The Whisky Vaults

Hotels
8.7 (541 reviews)
3 Tweeddale Street , Oban , gb

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Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Non-smoking throughout
Adult only
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable rooms
Friendly and helpful staff
Great location
Cons:
Possible bed bugs mentioned
Small bathrooms
Scary stairs

Categories

Cleanliness
8.19
Generally clean and tidy rooms, but a mention of possible bed bugs affects the positive sentiment.
Service
9.16
Staff were very helpful and friendly, contributing positively to the experience.
Location
8.7
Great location for walking to town and nearby attractions.
Room Quality
8.15
Rooms were comfortable but varied in quality; some reports of small bathrooms.
Amenities
9.18
Good bar with a great atmosphere and selection of drinks.
Value for Money
8.64
Overall reasonable for the location and amenities provided.
Food and Beverage
8.69
Positive mentions of the bar's selection; however, breakfast service could improve.
Overall Experience
8.86
Overall a great stay; minor issues did not detract significantly.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 00:05

Property Description

City Views and Terrace
Enjoy stunning city views from your room at The Whisky Vaults and relax on the terrace while sipping your favorite drink.

Modern Amenities
Experience comfort with flat-screen TVs, free WiFi, and private bathrooms stocked with complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer.

Convenient Location
Located near popular attractions like Dunstaffnage Castle and Kilmartin House Museum, The Whisky Vaults is the perfect base for exploring Oban.

Book now for a memorable stay at The Whisky Vaults and make the most of your time in Oban!

Important information:

This property is room only however a complimentary grab and go breakfast bag is available at the property

When booking [5] rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.


Please note this property has no elevator.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 12 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 541 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.19
Service: 9.16
Location: 8.7
Room Quality: 8.15
Amenities: 9.18
Value for Money: 8.64
Food and Beverage: 8.69
Overall Experience: 8.86
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John Lamberton • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Location fine. I didn't have btreakfast

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Charlotteemma • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Comfortable
Clean
Location was great
Easy parking
Friendly staff

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • gb
10
Comfortable and exactly what we needed!
Pros:

Friendly welcome, meticulously clean, lovely linen and huge luxurious towels! Tea and coffee making with lots of choice and complementary breakfast bag.

Cons:

Parking not available but this was made clear when I booked the property.

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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IAIN • extended_group • gb
10
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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RON • couple • gb
8
Looks can deceive - far better on the inside than the outside suggests
Pros:

Once inside it’s a bit of an Oban gem. Very comfortable room, nice bar, very helpful and friendly staff
Very pleased with my choice

Cons:

The outside of the building and entrance looks tired

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • couple • us
8
Super welcoming staff. Incredible location, wonderful value.
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Christie • couple • us
6
Pros:

Location and parking across the street but for a fee.

Cons:

No elevator. The stairs were spiral stairs and extremely hard to maneuver with luggage. The room was hot and stuffy.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Ken • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Jeremy • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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carol • couple • us
10
A lovely stay for our night in Oban.
Pros:

The location was perfect for the night before we boarded our boat, The Flying Dutchman, the next day on the Oban pier. Our room was spacious, although on the top floor, but that also gave us a great view of the harbor. The bar downstairs was charming and the live music in the Beer Garden was fabulous. All in all, I would definitely stay at The Whiskey Vault again when I'm in Oban.

Cons:

Perhaps it would be nice to have somewhere on property to store luggage once one checks out. But given the space available presently, I understand that isn't possible.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Scott • couple • gb
10
2026-01-03 • via Nuitee
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DAVID • solo_traveller • gb
10
Excellent. Would gladly stay again.
Pros:

Excellent. Lovely room exceptionally clean, tidy and nice decor. Comfy and quiet. Very helpful staff. Would definitely stay again.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-12-21 • via Nuitee
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Rich • family_with_children • us
9
Simply great!
Pros:

Great bar, great staff, rooms were well appointed.

Cons:

rooms were small...stairs were a bit scary for some!

2025-12-02 • via Nuitee
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Debby • family_with_children • us
10
Overall a great experience, we enjoyed Chris’ knowledge of whisky!
Pros:

Location was great - walkable to everywhere in town. The staff of Chris and Phil were great! Easy check-in / checkout. Our king room was spacious enough as was the bathroom. The single room however, had a very small toilet / shower area and the sink in the bedroom.

Cons:

Just want to let you know there is a possibility that we experienced bed bugs in the king room. We had been in 1 other hotel for 2 nights prior to visiting Whisky Vaults. We cannot confirm if it was from your property or not but the rash (confirmed by pharmacy) was experienced the 2nd day we were there. Just thought you might want to know.

2025-11-24 • via Nuitee
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Mattia • couple • it
4
Purtroppo lo staff non risponde
2025-11-20 • via Nuitee
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Mairi • couple • gb
7
2025-11-08 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • gb
9
Pros:

The room was small but comfortable, well appointed, and in a great location. The staff were lovely.

2025-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Omar • couple • gb
10
2025-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Monica • solo_traveller • nz
8
Easy access to Oban main street
Pros:

Parking was right in front of hotel off the Main Street.

Cons:

Could hear everything outside my door.

2025-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • gb
8
2025-10-20 • via Nuitee