Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Ski storage
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and warm property
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Maintenance issues
Unprofessional staff

Categories

Cleanliness
7.15
Property was very warm and clean, but some areas need attention.
Service
6.65
Staff was unhelpful during booking issues, affecting overall satisfaction.
Location
8.15
Quiet but central location, convenient for accessing local sites.
Room Quality
7.65
Rooms were great, spacious, and comfortable, but some amenities were lacking.
Amenities
6.65
No Wi-Fi available in the room, and a broken kettle were disappointed.
Value for Money
8.15
Affordable rates considering the overall experience.
Food and Beverage
6.15
Limited food and beverage options available on the property.
Overall Experience
8.65
Good experience overall despite some issues, particularly cleanliness and service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 21:15

Property Description

Secluded Highland Retreat with Mountain Views
Modern Facilities and Pet-Friendly Rooms
Convenient Location near Aviemore and Loch Ness

Escape to Columba House, a hidden gem nestled in the tranquil Cairngorm National Park. Enjoy the serene atmosphere and breathtaking mountain views while staying connected with complimentary WiFi. The hotel's modern facilities cater to your every need, with a selection of pet-friendly rooms for furry companions. Explore nearby attractions such as Aviemore, Loch Ness, and the Highland Wildlife Park, all just a stone's throw away. Book now to experience the perfect blend of nature and luxury at Columba House.

Important information:

Payment Information: The hotel requires full payment upon arrival. Non-Refundable Bookings will be charged in full when the booking is made. No cash facilities are available on site.

Columba House operates as a self-check-in property, featuring an entrance secured by an electronic lock.
You will receive an email containing access and check-in instructions the day before your arrival.
Please collect the key from the Keycafe terminal in the lobby.

Dogs are welcome in the standard rooms only, subject to availability and with prior authorization from the property.

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of GBP 10 per night applies.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for £25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    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

7.4
Based on 1694 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.15
Service: 6.65
Location: 8.15
Room Quality: 7.65
Amenities: 6.65
Value for Money: 8.15
Food and Beverage: 6.15
Overall Experience: 8.65
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Lewis couple gb
1
2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Maizey couple gb
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything. It was a building site and just horrible. Nobody to speak to. Pillows thin. Bed horrible. Spent the second night sleeping in the car it was that bad. Avoid at all costs.

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Eva solo_traveller gb
9
Nice one, will be back.
Pros:

Clean, quiet, comfortable, all you need

Cons:

The bed…it was like a waterbed! But surprisingly I slept well.

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Sina solo_traveller de
7
Pros:

Online Check in erst etwas aufwendig, an der Unterkunft selbst leicht zugänglich und verständlich, ebenso wie auschecken.
Gerade wurde die Unterkunft renoviert und umgebaut, daher vermutlich weniger "Ausstattung", weil keine Gemeinschaftsküche, Frühstück etc.
Hund kostet 10 £ extra. Ist auch alles auf der booking Seite beschrieben, nur die Bilder nicht ganz aktuell aus meiner Sicht.

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Bryce couple gb
8
It’s good value for what you get
Pros:

It was clean basic and served a purpose

Cons:

No staff around

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
Šmite couple lv
10
Very good
Pros:

Amazing location, great view.

Cons:

Nothing really

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Ewan solo_traveller gb
5
Acceptable for a budget stay. If alternatives available for a similar price I’d likely try elsewhere
Pros:

Cheap and acceptable given the value. Room was large, ample parking

Cons:

Property is a little tired and some minor niggles - neither lamp in the room worked, the TV was slow and difficult to operate, the shower took a long time to run hot, you heard noise from other rooms, there was no hairdryer or mirror in the room. A bit dusty. Self check in was fine but kept getting messages asking for check out time which I found a little annoying given you never see anyone, would rather just be left in peace

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Lesley-Anne couple gb
4
Would have been nice to be told about the builders early start, and possible disturbance. No staff on site.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Builders on site that we wasn’t informed about, skip outside our bedroom window that builders began filling early in the morning from 7am.

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
D
David solo_traveller gb
8
i enjoyed my stay and would cone back
Pros:

quietness

Cons:

no kitchen

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
D
DJ solo_traveller gb
10
2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Naoise solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Handy room for the night, good value

Cons:

Bed wasn't the most comfortable, but was fine for the night

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Sam couple gb
6
2026-04-27 via Nuitee
A
Ashley solo_traveller gb
6
It is budget - you get what you pay for but should have been cheaper.
Pros:

The location - can walk into the village.
The quietness.
The shower was nice and powerful.
Clean towels.
The self-service check in (although too many emails sent by property manahement in the lead up to the stay and then at 8am on the day of checkout!)
The view.

Cons:

The bed has seen better days. Really springy and no mattress protector, we didn't sleep very well.
1 pillow each is not sufficient.
The hotel is a building site, getting renovated at the moment so communal inside spaces and outdoor spaces were chaos and unusable.
The kettle didn't work!
Should have said on booking.com that there was a charge for the dog.

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Gayle solo_traveller gb
9
It was perfect for us , decor and furnishings were a little dated but that wasn’t a problem , it was lovely
Pros:

I loved the layout of the property and the big bath.
We booked a room and another for our teenagers.
We were in a double room with a main door and they were across the court yard in a twin , it was brilliant, I would recommend to a family with older family , we all loved our stay

Cons:

Would have liked more pillows

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Louisa couple gb
6
2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Ivo solo_traveller cz
8
2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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Alan couple gb
4
Okay for money, not much around didn’t feel welcome by the villages
Pros:

Was clean and I needed to contact staff we’re able to provide a service and cleaning the room

Cons:

The bed springs were gone so the bed was hard. Mattress would need to be replaced.
Bathroom toilet, not a lot of flushing power

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
C
Colin extended_group gb
4
Disappointing
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Little or no breakfast.
Construction work.
Communal room inaccessible !

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Abid solo_traveller bd
7
2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Ruth solo_traveller gb
1
Pros:

Price is good

Cons:

The bedroom door, which opened to the outside, was not secure, a glass panel had been removed and so we couldn't stay there. Anybody could just get in the room. It took a long time for somebody to answer the phone line, which was frustrating. It was late, and we had to find somewhere else to stay at very short notice, which cost us a lot more. We did get a refund but no compensation. The staff we spoke to were sympathetic and friendly, but unable to do anything directly.

2026-04-15 via Nuitee