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St Columba Hotel

Argyll and Bute, Argyll and Bute

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Perfect for nature loversOnly 1.6 km to Dun I

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4.6/5

FantasticFrom 21 reviews

5.0/56 May 2026

david • Trip with Friends

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5.0/529 Jul 2025

Krisztian • Couple Trip

Jederzeit wieder! Die Insel ist unfassbar schön.

5.0/510 Apr 2025

DAVID • Family Trip

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.

5.0/529 Sep 2024

Hayley • Trip with Friends

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.

5.0/58 May 2024

Brian • Solo Trip

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.

5.0/514 Oct 2023

Joseph • Couple Trip

Wonderful staff, especially front desk.

5.0/57 Sep 2023

Sandy • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/55 Sep 2023

Cornelia • Solo Trip

I loved staying here. Everything was splendid. Staff was lovely. Food was excellent...wish I could live there forever.

5.0/524 May 2023

Aren • Solo Trip

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.

5.0/523 Apr 2023

Donna • Family Trip

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!

5.0/57 May 2022

Judith • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/515 Oct 2021

Peggy • Family Trip

We really liked the locally grown food. The staff was very helpful and accommodating.

5.0/524 Sep 2021

Andrew • Solo Trip

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.

5.0/515 Sep 2021

Richard • Family Trip

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

5.0/523 Aug 2021

Robert • Solo Trip

Very nice staff and accommodations

5.0/519 Jul 2021

Calum

Absolutely beautiful rooms - incredibly comfortable and well equipped. Staff were fantastic - super friendly and extremely helpful!

5.0/528 Jun 2021

Gordon • Couple Trip

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.

3.0/517 May 2023

ben • Family Trip

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.

3.0/59 Oct 2022

david • Couple Trip

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.

1.0/512 Apr 2024

Joanna

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!!

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St Columba Hotel, Isle of Iona, Scotland, GB

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Check-in Procedure

Check-in2:00 PM-7:00 PM

Check-out10:00 AM

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:30 PM. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

About St Columba Hotel

St Columba Hotel Location
When you stay at St Columba Hotel in Isle of Iona, you'll be near the beach, just steps from St. Oran's Chapel and 3 minutes by foot from Iona Abbey. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Iona Heritage Centre and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Traigh Mhor.

St Columba Hotel Facility and Service
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services and a picnic area.

St Columba Hotel Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 27 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Restaurant and Cafe
At St Columba Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Room Type and Price

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 - Thu, 10 Sep 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children