Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
Access methods
Lockbox, private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types at the property
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Property Registration Number 230828-000000
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
Property is also known as
Raniven Oban
Raniven Hotel
Raniven Hotel Oban
Frequently asked questions
Is Raniven pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Raniven?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Raniven?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Raniven?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Raniven located?
Situated in Oban, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of St. John's Cathedral and Oban Ferry Terminal. Atlantis Leisure and Oban Distillery are also within 10 minutes. Oban Station is 18 minutes by foot.
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Raniven Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 37 reviews
10 - Excellent
17
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 37 reviews
8 - Good
10
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 37 reviews
6 - Okay
6
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 37 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 37 reviews
2 - Terrible
2
9.8/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
The Raniven property was very convenient to our stay and travels in Oban.
David
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
8/10
Great location with offstreet parking.
The coffee machine was great but there was only one pod with coffee ... others, were milk.
Karen
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
8/10
It was perfect and central to Oban
Neha
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10
Great walking distance to ferries, trains and food!
Charna Ann
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10
Quality room conveniently situated to easy access to local amenities. Parking limited but well priced local parking.
Justine
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10
Recently renovated/remodeled, very clean
Francois
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10
Really enjoyed visiting Raniven which used to be my great-great grandparents' home.
Laura
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10
Easy access for late arrivals. Convenient location.
Massimo
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10
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
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10
Easy to find & park up. Easy to check in. Room was clean. Close to shops, restaurant and the sea. Disappointed in the WiFi but had a good data signal so used that instead.
Nasimul
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
8/10
Turn exterior door handle straight up to get the deadbolt to lock or unlock. Lock on room door is normal. Great location.
Leanne
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
4/10
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10
The property felt very new! Loved that there was Netflix and Prime Video included with the room. Everything was clean.
Samin
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10
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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10
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
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
2/10
A live person should be present around check in time. This was not a pleasant experience
Pierre
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
8/10
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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
8/10
Small things. Coffee maker was defective. Just blinked at us. The shower drain was slow, so water was pooled around our feet after very short showers.
John
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
6/10
Nice place but won’t be back as the customer service is the very worst I’ve come across.
George
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10
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
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
6/10
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
6/10
Good location, easy to park, and it was clean, but the room was cold and the heating and towel rail would not function. The wi-fi worked on arrival but then stopped working and was unavailable for the evening and morning. The lack of reception meant no way to rectify these things. Room also had two single beds which I was not expecting.
Jenny
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10
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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
8/10
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!