Nestled in a serene setting, Raniven offers everything you need to unwind. Connect to WiFi and enjoy free self parking, all within smoke-free premises.
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
Cuan Mor - 5 min walk
The Corryvreckan (Wetherspoon) - 10 min walk
The Oban Inn - 6 min walk
Markie Dan's - 4 min walk
Costa Coffee - 9 min walk
About this property
Raniven
Raniven offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Oban Ferry Terminal. Free perks include WiFi and self parking.
At a glance
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Hotel size
9 rooms
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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
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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
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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
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
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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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Property Registration Number 230828-000000
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
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 13-minute walk from Oban Ferry Terminal and 5 minutes' walk from Oban Distillery.
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Reviews
Raniven Reviews
8.2
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.8
Cleanliness
7.8
Amenities
8.0
Staff & service
8.6
Eco-friendliness
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Convenient parking was available and easily accessible at this property. (7 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2025
Excellent location and very clean.
Ildiko
Ildiko, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2025
The Raniven property was very convenient to our stay and travels in Oban.
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 2, 2025
Central Oban stay
Great place to stay in Oban with safe parking for motorbikes. Very short walk to the centre of town.
Very comfy bed, kitchen well stocked with equipment needed.
Only down side was the sofa looks great but is not the most comfortable.
Helen
Helen, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 2, 2024
It was perfect and central to Oban
Neha
Neha, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 28, 2025
Great location with offstreet parking.
The coffee machine was great but there was only one pod with coffee ... others, were milk.
Karen
Karen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2024
Great walking distance to ferries, trains and food!
Charna Ann
Charna Ann, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 29, 2025
Lovely place
Great wee room. Very tidy and clean. Only issue was the TV had a fault and it kept changing the channel and turning off and on
William
William, 2-night trip
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 trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 29, 2024
Recently renovated/remodeled, very clean
Francois
Francois, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 31, 2023
Really enjoyed visiting Raniven which used to be my great-great grandparents' home.
Laura
Laura, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 14, 2024
Easy access for late arrivals. Convenient location.
Massimo
Massimo, 2-night trip
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 trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 31, 2024
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
Nasimul, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 29, 2024
Turn exterior door handle straight up to get the deadbolt to lock or unlock. Lock on room door is normal. Great location.
Leanne
Leanne, 1-night trip
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
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 trip
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 trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 4, 2025
The property was fine, a good location within Oban but several things were slightly awry. There was no information in regard to safety procedures inside the room or any information whatsoever about Oban and places to go etc. We had to phone up to get the wifi password which eventually dropped out for 24 hrs and we had to hotspot off my phone to glean info about who to contact. Additionally, we had to contact the owner about a fire alarm in a room other than ours and then was asked to help turn it off. The bathroom was tiny and having to sit sidesaddle on the toilet due to the sink being too close was interesting!!! Having said all that it could be a great place to stay with a little more attention to the details above.
Edwin
Edwin, 3-night trip
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 trip
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 trip
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 trip
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
8/10 Very good
Sep 29, 2024
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
John, 2-night trip
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 trip
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.