The Columba Hotel

Riverside hotel

Columba Hotel has been showing true Highland hospitality to guests since 1881.

Perched on the River Ness and overlooking Inverness Castle, it is wonderfully based for both shopping and sightseeing. Yet despite the hotel’s central location, the area has a quiet, peaceful feel that is ideal for a relaxing break.

Unwind in comfort

Each of the elegantly decorated guest rooms has luxurious furnishings and a flat screen TV. Other features include a hospitality tray, high-end toiletries and free WiFi.

Many rooms have beautiful views of the river and castle.

Dine on Scottish cuisine

You can choose between two lovely eating spaces at Columba Hotel.

The Victoria Restaurant offers the finest ingredients from land and sea for a true taste of Scotland.

Sample dishes include haddock fillet with caper butter and creamy mash, or Asian-style garlic & chilli chicken breast on a bed of sweet & sour vegetable curry. Veggies choices include macaroni cheese topped with bacon & herb roasted brioche croutons.

Alternatively, you can enjoy a relaxed meal overlooking the river in MacNabs Bar and Bistro.

Experience Inverness and the Highlands

Columba Hotel is well placed for exploring Highland highlights like Loch Ness, the Falls of Foyers and Cairngorms National Park. Nearby golf courses include Kings, Inverness and Fairways.

Of course, there is plenty to do in the city itself too. For instance, right next to the hotel is the Ness Bridge, which leads to both the castle and Inverness Museum & Art Gallery.

Or planning on buying souvenirs? Then the Eastgate Shopping Centre is just a 10-minute walk from the hotel and is the biggest mall in 100 miles.

Other city attractions include Floral Hall Botanic Gardens, Inverness Cathedral and Eden Court theatre, cinema and gallery.