Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

Hotels
Compass Hospitality
6.9 (2922 reviews)
7 Ness Walk , Inverness , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Outdoor furniture
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Good amenities
Fun bar with live music
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Inconsistent service
Cold rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
5.61
Room cleanliness was poor with issues like mould and a need for overall cleaning.
Service
7.08
Service was inconsistent, with reports of staff being unhelpful and lacking attentiveness.
Location
9.12
Location is highly praised, being conveniently situated near the city center.
Room Quality
6.07
Rooms were reported as cold and outdated, contributing to a lack of comfort.
Amenities
8.1
Amenities include a fun bar with live music but issues with maintenance were noted.
Value for Money
6.56
Value was questioned due to the cost not matching the quality experienced.
Food and Beverage
6.11
Breakfast was varied but execution was poor, leading to dissatisfaction.
Overall Experience
6.58
Mixed feelings with beautiful surroundings but significant issues during the stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 22:31

Property Description

Historic Charm with Modern Comforts

River and Castle Views
Enjoy splendid views of the River Ness and Inverness Castle from our bright and airy rooms.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in a delightful dining experience at Victoria restaurant with a daily changing 3-course menu or savor fresh dishes at John Macnab's Bar & Bistro.

Seasonal Magic
Experience the enchanting floral decorations in summer and the cozy winter ambiance with fairy lights lining Ness Walk.

Book your stay at Columba Hotel now for an unforgettable experience!

Important information:

Parking is available 0.2 miles from the hotel at the Cathedral Car Park and costs GBP 5 per 24 hours. Reservations are not required.

Please note that prepaid deposits apply to long-term and group bookings as outlined below:

Bookings of 28 room nights or more require a 10% deposit of the total charges at the time of booking.

Bookings of 5 to 9 rooms require a 10% deposit of the total charges at the time of booking.

Bookings of 10 rooms or more require a 20% deposit of the total charges at the time of booking.

All deposits are nonrefundable and nontransferable.

When traveling with dogs, an additional charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night applies. The property is dog-friendly only.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: INV

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 4 years old to 12 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.9
Based on 2922 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.61
Service: 7.08
Location: 9.12
Room Quality: 6.07
Amenities: 8.1
Value for Money: 6.56
Food and Beverage: 6.11
Overall Experience: 6.58
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Stuart family_with_children gb
5
stayed few times over the years,but dont like saying this ,i wont be back
Pros:

location is perfect for the city centre and river ..

Cons:

maybe it was a bad day or so ,but for me i found it very disappointing.. breakfast was just so poor ,food was cold ,.no staff there to mention it.all . eventually a nice young lassie arrived ,seemed she was doing everything around the hotel.lacked bit leadership around hotel in bar also.

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Sim solo_traveller gb
9
Hidden Gem
Pros:

Fantastic value, hidden gem

Cons:

N;A

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Shani family_with_children gb
7
Pros:

The views from our room of the Castle and river were lovely but unfortunately that's where it stopped!!

Cons:

The room was very dated and in need of a revamp.The shower room was really small and the shower really tiny.The breakfast room was a very miserable place and the cooked food was only aired.All in all not a pleasurable experience.Wont be visiting again!

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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carole family_with_children gb
1
2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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DIMITRIOS family_with_children gr
9
2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Tifenn extended_group fr
7
Bon rapport qualité prix
Pros:

Son emplacement est très bien
Son rapport qualité prix aussi
Son histoire qui traverse les années

Cons:

Chambre vieillissante avec un problème d’isolation mais le prix rendait justifiable

2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Emma family_with_children gb
6
2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Preethi family_with_children in
10
Pros:

Everything

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Senga solo_traveller gb
8
Decent value for money, great location, helpful staff.
Pros:

Room was lovely, especially liked the arched window that overlooked the river and castle. Great location, decent price.

Cons:

Breakfast unfortunately was a bit chaotic; hot buffet was not ready, came out and I started to serve my plate, bacon and sausages had run out, well there were 2 bits of bacon well I say bacon, they were mostly fat and well undercooked. Waited ages for more bacon, gave up on the sausages. Buffet just not big enough for a hotel that size, or maybe the chef was hungover. Could have been avoided by booking breakfast (which I don't like to do, but it seems it is necessary at a time rather than an open slot) to avoid all guests arriving at once and not enough cooked food.

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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michael family_with_children gb
6
2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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Agnes family_with_children gb
5
Pros:

Breakfast was very cold.and tea and coffee !!! Sation Milk over otherside ! Walking with hot water or tea when other people passing you not very good!! And very cold breakfast could be much better organised ..and the dust at fireplace black ..could be cleaner....And nobody at desk when leaving went to bar to see if anyone was there But Nobody very sad handel of wardrope !!

Cons:

Liked the river veiw

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Alison solo_traveller gb
4
Was ok
Pros:

Hotel very convenient, near to where I was visiting

Cons:

Overall hotel seemed ' sad / drab ' in need of some refreshment. Breakfast coffee lukewarm served from flasks. Food warm - not hot from servery !

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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john family_with_children gb
10
2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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santuc family_with_children gb
3
Pros:

Location, right on the river and town centre.
MacNab bar, nice for a nightcap and nice local live music

Cons:

No hot water at all I both rooms and none to talk to in reception in the morning.

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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Mairin couple gb
5
Average hotel
Pros:

View was beautiful

Cons:

When checked in, there was no mention about booking and paying breakfast and no mention about where restaurant was. We was just given our key card and told what floor our room was on. There is some info on booklet in room though it didn’t explain about booking breakfast at the reception. I only found out by going online. The tv only managed to channel in on 3 channels and the tv stands are on the wrong way, so tv was tilted. As it was cold we spent most of the night in the room, so tv was on but couldn’t get anything decent on it to watch. The room was quite cold but there was a plug in heater which helped. The bar downstairs is good and food is ok. When finding out about breakfast we did book breakfast for the next morning. We had an ok sleep and breakfast was good. There is a very good selection of food. When leaving and handing our key card back. The lady at the desk asked our room number and said that is fine with friendly face. Although with being at other hotels they usually ask if you had a nice stay. Which was not done. Overall it’s an ok hotel but would have liked more interaction from staff with no mention of where things are, breakfast and if we had a nice stay. The hotel itself is beautiful, just a shame about other things. Thanks

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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Anne couple us
8
Pros:

Great location. Pretty comfy bed.

Cons:

The heating situation wasn’t ideal

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Jake family_with_children gb
7
The good outweighs the bad.
Pros:

The staff were very polite and helpful,the evening meal was lovely I had the steak pie and my wife had fish and chips and both were delicious and ample portions too. Our room was well laid out and the bed very comfy..

Cons:

On arrival there was no ramp for my disability buggy and had to get off and lift it up the step,we were told later they did gave a ramp but hadn't put it out,I had messaged to say I was taking it with me. At breakfast there was a large selection of items for a full cooked breakfast but it was cold or lukewarm at best,this was at 9am with breakfast being served till 9.30am so it was not like we were late.

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Elaina family_with_children gb
9
Pros:

The view from my window was gorgeous.
Central to bus station. Bed comfy.
Would definitely stay again.

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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david solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Staff good especially reception

Cons:

Heating needs attention

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Abhinandan family_with_children gb
9
Pros:

An old building just by the river, great location

2026-03-20 via Nuitee