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    The Ranald Hotel

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    41 Stevenson Street, Oban PA34 5NA, Scotland
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    1 room, 2 adults, 0 children12
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    4.5 898 reviews
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    41 Stevenson Street, Oban PA34 5NA Scotland See on map
    AMENITIES
    Free Wifi
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    Non-Smoking Hotel
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    3.5 Star accommodation
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    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Secret wedding &...... gluten free

    My partner and I have been visiting Oban for over 20 years, we are both only 27 btw... this was by far the best hotel we have ever stayed and and not only because we got married her but the staff and facilities were the...More

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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Average stay in a charming port town

    Oban is a nice place to rest your feet overnight as you drive up north to Skye. The location is right in town so you can just walk to everywhere, however parking can be a bit challenging. We found parking space right in front of...More

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    Response from Carla M, Manager at The Ranald HotelResponded 3 days ago

    Thank you for taking the time to review you stay with us at The Ranald Hotel. We appreciate all feedback, whether it's negative or poitive as there is always room for improvement. We are glad that you found the Hotel to be in a good...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Midweek break in Oban

    Having just returned from a three night stay in the Ranald Hotel Oban had to come on here to praise this great wee hotel and more so the staff from the moment wee arrived till we checked out first class service,room was spotlessly clean also...More

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    Response from Carla M, General Manager at The Ranald HotelResponded 1 week ago

    Thank you for taking the time to review us here at The Ranald Hotel. We take all feedback on board whether it's positive or negative as there is always room for improvement. We are very pleased to see that you enjoyed your stay with us...More

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Upset! Not as advertised

    Booked hotels months ago. Booked in high season. Hotel very well located. Walking distance to everything. The problem was there wasn’t enough bed for my 9 year old! After that hotel, was dirty specially the carpets and wall with drink spilled all over. In and...More

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    Response from Carla M, General Manager at The Ranald HotelResponded 3 weeks ago

    Thank you for taking the time to review us here at The Ranald Hotel. We take all feedback on board whether it's positive or negative as there is always room for improvement. I have to apologise regarding the bed space. We try recommending one of...More

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Delightful stay

    Stayed just one night before ferry over to Mull. Loved our 3rd floor room (we were well aware we’d have to carry our bags up the stairs). The bed was very comfy and we loved the power shower, and big fluffy towels. It was the...More

    Thank Blubuggal
    Response from Carla M, General Manager at The Ranald HotelResponded 3 weeks ago

    Thank you for the overwhelming 5* review! I am so delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay overall. I will be sure to pass all your lovely comments onto the staff. The breakfast baked eggs that we have to offer is a winner all...More

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    setterboy
    March 18, 2018|
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    Response from Carla M | Property representative |
    Unfortunately we don't allow pets in the hotel. However we can allow assistance dogs.
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    November 18, 2017|
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    Response from Maureen B | Reviewed this property |
    In the room we had there was no dressing table but there was a large mirror on the wall
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    May 24, 2017|
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    Response from Steven S | Reviewed this property |
    Believe not, so bring your own
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