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Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

3.0 star property

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Experience the classic charm of the Columba Hotel, featuring a traditional design with a prominent entrance and balcony area.
Enjoy a wide selection of drinks at our fully stocked bar, featuring a variety of liquor bottles and glasses.
Relax in style with a comfortable seating area, modern fireplace, and flat-screen TV.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, sofa, and armchairs, offering a view from the large window.
Welcome to the reception area, where you can find the location of bedrooms and the restaurant.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
$215
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11

Explore the area

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7 Ness Walk, Inverness, Scotland, IV3 5NF
  • Inverness Castle
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Inverness Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Eden Court Theatre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Inverness (INV)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

Two beds with black and white bedding, a desk with TV and chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double or Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(38 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double River View

Enjoy a comfortable stay in this well-appointed room featuring a large bed, flat-screen TV, and desk with chair.

Double River View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room

Relax in a cozy space with a comfortable bed, flat-screen TV, and convenient desk.

Standard Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Executive Double Room, River View

Relax in comfort with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and cozy seating area.

Executive Double Room, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Two single beds with white comforters and pillows, a wooden nightstand, and a small table create a cozy space.

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Relax in comfort with a large bed, desk, and cozy seating area.

Standard Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(28 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Ness Suite

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, sofa, and armchairs, offering a view from the large window.

Ness Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Experience a classic and inviting space with a tufted headboard, white comforter, and plaid throw pillows.

Executive Room

  • 180 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Three double beds with striped headboards and matching pillows, a wooden wardrobe, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Triple Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About this property

Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

3-star hotel in Inverness City Centre
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, 24-hour room service, conference space, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite.
Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality offers 82 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. This Inverness hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Inverness hotel also offers 24-hour room service and an elevator.

Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality is a smoke-free property.

English breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Victoria Restaurant - Onsite restaurant.
MacNabs Bar and Bistro - Onsite bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, Polish, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.2 miles (GBP 5 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • MacNabs Bar and Bistro
  • Victoria Restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • On a river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6.00 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 5.00 per day (984 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per stay

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

National rating

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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Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 305 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 333 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 193 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 112 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1002 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Sue

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicola

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When checking in we were greeted by a person who obviously didn’t want to be there. We received no information regarding dining or breakfast. The shower curtain was mouldy and there was mould on the grouting in the shower. At 5am approx an exhaust fan started outside our window which was extremely noisy. The bed was also very hard and uncomfortable. The hotel is in a good position which is probably the best thing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

TIMOTHY

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were not cleaned properly. The room had a musty odor, smelled like a wet dog. Carpet is very worn. Walls are dirty. Inconvenient access to rooms, have to pass thru multiple heavy doors that do not prop open making it difficult to pass with luggage. Too many small flights of stairs in between rooms. Beds were uncomfortable. What was supposed to be a queen bed was just 2 twins pushed together. Found mold in the bathroom. Overpriced! Would not recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

cynthia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is older builded in the 1800. But close to tours. Good food and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay at the Columba, travelled as a group of 9. Hotel was clean and the staff were very helpful. Buffet Breakfast was excellent. Right in the centre of town, 10 minute walk to the train station.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great, but the property needs work all over. Rooms ,facilities, and common areas are just run down and not appealing at all. The staff was nice and we had no issues there at all. The rooms are barely acceptable. We are NOT fancy folks and travel extensively. This is the worst room situation we encountered during our 12 day stay in Scotland. Its apparent that the owners/operators are happy with the situation because everywhere you go in the hotel needs cleaning, paint and some sort of modernization. I decided not to report all the minor issues with the room since it seemed a waste of time to do so. Broken mismatched furniture. Plumbing issues. Room climate situation, and just generally everything in the room is needing a facelift or actual maintenance since things are broken or do not work. Bad matress, and pillows and sheets were just old and worn.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Katie

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The girls at the front were nice enough, but the bed sheets were stained and the toilet seat kept falling down or slipping off to the side. The bathroom mirror had a note posted to "please close the door to the bedroom as the steam sets off the smoke detectors."
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff lovely as always. Fantastic choice of breakfast. Rooms quiet. 😄
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sanya

Traveled with family
As expected for a budget stay. We were able to leave our bags in an area prior to check in. The room and hotel were quiet. If you cannot mange stairs well this might not be the place for you. Asked the front desk for more body wash and it was never replaced. Cobwebs on the ceiling above the bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jaime

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After traveling for nearly 24 hours, coming to the Columba was the perfect place to lay our head. You can't beat the location. An easy walk to Fig and Thistle, The Leakey Bookshop,historical cemetery, and The Victorian Market. If you get a chance there's a spot in there that has chana masala. Chef's kiss! The river walk was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the location. And it was my second time staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jack

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money, comfortable bed, lovely breakfast. The night manager Mark was exceptionally pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Only problem, was no parking
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Narimane

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very old therefore it's very smelly!I requested to be in the lower level(for health reasons)but the hotel put me and my husband in the worst room!!! Was it because we were foreigners? Very frustrated and very disappointed
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Amenities
Loved everything about it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denny

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
pleasant staff, lovely comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Our room with beautiful big windows overlooked the River Ness. We wanted a king size bed and we paid appropriately but the room was truly lovely. Good breakfast in the morning and a great location for walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yovanny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good scenery
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Natalie E

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Location, Old Building

While the hotel was in a great location (quiet, next to the River Ness, restaurants/cafes/grocery stores nearby), the room was worn and had mold growing on the bathroom walls and the shower curtain.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They could improve by hotter bacon for breakfast. 3 days of cold bacon. On the first day Saturday 5th April. All the hot for was luke warm. If that. But would go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025