The Whisky Vaults

Property class: 3
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Oban inn

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A cozy bar area with wooden barrels, a stone wall, and a fireplace.
A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A spiral staircase with a wooden handrail and a patterned carpet.
A cozy room with a stone wall, a wooden bench, a table, and a fireplace.
A cozy bar area with wooden furniture, a stone wall, and a fireplace.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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3 Tweedale St, Oban, Scotland, PA34 5DD
  • Place, Oban Distillery
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, McCaig's Tower
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Oban War and Peace Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Economy Double

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

Deluxe Twin

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Economy Double

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Oban

Seaside stay .You'll be steps from Oban Distillery and a 5-minute walk from St. John's Cathedral. McCaig's Tower and Oban Ferry Terminal are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Oban Distillery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • McCaig's Tower - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Glencruitten Golf Club - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds - 2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Oban Station - 4 min walk
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 138 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cuan Mor - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Oban Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪LULU Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Corryvreckan (Wetherspoon) - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Tartan Tavern - ‬6 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

This property is closed from September 6 2026 to September 6 2026 (dates subject to change).
The property will be renovating from September 6 2026 to September 7 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Front desk
  • Guestrooms
During renovations, the inn will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

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.

Property class

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 88.9 mi (138-min drive) away from the Glasgow International Airport (GLA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Whisky Vaults?

As of Sept 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Whisky Vaults on Sept 20, 2026 start from CA $136, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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.

The Whisky Vaults Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 254 out of 395 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 395 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 395 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 395 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 395 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, anytime your have a great bar and your room is just upstairs…you can’t go wrong 😀 loved Oban, very welcoming and warm.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Hayden

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent hotel with a good location in Oban.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are above the pub which make for a great time. The room and bathroom are nice and clean. The staff was really nice. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool quirky place with an awesome whisky bar we did the whisky tasting event. The host to the event was great Scottish story telling singing playing fiddle and guitar and tasting 5 great whiskies good fun. Cheers Dan and Kelly Canada
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Man Yee Selwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love their culture, amazing music live band in pub
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean , the staff were friendly , Works as a good stop over room . No frills but clean .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were helpful and pleasant and room was very tidy with the breakfast bag a nice extra
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Siri

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
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Cozy rooms, atmospheric decor, friendly staff, and a convenient location just around the corner from Oban Distillery. The on-site beer (and whisky) garden is a great amenity, and bar staff are very knowledgeable about what they’re pouring.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice little place , walking distance to town
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Colm

Liked: Cleanliness
No breakfast available onsite but found Julie’s Coffee Shop just up the road and it was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
An interesting little place in the Heart of Oban. Not eclectic
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very welcoming staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Whisky vaults has a great bar with live music, if we hadn’t been staying we would have missed a really good night. Room was clean with a comfy bed although the bathroom was very compact with very little room to manoeuvre. We had booked room only but were given a breakfast bag at check-in which was an unexpected surprise.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice and cute! Loved the view! It was a tad cold in the room, but very clean and comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay. My room was tiny, and so was the bathroom, but everything was clean and comfortable. Shower had great water pressure. I thought the staff went the extra mile to be helpful, and to provide upgraded soaps and shampoo, coffee and tea, and a breakfast bag with water, pastry and an apple. Plus, you can eat and drink downstairs at MacGregors. I signed up for a whisky tasting which was really fun! Whisky, music and stories. Made for an enjoyable evening.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All the staff we talked to were helpful and nice. In a good location for shops, bars and ferry. We found parking at Tweedle car park was much cheaper than the small one next to it. We just found our double standard bedroom extremely small and not big enough for 2 people staying for 4 nights. Man on duty did try to change rooms for us but none were free.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent little hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bar and entertainment downstairs. Vibe was brilliant. Rooms are a little small but workable. Messaging with venue didn’t work and was routed to other company’s.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean room, friendly and helpful staff. I’ll stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pub downstairs had a great local atmosphere and the bartender was friendly, helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good staff, good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025