A warm Hebridean welcome awaits you at the St Columba Hotel on the beautiful Isle of Iona. The perfect base for you to explore the island's sacred history and find your own sense of peace and tranquility. Originally built as a manse, the hotel stands next to the world famous Iona Abbey and ancient Reilig dhrain.
Enjoy the unfolding views and otherworldly sunrises from our lounge, relax beside our roaring fire, or walk off lunch amidst the unspoilt landscape that surrounds you. Now open for the 2021 season! Forget the hustle and bustle and switch off completely in your choice of clean and comfortable rooms with beautiful views of the island.
Enjoy the unfolding views and otherworldly sunrises from our lounge, relax beside our roaring fire, or walk off lunch amidst the unspoilt landscape that surrounds you. Now open for the 2021 season! Forget the hustle and bustle and switch off completely in your choice of clean and comfortable rooms with beautiful views of the island.
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The St Columba Hotel is owned by a group of locals, former islanders and individuals with a close connection to Iona. So you can be sure of the warmest welcome. We want you to experience the Iona we know and love. So whether you want to spot wildlife, find an awe-inspiring walking route or simply the best place to watch the waves crash you only have to ask.
We have 27 comfortable, en suite rooms to choose from, with the option of sea view or garden view. Each room comes with tea and coffee making facilities with delicious complimentary shortbread, a hairdryer and Scottish Fine Soap toiletries. Included in your rate is a delicious full Scottish breakfast served in our dining room, with beautiful views over the Sound of Iona.
Now taking bookings for 2021! Serving locally sourced produce, including meat from Maol Farm, Iona and seafood fresh from the clear waters around our island. Open daily to non-residents for breakfast, lunches, refreshments and dinners until October, we offer a relaxed setting with spectacular views across the Sound of Iona.
Long the destination of pilgrims, the Isle of Iona off the West Coast of Scotland is described as the birthplace of Christianity in Scotland. Home to just 170 permanent residents, the isle is steeped in history and offers some of the most sensational scenery in the UK. In this week-long yoga retreat, you'll have the chance to escape completely.
Iona is a magical place for children and families. There are beautiful, clean beaches all around the island to explore. You can discover sea creatures in the rock pools, try your hand at fishing or crabbing and there's plenty of space for building sandcastles. You can take a boating adventure to nearby Staffa to spot the adorable puffins and visit a giant's cave!
Reviews (9)
Mick Mothersole
Oct 25, 2021
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Bit different to all other hotels I've experienced. Lovely staff. The experience of bkfst - trying to do everyone at the same time - was generally not popular & probably dragged out the time it took. Similarly, no scope for individual ordering - it is either 'take it or leave it' for the cooked items. Buffet would probably be quicker & less wasteful.
Coffee is tasteless but it is the same in the Island's other hotel too. If coffee is too strong, it's easy to dilute but if its too weak there's no remedy. V good quality furniture & fittings but exterior woodwork needs rejuvenating. Wonderful position
Coffee is tasteless but it is the same in the Island's other hotel too. If coffee is too strong, it's easy to dilute but if its too weak there's no remedy. V good quality furniture & fittings but exterior woodwork needs rejuvenating. Wonderful position
John Mullen
Oct 23, 2021
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Jane Harkin
Oct 21, 2021
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Steve Hobbs
Aug 07, 2021
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We stopped here for lunch whilst kayaking around Mull. They were happy to serve us despite us being dressed in our dry suits!
The service was quick, and friendly, and they had a wide range of gluten free options. I had a delicious soup, and a local beef sandwich on home made GF bread, which was very welcome on a cold damp day. Top marks!
The service was quick, and friendly, and they had a wide range of gluten free options. I had a delicious soup, and a local beef sandwich on home made GF bread, which was very welcome on a cold damp day. Top marks!
Stephen Roden
Aug 05, 2021
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Ben Webb
Jul 27, 2021
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Went for dinner and had a wonderful time. The location is fantastic, the food and drinks were great, especially the locally grown touches like island botanicals in the gin. What made it particularly wonderful was the service, the staff seemed to genuinely enjoy themselves and want you to have a great time. Cara ( I think) was our waitress and really helped make a perfect evening for us. Also the best value (and one of the most delicious) cheese boards I've ever come across!
Lucy Baldwin
Jul 26, 2021
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Harriet Scourfield
Jul 18, 2021
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Brenda Muir
Jul 16, 2021
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Myself and my husband had a lovely one night stay at this gem of a hotel . Staff were welcoming , warm, friendly and very accommodating. They were so helpful in regards to their beautiful island which we will definitely be revisiting. Our meal was beautiful and the breakfast choice is very good. Thanks for an amazing stay in this bonny wee island.
