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Oban's only purpose built hotel in decades, ushering in a new era of modernity whilst keeping a distinctive local flavour. Add the passion, warmth and dedication of Bryans team and The Ranald experience was born. Our metro hotel is set in the heart of Oban's Victorian architecture and located just off the main esplanade. We are just a couple of minutes walk from both the Calmac Ferry Terminal and Oban Train StationOur vision at The Ranald was to bring you affordable luxury. Our range of 17 ensuite guest rooms have sumptuous king sized beds, fluffy duck down pillows, flat screen TV's and complimentary wifi throughout the hotel. Enjoy a relaxing drink in our contemporary lounge bar, perfect for before or after sampling Oban's fine choice of restaurants.
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Lovely hotel, staff friendly and welcoming. Special shout out to Archie, great member of staff, knowledgeable, friendly and welcoming. Couple came in thinking they had a booking but they didn't and he went over and above to sort it for them. There is no lift so if you struggle with stairs ask for the ground or 1st floor. Rooms spacious, beds so comfy and shower was fab to.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Parking isn't great but we parked at Tesco and paid through the app.
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Response from Manager The Ranald Hotel, General Manager at The Ranald Hotel & Apartments
Responded 2 days ago
Good afternoon, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are very glad you have enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to welcoming you baxck in the future. I am personally thankful for the acknowledgement. Kind rergard Mr Archie Frost
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Lovely apartment set in centre of Oban on a quiet street. The bed was so comfortable and the place was very spacious. A big negative was the fact that the internet was non existent and you had to stand at the window to get phone signal. Impossible to do any work and really needs addressed in this day and age. Some of the dishes and cutlery had been put away unwashed but that said, I would stay here again. It is very convenient and good value for money.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Manager The Ranald Hotel, General Manager at The Ranald Hotel & Apartments
Responded 2 days ago
Thank you for your review. I am happy that you have enjoyed the majority of your stay. We have now changed our internet supplier and so far we are happy to report it is none faster than most places in town We hope you will stay with us in the future to see the improvements Kind regards Mr Archie Frost
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Lovely stay. Room was cozy and quiet. We were on the 1st floor.Enjoyed the breakfast had the pancakes with bacon and maple syrup yum. Staff were all lovely. Liked that you can get a great deal in the Lorne restaurant a few doors down 2 courses for £15 when you book through the Ranald Hotel.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Response from Manager The Ranald Hotel, General Manager at The Ranald Hotel & Apartments
Responded 2 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I am happy you have enjoyed your stay with us at the Ranald. We also agree it is good for businesses to work together in such a day and age we are in. working with small business owners is a great asset. We look forward to you staying with us again in the future. Kind regards Mr Archie Frost
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Great place to stay in Oban. Quiet and confortable. A special thanks to the staff who helped us with a critical issue and more particularly to Emma. I would warmly recommend this place when travelling or visiting Scotland. It’s so easy to cross to Mull Island from there
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Manager The Ranald Hotel, General Manager at The Ranald Hotel & Apartments
Responded 2 days ago
Thank you for your fantastic review. I am very pleased you enjoyed your stay with us here at the Ranald. I will be sure to pass on your kind words to emma We look forward to you staying with us again in the future Kind regards Mr Archie Frost
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Comfortable and spacious room. Spotlessly clean. Only downside was the large bed was actually 2 single beds zipped together which was a little uncomfortable. Breakfast was pretty good too. No full Scottish but lovely scrambled eggs and bacon.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 2 days ago
Thank you for your review. I am glad you have enjoyed the majority of your stay with us. We are always developing our menu items and hopefully get closer to a full breakfast as we can with our limited kitchen space We hope you will stay with us again in the future to see these changes Kind regards Mr Archie Frost
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Hotel room was nice and modern the wifi was poor at best as it keeps cutting out,breakfast OK if you likes scrambled egg and bacon plenty cereal or porridge all n all a little average but near everything oban has to offer,but I wouldn't return.
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Room Tip:Look for long stay car park ,or you need to return to your car every 2 hours to top up...
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Responded 2 days ago
Thank you for your review. I'm sorry to see you didn't enjoy your full stay with us. Our Wifi we have now changed supplier due to these issues and now are one of the fastest internet for any hotel in Oban. Im sorry to read you wouldn't return as we are always improving and hopefully every day getting better. Kind regards Mr Archie Frost
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Beautiful room, spotless and well presented. The self close hinge on the bathroom door is lethal, very strong and would be very easy to hurt yourself. Zip link single beds are not a suitable option for a double bed unless a double mattress is put over the top. The join in the bed is always obvious and difficult to sleep on so makes cuddling up to sleep as a couple impossible. Amazing black out blinds and curtains, not a bit of light got through in the morning. Didn’t have breakfast as we slept so late so I can’t comment on that. Check in and out was great with friendly helpful staff. The meal at The Lorna next door as part of the DBB rate was very good and the service excellent.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Parking is a nightmare in Oban in general so absolutely no fault of any hotel if they don’t have...
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Response from Manager The Ranald Hotel, General Manager at The Ranald Hotel & Apartments
Responded 2 days ago
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are always happy to take all feedback to then improve as much as we can and I will be looking at the Zip&Link beds as a priority to make sure guests have a great experience. We look forward to you visiting us in the future Kind regards Mr Archie Frost
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Lovely boutique hotel. Room was excellent. Breakfast was excellent. Nice location not far from the main streets. Wetherspoons not far away. Only downside was parking. Can park between 6p.m. and 9a.m. for free.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Response from Manager The Ranald Hotel, General Manager at The Ranald Hotel & Apartments
Responded 16 Dec 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay We are glad you have enjoyed your stay with us and we hope you will stay with us again in the future at the Ranald Hotel & Apartment. Don't forget our return customer discount direct. Kind regards Mr Archie Frost General Manager
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Lovely wee hotel close to all amenities.Staff very friendly and welcoming.We had a double room,spacious clean and a good sized bathroom,great shower.Breakfast was continental but also offered cooked breakfast made to order.All very nice.Not a lot of space in the lounge but they make it work.My only gripe would be no lift and the parking situation was a bit of a pain.Had to renew the ticket every 2 hrs up until 6pm then it’s free.Not the hotels fault.Lovely stay and we’ll certainly be back
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Manager The Ranald Hotel, General Manager at The Ranald Hotel & Apartments
Responded 18 Dec 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay We are glad you have enjoyed your stay with us and we hope you will stay with us again in the future at the Ranald Hotel & Apartment. Don't forget our return customer discount direct. Kind regards Mr Archie Frost General Manager
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lovely open plan apartment, so spacious, reception staff very friendly and helpful, will definitely revisit, right in the centre of town, but the apartments were very quiet. clean, comfortable and reasonably priced
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Response from Manager The Ranald Hotel, General Manager at The Ranald Hotel & Apartments
Responded 16 Dec 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay I will be sure to let the team know your lovely comments. We are glad you have enjoyed your stay with us and we hope you will stay with us again in the future at the Ranald Hotel & Apartment. Don't forget our return customer discount direct. Kind regards Mr Archie Frost General Manager
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£79 - £118 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
United KingdomScotlandArgyll and ButeOban
NUMBER OF ROOMS
28
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