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.
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
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There was a miscommunication between Expedia and the hotel. Our reservation which was already paid for, was not in the hotel’s system but the lovely front desk manager took care of us, even though they were fully booked. Bad on Expedia but Hotel Columba pulled through for us.
Awesome location, right in front of the river Ness, beautiful views of a castle, close to everywhere and yet quiet. We loved our stay there. The from is basic but comfortable and has everything we needed. We walked to the tour bus pickup easily from this hotel, explored Inverness and walked to the train to our next destination. Perfect location!
Convenient for walking to attractions and town centre. Staff helpful and peaceful location by river.
Hotel decor tired and in need of some maintenance investment...damaged and flaking paintwork, tiny bathroom with broken shower /bath fitting/ shower gel holder and toilet seat. Maybe trivial but symptomatic of poor attention to maintenance.
Breakfast...food choice plentiful and good quality BUT...lukewarm at best and plates cold!
Overall not deserving of 3 stars and overpriced (unfortunately like all Inverness hotels in tourist season).
Ross
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Barrie
Business traveler
May 26, 2025
Barrie
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10 Good
Laura
May 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old-school old, but great staff
The staff were fantastic. The front desk was very friendly and helpful. I heard her patiently instructing another guest how to turn on the heat. The restaurant staff did everything to accommodate my gluten allergy. The hotel itself is in dire need of renovation. The floor boards are covered with thin, worn carpet, but you still can feel where they are uneven and spaced. The hot and cold faucets are old-school separate, and the toilet doesn’t flush well. The hair dryer was perfect for curly hair because it was more heat than aggressive air- I liked that. The bed was firm, which I like, but so were the pillows (2 in a single bed), which I don’t like. I also had no hangers in the closet, but I feel confident that if I had requested them, I would have gotten them.
Was my favorite hotel of my whole trip of almost 2 weeks. Loved the location. Room was nice and big and comfortable and love the old bathroom was very nice. Hotel people were extremely nice. Enjoyed very much. Would recommend highly
Very comfortable and the staff was friendly, professional and helpful.
Una
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Divyansh
Traveled with partner
May 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location of the property and the staff there were really good. The room we got, however, had no ventilation. It got hot. The staff did help with a portable fan but unfortunately, that wasn’t enough. Room was a bit of disappointment but the staff did everything they could to make us feel comfortable.
Good clean hotel. Breakfast good. Great location. Only negative was that the bar closed early for residents.
Gary
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Simon
May 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel is well located in the centre of Inverness.
However, it is tired and needs a quite a bit of TLC.
It was not value for money given the above.
Simon
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Alan
May 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good position but tired
Great situation beside River Ness and facing castle..
Overall a bit tired and needing the refurb' which we were told was scheduled, when we last stayed.
Lack of staff for restaurant at breakfast with empty trays not being replenished and no-one to ask.
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One member of staff, who had been checking customers into restaurant, refilling bread to make toast seen to bring out half of a loaf and with 'bare hands' add to bread receptical (gloves or at very least tongs MUST be used).
Rooms are comfortable enough.
Great location within walking distance to everything within Inverness. Great views of River Ness and the Castle. Room was cute and spacious but the bed was not comfy at all. Not sure if this was just our room but anytime would flush the toilet or take a shower the plumbing would sound like a barge was coming through - this would go on for the entire shower. It is an older hotel so assumed is just old plumbing but that was super annoying. Additionally someone's dog must of pooped on the entry floor and it was tracked all through and up the steps and they didn't clean it up until the next morning and it smelled awful. No parking but car park within few minutes walk and only 5 pounds a day.
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.
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!
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.