Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 1784 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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Claudia • solo_traveller • it
8
Pros:

Uno dei letti più comodi in cui abbia mai dormito! Stanza pulita, ampia, con piccolo angolo "colazione" affacciato sul giardino.

Cons:

La doccia elettrica ci ha fatto dannare in quanto non si riusciva a regolare la temperatura con precisione: mi sono "bollita".

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Madison • couple • au
6
Pleasant stay 😊
Pros:

Staff were helpful when we needed help. The local cat was very cute and affectionate. Location was pretty good a short walk from the town.

Cons:

Some of the facilities need upgrades and or maintenance.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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James David • couple • gb
7
The room was fine enough for the price we paid.
Pros:

Location was fine, and the price for the room was reasonable. The room was clean, the shower worked fine, tv with Internet worked perfectly. The bed was very comfortable and clean.
There were the usual tea coffee and milk etc.
Our stay was nice and peaceful with no noise from any other guests or otherwise.
Overall we were quite happy and would like to return again sometime.

Cons:

Check in didn't go very smoothly, I was given a room number and a four digit pin number from booking.com which did not relate to the room number we got. Eventually I got the proper 6 digit number via WhatsApp over the phone at the hotel.
Once that was by we got the keys for our room OK
from the box for room 2 C.
Although overall we were happy with the room, but there was a strong odour in the room but we got used to it. Other little things which didn't bother us really such as no bin in the toilet, no plug in the sink, and an extremely uncomfortable chair to sit in.
All these little things didn't spoil our stay.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Donald • solo_traveller • gb
8
Good simple accommodation
Pros:

It was what I was looking for. Straight forward no frills accommodation that I could use as a base to get on with some local exploration.

Cons:

You could here people moving about in the section i was in. Just a few loose floor boards needing screwed down. An easy fix, I saw workmen doing other improvements around the hotel, add it to their list!

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Marta • couple • us
10
Great for people with car.
Pros:

Location and price

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
F
Fabio • solo_traveller • it
7
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Donald • couple • gb
5
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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SOPHIE • solo_traveller • fr
1
Cons:

Travaux en cours: de la poussière dans les espaces communs et des ouvriers à l'œuvre toute la journée.
A fuire...

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Bogdan • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Ben • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Iván • solo_traveller • es
8
Agradable
Pros:

La cama es cómoda y el resto de dormitorio es muy completo. Está en una buena ubicación, dentro del pueblo pero en un lado por lo que tiene amplitud para aparcar

Cons:

Nada

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
R
Russell • solo_traveller • gb
8
Very good
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • nl
1
Waardeloos, grote tegenvaller
Pros:

Kamer was in orde, maar dat was dan ook alles

Cons:

De entree en de begane grond werden verbouwd. We moesten langs gaten in de vloer en werkmaterialen met de koffers sjouwen. Stoffige boel. Uitzicht op de tuin bleek uitzicht op bouwafval. Geen enkel personeel bij ontvangst, alles via een sleutelkluisje. Voor wat we moeten betalen mag je toch iets verwachten. Schande dat booking dit via hun site aanbiedt.

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Andreas • solo_traveller • de
3
Cons:

Es war feucht und hat nach Schimmel gerochen. Wir mussten mit offenem Fenster schlafen. Das Badezimmer stand unter Wasser.

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Dawn • couple • gb
1
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Kanishk Ram • solo_traveller • in
8
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Luca Agostini Roncolato • solo_traveller • it
7
Pensavamo meglio
Pros:

Letto comodo
Camera spaziosa
Smart TV

Cons:

Mancanza di servizio (niente pulizia giornaliera e niente cambio asciugamani nonostante sia stato richiesto)

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
Γιάννης • extended_group • gr
5
These hotel is only for sleeping.
Pros:

The view and the silence are perfect to chill and relax.

Cons:

One of the rooms didn’t have enough water to take a bath. Some bed sheets were dirty. And at the one room had messy under the beds.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Kate • solo_traveller • gb
4
Expensive for what it was
Pros:

Location, privacy and outlook and dog friendly

Cons:

No staff present, lots of building work going on. The carpet was held together with duct tape in the room. Dust around the bottom of the toilet.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee