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Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

3.0 star property
Riverwalk hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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Interior
Ness Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Ness Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Bar (on property)
The Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality offers a welcoming retreat in Inverness City Centre, near the historic castle. Guests can dine at Victoria Restaurant, catch live music at the bar, and connect using complimentary in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 17 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 17 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 13 sq m
  • 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 25 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double River View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
Iron/ironing board
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Ness Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Ness Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located on the riverwalk, Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality is in Inverness City Centre, a walkable area in Inverness with great shopping. Uilebheist Distillery & Brewery and Torvean Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Inverness Botanic Gardens and Wildwoodz Paintball and Lasertag Park. Tazball Paintball & Lazer Combat Arena and Campbells of Beauly are also worth visiting. Water skiing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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7 Ness Walk, Inverness, Scotland, IV3 5NF

What's nearby

  • Inverness Castle - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Inverness Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Victorian Market - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Eastgate Shopping Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Eden Court Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Johnny Foxes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Number 27 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Xoko - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Grain & Grind - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Castle Tavern - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

Hotel near Inverness Castle
A coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and conference space are just a few of the amenities provided at Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Victoria Restaurant, the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • An elevator and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 82 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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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 for adults and GBP 6 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

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
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 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

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality located?

Located in Inverness City Centre, this hotel is steps from Inverness Museum and Art Gallery and Inverness Castle. Inverness Cathedral and Inverness Visit Scotland Information Centre are also within 5 minutes. Inverness Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 302 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 337 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 199 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 110 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 1005 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Quinn

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a very well located property to walk Inverness, beautiful view close to a lot of facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ester

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

8/10 Good

Kiara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
convenient location right on the river. The hotel is quite outdated and needed some upgrades. Suitable for a couple nights stay. The staff were friendly and welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorelys Melissa

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

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

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

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness
I liked the area surrounding the hotel. Close to restaurants, shops and walkable to the train station
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

IRENE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was close to everything we needed. Shops, restaurants and sights. Safe area on River Ness. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love Inverness and this was a great place to stay. All of the staff we interacted with were very helpful. Hotel is in great location. Parking is the only challenge - there aren’t many close options to park your car.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

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

Ramona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Safe and easy to walk to everything we wanted to do! Very friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Alicja

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

Adrian

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

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Arlene

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

8/10 Good

Kareen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great base for attending Belladrum festival without the stress of camping. Great central location, comfortable but dated rooms. Friendly staff. Breakfasts were reasonably priced & had lots to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Very helpful staff. Beautiful view of Inverness castle across the river. Breakfast was varied and plentiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique historic hotel with all the modern conveniences. Beautiful view of River Ness and Inverness Castle.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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