St Columba Hotel - Iona
56.33473, -6.4041Overview
Located around 15 minutes' walk from the Iona Heritage Centre, the smoke-free St Columba Hotel Iona offers amenities such as a sundeck, a picnic area, and a golf course. Featuring a shared lounge and a restaurant, this 3-star hotel is in proximity to Iona Abbey and Nunnery.
Location
Located in close proximity to Iona, the hotel also provides easy access to the Isle of Iona. Iona Nunnery is a mere 1.4 km from the St Columba, while Ballachulish is 87 km away. Guests will also appreciate the vicinity to St Columba Hotel, located only 14 minutes' walk away. Standing approximately 1 km away, the medieval St Oran's Chapel is a hard-to-miss divine tourist destination.
Rooms
Bathroom amenities include a separate toilet and a shower, as well as comforts such as toiletries and towels. You can enjoy views of the sea.
Eat & Drink
There is a lounge bar onsite. St Columba Hotel Restaurant is a short way from the property and specialises in British cuisine.
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
20 m²
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Sea view
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Shower
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Heating
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Room size:
14 m²
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Sea view
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Shower
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Heating
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Room size:
20 m²
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Shower
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Heating
Essential information about St Columba Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 280 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 100 m |
| 🗺️ Location rating | 9.6 |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 83.7 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Oban, OBN |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
- Hotels nearby
Reviews of St Columba Hotel
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missingWrote a review on 27 Janfriendly staffreally good service
This place suits me perfectly, offering free wi-fi and a cozy electric kettle in my room. The staff helped with my suitcases during my first stay. I highly recommend it for a relaxing getaway. Coming back for Christmas!
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missingWrote a review on 05 Jan
i was traveling with my dog and overall it was lovely relaxed and great relaxing hotel. there was a main bar.
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missingWrote a review on 05 Jan
Well-appointed and reasonably large rooms, we didn't want to say goodbye.
Could n't recommend more this place and would definitely go back. Wonderful relaxing hotel, all of the staff where caring and attentive, fantastic location to the ferry port on the day of departure. We greatly enjoyed rooms with a view.
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missingWrote a review on 13 Dec
My room was both nicely furnished and spotless with tea, the bathroom, for example.
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missingWrote a review on 13 Dec
No complains at all, excellent stay in winter. Awesome location, exceptional views of the bay and superfriendly staff. Location really close to the many shops and places to visit, a rural Scottish island and the sea. Also, to the ferry port on the day of departure.
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missingWrote a review on 24 Oct
Room noise was an occasional issue, particularly from the kitchen below during restaurant hours. The shower pressure left something to be desired, and a few fixtures felt slightly outdated-like the showerhead that seemed prone to slipping from its mount. While not a deal-breaker, it did impact the overall comfort .
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missingWrote a review on 08 Octinviting decoraccessible loungefine viewslimited menudining options
The St Columba Hotel's warm and inviting decor. I especially appreciated the easy accessibility of the lounge and dining areas, perfect for seniors like myself, offering fine views across the Sound of Iona.
A bit more variety in the menu would be nice.
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missingWrote a review on 06 Octfriendly stafffine viewexcellent food
The staff was very friendly. The view from my room was fine. The food exceeded my expectations. I appreciated the dog's welcome.
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missingWrote a review on 03 Octeco-friendly vibequiet lounge
The hotel's eco-friendly vibe was fab, and the quiet lounge with binoculars for spotting wildlife was a treat. Plus, the cozy conservatory offered fine views, perfect for enjoying a drink and unwinding after a day of exploring!
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missingWrote a review on 29 Septamazing viewsreally good staff
A perfect getaway with amazing views and really good staff. The lovely wi-fi for staying connected
Very nice views, warm staff.
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missingWrote a review on 21 Septbreathtaking viewswelcoming staffsmall bathroomlimited space
The breathtaking views from my room were just WOW! 🌅 The staff were super nice, making my stay feel so welcoming. Just wish the bathroom was a bit bigger. a lovely experience!
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missingWrote a review on 18 Septfine sceneryfriendly atmosphere
St columba is magical! The scenery is amazing, and you're right next to a historic abbey. The dinner was a highlight for me, especially the venison steak-it was fantastic. The staff were friendly. A perfect base to explore all the area has to offer.
i strongly recommend.
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missingWrote a review on 04 Septcomfy roomfine viewclean room
The room was super comfy and clean, with a fine sea view. It felt cozy and cute, just like home. The beds were nice and soft, perfect for a good night's sleep after exploring Iona. No complaints at all!
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missingWrote a review on 03 Augamazing viewsgreat outdoor spacedelicious foodnoisy room
Had a blast with friends! The views were amazing, and we loved the great outdoor space. The food was spot on. We checked out the Abbey and took in the fresh sea air, perfect after a long bike ride. Definitely consider this spot for a relaxed getaway.
The room was a bit noisy due to intermittent sounds that disturbed our sleep.
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missingWrote a review on 29 Julfriendly staffbeautiful viewssmall roomslow wifi
Stayin at st columba hotel was awsome! The welcome at reception was great n they even took care of our bags till check in. Had a lovely lunch in the garden n a fab dinner in the lounge. The staff were super nice and helpful. Plus, the views are fine, cant wait to go back next year!
The room was a bit small, not much space for our luggage. The wifi connection was kinda slow.
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