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The Whisky Vaults

3.0 star property
Inn with a bar, 8-minute walk to Oban Ferry Terminal

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
The Whisky Vaults, by the sea, offers a peaceful escape with a charming bar and ocean-view terrace. Guests stay connected with in-room WiFi while enjoying the coastal setting. Helpful staff and convenient location consistently earn positive feedback from visitors.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
3 Tweedale St, Oban, Scotland, PA34 5DD

What's nearby

  • Oban Distillery - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • McCaig's Tower - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ganavan Sands - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles

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
  • ‪Kaina - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Whisky Vaults

Inn near Oban Ferry Terminal
The Whisky Vaults provides amenities like a terrace and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this inn include:
  • Express check-out and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Whisky Vaults have comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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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

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

  • Smoking not allowed

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

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

Property 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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Frequently asked questions

Is The Whisky Vaults pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Whisky Vaults?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Whisky Vaults?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Whisky Vaults located?

Situated by the sea, this inn is within a 10-minute walk of RSPB Visitor Centre and Oban Ferry Terminal. Oban Distillery and St. John's Cathedral are also within 5 minutes. Oban Station is only a 4-minute walk.

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The Whisky Vaults Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 224 out of 335 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 335 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 335 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 335 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 335 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Oban. The Whisky Bar is great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALFRED JOSEPH

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second stay at The Whisky Vaults. Clean and cozy and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

Doug

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

Monty

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

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a very good location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool accommodation. However, it's a tiny room and bathroom. Only arrive with small luggage.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

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

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property is alright but they were inflexible about things like leaving baggage and being able to hang around after the very early checkout. Could have also been friendlier.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Michele

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

Joy

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

Lovely Hotel Stay

Very nice staff and with a clean, quite, comfortable room. Would stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penelope J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay again. Owner in sight and very friendly. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly! 10/10 highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Polly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A charming hotel. Our room was comfortable, clean, and quiet. The staff was helpful, and there was a great bar and beer garden on site. Plus, the hotel is very close to everything in Oban!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room, very clean with friendly helpful staff. John very knowledgeable about the whiskies in his extremely well stocked bar.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

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

Loved it

We loved our stay at the Whisky Vaults.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohi

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

8/10 Good

shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun place to stay conveniently located in Oban bed pretty comfortable bathroom a little small but rooms were very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The whiskey selection is excellent and the bartender was very knowledgeable. The front bar was so cozy. Shopping within walking distance with some gift shops and a book store too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint stay in historical building. Great bar below with no noticeable noise impact. Walking to beautiful seaside town
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was rather small but cozy and had everything we needed. Staff was friendly and informative. There is parking right across the street that was very easy to access and allowed you to pay in advance for overnight parking. Very close to the Main Street and beautiful views.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet because it’s on a back street and the bars are very well stocked with different types of alcohol. The bartenders are very helpful and knowledgeable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Minor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Friendly staff. Small breakfast was included in the morning. Great bar on property with great whisky selections
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is very small. Parking is city lot. Bartender really knew his whiskey and atmosphere was great. Good location, staff made it a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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