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The Whisky Vaults

3.0 star property
Inn in Oban with a bar

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Bar (on property)
Handrails in stairways
Bar (on property)
Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Room options

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

Deluxe Single Room

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

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Double Room

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

Deluxe Double Room

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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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Oban Distillery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • McCaig's Tower - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ganavan Sands - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Corryvreckan - Jd Wetherspoon - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪George Street Fish & Chip Shop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Markie Dans - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Aulay's Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Whisky Vaults

Inn by the sea
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

Languages

English

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

  • 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 more details, 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 Sunday and Monday:
  • 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 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

Property is also known as

Whisky Vaults Hotel Oban
Whisky Vaults Hotel
Whisky Vaults Oban
Inn The Whisky Vaults Hotel Oban
Oban The Whisky Vaults Hotel Inn
Inn The Whisky Vaults Hotel
The Whisky Vaults Hotel Oban
Whisky Vaults
The Whisky Vaults Inn
The Whisky Vaults Oban
The Whisky Vaults Hotel
The Whisky Vaults Inn Oban

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 steps from Oban Distillery and RSPB Visitor Centre. St. John's Cathedral and McCaig's Tower are also within 10 minutes. Oban Station is only a 4-minute walk.

The Whisky Vaults Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 181 out of 264 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 264 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 264 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 264 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 264 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

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

10/10 Excellent

Mohi

Traveled 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

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

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

William, Aurora

Traveled with partner
We stayed on top floor and both banged our heads on the angled wall/ceiling at least once. Also, the stairs were very steep so beware.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Brooke

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff and owners could not be nicer. We were in room 9 top floor, no lift, winding tight Harry Potter narrow staircase 3 flights up. Old reclaimed building and a passion project for owners. Floors slanted, sloped ceiling, creaking stairs. All part of being old but if you’re looking for decor and a bit of modern comforts, maybe keep looking. This is more of an experience. Wish them all the best. Best part is how friendly front desk staff was and bar downstairs.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with partner
Great stay for 2 days. Room was clean and very comfortable with view of harbour. Whisky Vault Bar was a wonderful added bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic little hotel in walking distance to everything in Oban. Street parking right in front of the hotel was available, and the hotels bar had 350 very interesting bottles of Scotch, and a very friendly and knowledgeable bartender. If I come back to Oban, I am booking here again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for having us! Big thumbs up for your hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in Oban - a beautiful traditional Scottish coastal city. Only caution for this hotel - you must access your room via a spiral staircase, which is difficult if one has mobility issues. Otherwise, excellent hotel. Nice continental breakfast outside room in the am. Adjacent to a FABULOUS bar to sample whiskies from near and far with patient and fun bartenders to guide your tasting experience. We would certainly stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient charming hotel in the heart of Oban
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penelope J

Traveled with partner
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

Channen, Lafayette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and the attached bar is fantastic,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Wilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was small but well appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

nigel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean & in excellent location. Staff very friendly & helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very small room. Smallest ive ever been in. Overpriced for the size and amenities. Othwise clean enough.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small but great location.
The people were very nice and friendly and we were given a breakfast bag and bottled water every day. It was very clean and had nice furnishings. Our only real complaint was that it was so small for two people that we could barely move around and had to keep our bags under the bed so we could. Plus the room was a little pricier than other places we stayed that had way more room. It was however in a great location for us for getting a bus, train or boat for our travels and sight seeing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was small but comfortable. The staff was very helpful. Convenient location, close to the main street, restaurants and harbor.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Everything was close and convenient. Friendly staff. Spiral staircase was interesting and tough bringing a suitcase,when your on the top floor!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Small room
The staff were excellent. Rooms were clean and tidy. However, the rooms were very small as was the en suite. Moving around the room was difficult as my wife and I could not pass each other at the same time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024