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 1660 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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Christopher • couple • gb
5
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Colin • extended_group • gb
3
Not very good
Pros:

view from the room.

Cons:

Carpet dirty. Matrasses very old and creaky with poor support.
Grab and go breakfast non-existent on 2 mornings.
Shower didn't work on the final evening, just when we needed it after 7 hours on the hills !!
No notification of construction work going on !
Never saw a single member of staff.

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Ellie • couple • gb
1
Arrived at 10:30pm. The property were told we’d be arriving late and we were told that was fine. They’d given us the wro
Pros:

Never got to stay

Cons:

The fact that I couldn’t collect my keys

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • solo_traveller • au
5
Good price, not so great in the dead of the snow season unless you have tyre chains. Staff not on site
Pros:

I stayed there in 2024 for two nights. Early this year I was doing a quick one week trip in Scotland and unfortunately had a car accident in the snow on the other side of the loch and the car was damaged and I was able to get a lift and remembered this place at Kingussie and asked to be taken there. I was bruised and sore but this gave me the opportunity to rest for the night. The only room available was a single room with shared bathroom, but it did the job. I then booked another night in a double room with a bathroom so I was able to get myself sorted and get train to Perth where family picked me up

Cons:

Scary in winter as there is snow everywhere and when I hit a lift after my accident we had to carry the luggage up the hill in the snow as the road was too icy. When I left I had to walk my luggage down the hill to the Main Street due to the snow and ice to walk to the station. Wouldn’t suggest this place in heavy snow to drive or walk up and down hill

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Sims • solo_traveller • gb
7
Clean and good value
Pros:

Clean room. Good location

Cons:

Nothing really. No staff I suppose

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Kim • couple • au
6
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

What I expected for the price and it was fine just for the one night. I didn't see any staff as it was a self check in, but they were perfectly attentive over the booking.com messaging. Although sometimes it's nice to see a human, the self service checking was completely fine and easy to use.

Cons:

I will say you get what you pay for, and I was perfectly happy enough with that, as it was just for one night. But to give an idea of it for a review: it is a bit of a strange place. A little run down and dated, but clean. It's an old building and the interior doors have been replaced with very rudimentary fire doors. These bang quite easily as people come and go. Don't expect much of the grab and go breakfast. The uphill track to the hotel is beginning to be in a state of disrepair, meaning you have to carefully straddle it to not ground your vehicle.

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Neil • couple • je
8
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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MARK • couple • gb
7
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Morgan • family_with_children • gb
9
Perfect for our needs
Pros:

Great size room and comfortable bed.

Cons:

Kitchenette could have been better equipped

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Marian • solo_traveller • gb
10
Cant wait to return
Pros:

I loved the peaceful surroundings, my own front door, the TV and Shower were spot on, the furniture was lovely, comfy bed, easy parking
Fantastic local facilities away from the busy Aviemore environment. Beautiful local walks. Great cafes

Great value for money too!

Cons:

Cant think of anything

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Garreth • couple • gb
8
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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4 you • solo_traveller • nl
7
Genoten wel een verlaten oord. Vervoer zelf regelen, moet beter.
Pros:

Dat ik een kamer had, douche en koffie.
Tapijt met vlekken, en de hoekjes in de douche-ruimte niet schoon.
Beetje verlaten, maar ik vermaakte me wel. Veel met de bus gedaan, maar om je zware koffer naar de halte te brengen, heb je een taxi of iemand nodig.

Cons:

Verlaten en geen taxi om met je zware , 23 kg, naar boven je verblijf: cottage-hotel te komen. Als vrouw alleen val je op. Gelukkig hulp van de kerk gehad.

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Dave • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Good location and quiet place to stay.
No on site staff but all the systems work fine so no problems.

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Rosie • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Christian • solo_traveller • dk
3
Pros:

The location was close to nature.

Cons:

My room was quite dirty and also the shower had not been cleaned for a while.
I contacted the "reception" who said they would fix the problem but nothing happend.

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Jack • couple • gb
7
Usually a great place to stay with a coffee machine downstairs. Comfortable, warm, in a great spot.
Pros:

Second stay in this property, different room. Great for what we paid. However 2 days before checkout a very unpleasant smell appeared in the bathroom, which had a cordoned off shower unit. We assumed drains. Wasn't management fault, as we only informed them upon leaving. Simple fault.

Cons:

Drain issue, but these things happen on properties where guests pour all sorts and anything down drains...

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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pam • solo_traveller • gb
7
Solo, one night
Pros:

Very comfy bed, large shower, spacious room

Cons:

No sugar for hot drinks, I was disappointed to find no bath when my room choice specifically listed it, absolutely no human contact

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Ellie • couple • gb
5
Pros:

Cheap, good location, comfortable bed, plenty of space.

Cons:

Drain was clogged which made bathroom floor flood a bit, shower curtain was dirty, shower pressure not great, room not serviced between days despite notice in the bathroom suggesting guests leave dirty towels on floor if they would like replacements.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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john • family_with_children • gb
4
A bit disappointing
Pros:

Not Mitch

Cons:

I’m disabled and had all that stairs .no WiFi.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee