The Whisky Vaults

Hotels
8.7 (544 reviews)
3 Tweeddale Street , Oban , gb

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:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

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 544 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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Wrighthouse couple gb
8
Good central location
Pros:

Great central location, lovely modern rooms. Well stocked tea tray.

Cons:

The room was quite small, and the bathroom was very compact and quite Claustrophobia.

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Philip solo_traveller gb
1
I wasn’t able to stay. Arrived 930pm having advised this would be the case. No one around, phone number not working and
Pros:

I wasn’t able to enter. The front door was locked, directed to the rear but no one present so had to go elsewhere.

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
10
Great stay, very happy
Pros:

Place was spotless and staff were very helpful

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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alexander couple gb
10
2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Sean couple gb
8
Overall great stay
Pros:

Excellent location

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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lan couple gb
8
Fitted the bill for our short stay and would use again. Great well stocked bar.
Pros:

Great location. Staff were first class. All we needed for our short stay. Would use again if in the area.

Cons:

Nothing comes to mind.

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Anne couple gb
6
Amazingly cheap accommodation. Fine for a short stay.
Pros:

Closeness to town.

Cons:

Bed was too small for us..Tiny bathroom.Bar was closed in evening and there were no staff around.

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Susan family_with_children gb
10
The Perfect Stay!
Pros:

The location of this little hotel is perfect, just a five minute walk to the train station annd ferry terminal and right in the middle of Oban town. Lots of shops, bars and restaurants are close by.
My sister and I stayed for one night in Room 10 (deluxe twin) which was comfortable, immaculately clean, cosy and had everything we needed. Checking in was perfect - Chris gave us all the information we needed and made us feel very welcome.
There is an outside beer garden which will be lovely to sit out in in the spring/summer. The main bar is well stocked with every whisky you could want (as you would expect from somewhere called The Whisky Vaults!). We tried their cocktail , The Adventurer, which was delicious!! The bar staff were super friendly. We were expecting a quiet drink at night but instead were treated to a brilliant evening of entertainment courtesy of a Welsh male voice choir who happened to stop by for a drink. What a fabulous night!
We can’t fault this hotel/bar at all and can’t rate our stay highly enough. Just a fabulous place to stay when visiting the Highlands. Highly recommended!! Thank you for making us feel so welcome.
Susan and Carolyn

Cons:

Nothing to complain about here!

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Lucy couple gb
10
Energy and community downstairs, quiet and relaxation in the room.
Pros:

The energy of this place was incredible! Checked in via the bar (though you could enter via the back door to avoid this if preferred) and were immediately convinced to stay for a night cap and second dinner because of the incredible smell of wood fired pizzas, buzzing crowd and groups of strangers coming together to sing and play instruments - don’t see community like that much anymore and we just loved it!! Even with all that energy we headed up to bed at around 9:30pm Friday night and couldn’t hear a peep, great sound proofing. And room had everything we could need and was very comfy. For the super affordable price I was happily surprised by the staff giving us complimentary breakfast bags and the great selection of teas coffee and biscuits in the room.

Cons:

Road parking outside is charged 9am-6pm with a 2 hour stay limit. We arrived at 3pm so just parked in the car park beside for ease and moved to the road at 6pm. Not in the property’s control and defo not a criticism just something for others to be aware of!

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Frances extended_group gb
9
Great place to stay, close to town centre great value for money.
Pros:

Closeness to town

Cons:

When we first arrived there was a strong smell of either wet dog or wet mop.

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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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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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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IAIN extended_group gb
10
2026-01-20 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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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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Jeremy solo_traveller gb
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Christopher couple us
8
Super welcoming staff. Incredible location, wonderful value.
2026-01-19 via Nuitee