Great National Ballykisteen Golf Hotel

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Great National Hotels
8.6 (109 reviews)
Limerick Junction, Tipperary, Co Tipperary, E34 VK12 , Tipperary , IE
353-62-33333

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Facilities

Meeting rooms
Full-service spa
Fitness facilities
Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Garden
Luggage storage
Sauna
Steam room
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good amenities
Cons:
Bathroom leak
Dated hotel feels

Categories

Cleanliness
7.93
The bathroom had a leak, resulting in a wet carpet.
Service
9.4
Friendly staff in all areas and helpful security guard.
Location
8.94
Nice location, suited for family events.
Room Quality
7.89
One room was much smaller than advertised.
Amenities
8.92
Spa and golf course were enjoyable.
Value for Money
8.38
Expected more for a 4-star hotel; breakfast limited.
Food and Beverage
8.43
Friendly service and good food at the bar and breakfast.
Overall Experience
8.9
Mixed experience, left disappointed compared to expectations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 16:48

Property Description

Discover a haven of relaxation and recreation at the Great National Ballykisteen Golf Hotel, where luxury meets comfort in the heart of Tipperary.

Indulgent Spa Experience
Unwind at our full-service spa, offering rejuvenating massages, body treatments, and facials designed to relax your mind and body.

Culinary Delights
Savor local and international flavors at Junction One Restaurant, or enjoy a cozy night in with room service available during limited hours. Don’t forget our exquisite full breakfast on weekends!

Recreational Amenities
Enhance your stay with our vibrant recreational options, including an indoor pool, sauna, and a challenging golf course at your doorstep, all while enjoying complimentary Wi-Fi and friendly service.

Experience a memorable getaway and make your reservation at Great National Ballykisteen Golf Hotel today!

Important information:

  • Reservations are required for golf tee times and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: ALC

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 109 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.93
Service: 9.4
Location: 8.94
Room Quality: 7.89
Amenities: 8.92
Value for Money: 8.38
Food and Beverage: 8.43
Overall Experience: 8.9
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John • couple • ca
9
Just a perfect stay. Wish we had booked more than one night.
Pros:

Beautiful location on a golf course. Lovely rooms. Nice amenities and great shower. Staff all very very welcoming and offered us coffee while we waited for our room to be made ready. Lots of on site parking and delicious breakfast made to order. Pool as well as hot tub and sauna which we took advantage of. Great staff in the restaurant too. Lots of fun. Didn’t rush us.

Pro shop connected to the hotel so easy to organize a game of golf and they have rental clubs.

Cons:

Liked everything. Rural property on a golf course if you enjoy a quiet pastoral setting.

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Stopped over for work purposes, everything was great, lovely breakfast

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Philip • extended_group • gb
9
Very comfortable hotel - excellent and friendly service
Pros:

Very comfortable room - friendly staff.

Cons:

Nothing of note - maybe a bottle of water in the room would have been nice

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Demi • solo_traveller • ie
5
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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shashikant • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Good

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Lenka • couple • cz
10
Amazing place for recharging your energy!
Pros:

Amazing quiet green place. Wonderful views. Nicely designed hotel. Great leisure center opened till 10 pm. Parking. Gluten free bakery! in buffet breakfast. Dont forget to take swimmimg hat with you into the pool. Recommend to everyone - we are not golf players.

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Magdalena • extended_group • de
10
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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dermot • couple • gb
10
Great experience and food 10 out 10
Pros:

Everything

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • ie
9
2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Anna-Murie • family_with_children • ie
5
book floatation spa before arrival
Pros:

The newly updated room was welcoming and spacious. (We had two rooms opposite each other, one newly refurbished and one not - both were pleasant). The reception kindly facilitated an early check in to one of the rooms which was unexpected but greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Cons:

This hotel was booked for the floatation tanks and the use of the leisure facilities. On arrival we were informed that the floatation tanks are unavailable on a Monday and when we visited the leisure facilities the jacuzzi was emptied of water. The pool was overcrowded and we were unable to enjoy this aspect which was very disappointing. The member of staff at reception knew our purpose was to only use the jacuzzi and seemed unbothered when we explained it wasn't in use. I wonder if the spa times could be highlighted on the website?

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Gary • couple • ie
10
2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Marine • solo_traveller • fr
1
Mauvais hôtel
Pros:

La literie

Cons:

Piscine interdite aux enfants après 19h, aucune indication lors de la réservation, accès très restreint le matin pendant l'aquagym, aucune indication non plus. Le personnel semble très agacé que l'on ne soit pas satisfait. Hotel où les enfants ne sont pas désirés. Gel douche et shampooing accessible aux personnes de plus d'1,6m dans la douche. Façade arrière sur le site, hôtel juste à côté d'une route très passante

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Kurt • solo_traveller • ie
8
Lovely time at a convention held in the hotel. Would recommend overall!
Pros:

I enjoyed the comfort level of the room with beds and chairs feeling allowing me to relax well. I also like how much space was there was

Cons:

I found the staff to feel at times a little bit slow to respond in the hotel bar and restaurant but otherwise the service was good

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • ie
1
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Francis • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

Very comfortable and modern hotel. Lovely spacious room. Food is very good, with a very substantial breakfast. Great shower too.

Cons:

Probably an oversight....no drinking water in room. No milk sachets in room for the tea/coffee making facilities.

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Chloe • family_with_children • ie
9
Really nice friendly staff, beautiful morning views. Swimming pool it’s cute, a lot smaller in person but still nice
Pros:

Beautiful location

Cons:

Check in was later than stated on the email.

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
E
Eric • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Klaas • couple • nl
10
Uitmuntend
Pros:

Erg goed en uitgebreid

Cons:

Kwaliteit golfbaan na regen maar daar kan men ook niks aan doen met dat klimaat;)

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • family_with_children • ie
8
Warm and comfortable. Room clean and comfortable beds. We had an early enough breakfast but they ran out of croissants&#
Pros:

Clean and comfortable

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee