Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality is a haven in the heart of Inverness City Centre, near the historic Inverness Castle. Savor a meal at Victoria Restaurant, enjoy live music at the on-site bar or simply stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
7.67.6 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
24/7 front desk
Bar
Pet friendly
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (8)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
24-hour room service
Coffee shop/cafe
24-hour front desk
Conference space
Luggage storage
Feel at home (6)
Private bathroom
Television
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
Elevator
Free toiletries
Room options
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Standard Double or Twin Room
7.87.8 out of 10
Good
31 reviews
(31 reviews)
Highlights
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
17 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
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Double River View
8.28.2 out of 10
Very good
25 reviews
(25 reviews)
Highlights
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
17 sq m
River view
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed
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Standard Single Room
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
19 reviews
(19 reviews)
Highlights
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
13 sq m
City view
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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Inverness Museum and Art Gallery - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Inverness Castle - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Inverness Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Victorian Market - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Eden Court Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Getting around
Inverness (INV) - 22 min drive
Inverness Station - 11 min walk
Beauly Station - 16 min drive
Conon Bridge Station - 17 min drive
Restaurants
The Original Milk Bar - 1 min walk
McDonald's - 4 min walk
Xoko - 4 min walk
Johnny Foxes - 2 min walk
The Castle Tavern - 6 min walk
About this property
Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality
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
More about this property
VISIBILITY
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 at the property
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
LOB_HOTELS
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
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
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Daily housekeeping
STAR_OUTLINE
Special features
Dining
Victoria Restaurant - Onsite restaurant.
MacNabs Bar and Bistro - Onsite bar. Open daily.
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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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Barclaycard
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
Also known as
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HELP_OUTLINE
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.
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Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality Reviews
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
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Location
Breakfast
River
Bed
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Food
Restaurant
Lobby
Reviews
8/10 Very good
Jun 2, 2025
Great central location and handy for the centre of Inverness. Room very warm and ay need a slight freshen up. Otherwise a great stay
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 16, 2025
Good stay
Good clean hotel. Breakfast good. Great location. Only negative was that the bar closed early for residents.
Gary
Gary, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 13, 2025
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.
Christine
Christine, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 5, 2025
Good pleasant stay
Good all round, clean, characterful, great views on the river, minor renovations going on but not affecting anything.
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 3, 2025
Very comfortable room staff efficient and helpful.
Lydia
Lydia, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 12, 2025
Good stay!
Good stay
Sidnei
Sidnei, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 2, 2025
Good location. Nice friendly helpful staff.
JOHN
JOHN, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 23, 2025
Rooms and beds were comfortable and spotless. Excellent value for price and welcoming bar and restaurant area though we didn’t eat as booked elsewhere..
Moira
Moira, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 9, 2025
The staff were friendly and the room was very comfortable
Heather
Heather, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 24, 2025
Enjoyable 2 night stay. Nice room at affordable price. Breakfast was also good. Great Value.
Darren
Darren, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 28, 2024
Great stay: great breakfast
Gina
Gina, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 13, 2025
Easily accessible without a vehicle, and great view along river.
Brad
Brad, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 1, 2025
OK hotel
Bed wasnt cery comfy, bar seemed to close very early. Room clean enough and staff vety helpful. Very.noisy outside in the morning due to being above the buckets.
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 22, 2024
Great hotel and good value for money
Gary
Gary, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
May 15, 2025
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.
Alan
Alan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 25, 2025
Looking on to peoples houses.
Samuel
Samuel, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 15, 2025
Friendly staff, clean & central. Easy & quick
Mairi
Mairi, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 23, 2025
Staff very friendly and efficient. Sadly the cosmetics of the building are somewhat dated. Room was clean and tidy but again could really use a freshen up decor wise.
Karen
Karen, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 19, 2025
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.
David
David, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 20, 2025
Had a great stay. Staff was fantastic. Two thumbs up.
Verified traveler
6/10 Good
Sep 12, 2024
Nice location and the hotel was nice.
Daniel Mattias
Daniel Mattias, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2024
Great spot and great rooms!
David
David, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 3, 2025
Prime location
KEITH
KEITH, 10-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 13, 2025
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.