Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 136 min drive
Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 176 min drive
Oban Connel Ferry Station - 13 min drive
Oban Station - 18 min walk
Falls of Cruachan Station - 23 min drive
Restaurants
The Corryvreckan - Jd Wetherspoon - 10 min walk
George Street Fish & Chip Shop - 7 min walk
Costa Coffee - 9 min walk
Markie Dans - 5 min walk
Aulay's Bar - 8 min walk
About this property
Raniven
Raniven is a great choice for a stay in Oban. Free perks include WiFi and self parking.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
9 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Window screens
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Guidebooks/recommendations
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Property Registration Number 230828-000000
Also known as
Raniven Oban
Raniven Hotel
Raniven Hotel Oban
Frequently asked questions
Does Raniven offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Raniven 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Raniven?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Raniven?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Raniven?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What's the area around Raniven like?
Raniven is a short 5-minute walk from Oban Distillery and 8 minutes' walk from Oban War and Peace Museum.
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
2/10 Poor
Sep 16, 2024
A live person should be present around check in time. This was not a pleasant experience
Pierre
Pierre, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 6, 2024
Great room and amazing value
Beautifully furnished room in a great location, and amazing value. The only negative is that the internet didn't work - the signal keeps dropping after a few seconds. I did ask the owner to look into this but there was no improvement. But at the price paid, it’s hard to complain …
David
David, 5-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 2, 2024
Worst customer service EVER
Nice place but won’t be back as the customer service is the very worst I’ve come across.
George
George, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 4, 2024
Pro - Handy to have free car park on site. Good location for town. Surprisingly quiet despite being on a busy road.
Cons - Our room was very small and had no storage (drawers, etc). Temperature control did not work and so the room (number 8 and at the top of the building) was quite hot. Room could do with a paint as very scuffed - mostly due to the small space and people having to rub past the walls with luggage. Room has a large crack in one wall.
N
N, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 17, 2024
Stayed two nights. Overall a great property. Clean, spacious, nice shower.
Owner was very helpful when I called about getting into our room. (Issue with expedia re not getting email about ck in.)
Would have been nice to have a refrigerator and top up of coffee pods.
Had to park on the street one night but no parking fee was required between 6pm and 9 am.
Very close walk to restaurants, shopping and Ferry. If you plan to goto the Isle of Mull and have a rental car, definitely take it on the Ferry! Tough to get around Mull otherwise. Buses and taxis are very limited!
Lorraine
Lorraine, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 29, 2024
Quality room conveniently situated to easy access to local amenities. Parking limited but well priced local parking.
Justine
Justine, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Jun 24, 2024
We felt mislead by the description and photos of this room. It was so small, that we had trouble even walking around, especially with luggage. The area was great and walkable to everything.
Mary
Mary, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 14, 2024
Easy access for late arrivals. Convenient location.
Massimo
Massimo, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 10, 2024
Comfortable Stay
A comfortable room with a spotless bathroom. Clear and accurate instructions about entry and we had off-street car parking. In Room 2 there was one chair and no desk. A warm and cosy room. Ours was a three night stay.
Peter
Peter, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 29, 2024
Recently renovated/remodeled, very clean
Francois
Francois, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2024
Great walking distance to ferries, trains and food!
Charna Ann
Charna Ann, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2024
Great little apartment a block away from the main streets of Oban, with off street parking in back and an easy walk to restaurants and bars. Minor issue getting email instructions on how to get in, but when I left a message to the host they called back in minutes and resolved the issue.
Robert
Robert, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
May 10, 2024
Disappointing …
Room was clean and bed was okay, but one bedside light didn’t work and the tv wouldn’t work (remote control battery was likely dead). Also not enough shampoo and soap for a 3-day stay.
Albert
Albert, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 2, 2024
4 nights of fabulousness… we stayed in The Dun… I cannot fault ANYTHING… room was amazing… had everything one would need…. Two minutes from centre… Will defo be back.
Lynda
Lynda, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2024
Comfy, close to the action, just no fridge.
A cute place in a great location, just a 5 minute walk to the waterfront. Perfectly situated so you aren’t quite in the thick of the main traffic area but still very close. I loved the parking availability and was fortunate to not have to fight for a spot when I was there.
Only downside: no refrigerator. I had to throw out some grocery items on my trip because I had nowhere to put them.
Samantha
Samantha, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 31, 2023
Really enjoyed visiting Raniven which used to be my great-great grandparents' home.
Laura
Laura, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 24, 2023
This property provided easy access to Oban. Very walkable and it had convenient parking. Nice modern bathroom. Unfortunately, the room was very small, with no place at all to put suitcases, so we had to clutter the small space with our bags. There was a wardrobe, but who unpacks for just two nights? My husband found the bed uncomfortable. Not at the top of our list of great places to stay in Scotland.
Victoria
Victoria, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2023
Review
Issue with the booking due to the booking agent. Staff were friendly and helpful on the phone and resolved very quickly. Because booked through hotels.com and not Expedia we didn’t get access codes. Nothing to do with the venue or us and efficiently and effectively dealt with. Nice and cosy room
W
W, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 14, 2023
The property felt very new! Loved that there was Netflix and Prime Video included with the room. Everything was clean.
Samin
Samin, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 6, 2023
The room was very clean, very quiet and the property was easy to access, in a safe neighborhood and in a walkable distance from the train station/port area.
Unfortunately, the standard double bed was a little tight and we wish we would have had a queen-size bed.
Marie-Claude
Marie-Claude, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2024
Nick
Nick, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 31, 2023
Très bien
Arrivée autonome très simple, parking sur place gratuit, logement récent et joliment aménagé