Great National Hotel Ballina

Property class: 4
Ballina hotel with spa and indoor pool

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Great National Hotel Ballina is a great choice for a stay in Ballina. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy, or hydrotherapy, and Irish cuisine is served at McShanes Bistro, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a fitness center are other features.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • 24-hour room service
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk

For families (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The current price is CNY650
CNY738 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6

Why we love this property

Work and wellness blend
This hotel combines productive meeting spaces with indulgent spa treatments. Guests can focus in conference rooms, then unwind with massages and sauna sessions.
Culinary Irish flavors
Experience Irish cuisine at the on-site restaurant. After a feast of local flavors, sip creative cocktails at the bar. Full breakfast starts each day.
Spa escape sanctuary
The hotel features a spa with aromatherapy, body treatments, and hot stone massages. A garden, sauna, and fitness room complete the wellness experience.

Room options

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Deluxe Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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Double Room Single Use

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Family Room (2+2)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a television.

Club Room

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Deluxe Double Room

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

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A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Family Room (2+1)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Dolmen of the Four Maols - 6 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Enniscrone Golf Club - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • St. Muredach's Cathedral - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Ballina Presbyterian Church - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Tom Ruane Park - 10 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Knock (NOC-Ireland West) - 38 min drive
  • Ballina Station - 3 min drive
  • Foxford Station - 12 min drive
  • Castlebar Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Heffernans Fine Foods - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dillons - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Merry Monk - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Great National Hotel Ballina

  • Great National Hotel Ballina is a great choice for a stay in Ballina. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy, or hydrotherapy, and Irish cuisine is served at McShanes Bistro, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a fitness center are other features.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 87 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability

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

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

    • One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

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

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Pilates classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (10764 square feet)

Services

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

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 354
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

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 select 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.

Dining

McShanes Bistro - This bistro specializes 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. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 20.50 per person
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 15 (subject to availability)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

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

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
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.

Property class

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

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Great National Hotel Ballina offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Great National Hotel Ballina 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Great National Hotel Ballina?

Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Great National Hotel Ballina?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Great National Hotel Ballina?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Great National Hotel Ballina?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 15 (subject to availability).

What is there to do at Great National Hotel Ballina and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, hiking, and sailing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes, Pilates, and yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the indoor pool. Great National Hotel Ballina also has a sauna and a steam room, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Great National Hotel Ballina?

Yes, McShanes Bistro offers Irish cuisine.

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Reviews

Great National Hotel Ballina Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant served delicious food with good service, although some guests experienced slow service at times. (17 reviews)
  • Breakfast was fresh, delicious, and offered a variety of options. (10 reviews)
  • The pool was child-friendly, good, and enjoyable for both playing and lap swimming. (6 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

A very pleasant hotel. The hotel was clean and well maintained. The pool, sauna and steam room were a great bonus and actually worked really well. There weren’t many people using them, so it was nice and relaxing. Dinner was reasonably priced and the staff were very friendly. Overall, we had a very enjoyable stay and would happily come back.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, Plenty of towels. Staff very pleasant. Breakfast was delicious with plenty available for all options.
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10/10 Exceptional

Only praise for this boutique hotel that we have now been to for 3 years. Attentive staff and clean attractive rooms with ocean views.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean. Bright with helpful staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Courteous staff, very clean room good food.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel with very helpful staff. Beds very comfortable & rooms spacious & quiet. Food was delicious.
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10/10 Exceptional

A great place to stay very good value lovely food n Great staff. Beds very comfortable Bar relaxing Breakfast very good
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel with great welcome from staff and delicious breakfast!
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10/10 Exceptional

We stayed in one of their large family rooms—accommodating 2 adults and 2 children. The room was larger than what we are usually accustomed to, and it came with tea, coffee, and a bottle of water, which was a nice touch. We used the pool twice, and the kids absolutely loved it. We also had dinner one evening, which was enjoyable.
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8/10 Very good

Great stay

Great stay. Very relaxing
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff are lovely and the accommodation everything one would expect - but at a reasonable price. Had an enjoyable stay
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean. Shower was hot and powerful. Bed was one of the most comfortable beds I've ever experienced in a hotel. Will definitely use again.
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10/10 Exceptional

The pool was great. Comfy beds. Breakfast was nice. Super eggs. Telly was great. Bathroom nice and cosy. Spotless room.
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10/10 Exceptional

We were late arriving but it wasn't a problem, the night porter was expecting us and check in was quick and efficient. Our room was spacious and immaculate as was the bathroom. Breakfast was fresh and delicious. The staff were very helpful and friendly. We had an issue with our tv but it was sorted within minutes of our request. I used the spa and the swimming pool and both were great. A lovely hotel and lovely staff. We hope to be back soon.
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8/10 Very good

Great stay with family. Hotel clean, and well appointed. Young staff in dining area, really working hard.
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8/10 Very good

Nice Hotel

This is a nice hotel with a good sized swimming pool
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6/10 Good

WiFi was very slow, bed was hard, pillows were very flat and hard, 1 elevator was broken with no “out of order” sign, no outlets by the bed - we both use cpap machines and the cords barely reached the outlet on the other side of the room, and no shampoo or conditioner. No A/C, but that seems to be common in the surrounding areas-the window did open for cooler air. Food in the bar was great but the service was a little slow.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay , great breakfast and pool Facilities. Wee spa treatment was the icing on the cake 😊
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a fantastic stay we were there for a wedding. It was a lovely venue the food was amazing and the staff were all so helpful. We will definately return.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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8/10 Very good

Wry comfortable room. Excellent service from staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant staff. Lovely comfortable room. Pints of Guinness in bar were out of this world.
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8/10 Very good

Rooms are very big, with high ceilings. Spotlessly clean though a bit basic and slightly dated. Food in the bar/restaurant was average. The bar area itself is a bit soulless and lacking in atmosphere. My biggest issue though was the pillows provided. They were made of a rubber filling and extremely dense, so there was no give in them which meant I stried to sleep with my head at a 90 degree angle to my bidy. Needless to say, not much sleep was had. Fix the pillows and the hotel would be spot-on.
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10/10 Exceptional

Was moved to a room that had better Wi-Fi coverage, a minor inconvenience but the staff were always most helpful. Everything else was very comfortable. Particularly enjoyed the swimming pool.. Had breakfast and a couple of evening meals which were a good standard. In the evenings the staff were faultless and I enjoyed the comfort with a pint of Guinness. Many thanks, I stayed for four nights and would recommend this hotel. Ron Sweeney.
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8/10 Very good

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.