Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything You Need to Know
Find quick answers below regarding check-in, pod amenities, facilities, and travelling to the Isle of Iona to help you prepare for your stay.
Find quick answers below regarding check-in, pod amenities, facilities, and travelling to the Isle of Iona to help you prepare for your stay.
- Travelling to Iona
- Getting to the Pods & Arrival
- Pods & On-Site Facilities
- Things to See & Do
- Food & Drink
Iona has a well-stocked Spar shop for self-catering, along with various local cafes, restaurants, bars, and a pizza takeaway service that delivers directly to your pod. You can explore local options via the following links:
Staff members are happy to share their personal recommendations. Popular spots include Calva at the north end of the island and Port Ban to the west for sunsets. You can also climb Dun I (pronounced “Dunn ee”), the island’s highest point, for views across the Hebrides. Saint Bridget’s Well sits at the summit.
Pods are equipped with a mini kitchenette, towels, linen, bedding, pots, pans, plates, and bowls. Every pod includes its own heater and insulation to keep you warm.
Yes. You are welcome to drop bags off before the 3:00 pm check-in time. Head up to the site and a member of the team will show you where to store them until your pod is ready.
Getting to the island requires connecting transport. You can view the relevant schedules on the Fionnphort – Iona Ferry Timetable, the Oban – Craignure Ferry Timetable, and the Mull Bus Timetable. Be sure to work backwards when planning, as the last ferry to Iona usually leaves in the early evening (around 6:00 pm to 6:15 pm). There is no way to reach Iona once this final ferry has departed.
There is a free long-stay car park at Fionnphort. It is recommended to park there to avoid the paid parking bays at the pier.
Cars are restricted on Iona to permit holders only. Permits can be applied for via the Argyll and Bute Council website, though they are usually only granted for Blue Badge holders or under exceptional circumstances.
Please take notice of the passing places. Allow oncoming traffic to pass and allow all traffic behind you to overtake so locals do not need to sound their horns. Read full driving on Mull Guide here.
Come stay with us and experience our exceptional service. A 5 star rating on TripAdvisor speaks for itself.
“Comfy Cozy Beds.”
The pods are an excellent place to stay on Iona. They’re clean and cute and well equipped for a few days and nights of fun here. Beautiful views and comfy cozy beds. We had an en-suite unit with a little grill and picnic table. The bathroom and shower are spacious.
Tracey Shaw Frost – Via Google
“Very Friendly Staff.”
Nice holiday pods on the Isle of Iona. Very friendly staff who are extremely thorough in their cleaning of the pods. Location is superb, just at the foot of Dun I and with a lovely view of Mull. About a 15 minute walk from the ferry.
Ricardo de Ruiter – Via Google
