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Isle of Iona, PA76 6SL, Scotland
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St. Columba Hotel
Ranked #2 of 2 hotels in Iona
4.0 of 5 stars 58 Reviews
12 September 2011 -
SATraveller22
8 September 2011 -
rogeroemerson

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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very pleasant(3)
  • Very good(3)
  • Beautiful island(3)
  • Clean and comfortable(3)
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Johannesburg, South Africa
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Best restaurant in Iona :)”
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 areas. We had a great table by the window with uninterupted views and a most enjoyable meal. It was also the vibiest of all restaurants we visited.

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  • Stayed July 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Bow, Washington
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34 reviews 34 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“A great destination”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 September 2011
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people found this review helpful

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 the food is very appealing.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Lovely setting”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2011 via mobile

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.

  • Stayed October 2010
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Thoroughly enjoyable”
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.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Memphis, Tennessee
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Beautiful location, amazing food”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2011
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person found this review helpful

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 never know it. David Galloway kept us completely stuffed with amazing seafood and the best banofee pie I've ever tasted. There are not too many hotel options on Iona, but the St. Columba certainly doesn't take their guests for granted. It was a remarkable stay.

Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
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Address: Isle of Iona, PA76 6SL, Scotland
Price range (per night):* INR5,321

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