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The Whisky Vaults

3.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Handrails in stairways
Exterior
Standard Double Room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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3 Tweedale St, Oban, Scotland, PA34 5DD
  • Oban Distillery
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Oban Ferry Terminal
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Ganavan Sands
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Single Room

Deluxe Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Oban

When you stay at The Whisky Vaults in Oban, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Oban Ferry Terminal and RSPB Visitor Centre. .This inn is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from McCaig's Tower.
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What's nearby

  • Oban Distillery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • McCaig's Tower - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ganavan Sands - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Oban Station - 4 min walk
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 140 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cuan Mor - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Corryvreckan (Wetherspoon) - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Oban Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Aulay's Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Whisky Vaults

Inn with a bar, a short walk to Oban Ferry Terminal
The Whisky Vaults offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with premium digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Oban inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Stay in one of 10 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 12 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Reception hours are 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM and 3 PM to 11 PM. Reception is not manned apart from these ours and luggage cannot be securely stored before check in or after check out.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 12 per day (164 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Whisky Vaults Hotel Oban
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Reviews

The Whisky Vaults Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 216 out of 321 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 321 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 321 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 321 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 321 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room in a great location just off the main street in Oban. Staff were very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really good experience. Close to car park. Friendly staff . Good bed. Definitely would use again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

CLARA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
It was clean but very, very small. I mean tiny. There’s no place to lounge in the morning since the small seating area by the bar is closed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ian D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quirky but neat place not for mobility challenged. Great access for walking in town and to restaurants, train and ferry.
Challenge to get the luggage up the twisty stairs but loved the carpet and ambiance.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander, Calgary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and amazing staff. Just be prepared to park offsite and carry luggage up stairs. Other than that, the place had an amazing location and we had zero issues with sounds being right above a pub.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our experience was fabulous from beginning to end. We were able to check in on arrival, and the staff always offer to carry your bags. Property is in a perfect location and we adored the town. Parking is not free but it is reasonably priced and very convenient with the lot being across the street. Wonderful staff! Thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Our party included two couples in separate rooms. One room was comfortably sized, the other rather small including the bathroom space. Condition was good for an older property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

WYN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Central location convenient for ferries and town c

Great location and excellent whisky bar. Friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Keri

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not for disabled or elderly

Not for the faint of heart. Narrow circular stairway up three stories. Even small luggage is difficult.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Whisky Vaults is a good choice for accommodations in Oban. It is convenient to restaurants, trains and ferries. Rooms are cozy and beds are comfortable. The building is historic and interesting. The staff is friendly and helpful. Totally charming overall. (Note no elevator but staff will help with luggage.)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

TOM

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

LETITIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable, central, rooms above pub

We enjoyed our stay here in Oban. The room was very comfortable with a modern bathroom and furnishings. The owners and staff were very friendly and helpful. It was a treat to have a pub downstairs with 150 bottles of whisky to sample!! The rooms are steps away from train/ bus/ ferry and restaurants. We would highly recommend the Vaults.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was most accommodating and went out of their way to assist. The nicest touch was the to go breakfast bag placed outside each guests’s door. Would gladly stay there again. It didn’t hurt that Oban is an absolutely beautiful seaside town!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Two nights at the Vaults

Check in was very quick and efficient - I was given a hand up to my room with my bags (& when I checked out as my knees aren’t the best!) - the staircase is gorgeous but there are no lifts for those with significant mobility issues. The room and bathroom were super clean and comfy. Although there was no cooked breakfast around 7:30 there was a little bag with fruit, water, yoghurt and a pastry delivered to the door which was a really nice touch. Was really quiet in the local area - didn’t hear any noise from the rooms or the bar below. Parking was easy in the car park across the street and cost about £13 for 48hrs (ish). My room was ideal for solo trips but know the others are larger to accommodate for couples etc. Central location with several cafes, bars and restaurants within walking distance as well as the train station. Have been visiting Oban for years and will certainly be coming back to the Whisky Vaults if I they have space for me!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Portland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Room is large and a true king sized bed!! Love it. High ceilings and whiskey right downstairs. Easy to walk to food and shopping and easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Campbell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great wee hotel full of character and history

Friendly welcoming staff. Small clean and friendly hotel close to the centre of Oban and all amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An absolute gem, just can’t say enough good things about the hospitality here. The gentleman was so nice and helpful at checkin and throughout our stay. He called to make us dinner reservations, helped get the luggage in and helped us park. Room was quiet, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay here. It's right in the middle of the main shopping and dining area, and was the perfect location for us. The rooms are clean and comfy, and the staff is very helpful. They don't do breakfast, but give each guest a little goodie bag each morning. The pub downstairs is lively and fun, but not too loud.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent little hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

martyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nicely furnished and bathroom small but nice fixtures.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, quiet and a good size for me with en-suite bathroom. There is an attached pub and beer garden area and a small pub with a stove too. Staff checking us in and pub staff were friendly, helped us order in food and owner told a bit about the renovations and history which hooked me. Only drawback is there is no shared space, waiting or sitting area and no lift. I was glad we booked there and had only one flight to walk!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Warm friendly staff. Great central location. Facility was clean and comfortable. Bedrooms are accessed by spiral staircase only. This was not an issue for us personally, but could be a challenge if you have mobility issues.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024