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Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Inverness Castle

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Bar (on property)
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Ness Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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7 Ness Walk, Inverness, Scotland, IV3 5NF
  • Place, Inverness Castle
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Inverness Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Victorian Market
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Room

  • 180 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(41 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Double Room, River View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Double Room, River View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double River View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Ness Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Ness Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Inverness

Inverness City Centre stay.With a stay at this Inverness City Centre hotel, you'll be steps from Inverness Castle and Inverness Museum and Art Gallery. Inverness Cathedral and Inverness Visit Scotland Information Centre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Inverness Museum and Art Gallery - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Inverness Castle - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Inverness Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Inverness Visit Scotland Information Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Victorian Market - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Inverness Station - 11 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Johnny Foxes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Grain & Grind - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Xoko - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Number 27 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Gellions - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

3-star hotel near Inverness Castle
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality also features 24-hour room service and an elevator.

This 3-star Inverness hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 82 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 0 sq m of conference space
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality offers 82 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. This Inverness hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.2 miles (GBP 5 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per day
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 6.00 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 5.00 per day (984 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Barclaycard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality to the airport?

Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality is 10.5 mi (22-min drive) away from the Inverness (INV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality.

How close is Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality to the beach?

This hotel is 8.2 mi (16-min drive) from Dores Beach and 14.9 mi (30-min drive) from Rosemarkie Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 6.00 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM.

Is there free parking at Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality have a pool?

Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality does not have a pool.

Does Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality to downtown Inverness?

Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality is 0.2 mi away from Inverness.

Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 312 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 197 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 108 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 1001 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Arlene

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
In a great location very walkable to city centre and restaurants. Hotel could use a re-fresh - carpet needs replacing. Beds not very comfortable. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are loved staying here! We had a beautiful view of the loch and castle. Our room was exactly as pictured; super spacious and cozy. The building is old but it is clean and the staff are friendly and helpful. The location is convenient and close to the city center with all the restaurants and pubs.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming older in-town hotel in the shadow of Inverness Castle. Hot breakfast buffet was delicious. Room was quiet, clean and comfortable. Parking lot about 2 blocks down the street (£5.00 - day) but the hotel has an ample loading/unloading zone out front. Would recommend to friends and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location of this Hotel was great, the parking was a five minute walk from the Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Norrie

Business traveler
Disliked: Room comfort
N/A
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Tired hotel, limps along by catering to tour group

Needs so very necessary renovations. I had a space heater in my room, which I used when there for 2 nights 2 week ago. Apparently the heating system doesn't work. I booked because it had a restaurant on site. The first night it was closed for everyone but a tour group. The second night it was just closed. You could eat in the bar, but service was non-existent. There is a grocery store around the corner so I had a sandwich, second night I got a pizza , which was good from a place opposite the grocery. Not what I envisioned I would be doing after long days in the Highlands.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian, bristol

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
really don't know where the bad reviews come from, room was good breakfast buffet, excellent, staff friendly and courteous, yes the carpets were a bit worn, but what do people expect when it's being walked on all day every day? would not hesitate to stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Les

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice hotel

Nice hotel right on River Ness in the centre
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sylvia

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
The blanket had mold spots on them. It’s an old building so creaks and water spots are to be expected. When I called down for new sheets the front desk got busy checking people in so I went down to get them. She changed the sheet over the comforter but did it on the floor. Would have just taken them up to the room and done it ourselves. Location was fine. Staff was friendly but didn’t seem to care one way or another
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kirsty

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not Great

Was fine for one night...but not great. Run down hotel in need of an upgrade. We had mould in the bathroom, the mattress was very uncomfortable and generally just felt like a very tired room needing a good clean - including getting rid of the cobwebs! Breakfast was okay...again not great. TV didn't work and the doors in the corridor made it a noisy night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with fantastic view of the Castle across the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

SALLY

Liked: Staff & service
Loved being across from Inverness Castle and lots of shopping and restaurants nearby. Good location for our first visit to Inverness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Alicja

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very friendly stuff, extremely good location. Room could've been cleaner for the proce paid
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

stephen

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Smell in the room. Reception/entrance in clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

rachel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The check-in desk was staffed and the girl gave us good advice of using the nearby cathedral carpark for 5 pounds a day which was very affordable considering the location! View overlooked the River Ness. Window opened to allow a cool breeze. Mattress seemed to be very worn, a little broken-down, but we were able to sleep moderately comfortably. There was a bathtub and nice hot shower. However the cleanliness of the bathroom could have been better (there was some visible mold and the bathroom baseboards needed wiping down.) we enjoyed the full breakfast every morning, one of the nicer breakfasts we had during our 2-week stay in Scotland. There was shopping and food in every direction just outside the door. We took 2 tours that left from Inverness and both met in locations that were walkable from the hotel. We loved the local Fat Buddha fish & chips carry-out!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very nice and it’s location was very convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Cassie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Rooms were clean and night staff were awesome. Breakfast staff had to be asked to refill the water jugs and sugar. They didn’t seem to pay attention to keeping everything stocked. Also the front door of the hotel was often left open allowing cigarette smoke to waft up through the main areas / staircase. Overall was an ok place to stay but I wouldn’t return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

George Jr

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Great location and view, nice breakfast, but the room heater would not adjust or work correctly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Paige

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was dingy and the man at the checkin barely looked up at me when I checked in.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an issue with the wi-fi that we reported several times, the manager Bethan resolved our issues. This is a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonia

Stayed for one night. Staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wallpaper peeling, carpets not cleaned. This hotel is an old, grand lay in serious need of a major uplift!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025