Great National Hotel Ballina

4.0 star property
Hotel in Ballina with a full-service spa and a fitness center

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Terrace/patio
Body treatments, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, hot stone massages
Body treatments, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, hot stone massages
Lobby
Exterior detail

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
The current price is SAR 375
SAR 426 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Room options

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Family Room (2+1)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room (2+2)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
N26, Dublin Road, Ballina, Co Mayo, F26 X5P3

What's nearby

  • Enniscrone Golf Club - 3 min drive
  • St. Muredach's Cathedral - 4 min drive
  • Ballina Dolmen - 4 min drive
  • Tom Ruane Park - 4 min drive
  • Ballina Golf Club - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Ballina Station - 2 min drive
  • Knock (NOC-Ireland West) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love Lee's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dillons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bar Square - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Broken Jug - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Junction - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Great National Hotel Ballina

Upscale hotel
You can look forward to a garden, a hair salon, and a fireplace in the lobby at Great National Hotel Ballina. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like Pilates and fitness classes at this hotel. Treat yourself to a body treatment, a massage, or a facial at Éidin Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site Irish cuisine bistro, McShanes Bistro, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; the property also has a bar, conference space, and a steam room. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a sauna.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a vending machine, and an elevator
  • A gift shop, multilingual staff, and a ballroom
Room features
All 87 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee weekdays 7:00 AM–10:30 AM: EUR 12.50 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

  • McShanes Bistro

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space (10764 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 354
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 12.50 per person
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 15 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 fire extinguisher 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
Swim caps must be worn in the pool and can be purchased at the hotel.

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Great National Hotel Ballina have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 9:30 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Great National Hotel Ballina pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Great National Hotel Ballina?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Great National Hotel Ballina?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Great National Hotel Ballina?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for EUR 15 (subject to availability).

Where is Great National Hotel Ballina located?

Situated in Ballina, this spa hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Enniscrone Golf Club, The Humbert Memorial, and Ballina Arts Events Centre. Dolmen of the Four Maols and Ballina Presbyterian Church are also within 3 mi (5 km). Ballina Station is 28 minutes by foot.

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Great National Hotel Ballina Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 259 out of 595 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 595 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 595 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 595 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 595 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was as expected for a hotel with this rating.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Hotel
This is a nice hotel with a good sized swimming pool
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It as you would expect for a hotel of this rating
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Fintan

Liked: Staff & service
Easy to get to
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely two night stay during the salmon festival.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Lovely stay , great breakfast and pool Facilities. Wee spa treatment was the icing on the cake 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Noise
A lot of noise in hotel , walking around all night
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Declan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We had a good stay. Two issues the swimming was freezing given the weather at this time of year in the west of Ireland it would be good to have the pool warmer as the kids wanted out after 20-30mins due to it being to cold. The other the staff in hotel were lovely and very accommodating however they were very young and food service was at times slow. For breakfast in the morning it took a long time to refill the food items.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy 😊 enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed a nice quiet weekday stay and received a room upgrade which was very nice. Restaurant was okay with a menu dinner and breakfast buffet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Music good. Staff nice. Hotel pretty.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Not bad at all
Enjoyed our stay. Only few issues were the dirty carpet in the room, the shower which was awkward to get under, and no sockets beside the bed. Otherwise it was grand.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent stay great location 5 minutes form town great for kids very friendly staff and notting is a bother to them very enjoyable and will definitely be back ...
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Desmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel, good size room, friendly staff, good leisure facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was exactly as you'd expect from a hotel with this star rating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant staff. Lovely comfortable room. Pints of Guinness in bar were out of this world.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very impressive upon entry. The person who welcomed us at the front desk was friendly and professional. The room was very spacious and well equipped. We found the TV was very small and the water pressure in the shower could be a bit better. It was convenient to have a restaurant within the hotel. However, based on the rest of the hotel, we had higher expectations. The quality of the food could be improved.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Hotel is lovely and staff are excellent very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
All the staff were great, especially in the restaurant and bar - the young lady supervisor in the blue with dark hair is a huge asset to your team. The food was delicious and service timely. Room a little tired, bathroom disappointing with shower over bath and shower curtain. I'm no longer fond of trying to manoeuvre under a shower head positioned close to the wall, with the curtain clinging to my legs!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, good value. Must drive into town centre, not walkable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will definately stay again
Very clean rooms, pool is very good & child friendly. & Staff very friendly & food is good. Only observation some furniture in our room and in lobby is damaged & shabby & doesnt reflect the rest of the stay & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent people going out of their way to be helpful from the front dest to the bar to the gym
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a small town, this hotel has a big-time feel. Clearly it's an event venue although that's not why we were there. Food was above average, and staff's attitude was extremely helpful, right up there with five-star locations as far as service and consideration.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022