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St Columba Hotel

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

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

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
  • St. Oran's Chapel
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Iona Abbey
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Iona Heritage Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Tiree (TRE)
    ‪1317 min drive‬

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Room options

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

Twin Room, Sea View

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Double Room, Sea View

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Family Room, Sea View

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double 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

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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

Single Room, Sea View

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Sea-view Large Double

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Twin Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Sea View Twin/Double

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Single Room

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Family Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Isle of Iona

St Columba Hotel places you next to St. Oran's Chapel and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Iona Abbey. This 27-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • St. Oran's Chapel - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Iona Abbey - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Iona Heritage Centre - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Dun I - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Traigh Mhor - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

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 a restaurant
Guests of St Columba Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and laundry facilities. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Front-desk staff can assist with concierge services, luggage storage, and securing valuables. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include a picnic area and a garden.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Electric kettles, safes, and desks are also available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, 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 transportation

  • 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 elevator

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

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 15 per accommodation, per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-7:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

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. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

National rating

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

Property is 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

Are free cancellation options available at St Columba Hotel?

St Columba Hotel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do near St Columba Hotel?

This hotel is located in Isle of Iona, just steps from St. Oran's Chapel and Iona Abbey, and within a short walk of Iona Heritage Centre. You'll also find Dun I and Traigh Mhor less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at St Columba Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does St Columba Hotel have a casino at the property?

No, St Columba Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at St Columba Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at St Columba Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include sea views.

Does St Columba Hotel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does St Columba Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, St Columba Hotel serves free full breakfasts each morning from its restaurant.

Will St Columba Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at St Columba Hotel for a fee of GBP 15 per accommodation, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does St Columba Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from St Columba Hotel?

The closest major airport to St Columba Hotel is Tiree (TRE), which is about 21.8 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at St Columba Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at St Columba Hotel.

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

Hayley

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

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