Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

Hotels
Compass Hospitality
6.9 (3245 reviews)
7 Ness Walk , Inverness , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Bar
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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Rooms were reported as cold and outdated, contributing to a lack of comfort.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 3245 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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Kelsey solo_traveller ca
4
Unfortunately necessary but will never stay again or recommend
Pros:

The staff were lovely and very helpful! Very knowledgeable and caring about the comfort of our stay.

Cons:

There was black mold throughout the shower’s walls and tub. What looked to be crusty blood on my pillow case. The room’s advertised air conditioning but in reality the room’s are sweltering and you just have a small fan to turn on and blow the hot air around.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Karen extended_group au
5
So much potential yet wouldn’t stay again
Pros:

Location is great

Cons:

Parking away from hotel is unreliable for spots, hotel is quite dated and needs some attention to detail and freshening up, plumbing in suites was constant pipe noise, some staff on front desk were more interested in talking rather than providing service

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Thies solo_traveller de
3
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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George couple gb
10
All good
Pros:

Breakfast good

Cons:

Nil

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Rafferty couple gb
5
expensive disappointment
Pros:

only thing i can say is they do a really good breakfast, could not fault it really, accept to say the hot food seemed to go coldish rather quick, maybe the food wasn't being kept hot enough in the individual trays.

Cons:

for starters i don't think the price we were charged here for what we got wasn't worth it, think a premier or travel lodge would have been a much better option, we were given a room at the back of the hotel looking onto an old rundown building from a window that had no right to be called that, the paint was flaking off round all parts of it and looked like the wood was rotting, so we kept the curtains shut so we did not have to look at it. as to the rest of the room the furniture was very dated with the varnish all scuffed up and the carpet looked worn in places, the bed was a double but a small double and not very comfortable as i woke up with a sore back both mornings we were there. bathroom was your standard hotel one accept for the bath with a shower head over it witch I've not seen in a hotel room for quite some time, my wife slipped in the bath getting out, but she's ok. as to the rest of the hotel i.e. corridors', the 2nd floor had worn carpet and squeaky floor boards, i would think the other levels might be the same, the breakfast area looked more in keeping with modern times and the reception area with stairwell looked great, the bar was ok but could do with a lick of fresh paint and varnish though. when browsing the photos of the rooms on the website don't think that's what you will get because you wont, was an eye opener for me as i only booked the hotel because of those photos and was disappointed when i walked into the room.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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T917UXmary Solo travel London, England
10
Stay at Columba Hotel, Inverness
Pros:

Location is perfect for 4-minute walk to the compact city centre, so 2-3 days is enough for walks along the river, parks and old town. Great art gallery and museum and castle - though the castle is Victorian repro not medieval.
Day coach tours are available for all over the Highlands and islands.
Bedrooms are very spacious and well maintained, not tired as I had read before my stay. Also very quiet - no noise transfer between rooms or floors. Huge bed, tea, coffee, ironing board, hairdryer.
Buffet breakfast had everything - cereal, yogurt, pastries, fruit and juice to full fry-up. Good coffee.
Genuinely lovely staff - after a 12-hout coach tour, I had a quick call from reception to let me know the restaurant would be closing in 15 minutes.
Mary, London

2026-07-05 via Tripadvisor
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arnaudpierrot solo_traveller fr
10
2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Raquel couple br
10
Pros:

Staff was amazing, super friendly and the bed was super comfortable

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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SMMyler Family Columbus, Georgia
6
Located right on the river Ness.
Pros:

Hotel sits across the river from the main shopping area of Inverness. It was about a 10-15 minute walk to the train station. It's definitely an older hotel - there's 2-3 hotels along this street, which seems to be the prime hotels for big bus groups. All the staff were very friendly. We had very spacious rooms facing the river and the castle. There's a sign at front desk stating that housekeeping comes by every 2 days. We stayed 5 nights and not once did housekeeping clean the room even after mentioning after 3 nights. We did not prepay for breakfast but it is easy to add the morning off. The buffet had a decent selection. There was really only one member of staff working at breakfast, needing to check people's room numbers, clean tables and replenish items. With all members of a bus trip arriving at breakfast at the same time, items were depleted very fast. There's a nice bar to relax in after a day touring the sights.

2026-07-03 via Tripadvisor
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Stewart solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Comfortable room, nice staff, well situated for the shops

Cons:

They don't serve kids meals in the restaurant or bar

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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x_Fabio_x extended_group it
9
Pros:

Posizione centrale. Camera confortevole.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Rhonda solo_traveller us
8
Stay was okay for the mostvpart
Pros:

Location was great. Elevator to 3rd floor definitely a plus.

Cons:

Room was extremely hot. Window opened about one inch on the top only. A fan should be provided with each room. I had bought one which made it easier to sleep. A small fridge would have been nice to have. I stayed for three nights. Would have been much easier to have a place to keep some cold drinks, snacks.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Pierre couple fr
8
Peut faire mieux
Pros:

Bien situé au centre d’Inverness, cet hôtel un peu vieillot à son charme.

Cons:

Hotel, un peu vieillot qui mériterait d’être remis au goût du jour. Attention pas de Parking pour la voiture.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
7
Pros:

Location- right in city centre.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Rose-Mari couple se
10
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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claudia ramirez dauria solo_traveller ar
10
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Kineret family_with_children il
10
היה כיף גדול
Pros:

מלון נהדר, שרות מצוין והמיקום פנטסטי.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Sandra couple ca
7
Good but expensive
Pros:

Clean, close to city centre

Cons:

Expensive

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
S
Sandra couple ca
7
Good but expensive
Pros:

Clean, close to city centre

Cons:

Expensive

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Sandra couple ca
7
2026-06-26 via Nuitee