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
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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
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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
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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 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
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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.
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!
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.
Lisa
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
William, Aurora
Traveled with partner
Sep 25, 2024
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.
William
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Brooke
Traveled with partner
Sep 24, 2024
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.
Brooke
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kim
Traveled with partner
Sep 17, 2024
Great stay for 2 days. Room was clean and very comfortable with view of harbour. Whisky Vault Bar was a wonderful added bonus.
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.
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!
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.
Everything was close and convenient. Friendly staff.
Spiral staircase was interesting and tough bringing a suitcase,when your on the top floor!
Malcolm
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
john
Jul 18, 2024
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.