The Ranald Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with bar/lounge, near McCaig's Tower

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Grand Room (Plus) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
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Grand Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Restaurant
Grand (with Wheelchair access) | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
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.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
The current price is £151
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug

Room options

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Grand (with Wheelchair access)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Futon

Grand Room (Plus)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds

Comfort Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • McCaig's Tower - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Oban Distillery - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ganavan Sands - 6 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • 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

  • ‪The Corryvreckan - Jd Wetherspoon - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪George Street Fish & Chip Shop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Markie Dans - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Aulay's Bar - ‬3 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.

Languages

English

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 17 rooms

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

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

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

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No on-site parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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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
  • Bar/lounge

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom dressing table
  • Wheelchair-accessible dressing table height (centimetres): 86
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 91
  • Hand-held shower heads
  • Height-adjustable showerheads
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Toilet grab bar height (centimetres): 76
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

ROOM

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • 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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

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

Also known as

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The Ranald Hotel Oban, 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

8.0

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as good, great, tasty, and amazing with a variety of options. (17 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10

Beautiful room and breakfast was amazing!
1-night trip

10/10

Staff was excellent to work with. They even arranged same day laundry service at a very modest rate.
3-night trip

8/10

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
1-night trip

10/10

Receptionist was excellent and welcoming, room was great too
1-night trip

10/10

Very efficient checkin lovley receptionist and waiting staff good breakfast
1-night trip

10/10

Very nice place to stay! Friendly staff and comfortable bed.
1-night trip

10/10

It was a great stay. Comfy beds, quiet, great location near downtown.
1-night trip

8/10

We stayed for one night to attend the Mod. The hotel met our expectations
1-night trip

10/10

Nice quite hotel, staff lovely & good location
2-night trip

10/10

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.
2-night trip

10/10

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
1-night trip

10/10

Bathroom was spotless. Breakfast was great.
1-night trip

8/10

Short one night stay, easy check in and helpful staff and rooms comfortable and spacious. Great location near train/ferry and harbour.
1-night trip

10/10

Friendly staff, clean comfortable room. Excellent location.
1-night trip

8/10

Not the best for parking but clean & good breakfast would stay again 👍
1-night trip

10/10

Very clean, very pleasant and helpful staff.
1-night trip

10/10

Lovely, new clean and great staff. Breakfast was great value for money.
1-night trip

10/10

Lovely boutique style hotel close to pier and amenities. Lovely clean modem room. Nice shower room. We’re staying in a different room for our second night and hotel very kindly gave us early access.
1-night trip

10/10

Highly recommended. Modern standard and a really great breakfast, fresh and super good.
3-night trip

6/10

This hotel is typical of the area so quite satisfactory in that regard.
1-night trip

10/10

Wonderful spot. Very convenient.
1-night trip

10/10

Every staff member I came in contact with was very accommodating. The room was tastefully decorated and clean.
2-night trip

10/10

The staff was awesome!! Very friendly and helpful!! Would definitely stay there again!!
2-night trip

8/10

Room was nice. Staff were great. Good location.
1-night trip

8/10

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.
2-night trip