-site parking
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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
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 10 for adults and GBP 5 for children
Late checkout 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 lifts.
Long-term renters welcome.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for 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 that you 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 on-site 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 8 minutes' walk from Oban Ferry Terminal.
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The Ranald Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently great, offering a variety of options, including hot and continental choices. (21 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
17 Jul 2025
Great location
Comfortable small hotel with a good breakfast, friendly service, and excellent location. Off the busiest streets but still close to everything!
Lee
Lee, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
1 Jul 2025
Fantastisk lille hotel
Fantastisk lille hotel god beliggenhed, God seng, Rent, lækker morgenmad , der dog kostede ekstra.
Jesper
Jesper, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 Jun 2025
Our stay was comfortable and quiet.
Annette
Annette, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
14 Jun 2025
Great service and quality. Location was perfect.
yan
yan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 Apr 2025
Beautiful room and breakfast was amazing!
Mei Lan
Mei Lan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
9 Jun 2025
Great location for exploring Oban and area. Staff was very welcoming and helpful. Rom was clean and bed was comfortable.
Diane
Diane, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
5 Jul 2025
Great location. Oban is very walkable. The shower was very small and there is no elevator but it met our needs. Safe and clean rooms.
Rhonda
Rhonda, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Jun 2025
Great location for transport hubs rail and ferry, friendly staff. Good with Gluten Free for Coeliac. Great location for shops and restaurants.
Tim
Tim, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 May 2025
Close to the centre for shop and pubs
Joe
Joe, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 May 2025
it was very clean , fantastic service from friendly professional staff and very relaxing, excellent food. well done guys. i will book again.
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2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Nov 2024
Oban nov 2024
Nice quite hotel, staff lovely & good location
brian
brian, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Mar 2025
Piccolo ma molto bello
Fabio
Fabio, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
13 Jun 2025
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
Victoria
Victoria, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
4 Jun 2025
The hotel was very comfortable. The room we were given was on the ground floor - coincidentally a handicapped room so it was amply spacious with a huge bathroom. The breakfast was very good. Parking was the only inconvenience. It was on the street and it was necessary to feed the meter every 2 hours. The town is interesting and good for walking, but most restaurants are closed from 3:00 to 5:00, it was hard to find a late lunch.
JOHN
JOHN, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Mar 2025
Staff was excellent to work with. They even arranged same day laundry service at a very modest rate.
Elden
Elden, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
13 Jun 2025
You need a lift for upper floor
Burleigh
Burleigh, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
8 May 2024
Nice quiet hotel in a great location.
James
James, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
28 Jul 2025
Funktionalität eingeschränkt
Der Wasserdruck der Dusche im 3. Obergeschoss ist ungenügend und wenn jemand anderes Wasser braucht fliesst nichts mehr. Das Licht schaltet sich automatisch an und nach circa fünf Minuten wieder ab. Leider erfasst der Sensor die Dusche nicht, weshalb man eingeseift plötzlich im dunklen steht. Die Steuerung der Heizung funktionierte nicht und es war viel zu warm eingestellt.
Felix
Felix, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Jun 2024
Very efficient checkin lovley receptionist and waiting staff good breakfast
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Oct 2024
Great room in central location
Receptionist was excellent and welcoming, room was great too
Francis
Francis, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Feb 2025
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.
John
John, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
12 Oct 2024
A decent hotel in Oban
We stayed for one night to attend the Mod. The hotel met our expectations
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Apr 2023
Had a very enjoyable stay. The staff were very friendly, the hotel was very clean and in a great location.
Monika
Monika, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Jun 2023
Very nice place to stay! Friendly staff and comfortable bed.