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The Whisky Vaults

3.0 star property

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Handrails in stairways
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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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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

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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 Single Room

Deluxe Single Room

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

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

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

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About this property

The Whisky Vaults

Inn in Oban with a bar
This smoke-free inn features a bar/lounge, express check-out, and free WiFi in public areas.
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.

The Whisky Vaults's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from RSPB Visitor Centre. Free WiFi in public areas and a bar are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include a terrace
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Oban Distillery and RSPB Visitor Centre
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.

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
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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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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The Whisky Vaults Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 228 out of 345 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 345 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 345 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 345 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 345 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

Kati

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfy room. The whiskey bar has a fun atmosphere and the staff is very knowledgeable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Denise

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
We arrived early on the train and hoped that there would be a reception area to store our bags, but it wasn’t open until 3 pm check-in time. Bed was comfortable. Old rooms but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness
The room and areas were fine. The reception was poor. It would have been wonderful if someone would have been at reception or at the pub area to greet us when we arrived. And if we could have left our bags while seeing the town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, comfortable lodging and the bar was very friendly and well run.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Peggy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Scary stairs, no lift

Third floor, spiral staircase, no elevator. Pre-booking information should give these warnings. We are 72 and 83 years old and had to take those stairs very slowly, holding onto the rail with two hands, to be sure to avoid falling. Breakfast service comes in a paper bag outside the door at 7:30. Rooms are drab. No washcloth provided. The hotel is a block away from the main shopping and dining street, and that possibly justifies the rate, but I cannot recommend this property to weary travelers.
This was taken from the landing at the top of the second level of the staircase. The man is over 6 feet tall.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Clint

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very unique property, close to a diverse array of dining options. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The rooms are a wee bit on the tiny side, with winding stairs to get to them, but the staff does offer to help with your bags. Most importantly, they were clean.The complimentary sack breakfasts left at our door were perfect. The bar area was neat and staff very friendly there as well. Parking wasn't easy to get to, but worked out fine.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and while there is no food on the property, there are many establishments within walking distance. They have a great bar downstairs and we had a great time hanging out and listening to the many local musicians who wandered in and played. One of the highlights of our trip!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

dave, Gulf Breeze

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little old building. Very convenient to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Diane

Travelled 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

6/10 Okay

Arthur, Wilmington

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got a king bed Third floor walk up So choose wisely Pub was awesome Sunday evening local musicians gather Bartender very knowledgeable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Travelled 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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Business traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

8/10 Good

Marianne

Travelled 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