Rushden Lakes Shopping Centre - 6 min drive - 7.1 km
University of Northampton - 14 min drive - 17.8 km
Royal & Derngate Theatre - 14 min drive - 18.3 km
Santa Pod Raceway - 14 min drive - 12.2 km
Getting around
Kettering Station - 21 min drive
Wellingborough Station - 25 min walk
Wellingborough (XWE-Wellingborough Train Station) - 25 min walk
Restaurants
Ugly Mug - 8 min walk
The Coach & Horses - 5 min walk
The Red Well - 8 min walk
The Cutting Room - 14 min walk
Castello Lounge - 11 min walk
About this property
The Columbia
When visiting Wellingborough, The Columbia is a great choice to consider. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.
At a glance
Hotel size
30 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free English breakfast 6:30 AM–8:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Services
Luggage storage
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.
Fees & policies
Policies
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
Columbia Hotel WELLINGBOROUGH
Columbia WELLINGBOROUGH
The Columbia Hotel
The Columbia Wellingborough
The Columbia Hotel Wellingborough
Frequently asked questions
Does The Columbia offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Columbia does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Columbia?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Columbia?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Columbia?
You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at The Columbia?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Grosvenor Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near The Columbia?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers international cuisine.
What's the area around The Columbia like?
The Columbia is located a short 15-minute walk from The Castle.
The Columbia Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Very good
15 July 2019
Duncan
Duncan, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Dec 2018
A clean room & good breakfast!
Good old fashioned service. A clean room which was nice and warm. Breakfast at the Columbia Hotel was plentiful. Reception staff were friendly. Will stay here again.
Brian
Brian, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 Dec 2018
Nice hotel convenient for business location I was visiting.
I was able to park in the car park behind the hotel. There would have been parking on the road if the car park was full.
Staff very friendly and obliging.
Evening meal excellent quality and value for money.
Corridor to ground floor single room 20 I was allocated was a bit narrow but well lit. There were emergency exits along this route and comprehensive safety signage throughout hotel.
I wasn't disturbed by the occupants of the neighbouring rooms so slept well.
Some road traffic headlights did shine in the bathroom window but with the door shut this didn't disturb the bedroom.
The free WIFI worked well - the key was available at reception.
Don
Don, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
6 Dec 2018
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
30 Nov 2018
Hotel a bit tired
The hotel is a bit tired, although is good value for money
Graham
Graham, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
29 Nov 2018
Ian
Ian, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Nov 2018
nice decent priced hotel
nice friendly staff. good breakfast
Verified traveller
4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
24 Nov 2018
Very friendly staff and a great breakfast, convenient parking also
Kevin
Kevin, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Nov 2018
Little Gem
Don’t be fooled by the exterior appearance as this was a little gem that we were very lucky to find.
Excellent service, superb room, great food and everything fitted to suit our timing needs. Definitely stay again if we’re working in the area.
Peter
Peter, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
9 Nov 2018
Basically ok for an overnight stop over but staff could have been more helpful. The shower did not work properly in room. Slightly overpriced.
Dennis
Dennis, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 Oct 2018
Good stay
Ît was amazing.
Ghazi
Ghazi, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
18 Oct 2018
Verified traveller
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 Oct 2018
We had a lovely stay at your hotel.The staff was very friendly and helpfull.The cleanliness was amazing!!I can only recommend to everybody.Thank you👍
Izabella
Izabella, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
5 Oct 2018
Half way house.
Good parking spaces. Reception looked okay and the breakfast area was tidy.
Rest of the place was run down. Room was old decor paper peeling from the wall and bathroom was just old and dirty, won't be back.
alan
alan, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
27 Sept 2018
Very Good Breakfast selection. Good sized room and hotel within walking distance to town centre
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
16 Sept 2018
Pleasant Hotel, Clean and Friendly
Large room which was spotless. Everything worked as it should. Bed and mattress very good. Shower and toiletries all present and correct. A well cared for Hotel with a very pleasant lady who greeted me. I never eat breakfast so I cannot comment on the food. Overall a pleasant stay with no concerns.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
11 Sept 2018
Columbia hotel Wellingborough
Friendly staff, helpful when required, clean and quiet, nice food😀
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
10 Sept 2018
Hotel
OK but a long way from excellent. Rooms were clean but no bedside lamps and poor ed coverings were a letdown. The shower pressure was very poor and it's fittings were oose. Breakfast was very good for a slf service buffet, however the toast was somewhat soggy. In general the hotel was a little bit delapidated and rather noisy. I will not be staying there again.
Eric
Eric, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
7 Sept 2018
Payment hiccup but stay more than acceptable...
There could have been a hiccup before arriving, as the hotel tried to take payment early. After a couple of phone calls without answer and a message through the Internet, it was agreed that credit card payment would be taken in person on arrival, as per the booking through Hotels.com. Our stay at the hotel was more than acceptable, otherwise. The room was comfortable and the cooked breakfast met our expectations. We thought the stay good value for money and would certainly consider using the hotel again, when next in the area.
Barry
Barry, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
2 Sept 2018
Character local hotel
Stayed here before but on this visit the room was more updated with decor and facilities
We stayed in room 1 which had a double and single bed configuration
There’s a bar on site and a few take aways down the road along with a couple of convenience stores nearby
Breakfast was great we had the full English but there was variation
Car parking is round the back and there’s also off road parking if needed
Hey it’s not one of the same chain hotels you can book on the outskirts of the town but the staff are very friendly and nothing was too much hassle for them to sort out
If you are looking for a budget hotel with a good location and facilities try the Columbia
David
David, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 Sept 2018
Vikram
Vikram, 4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
22 Aug 2018
Not bad food good room ok would stay again good value.
Peter
Peter, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
20 Aug 2018
Stayed while working in the area, place is ok at best
Wayne
Wayne, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
19 Aug 2018
The room smells
There was stains everywhere
No lightbulbs
No plug sockets
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
14 Aug 2018
We stayed in the 3 single bed room as a family for one night due to a nearby family party. First impression of hotel was not good, but although saying that, the staff were very friendly, the hotel was clean, the room dated but clean and beds very comfortable. Adequate parking. The breakfast was extremely good and staff very accommodating and friendly. I would regard this hotel as a bed and breakfast style, with need of updating. Reasonably priced.