Wellingborough is home to The Columbia. Sulgrave Manor and 78 Derngate are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sywell Country Park and Stanwick Lakes Country Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Santa Pod Raceway or Kettering Conference Centre. Visit our Wellingborough travel guide
Free English breakfast available 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Conveniences
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
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Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
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Desk
Iron/ironing board on request
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
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
Property is also known as
Columbia Hotel WELLINGBOROUGH
Columbia WELLINGBOROUGH
The Columbia Hotel
The Columbia Wellingborough
The Columbia Hotel Wellingborough
Frequently asked questions
Is The Columbia pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Columbia?
Check-in begins at 2 PM.
What time is check-out at The Columbia?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is The Columbia located?
Situated in Wellingborough, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Weavers Leisure Centre, The Castle, and Wandel Leisure Centre. Redwell Leisure Centre and Irchester Country Park are also within 2 mi (3 km). Wellingborough Station is 25 minutes by foot and Wellingborough (XWE-Wellingborough Train Station) is 25 minutes.
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Reviews
The Columbia Reviews
7.8
Good
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Good old fashioned service. A clean room which was nice and warm. Breakfast at the Columbia Hotel was plentiful. Reception staff were friendly. Will stay here again.
Nice hotel convenient for business location I was visiting.
I was able to park in the car park behind the hotel. There would have been parking on the road if the car park was full.
Staff very friendly and obliging.
Evening meal excellent quality and value for money.
Corridor to ground floor single room 20 I was allocated was a bit narrow but well lit. There were emergency exits along this route and comprehensive safety signage throughout hotel.
I wasn't disturbed by the occupants of the neighbouring rooms so slept well.
Some road traffic headlights did shine in the bathroom window but with the door shut this didn't disturb the bedroom.
The free WIFI worked well - the key was available at reception.
Don
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
6/10 Okay
Graham
Nov 30, 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel a bit tired
The hotel is a bit tired, although is good value for money
Don’t be fooled by the exterior appearance as this was a little gem that we were very lucky to find.
Excellent service, superb room, great food and everything fitted to suit our timing needs. Definitely stay again if we’re working in the area.
Peter
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
6/10 Okay
Dennis
Nov 9, 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Basically ok for an overnight stop over but staff could have been more helpful. The shower did not work properly in room. Slightly overpriced.
Top hotel voor voordelig prijs.
Incl ontbijt. Waar ook nog Engels ontbijt kan ervaren.
Gast vrouw erg vriendelijk.
Parkeerplaats achterin.
Wij zijn weekend Santa Pod race way.
Dat net 12 minuten vandaan is.
Volgend jaar weer!
Good parking spaces. Reception looked okay and the breakfast area was tidy.
Rest of the place was run down. Room was old decor paper peeling from the wall and bathroom was just old and dirty, won't be back.
Very Good Breakfast selection. Good sized room and hotel within walking distance to town centre
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
8/10 Good
Stephen
Sep 16, 2018
Pleasant Hotel, Clean and Friendly
Large room which was spotless. Everything worked as it should. Bed and mattress very good. Shower and toiletries all present and correct. A well cared for Hotel with a very pleasant lady who greeted me. I never eat breakfast so I cannot comment on the food. Overall a pleasant stay with no concerns.
Stephen
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
8/10 Good
Stephen
Sep 11, 2018
Columbia hotel Wellingborough
Friendly staff, helpful when required, clean and quiet, nice food😀
Stephen
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
6/10 Okay
Eric
Sep 10, 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel
OK but a long way from excellent. Rooms were clean but no bedside lamps and poor ed coverings were a letdown. The shower pressure was very poor and it's fittings were oose. Breakfast was very good for a slf service buffet, however the toast was somewhat soggy. In general the hotel was a little bit delapidated and rather noisy. I will not be staying there again.
Eric
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
8/10 Good
Barry
Sep 7, 2018
Payment hiccup but stay more than acceptable...
There could have been a hiccup before arriving, as the hotel tried to take payment early. After a couple of phone calls without answer and a message through the Internet, it was agreed that credit card payment would be taken in person on arrival, as per the booking through Hotels.com. Our stay at the hotel was more than acceptable, otherwise. The room was comfortable and the cooked breakfast met our expectations. We thought the stay good value for money and would certainly consider using the hotel again, when next in the area.
Barry
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
8/10 Good
David
Sep 2, 2018
Character local hotel
Stayed here before but on this visit the room was more updated with decor and facilities
We stayed in room 1 which had a double and single bed configuration
There’s a bar on site and a few take aways down the road along with a couple of convenience stores nearby
Breakfast was great we had the full English but there was variation
Car parking is round the back and there’s also off road parking if needed
Hey it’s not one of the same chain hotels you can book on the outskirts of the town but the staff are very friendly and nothing was too much hassle for them to sort out
If you are looking for a budget hotel with a good location and facilities try the Columbia
David
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
8/10 Good
Peter
Aug 22, 2018
Not bad food good room ok would stay again good value.
Peter
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
6/10 Okay
Wayne
Aug 20, 2018
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed while working in the area, place is ok at best
The room smells
There was stains everywhere
No lightbulbs
No plug sockets
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
8/10 Good
Karen
Aug 14, 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We stayed in the 3 single bed room as a family for one night due to a nearby family party. First impression of hotel was not good, but although saying that, the staff were very friendly, the hotel was clean, the room dated but clean and beds very comfortable. Adequate parking. The breakfast was extremely good and staff very accommodating and friendly. I would regard this hotel as a bed and breakfast style, with need of updating. Reasonably priced.
Went off to a great start as being upgraded at no extra cost from the pre-booked and pre-paid single room (apparently on the 3rd floor) to a better and larger twin room on the 1st floor without even being asked for when the lady at reception saw that I'm using a walking stick - very nice and much appreciated. Something which certainly was very much appreciated and made life easier for me. Especially as the hotel has no lift. I had a good nights sleep, nice warm shower in the morning and the great breakfast buffet (hot full English) at no extra cost set me off very well for the next day. Free parking at the back of the hotel an extra bonus. It's a nice old hotel, well maintained, nicely decorated. Proper old school in the best possible way. I'd be happy to return and recommend it.