Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

3.0 star property

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Ness Suite | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Restaurant
Exterior
Daily English breakfast for a fee

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $186
$155 nightly
$186 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15

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, Eastgate Shopping Centre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

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

Executive Room

  • 180 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

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

Standard Single Room

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

Executive Double Room, River View

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

Double River View

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

Triple Room

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

Ness Suite

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

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Inverness

With a stay at Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality in Inverness (Inverness City Centre), you'll be steps from Inverness Castle and 3 minutes by foot from Inverness Cathedral. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Eden Court Theatre and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Inverness Museum and Art Gallery.

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Eastgate Shopping Centre - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Victorian Market - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Number 27 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Xoko - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Johnny Foxes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zizzi - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

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.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 82 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
This smoke-free hotel features snowboarding nearby, downhill skiing nearby, and cross-country skiing nearby. Recreational activities include hiking/biking trails nearby, water skiing nearby, and rafting nearby.
Enjoy a meal at Victoria Restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Victoria Restaurant - Onsite restaurant.
MacNabs Bar and Bistro - Onsite bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

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 12.95 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • MacNabs Bar and Bistro
  • Victoria Restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • On a river

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)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 12.95 for adults and GBP 6.50 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

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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Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 328 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 191 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 99 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1001 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is great at a great location. The breakfast was great too. Too bad that we just got to stay for 2 nights definitely plaining to come back ❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, friendly staff, would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great river view, castle and town in the background.... great place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin

Nice budget friendly hotel with view of Inverness Castle from river view rooms. Very nice bar area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely central location Cosy hotel and room, much appreciated on a snowy night! Staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and comfortable. Made me feel welcome.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great check in, room spacious clean and great view. Staff great and credit to hotel. Great value for money will book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean nice and warm staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Quinn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

iain

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant room lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

John

Room is tired but comfortable staff were helpful,
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were fantastic, really welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pauline Love

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay at this hotel! Staff are fantastic, Manager upgraded us to the suite, we felt very lucky and fortunate! Spotless rooms and very comfortable, tasty buffet breakfast. Excellent location in front of the river and newly upgraded Inverness Castle and surrounded by shops, restaurants and bars. The best place we have ever stayed in Inverness!!! Thank you!!! <3
Comfy sofas and 60” TV
Superking bed!
Stunning views
Fantastic shower
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorelys Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

louise

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Good heating. Excellent location, right opposite Inverness castle and in the centre of town. I would stay again. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Susan

The family room we were in was a nice size & comfortable for our one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Maya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff was very kind and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good accommodation in convinient location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The exterior of the hotel is shabby with rusty railings. Bathrooms need updating. Very handy location. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catelin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very comfortable with beautiful views of the castle. Amenities were nice and the hotel was in walking distance of everything we needed. Only issue was the drain on the shower kept clogging so we just needed extra towels bc the floor would get very wet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Les

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice hotel

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

8/10 Good

John

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