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St Columba Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near St. Oran's Chapel

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Free daily full breakfast
Interior
Garden
Enjoy your visit to Isle of Iona with a stay at St Columba Hotel. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bath or shower

Room options

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Single Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

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

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Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Family Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Sea View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

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

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Twin Room, Sea View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

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

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Family Room, Sea View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, Sea View

Highlights

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

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Single Room, Sea View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, Sea View

Highlights

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

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

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

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Sea-view Large Double | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Sea-view Large Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Sea View Twin/Double

Highlights

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

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About the area

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St Columba Hotel, Isle of Iona, Scotland, PA76 6SL

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

Getting around

  • Tiree (TRE) - 21.8 miles/35.1 km
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 89.5 miles/144 km
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 82.1 miles/132.2 km
  • Inverness (INV) - 121.1 miles/194.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Martyrs Bay - ‬6 min walk
  • The Keel Row
  • ‪Argyle Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Rookery Café - ‬2 min walk
  • St Columba Larder

About this property

St Columba Hotel

Enjoy your visit to Isle of Iona with a stay at St Columba Hotel. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 27 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 10:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

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.

Fee & policy details

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Also known as

St Columba Hotel Isle of Iona
St Columba Isle of Iona
St Columba Hotel Hotel
St Columba Hotel Isle of Iona
St Columba Hotel Hotel Isle of Iona

Frequently asked questions

Does St Columba Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, St Columba Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at St Columba Hotel?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at St Columba Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at St Columba Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at St Columba Hotel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near St Columba Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers local cuisine.

What's the area around St Columba Hotel like?

St Columba Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from St. Oran's Chapel and 3 minutes' walk from Iona Abbey.

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St Columba Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Location
Ferry
Gardens
Lounge

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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.
DAVID, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Definitely Stay At St Columba Hotel in Iona

Wonderful staff, especially front desk.
Joseph, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I loved staying here. Everything was splendid. Staff was lovely. Food was excellent...wish I could live there forever.
Cornelia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Donna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Sandy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Brian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Hayley, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
ben, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Aren, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Not great value for money.

More than happy with the service but we felt let down by the standard of the hotel for the price paid. Heating seems to be an issue as the common rooms were all cold - and we were not the only ones that noticed. There is no raging fire as described in the website - it is fake fire with steam to help your imagination. The sea view is of a garden bush with a glimpse of the water. Next time we would stay somewhere else and only stop by for a meal which we did however enjoy. The views from the garden and sitting room are fantastic.
david, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A haven of tranquillity far from the madding crowd

The hotel has a great location - near the Abbey, and with wonderful views across the Sound of Iona to Mull. There is a pair of binoculars in the sitting room for use there by guests. You can see the ferry plying its way to and from Mull in all weathers. The staff were friendly and helpful. On the day of my departure it rained heavily and they offered to drive me and my luggage to catch the incoming ferry. The food was of a high standard. My room was comfortable, with none of those modern gimmicks like fancy extra fancy decorative cushions which always end up on the floor! I liked the fact there was no television in my room. WiFi was a little unpredictable, but satisfactory for my needs.
John, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

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!!
Joanna, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jederzeit wieder! Die Insel ist unfassbar schön.
Krisztian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Judith, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We really liked the locally grown food. The staff was very helpful and accommodating.
Peggy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Andrew, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice staff and accommodations
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant hotel, amazing location

Absolutely beautiful rooms - incredibly comfortable and well equipped. Staff were fantastic - super friendly and extremely helpful!
Calum, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Gordon, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very warm welcome, amazing food, spectacular location.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Stella, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very helpful and friendly. We were able to book in early, which was great. The booking system for breakfasts and evening meals worked well and the afternoon teas and scones were suberb. Sadly the weather wasn't great but there is nothing the hotel could have done about that!
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good place to stay on Iona

Nice hotel, friendly and helpful staff, great location being just a short walk from the ferry and Abbey, great views of Mull from the lounge and garden.
Sean, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Good, but breakfast let it down

Hotel was clean, but strong smell in room and corridors, may have been the cleaning product in use. Staff welcoming and friendly. Downside was the breakfast, food was not up to scratch, very disappointing.
Lorraine, 1-night trip