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Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

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

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

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AU$99
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan

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)

Highlights

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

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Executive Room

Executive Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 13 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Executive Double Room, River View

Executive Double Room, River View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double River View | View from room

Double River View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
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

Triple Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Ness Suite

Ness Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Room

Family Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Inverness

At Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality you'll be within steps of Inverness Castle and Inverness Museum and Art Gallery. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .MacNabs Bar and Bistro is the hotel's own bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. English breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3-property class Inverness City Centre hotel include Inverness Cathedral and Inverness Visit Scotland Information Centre.

What's nearby

  • Inverness Museum and Art Gallery - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Inverness Castle - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Inverness Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Inverness Visit Scotland Information Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Victorian Market - 4 min walk - 0.4 km

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

Riverwalk hotel with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe
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 a lift.

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
  • Lift
  • 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 a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. This Inverness hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

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: 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per stay.

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: from approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and from 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 all 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

What is the cancellation policy at Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality?

Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality?

As of 12 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality on 17 Jan 2026 start from AU$99.05, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality?

The closest beach to Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality is Dores Beach (12.1 km).

Does Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality serve breakfast?

Yep, visitors give a thumbs up to the English brekkie here! Available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality?

No, Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality?

There isn't one on site, but Torvean Golf Club is a short 17-minute walk away.

Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 312 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 197 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 108 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1002 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

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kiara

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant ambience. Room very good. Staff involvement adequate. Parking challenging. Disappointed that breakfast not included.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the old world feel of a historic building with updated modern conveniences. Very clean room with comfortable king bed and a wonderful view overlooking the Ness River. Modern, good sized bathroom. Has a lift (elevator) if you’re needing it, but easy stairs up to our first floor room. Staff at the desk were very personable and seemingly happy to accommodate any of our requests. No issues at all. Enjoyed the convenient onsite full bar and restaurant. Convenient to downtown and restaurants but not noisy at night. Highly recommended. Looking forward to our next stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We intentionally rented a room in a historic hotel for the experience of it, unfortunately, the beds felt like they were from the original construction. The beds were extremely hard to the point where it looked like the floor would be softer. In addition, there was no air conditioning or fan in the room. While we opened the window, we had to pull the heavy drapes to block the exterior lights. This defeated the purpose of opening windows.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

clair

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

Great 2 night stay

Healthy breakfast available but also full English breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quinn

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

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was poor. Would not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ana

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Arlene

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
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 traveller
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

Travelled 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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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