Reviews of St Columba Hotel 3 stars
Isle of Iona, Iona, PA76 6SL, United Kingdom
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Reviewed: 4 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewSuch a peaceful location. The photos of the island around the hotel were very beautiful. Lovely views from the sun lounge. The bed was extremely comfortable and I loved the environmental ethos. This is one of the best hotels I have ever stayed in.
Reviewed: 3 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful location with excellent views of Mull. Lovely, relaxing sun lounge overlooking the sea with polite and friendly staff looking after us constantly. Food was delicious and breakfast was excellent. Very accomodating for dogs. Little extras like golf clubs, drying places for coats and shoes and lifts to the ferry also very nice touches.
Reviewed: 3 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewI just loved this hotel. Very friendly staff, very relaxed atmosphere. There's a great lounge area with floor to ceiling windows and views out to sea. You could just sit there and read a book, and staff would bring you a cafetiere of coffee. They'll transport your bags from the ferry to the hotel and back, too. On location, it's maybe a ten minute walk from the ferry and a three minute walk to the abbey. The food in the restaurant is great, and you can also get sandwiches or soup from their Larder store opposite and eat it in the lounge area. I'd definitely go back.
My room wasn't huge, but it was very comfortable, it had a sea view and everything I needed.
Reviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewClosest hotel to the abby
Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful location, lovely hotel, comfortable beds, excellent food
Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewStaff were really lovely, food was excellent for both gluten free and vegan. Fabulous location
Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewVery friendly staff.
Uncomfortable beds due to pillows being too full.
Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewWe found the hotel very relaxing. The staff were helpful and friendly. The restaurant food was very good.
Reviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast Communal areas Staff
Basic and somewhat depressing room Bathroom: rubbish shower and bath Bathroom fan did not work Old fashioned but not in a good way Very over priced
Dear Dorothy, We always appreciate hearing feedback about the overall experience provided, as it is so valuable in assisting us to continuously improve. Very sorry to hear that you didn't feel the room was up to standard and therefore a lack in value for money whilst staying with us, our pricing is all in line with the costs of running an island hotel. Albeit island establishments can be expensive to visit we try our best to provide a comfortable, welcoming environment and quality produce. We will look at the points you have mentioned and hope that we can find improvements, your compliments to the staff and other areas of the hotel are great to hear. Thank you again for your response and please know it is important to us that if there is anything we could do to make your stay more comfortable that you let us know. Kindest regards, Cara St Columba Hotel
Dear Dorothy, We always appreciate hearing feedback about the overall experience provided, as it is so valuable in assisting us to continuously improve. Very sorry to hear that you didn't feel the room was up to standard and therefor… Show more
Reviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewIdeally located accommodation - staff very helpful. Lovely comfy room with everything needed for my overnight stay.
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Dear Helen, Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay at the St Columba Hotel. Wonderful to hear you enjoyed your time on Iona, it is such a special place. We always appreciate hearing feedback about the overall experience provided, as it is so valuable in assisting us to continuously improve. Thank you for complimenting the staff we are lucky to have the team we do, and it is always a pleasure to share this kind of feedback. Hope to see you at St Columba Hotel again soon! Kindest regards Cara St Columba Hotel
Dear Helen, Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay at the St Columba Hotel. Wonderful to hear you enjoyed your time on Iona, it is such a special place. We always appreciate hearing feedback about the overall experience … Show more
Reviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewStaying on Iona after the last ferry had left. The peace and tranquility of the island. Comfy room with bath and shower. In house restaurant and inclusive breakfast.
Reviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat location near the abbey. The staff were friendly and helpful. Good sized room and lovely view. Filling breakfast.
Expensive to stay there and food expensive.
Reviewed: 16 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast was off the scale and the location was breathtaking. Very beautiful setting
Reviewed: 16 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful location and building
Food choice was limited and average tasting. Needs to have better food to make a good complete experience.
Reviewed: 14 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewLoved the choice and quality
Nothing
Reviewed: 26 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe food was excellent. There is no need to leave the hotel they provide food straight from the sea and earth. Very clean. A special place for the faithful.
The trip to get here was like a pilgrimage but well worth it. Book directly with the ferry from Oban. Pre book a car on mull.
Reviewed: 1 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewIona has a very welcoming and friendly community. The hotel feels like an extension of that. The staff make you feel at home; the location is stunning; and the attention to detail and restaurant offer really make staying at st columba really special.
Reviewed: 14 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
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