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The Whisky Vaults

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Oban inn

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Handrails in stairways
Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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3 Tweedale St, Oban, Scotland, PA34 5DD
  • Place, Oban Distillery
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, McCaig's Tower
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Oban Ferry Terminal
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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 | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

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

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Deluxe Single Room | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Single Room

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

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

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

About the neighborhood

Oban

Seaside stay .With a stay at this Oban inn, you'll be steps from Oban Distillery and RSPB Visitor Centre. St. John's Cathedral and Atlantis Leisure are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Oban Distillery - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • RSPB Visitor Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • McCaig's Tower - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cuan Mor - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Oban Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Corryvreckan (Wetherspoon) - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kaina - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Whisky Vaults

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Oban inn
The Whisky Vaults offers its guests a terrace and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

This 3-star Oban inn is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets 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.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger aren't allowed 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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Whisky Vaults to the airport?

The Whisky Vaults is 89.5 mi (140-min drive) away from the Glasgow International Airport (GLA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Whisky Vaults have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Whisky Vaults.

How close is The Whisky Vaults to the beach?

This inn is 2.6 mi (10-min drive) from Ganavan Sands and 9 mi (21-min drive) from Tralee Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Whisky Vaults offer free breakfast?

The Whisky Vaults does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Whisky Vaults?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Whisky Vaults?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Whisky Vaults?

Free parking is not available at this inn.

Does The Whisky Vaults have a pool?

The Whisky Vaults does not have a pool.

Does The Whisky Vaults have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Whisky Vaults to downtown Oban?

The Whisky Vaults is 0.1 mi away from Oban.

Reviews

The Whisky Vaults Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 225 out of 338 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 338 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 338 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 338 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 338 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Diane

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly. But once we checked in, the front desk closed, and then we discovered the Wifi was down (they mentioned they had changed wifi recently) and the heat wouldn't turn on. The bartender helped us with the wifi by going into the office and connecting us to the business Wifi. Turned out the guest wifi was not accessible during our stay. Nothing could be done about the heat. It was cold and uncomfortable both nights. The bed was somewhat uncomfortable as the mattress was worn and saggy and the pillows were ridiculously flat. While I hate to say negative things because the staff was so nice, I would not recommend this hotel. It was overpriced for a small room without even the most basic of amenities like heat and reliable wifi available.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and being above the pub. The site clearly tells you there is no elevator, so for anyone to ding them for that needs to take some personal responsibilty for not reading well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Tiny rooms

Great location, tiniest of rooms and bathrooms. I think if we actually had a king bed, it would be fine, but since double was the only choice on Hotels.com, I would recommend going directly or choose another hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Fabulous

Great service, Chris made sure we were very well looked after. Going out of his way to ensure our stay was faultless
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A clean place to stay if only staying briefly

Clean but there was a smell in the stairwell Breakfast was good, a yogurt, pastry, fruit and muesli bar. Parking was street parking and had to be paid. Bathroom very small
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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

Little Gem

Great staff and location best nights sleep ive had in months
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Michele

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Sketchy Wi-Fi. Bathroom facilities were very tiny. The sink was smaller than one on an airplane.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this day! The hotel was so cute and very convenient to walk around and explore the city. The parking was great and very easy to navigate. The bar was fantastic and would highly recommend people go there for a drink! Absolutely loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marianne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hard to find,not on main street, no restaurant, comfortable bed, good shower, parking just outside front door, had to carry luggage up stairs
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Walter

Ok
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot; centrally located. Small but clean. Did the job I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable. The bag with breakfast at our door in the morning was a nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Oban dud.

Booked a 2 night stay in a super tiny room. After the first night, we ended up finding another accommodation due to the size of the room and the fact that my husband couldn't sleep the first night. I now wish I had paid more attention to the postage stamp sized room review I looked at before booking this room. While clean and in a good location, beware of booking the super small rooms with a bathroom you'll be hitting your knees on the shower stall door when you use the restroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micah

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In a great location in the centre of Oban, with most of the places you would want to visit within walking distance. There is a convenient car park across the street if you need it. The building is old and full of character, which inevitably impacts on the accommodation - with some ingenious planning of the en-suite bathrooms, but this is more than made up for by the Scottish welcome from the knowledgeable staff. Breakfasts are not included, but there is the offer a of a goodie-bag with pastry, drink and fruit, or plenty of places nearby. A plus is the whisky bar with its huge selection of whisky and changing whiskies of the day, somewhere to relax in the evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a cute little hotel. It was clean, but a little worn. It was conveniently located and had a pay parking lot less than a block away.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovey charming old building, decorated really sympathetically to highlight its age and charm. Staff were friendly and helpful, room very comfortable slept well. Thank you for a lovely trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed two nights at The Whisky Vaults, Friday and Saturday. I checked in a bit late (20:30) and was easily accommodated with my room key and information. There was a grab-and-go breakfast bag left outside my door each morning filled with yogurt, water, pastry, cereal bar, and fresh fruit. My room had an electric kettle, tea, coffees, and hot chocolate as well as shampoo, shower gel, and a small bar soap. Everything was clean and cozy. Being near to the beer garden, it was a bit noisy in the evenings but that is to be expected. It was a lively fun atmosphere with live music and wonderful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Whisky Vaults is in a great location to explore Oban. Close to everything and clean and comfortable. Excellent water pressure in the shower too!! The bar is lovely with really friendly staff. Strongly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

PATRICIA

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

Nice stop for the night

There is no elevator and the stairs were a bit steep so beware that. The “wee pub” next to the larger pub is marvelous with a nice wood stove. We thoroughly enjoyed a quiet pint in the wee pub. Bed was comfortable and bathroom had a nice soaking tub. Easy to walk to local sights.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025