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St Columba Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from St. Oran's Chapel

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Located close to St. Oran's Chapel and Iona Abbey, St Columba Hotel provides free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a bar.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Desk
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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 cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin 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 cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin 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
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Desk
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 151 sq ft
  • 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
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Desk
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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 cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin 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
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Desk
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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 cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin 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 cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 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 cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
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

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

Hotel near St. Oran's Chapel
Located close to Iona Abbey and Iona Heritage Centre, St Columba Hotel provides free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Concierge services and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at St Columba Hotel feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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.

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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

  • Smoking not allowed

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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have 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

Is St Columba Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at St Columba Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at St Columba Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at St Columba Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is St Columba Hotel located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of St. Oran's Chapel and Iona Abbey. Iona Heritage Centre and Dun I are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

St Columba Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 47 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

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

Krisztian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jederzeit wieder! Die Insel ist unfassbar schön.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

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

2/10 Terrible

Joanna

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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

david

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judith

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Sean

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Lorraine

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Stewart, Glasgow

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location , is great 5 min walk from the ferry also next to the abbey
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020