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Reviews of Raniven Guest House

1 Strathaven Terrace Breadalbane street, Oban, PA34 5PE, United Kingdom

#45 of 55 B&Bs and Inns in Oban

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 445 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    7.5

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    9.0
    Overall great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room wasn’t serviced during our stay

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    7.0
    Great central location in Oban
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed not that comfortable and small room up a lot of stairs - big crack in wall a little disconcerting.

    Great central location in Oban. Completely independent check-in and check-out with great instructions and communication. Very clean and new bathroom.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    8.0
    Raniven guest house room 8 is a great value, but be ready to navigate the stairs and the right space. The bed is comfort
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room is very small and up a few flights of stairs.

    I loved the location and the reasonable price.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    9.0
    HIMDF stay May 2024
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. Loved the apartment

    The apartment was very comfortable and we liked the fact that it was so well equipped and we could make our own food so easily. The bed was super comfortable and the shower was amazing

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    7.0
    Lovely stay in a lovely country
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only one set of towels for 2 night's stay, would have preferred two sets. Very tiny en-suite.

    Excellent location and fabulous king sized bed, comfortable and plush.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    En suite cramped, sink small and placed too close to the toilet. Inadequate storage for clothes. Table for making a drink too small.

    Location excellent, room clean, warm and bed very comfortable

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really

    The property was very clean well decorated but the room was bit on the small side. However I would definitely stay there again.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    9.0
    Excellent stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilet/shower room was a bit cramped but served it's purpose.

    Issue with booking dot com sending the pin for the room key, but a quick phone call to the owners and he had it sorted straight away. Room was excellent comfortable bed and less than a two minute walk from the main street.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    9.0
    Overall it was a fabulous break.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was staying in a room on the top floor and it was small, not a major issue as we were only in the room to sleep.

    The location was spot on and the bed was very comfortable. Great shower also.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very quiet area also good for shops restaurants and bars

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    9.0
    A nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no facilities on site and there was no staff to speak to. The heating didn’t work well which meant the room was extremely cold for December - no extra blankets or duvets. It was somewhat expensive for not having anything on site and the rooms were very small - we should have been in a bigger room apparently from the booking so if this was a bigger version I feel the budget rooms would be tiny. I’ve stayed plenty in Oban and there are properties around the same price with better facilities and people on site if anything goes wrong. Check out time was also very early.

    It was a nice property in a good area - close to shops, pubs and restaurants. Room was clean and tidy and provided with tea and coffee.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Central and efficient

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had one concern is that I had to lock the door,when going in and out of the building.it was the only way out incase of fire.

    the on site parking is plus. also that your near to town centre.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2023

    7.0
    Lovely decor.god location no need to drive/park in town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    More provision for snacks in room Small fridge,

    No breakfast. You should know that.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location, spotlessly clean.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2023

    8.0
    Nice Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I was surprised no one was here - I expected a reception and a kitchen with the bed and breakfast feel.

    The room was very comfortable, clean, and updated. Parking was very convenient. I'm glad I picked a room on the top floor (just remember there aren't lifts).

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2023

    9.0
    Found everything we wanted, in a great location with car parking. This was a great place for us to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would like one of the bedrooms on a lower floor next time.

    This is a great place, great location and very clean. Well presented throughout.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2023

    7.0
    The ferry to Mull was lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were not welcomed by a person at any time during our 2 day stay. We were sent a message through the Booking site with a code to get the room key. No one came in and serviced the room. There was a coffee pot with just enough coffee for the first morning. I messaged through Booking to get more coffee and was ignored. At some point the next day I was sent a message telling me only requests sent between 10 and 3 were answered. This was the first I heard of this. I realize it is a self-catering unit but I have stayed in places that were self-catering before and always had access to a remote host who could answer questions. I was also always welcomed by a person who handed me the key.

    Raniven was located a short walk from the main part of town where restaurants and shops are located. The room was clean, the bed comfortable.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    8.0
    Great location in Oban.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Maybe replace the bed pillows.

    Great location. Handy to the waterfront. Self contained and quiet. Comfortable bed.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, it was a great place to stay.

    It was clean, comfortable and spacious, with TV, radio and we'll equipped kitchen.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2023

    8.0
    Great location, but small room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Room was tiny, and we were well aware in advance of very limited facilities, but a small fridge for milk would be nice

    Good location, could walk to town and cafes/ restaurants.our room at back was quiet, and overlooked our car

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No contact with owners, but to be fair, not required.

    Handy. Parking. Clean. Everything you need.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2023

    8.0
    Good property but could do with some improvements- e.g. chargers in wall sockets- need a small table in room 6
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No glasses for water Glass shelf in bathroom is in dangerous position

    Location

    Stayed in September 2023

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