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St. Columba Hotel

Isle of Iona, PA76 6SL, Scotland
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Scotland
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8 reviews 8 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

We stayed on Iona 2011 self catering went for a meal in restaurant, St Columba Hotel, the meals fish and chips were poor, no veg. and dried up Stayed on Iona 2012, and decided to try St Columba`s restaurant again trusting that the chef, could not still be having a bad day, 12 months later. Vegetable soup first when it... More

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22 May 2012

I am very sorry to hear that you didn’t enjoy your lunch with us. Although the vast majority of feedback from our customers is positive, we do welcome constructive criticism. I’m sorry that I wasn’t aware of your problem at the time, but if you would like to contact me through the hotel’s website with more details I, along with... More

Charlotte, NC
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
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A gem of a hotel with warm, friendly staff and access to the Abbey. The lounge is a technology free area so it is pleasant to sit and enjoy the beauty of the sea, watch the ferry chug back and forth, see rainbows and simply be. Wonderful. More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012
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I stayed here with my Husband and 12 year old Daughter for one night on a recent holiday to Mull. The sun shone throughout our time on Iona making it a fantastic, and relaxing stay. Iona is a beautiful island, with stunning views and having visited on day trips several times in the past and experienced more typical Scottish weather... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

I love this hotel!!!! We go every year and always love it! It is simple - but that is what makes it great - you can really switch off from the hectic modern world! The food is excellent! The rooms are comfortable and the views are amazing!!!! The staff are always very friendly and accomadating! Go here if you need... More

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San Antonio, Texas
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011
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person found this review helpful

We stayed on Iona so that we could visit Fingal's Cave. The trip to the island was fun, a ferry from Oban, a bus across Mull and then a ferry to Iona. The hotel was in a beautiful location, rooms a bit dated but we had a corner room with a beautiful view. The restaurant serves organic (and for my... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011
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This restaurant is just perfect for enjoying a good meal with a beautiful view! This was for certain our favourite restaurant experience in Iona. We had the friendliest waiter who really added to the experience, He had only been there for 2 weeks when we were there but yet was so helpful, accomodating and enthusiastic about Iona and the surrounding... More

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Bow, Washington
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 September 2011
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This is not a fancy hotel, but it's very comfortable. The rooms are large and clean. It's located close to the ferry, the Abbey, and the major sights the island has to offer. The best part, however, is the food. The dinners are spectacular and have vegetarian options. They use organic produce grown in their own garden. The presentation of... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2011

Hotel has great views of Mull and the sea. Although to get to the hotel you have to walk up hill for 900 yards. Rooms small and basic. Food very nice. Service was very good. More

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 August 2011
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Friendly and welcoming. Very good food. Very good service. Obliging staff. Delightful views from a peaceful lounge. Homely. Some creaks above our ground floor bedroom from the rooms above, but not anything that we could not sleep through. Thorougly enjoyed our stay, and looked forward to returning the hotel each evening. More

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Memphis, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2011
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After working on the Isle of Iona twice, I finally got to be a guest myself at the St. Columba Hotel and it was the best hotel of our trip. The rooms were great (the updated bathroom was especially nice!) and the food was absolutely amazing. We were told that the chef was on holiday that week, but you would... More

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Address: Isle of Iona, PA76 6SL, Scotland
Price range (per night):* 97 AUD

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