The Ranald Hotel, Oban

Accommodation

The Ranald Hotel offers 17 en-suite guest rooms, from compact doubles to grand doubles and a ground-floor disabled-access super king guest room. The hotel also provides self-catering apartments under The Ranald Apartments. Each room includes double glazing, electric heaters, and a 43-inch Smart TV.

Dining

Breakfast includes full Scottish options such as Scottish pancakes, The Ranald Bloomer with avocado, bacon and egg, and local dishes. The hotel's sister restaurant delivers a fresh seafood experience, and guests can also use a dinner voucher at Cuan Mor Restaurant or visit The Lorne Bar & Kitchen next door. A combined bar and breakfast area serves fresh coffee, wine, champagne, and packed lunches.

Location & Activities

The Ranald Hotel sits less than a 10-minute walk from McCaig's Tower and is just off Oban's main esplanade, a 5-minute walk from the train and ferry terminals. Wildlife cruises depart from opposite Oban War & Peace Museum, a 5-minute drive away, and diving, fishing, and kayaking are available locally. Dunollie House and Castle are 1.3 miles from the hotel, and Dunstaffnage Castle is also nearby.

Guest Services

Staff offer local insights, luggage assistance, and tips for free parking areas, and the hotel provides express check-in/check-out and private check-in/check-out. A shared lounge/TV area and a small bar with whisky, gin, and beer are available for guests. Daily housekeeping is offered on request, and luggage storage is provided.

Safety & Accessibility

The hotel has 24-hour security, CCTV in common areas, smoke alarms, and key access for all rooms. A ground-floor disabled-access room includes an emergency cord in the bathroom, a lower bathroom sink, a raised toilet, and grab rails. The entire property is non-smoking and has allergy-free rooms, family rooms, and facilities for disabled guests.

Highlights

Accommodation: 17 en-suite rooms plus self-catering apartments

Dining: Sister seafood restaurant, Scottish pancakes, Ranald Bloomer breakfast

Location: 10 min from McCaig's Tower, 5 min from ferry terminal

Accessibility: Ground-floor disabled-access super king room

Safety: CCTV, smoke alarms, key access, 24-hour security

Guest perks: Luggage storage, packed lunches, express check-in/out