Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Inverness Castle. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.
Languages
English, Polish, Russian
At a glance
Hotel size
82 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Offsite parking within 984 ft (GBP 5.00 per day)
Street parking available
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
24-hour room service
What to do
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Rafting nearby
Downhill skiing nearby
Water skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Working away
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Victoria Restaurant - Onsite restaurant.
MacNabs Bar and Bistro - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6.00 for children
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 15.0 per stay
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per day
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 5.00 per day (984 ft away)
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Also known as
Columba Hotel Inverness Compass Hospitality
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Columba Inverness
Hotel Columba
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Columba Hotel Compass Hospitality
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Frequently asked questions
Does Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality?
No, unfortunately, but there's street parking available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality and nearby?
Have fun with activities like hiking, mountain biking, and rafting, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course.
Are there restaurants at or near Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Victoria Restaurant.
What's the area around Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality like?
Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality is located by the river in Inverness City Centre, a short 8-minute walk from Inverness Castle and 3 minutes' walk from Inverness Cathedral. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.
Reviews
7.6
Good
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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
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 10, 2025
Jacqueline
Jacqueline, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 3, 2025
Great location to city centre and all amenities
Enjoyable stay and would go back, had breakfast one morning but disappointed that it was cold, I was late in getting down (30 minutes before breakfast was finishing) but no excuses for it being cold.
It’s an old fashioned hotel but it still has a charm about it and all the staff were very helpful during my stay.
Danny
Danny, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Jan 3, 2025
Staff have given up on hotel, avoid
Very poor tired run down hotel. Felt like the staff have given up on the place.
My dog started to pee in hotel lobby. I made reception aware of this and asked if they had anything for me to clean it up. They gave me toilet roll. I soaked it up the best i could and that was it. They weren't interested where this happened so it could be cleaned properly so it was just left. Disgusting
Three night stay and not once was our room serviced. I had to ask for clean towels on my last day. No apology, it was like that was the norm. Putting the please service my room on the doorhandle made no difference. Only rooms that were serviced was once that were checked out. Seen the cleaners but they just seemed to gather and talk. The other room on the booking was the exact same.
When checking out there was no 'how was your stay?'. i got the impression they knew how our stay would be so didn't want to ask the question. We sat in reception waiting to be collected and not once did they ask any of they guests checking out this question.
Good breakfast though.
Verified traveler
3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 2, 2025
Ellen
Ellen, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 29, 2024
Cooked breakfast food was luke warm both days
Hamish
Hamish, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Dec 29, 2024
Helen
Helen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Dec 23, 2024
Patrick
Patrick, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 22, 2024
james
james, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Dec 22, 2024
Very tired looking and not the cleanest. Shower was very dirty with old dirt
Patrick
Patrick, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Dec 18, 2024
A
A, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Dec 17, 2024
Jenna
Jenna, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 15, 2024
Good balance of comfort and cost
Having read reviews left by other travellers I was slightly anxious before we arrived but I really didn't need to be. We paid a good price for two nights and were pretty happy with our stay. The room was comfortable, the bathroom was just fine, the breakfast was good too - not cold like others said. There is no parking onsite but that wasn't an issue for us, we charged the car nearby, parked onstreet and at our family's house. We'll be back to stay at the columba hotel again, as we regularly travel to Inverness and this has been the best balance of cost and comfort we've found so far and we've tried a few places. It's an old building so as long as you're not expecting a five star modern building it'll be just grand for most people
Hannah
Hannah, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 15, 2024
Tom
Tom, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 1, 2024
Graeme
Graeme, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 1, 2024
Kathryn
Kathryn, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 27, 2024
Cold and worn with friendly staff
Very few staff, who did what they could given the state of the building and the lack of heating. Gluten free options for vegetarian are limited and the food is brought in from a central kitchen. Definitely not on my return list.
Liza
Liza, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good
Nov 23, 2024
Good hotel but heating needs overhauling.
The hotel is obviously old and in desperate need for renovation. When I checked into my room it was clean, bed comfortable but the heater had a life of its own. I called reception and a girl came up to the room and managed to get it working. She was lovely and it wasn't a problem which made all the difference. However when I got back to the room the heater had gone off again and I couldn't get it to work again but I was tired so went to bed.
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 21, 2024
Jacqueline
Jacqueline, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Nov 17, 2024
Wont be back.
Wont be back again. Disappointing room, which was joined with another, hearing every word of anotger couple. The toilet makes a hrrendous noise each time its flushed aswell as making an awful sound while in the shower and they know this, couldnt care less. Found it to be dated and just really poor.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Nov 15, 2024
Its a bit tired in the bathroom and bedroom could do with a refurb
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Nov 10, 2024
Good but few issues
First room didn’t have hot water but we were moved to another room. On the second day the keycard didn’t work so we couldn’t gain access to the room. Reception staff nowhere to be found, had to get bar man to call her. I’ve stayed here multiple times and previous visits have been fine
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2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 8, 2024
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 3, 2024
micheal e.
micheal e., 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 31, 2024
Harold
Harold, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 30, 2024
Columba Hotel
No-one mentioned that the whole of the front of the hotel was covered in scaffolding that spoilt the view of the Ness and the castle.
We had breakfast one morning. Cold plates and cold Scottish breakfast.