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
See all facilities

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Rooms were reported as cold and outdated, contributing to a lack of comfort.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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Valerie family_with_children gb
3
Pros:

Location is good, staff were fine

Cons:

Pillows hard, no glass in bathroom, room shabby as seems the case in a few Inverness hotels, breakfast was dried up

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Colin family_with_children gb
8
2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Meike family_with_children de
7
Für unsere Zwecke ausreichend.
Pros:

Liegt total schön am Fluss Ness.
Die Gemeinschaftsbereiche hatten sehr viel Charme.

Cons:

Das Zimmer ist in die Jahre gekommen.

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Antje family_with_children de
8
2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Margaret couple gb
8
An excellent location, fairly good value and lovely staff.
Pros:

Fabulous location. Friendly helpful staff. Old building but it was very accessible and also had a lift. Comfortable beds too and a brand new bathroom suite too.

Cons:

As it was a very old property the floor boards were uneven in places and there was a slight slope in the bathroom. Not a problem in the main. There was no shower - a bath only, which may have been a problem to me if I’d stayed longer due to accessibility.

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Karen And Paul Smith family_with_children gb
7
Pros:

Location excellant, staff were helpful and friendly

Cons:

Didb't replenish milk, coffe sachets or toilet rolls, also couldn't use the toiletries in our room as all the dispensers were broken which makes me think the room hadn't really been checked before checking us in

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Jean family_with_children au
7
Nice staff, good position but the hotel rooms and furniture are dated. are dated.
Pros:

Very good location, good breakfast, nice staff

Cons:

Couldn’t open the window, a member of staff had to help, then when it rained I couldn't close it. The bed was near the door, the heater near the window . It went off a few times..had to turn the heat dial to get it back on.

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Nicola family_with_children it
7
2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Crosbie couple gb
5
Pros:

Pleasant enough room, TV service was provide by antenna, therefore picture on TV was negligible sporadically

Cons:

Shower water was lukewarm. There was a fire alarm in the middle of the night of which the evacuation outcome did not seem to reflect well on how the staff managed it.

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Fiona family_with_children gb
7
One night sleepover
Pros:

The bar was a comfy space to relax. Restaurant was closed when we were there.
Comfy beds
And areas to relax for our takeaway

Cons:

The cold shower in the morning, got a discount on one of the rooms, should have been both rooms as across from one another a nd fuse had blown for the boiler.
The fire alarm went, staff only on call, should have staff in building for this event to guide and give better guidance and support

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
7
2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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Davie family_with_children gb
4
Cons:

Having to phone the hotel so I could get checked in, smell in the lift and in my room , was to tired to go back down , left first thing in the morning, needs seriously updated

2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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Patricia family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Lovely staff, excellent location

Cons:

Parking was an issue

2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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Liam couple gb
3
2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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Sheena couple gb
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Shabby furniture

2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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Manish family_with_children in
8
2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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Jim couple gb
10
Pros:

Great hotel, fire alarm went off early 29/03 all fire safety procedures were followed a testimony to their safety protocols we were let back in after the list of customers was checked and the fire brigade gave the go ahead

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Ian couple gb
8
2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Lelsey extended_group gb
5
Very very disappointing
Pros:

Arrived at the hotel our room was not ready but we left our luggage then returned when told to at 16:00. Our room was 317. We proceeded to the room and when we opened the door there was a very strong smell of cigarette smoke. We opened the window, however it didn’t clear smell totally. It was very cold but the heater was net working properly (no fans) so let out very little heat. There was only one cup for tea/coffee and they knew there was two people from the booking. On rising in the morning there was no hot water in our room to shower or wash. Overall very disappointed. No complaints about the staff at all.

Cons:

As above

2026-03-29 via Nuitee
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Karen family_with_children gb
7
2026-03-29 via Nuitee