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St Columba Hotel

3.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with free breakfast and restaurant

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Living room
Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View
Garden
Free daily full breakfast
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

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St Columba Hotel, Isle of Iona, Scotland, PA76 6SL
  • Iona Heritage Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • St. Oran's Chapel
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Iona Abbey
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Tiree (TRE)

Room options

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Twin Room, Sea View

Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room, Sea View

Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Sea View

Family Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds

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Single Room, Sea View

Single Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Sea-view Large Double

Sea-view Large Double

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Sea View Twin/Double

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the area

Isle of Iona

St Columba Hotel places you steps from St. Oran's Chapel and within a short 5-minute stroll of Iona Abbey. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3-property class Isle of Iona hotel include Iona Heritage Centre and Dun I.

What's nearby

  • Iona Heritage Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. Oran's Chapel - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Iona Abbey - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Dun I - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Traigh Mhor - 5 min drive - 1.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Keel Row - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Martyr's Bay Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Creel Shak - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Ninth Wave Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Iona Abbey and Nunnery - ‬4 min walk

About this property

St Columba Hotel

Eco-certified hotel with free breakfast and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the eco-certified St Columba Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Isle of Iona hotel is smoke free.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
St Columba Hotel offers 27 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. This Isle of Iona hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per accommodation, per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day.

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.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per day

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; cash is not accepted
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 and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

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 St Columba Hotel?

St Columba Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at St Columba Hotel?

Yep, St Columba Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to St Columba Hotel?

Yep, St Columba Hotel is a short 17-minute walk from Traigh Mhor.

Does St Columba Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, free full breakfast is offered daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at St Columba Hotel?

No, St Columba Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at St Columba Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at St Columba Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at St Columba Hotel?

Furry friends are welcome at St Columba Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.

St Columba Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 45 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel room was clean and comfortable. Weather was cold and rainy but room was warm and inviting. The dining room service and food were excellent. Location is convenient to all important sites on the island.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful hotel, great location to access everything on Iona, staff clearly enjoy working there, as nothing was too much trouble and shared lots of local knowledge and lovely warm hospitality. Really helpful to have concierge to help with bags up from the ferry. The hotel lounge is just as enjoyable as seeing the island as it looks across the water and so you can just breathe in the view. Food was high standard and lovely they have a kitchen garden so lots of fresh organic materials. Rooms spacious and beautiful decorated and dressed so it feels luxurious. Using lovely Scottish toiletries was a nice touch. I wished I could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is situated right next door to the abbey, and the whole island is walkable from there. The hotel has a beautiful food garden that is at least a few acres, and guests are free to walk in the organic garden, I found this very peaceful. Staff were all very helpful, picked up my bags at the ferry, which was welcome. The hotel is very comfortable with large lounge areas, which led to lots of interaction with other guests, adding to the pleasure.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joanna

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service

Cannot recommend

Due to other reviews, I had high hopes in booking this hotel. Sadly, I absolutely cannot recommend this hotel. Due to a storm, ferries to the island were canceled so we were unable to arrive on our initial check-in day. I called the hotel to see what could be done about our 3 nt reservation. The front desk manager said the booking platform had a strict no cancelation policy. Yet, when I called the booking platform, the rep said the decision was fully the hotel's to make. The next day, there was a very short window where we were able to get to Iona for just a few hours (return ferries were predicted to be canceled the next day as well- and sure enough, they were). I went to the hotel to see if I could talk to someone in person. The front desk manager was so rude and patronizing when I explained the situation- and referred me back to the cancelation policy he said was listed on the hotel's website. There is NO cancelation policy listed on the hotel's website. And the cancelation information on the booking platform states that a refund is possible in case of cancelation. Dishonesty is NOT great customer service! In addition, the hotel manager stated that ferries are often canceled- if this is the case, why is there no information for guests regarding what to do in this case??? Room rates for this hotel are really high. Not only did we lose what we pre-paid for the hotel- we had to pay for another hotel off island. Potential guests be warned!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Definitely Stay At St Columba Hotel in Iona

Wonderful staff, especially front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel fulfilled our expectations. The staff were excellent, friendly and helpful. There was a relaxed atmosphere which suits the island environment. Will go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved staying here. Everything was splendid. Staff was lovely. Food was excellent...wish I could live there forever.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredible location on the Isle of Iona near St. Oran's Chapel, the Abbey, and the Nunnery ruins. Amazing sea views from my window. Staff were unfailingly kind, warm and helpful. A full breakfast in a beautiful room off the main dining room was included, by far the most substantial and varied breakfast of my trip. There were a few glitches with the room, for example; the only light in the bathroom was attached to a noisy fan, impeding my ability to take a peaceful bath. Glitches were not bothersome enough to mar my overall enchanting stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

ben

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Alarm went off before 6am was quite annoying especially as it was a technical fault. Food sounded better than it was, we had a family room which was small for 3. There was nice lounge and beautiful views.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful stay - beautiful hotel - location out of this world. Staff so friendly - nothing too much trouble - food excellent. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Harriet

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Joanna

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views were spectacular from the sitting room window especially as the weather was so beautiful. The staff from Sara at reception to Tam serving dinner were welcoming, professional and so helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really liked the locally grown food. The staff was very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Peaceful stay in very good hotel

Unique island and comfortable stay 10 minutes walk from ferry. Compact single room with all mod cons (no TV which was fine). The restaurant and dog-friendly area were welcoming. Food good. The staff were exceptional, front desk and hospitality. They could not do enough to help. Thank you for making me feel welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Great place to stay on Iona

The Hotel affords great views back toward Mull, was extremely clean and tidy, and the staff engagement / service really was some of the very best my wife and I have ever enjoyed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

l

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice staff and accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Calum

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

Brilliant hotel, amazing location

Absolutely beautiful rooms - incredibly comfortable and well equipped. Staff were fantastic - super friendly and extremely helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

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

Staff make a relaxing break perfect.

Thankfully St Columba Hotel staff haven’t been exposed to the normal corporate welcome training package! Instead a genuine friendly welcome and effortless helpfulness throughout our stay made a relaxed break perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very warm welcome, amazing food, spectacular location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a lovely hotel to stay at! All of the staff were very friendly and accommodating and the location is stunning. I was working from there and the internet was great for that. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021