Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

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

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk
Room service
Bar
Pet friendly

Explore the area

7 Ness Walk, Inverness, Scotland, IV3 5NF

Place, Inverness Castle
‪2 min walk‬
Place, Inverness Cathedral
‪3 min walk‬
Place, Eden Court Theatre
‪6 min walk‬
Airport, Inverness (INV)
‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

Very good

183 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Executive Room

180 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room

Good

183 sq ft
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room

Very good

140 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Executive Double Room, River View

Very good

269 sq ft
River view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Double River View

Very good

183 sq ft
River view
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Triple Room

269 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 3
3 Twin Beds

Ness Suite

Exceptional

323 sq ft
Lake view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Family Room

Excellent

269 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Inverness

Located in Inverness City Centre, Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality is next to Inverness Castle and Inverness Museum and Art Gallery. This 82-room, 3-star hotel has a restaurant and 24-hour room service, along with free in-room WiFi.

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

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

Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality offers free WiFi in public areas and conference space. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the accommodations.

Flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers are also included.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Similar properties

Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Breakfast available

$67 nightly

Nov 30 - Dec 1

Total with taxes and fees

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

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)

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

This property welcomes pets for GBP 10 per pet, per day
Restrictions apply
For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 15.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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

Check-in: 3 PM
Check-out: 11 AM

The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Onsite safety features 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 a free cancellation option available at Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality?

Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see close to Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality?

This hotel is situated in Inverness City Centre, just steps from Inverness Castle and Inverness Museum and Art Gallery, and within a short walk of Victorian Market. You'll also find Eden Court Theatre and Eastgate Shopping Centre less than a mile away.

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

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Does Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality include a casino at the property?

No, Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality?

This riverfront hotel offers many amenities for couples such as a bar and a restaurant with some guestrooms featuring fireplaces.

Does Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality serves an English breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Victoria Restaurant.

Does Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality for a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per day.

Does Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

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

The closest major airport to Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality is Inverness (INV), which is 10.5 mi away (22 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality.

Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

John

Sep 13, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice location

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Traveled with family

Aug 14, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The location is great! However, our room (218) backed up to a restaurant and they emptied bottles in a can outside multiple times a night until nearly 11:30 pm. The front desk was aware of the issue, but didn’t seem concerned.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

brian

Aug 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Give a miss

Is a very overpriced hotel and not well sign posted and site has liars about parking

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Traveled with family

Aug 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Room was very warm, need some fans at this time of the year

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Alison

Traveled with partner

Jul 27, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Room wasn't very clean there was a bunch of hair behind door bathroom an old mint and crumbs near bed

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Traveled with group

Jul 27, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family

Jul 26, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Traveled with group

Jul 25, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Centrally placed hotel on the edge of the town centre. Meant we could easily walk to Inverness for shopping/pub/entertainment

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Jul 24, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

COLUMBA HOTEL

Check in required a telephone call from the reception area to get a member of staff to check us in. Person who checked us in was not in any staff uniform, very casually dressed (scrappy top) and lacked inter personal and good communication skills. The hotel room was fine. Very much an old building and floors ran at different angles which was amusing. Clean, tidy well furnished but no fridge. Barmaid in downstairs bar was very helpful and went above and beyond. Breakfast was an experience but far from the best. Tables uncleared from previous guests yet a member of staff sitting at the restaurant reception doing not a lot. The servery had ran out of plates with only side plates available. Food was buffet style inc cereals etc. Hot food had not been replenished and was not during our time in the restaurant mid service. Anything left was inedible. Breakfast was inc in our tariff but if you were paying separately my advice would be to have breakfast elsewhere. Would I stay at the Columba again as it is? No. It has the potential to be good but wasn't. Value for money, the Riverside Premier Inn offers a much better experience like for like. Great location and views from the riverside rooms.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Douglas

Business traveler

Jul 22, 2025

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Hotel is in a great area. The hotel itself is good, comfy bed and good bathroom. It is a bit tired in general though.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Jul 22, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory, St Catharines

Traveled with family

Jul 17, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great location in an older property

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorelys Melissa

Traveled with partner

Jul 15, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Wonderful place to stay

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Treasa

Jul 15, 2025

Average in Inverness

We had a bit of a Fawlty towers experience here. Room wasn't cleaned when we checked in then our second room had a swarm of bees outside the window so we couldn't open it. If you didn't get to the restaurant by 07.00 it was overrun.. having said that the girl on the front desk was professional and helpful with what she could control.. she was working with an old hotel and not a lot in her control.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cliff

Jul 14, 2025

Price was very good for Inverness. Shower curtain could do with replacing.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tom

Jul 13, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Jul 13, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Well located hotel with restaurant, bar and elevator. Great location on the river, 2 blocks from main area for nightlife

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Aleksandra

Jul 13, 2025

Liked: Staff & service, amenities

Dated, budget option hotel. Clean but worn carpet, furniture and bathroom facilities. Good option for how expensive Inverness is. I would rate it a 2 star type hotel.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Traveled with group

Jul 12, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice rooms, nice area, cheap parking within a 3 minute walk. Main area of.inverness is a quick walk across the bridge.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Traveled with family

Jul 9, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Samuel

Traveled with family

Jul 7, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice hotel in a very convenient location in Inverness. The staff were friendly and helpful. The building itself is showing its age, but it was generally very clean (no complaints). The view from our room was spectacular. Waking up to seeing a castle outside your window is pretty awesome. I would definitely consider staying here again in the future

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeffrey

Jul 6, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

No light over bathroom sink, no working fan, no bathmat for slippery bath tub, ironing board without an iron, could not eat in their resaurant unless you were on a tour, and had to carry bags upand down stairs...bad experience

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siavash

Traveled with partner

Jul 5, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We had a nice room with splendid views of Inverness Castle and overlooking the River Ness. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. Highly recommended if you are staying in Inverness!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025