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Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

3.0 star property

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Ness Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Ness Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Bar (on property)

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(41 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Executive Double Room, River View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Double Room, River View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double River View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Ness Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Ness Suite

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

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Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

Riverwalk hotel with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe
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 on-site.
Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality offers 82 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. This Inverness hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
The shopping around Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Inverness Castle. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include conference space and a lift
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the proximity to shopping
  • Steps from Inverness Castle and Inverness Museum and Art Gallery
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality also features 24-hour room service and a lift.

This 3-star Inverness hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Victoria Restaurant – On-site restaurant.
MacNabs Bar and Bistro – On-site 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 transport

  • Offsite parking available (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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

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: GBP 10 per pet, per day
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per stay.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 12 for adults and from 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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. 308 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 334 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 197 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 110 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 1006 reviews

7.6/10

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

Jeffrey

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Needs refurbihing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, big bathroom, nice staff and great location! Walkable to the town center.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

AC

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great old inn. Not having AC was not fatal but could have been in late June.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Columba is conveniently located near shopping, dining, and the main transportation hub of Inverness Station. The exterior and views from the rooms are incredible—river views are worth spending a bit more. The property is well maintained and charming as can be. Our staff member who checked us in was friendly enough, if a bit curt. The rest of the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful the whole stay. They were happy to hold our bags after we checked out until and evening train, but beware that there is no secure bag room and amenities are a bit bare bones in this beautiful victorian hotel. That said, it’s worth noting the bed and bedding were incredibly comfortable and our 2nd floor river view room was large and charming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Columba Hotel was an amazing place to stay in Inverness. The location along the river is beautiful, and within walking distance of anything you'd need. The staff were especially friendly, and the breakfast options were amazing. Our room was very clean and welcoming. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very clean and safe property that is close to all the Inverness city center there sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In general the stay was excellent. I loved my room, it was very spacious and pretty. The only complaint was that the tea and coffee making area was not always cleaned every day.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Gg
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gerald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds, full hot breakfast was delicious. Nice views of the river and castle. It offers close by dining options. Hotel a little old but well kept
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Bernadette

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don't stay here

We did not receive the room i paid for. I paid for an executive room and only received a standard room. It did not match the descriptions on the website. They allowed us to change rooms but neither room was what was in the descriptions of an executive room. Front desk staff and manager insisted that the room we received was an executive room. In addition every room we looked at was either dirty with mold in the shower or something was broken i.e. shower doors, or shower heads. It took 20 minutes to fill the bathtub with water, not enough water flow.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Couldn’t get TV to work.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Donald

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

NANCE LONG SZE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I booked this hotel cos it is near the Inverness cathedral where was the meeting point of my tour. It’s my first time to stay in a heritage hotel. Clean and spacious room, good breakfast. The only drawback is no USB charge port in room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful 200 year old hotel with lots of character. We were upgraded to a suite which was amazing. Enjoyed sitting in our bay window overlooking the river and people walking the streets. Excellent location. Just across the bridge to the town centre. Street parking nearby which was free after 5:00 until 10:15 the next day. Good breakfast. Staff at reception and breakfast were very personableu. Cleaning staff were great too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bev

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and helpful and location so convenient to everywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel - lots of stairs and heavy doors!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property good value. It’s rather old and cut up on the inside.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property is rather old but in a great location. I found it clean and staff is helpful when I needed anything. Its priced at a good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gerry

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025