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Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room

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

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Double River View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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
(17 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(29 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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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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Executive Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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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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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 311 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 337 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 196 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 110 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1014 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

6/10 Okay

Sean

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great central location and handy for the centre of Inverness. Room very warm and ay need a slight freshen up. Otherwise a great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kseniia, Cherry Hill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gustavo, Uxbridge

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ross

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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).
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barrie

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Una

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and the staff was friendly, professional and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Divyansh

Travelled with partner
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Chantal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well located
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay

Good clean hotel. Breakfast good. Great location. Only negative was that the bar closed early for residents.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Simon

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Alan

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. . 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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leann

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

Great stay close to everything

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Central to exploring the inner city as only got limited time there due to travelling from Perth. Breakfast was enjoyable before our drive onto Oban.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Sue

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

6/10 Okay

Nicola

Travelled 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

Travelled 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