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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Exterior
Ness Suite
Ness Suite
Interior
Bar (on property)

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$126
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

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

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

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

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

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

Executive Double Room, River View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 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

Double River View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)

Highlights

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

Triple Room

Highlights

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

Ness Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

Family Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
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 Castle - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Inverness Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Eastgate Shopping Centre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Victorian Market - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Eden Court Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Johnny Foxes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Grain & Grind - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Number 27 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Xoko - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Castle Tavern - ‬6 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 24 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality on 4 Jan 2026 start from NZ$125.51, 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 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 196 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 109 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1000 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

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

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We needed an overnight and this hotel was perfect. On the river, close to many things... pubs, restaurants, river, activity pickup, Tesco. You couldn't pick a better location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

Nice hotel

Not a fancy hotel but very clean and it has everything you need. A great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Iain Murdo

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joye

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a beautiful hotel, but a little hard gor my elderly mom to navigate with some accessibility issues.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location, loved the maze to the room. But the place had stains on a pillow case, the shower curtain and the quilt inserts. Grout on bathroom floor missing in spots, silicone around tub cracked and mold stains. Floors noisy, although that’s also charm of an old building. Overall, has potential to be a great place with some work. Also bed uncomfortable and pillows lumpy and terrible
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 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

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Tom

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Travelled with group
I didn’t feel the rooms were clean and the door lock and soap dispenser were broken. The street noise kept me up.
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

Suzanne

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

Lovely hotel

We really enjoyed are stay. The hotel was clean are room was very spacious and the staff were helpful and friendly. It’s right on the river in the city centre couldn’t ask for a better location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Zurisadai

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location. Room with a view but can get loud at night as there are bars and loud music. Bed was comfortable but the room was not very clean. Bathroom had lots of areas with mold as there is no adequate ventilation. No free parking. Parking is near but you have to pay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Vernice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location excellent. Room was fine , bed very comfortable. Had elevator so did not have to carry luggage upstairs. Check in was fast and very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
location, heritage building, walkable, local dining options all good plus points, however, we had the only listed suite on the property and a few critical deficiencies noted , 1 the bed mattress was well past is usable comfortable life span (needs replacement), 2. claw foot tub is heritage interesting however the shower curtain did not extend into the tub thus leading to excessive water leaking onto the floor, 3. lastly, the ventilation for the washroom is non existant causing sewer like smell and humidity build up
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 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

ester

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

8/10 Good

Linda, Bethesda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Xxx
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

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

Riverfront location

Great stay lovely room friendly staff beautiful setting on the river walkable to restaurants and sites
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025