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Great National Hotel Ballina

4.0 star property

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Indoor pool
Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Body treatments, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, hot stone massages

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

Explore the area

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N26, Dublin Road, Ballina, Co Mayo, F26 X5P3
  • Place, Dolmen of the Four Maols
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Enniscrone Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Muredach's Cathedral
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knock (NOC-Ireland West)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room Single Use | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Double Room Single Use

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Family Room (2+2)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Family Room (2+1)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Great National Hotel Ballina

Hotel in Ballina with full-service spa and fitness centre
A full-service spa, an indoor pool and a restaurant are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a fitness centre, a bar/lounge and a sauna are on-site.
Great National Hotel Ballina offers 87 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Ballina hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Éidin Spa has 5 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and reflexology.

The spa is open selected days. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

During your stay at Great National Hotel Ballina, you'll be close to Dolmen of the Four Maols. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a full-service spa.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at McShanes Bistro, a bistro that serves Irish cuisine
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Indulge with body treatments, massages or facials at Éidin Spa
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Just a 4-minute drive from The Humbert Memorial and a few minutes from Dolmen of the Four Maols
Great National Hotel Ballina offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Event space at this hotel measures 10764 square feet (1000 square metres) and includes conference space. A fitness centre, spa services, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Great National Hotel Ballina. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Ballina hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
McShanes Bistro – This bistro specialises in Irish cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 20.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • McShanes Bistro

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 10,764 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open select days

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 15

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately EUR 20.50 per person
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 15 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Swim caps must be worn in the pool and can be purchased at the hotel.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Ballina Hotel
Hotel Ballina
Great National Hotel
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Great National Ballina Ballina
Great National Hotel Ballina Hotel
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Great National Hotel Ballina Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 287 out of 653 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 653 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 653 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 653 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 653 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

HERLINDA ARACELY, SAN NICOLAS DE LOS GARZA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Karine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grande chambre propre. Service courtois. Réserver d'avance si vous voulez vous détendre au spa ou un soin. Restaurant excellent mais service lent. Excellent drink.
Hotel
Chambre
Excellent saumon
Excellente nourriture
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
Big event on ,no warning came back from day out and main car park closed used overflow .then crowds 6 deep from entrance to main centre in the hotel had to force entrance to go to room .
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manny

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Handy Location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Barrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It is hard to describe the hotel. From first impressions the building is impressive and the foyer atra very spacious and grand. Check in was great and the staff on the desk were very friendly and efficient. The room i had was a family one and it looked luke it needed a good update with stains on the carpet a small bathroom with damaged sink and just in need of a refurb. The room was very hot and the only means of cooling it was a window which when open let in a lot of outside noise from a smoking area to the rear of the hotel. The barvatra was strange very open but very loud. The food wasnreasonable but quite expensive and the restaurant service was adhoc as they seemed under staffed. A lot of the seats in the place arr ripped andnit wasnt a good look. Breakfast at the hotel was buffet style and was good. The pool area was good but busy and the changing arra again needed some care. I didnt have a bad stay but i dont think i would be rushing back unless work was carried out to uodate the rooms and bar arra. As a base to travel it was great and there are a few fantastic beaches and historical sites nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Disliked: Staff & service
Great place for families. Lots of children in dining room playing cards with their parents. Amazing pool for playing and a lap swim area...20-25 meter pool. Comfortable beds and friendly front desk personnel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and a great location. The beds were felling old and needed to be replaced.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice spacious and comfortable resort type hotel with a large swimming pool. Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast buffet was available.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jenny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Upgrades are more downgrades

It looks like its got an upgrade but the matress was hard and the edges stuck i you, the pillows where horrible and there was a humming sound coming from a white box above the door on the right hand side. Once that sound was in my head i couldnt sleep. Only 2 towels left but ive long hair and need one for that so disappointing. The water left had no lid on it, very strange.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great stay. Very relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay with family. Hotel clean, and well appointed. Young staff in dining area, really working hard.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Vanessa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great place to stay very good value lovely food n Great staff. Beds very comfortable Bar relaxing Breakfast very good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Philip

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Maura

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are lovely and the accommodation everything one would expect - but at a reasonable price. Had an enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025