Great National Ballykisteen Golf Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (1625 reviews)
Limerick Junction, Monard , Limerick Junction , ie

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms and tidy pool
Friendly, attentive staff
Excellent breakfast and dinner options
Good location for golf with pleasant outlooks
On-site dining, lift and easy parking
Large room sizes
Cons:
Sagging mattress / uncomfortable sleep reported
Some maintenance and aging decor issues
Buffet hygiene and chilled-item problems at breakfast
Remote location with occasional taxi difficulties
Isolated housekeeping incidents (e.g., blood on duvet)

Categories

Cleanliness
8.1
Generally reported as clean (rooms, pool), but isolated issues noted (blood on duvet, cobwebs, buffet cloth stains) and comments about the property not being maintained to the highest standard.
Service
8.3
Staff are repeatedly praised as friendly, excellent and amazing; some operational issues mentioned (check-in confusion, reliance on very young staff) tempering an otherwise strong service impression.
Location
8.2
Good location for golf and close to Tipperary with pleasant outlooks and quiet surroundings, though a bit remote for some guests and taxi availability caused occasional problems.
Room Quality
7.5
Rooms are described as large with updated baths, but issues include a sagging mattress, aging fittings, limited window opening and heat/ventilation problems (fans required).
Amenities
8.6
Accessible, well-kept amenities cited (swimming pool, dining on site, lift, parking, golf course/outdoor areas); generally a strength for guests.
Value for Money
8.2
Not explicitly discussed in the reviews; assigned the target overall rating.
Food and Beverage
8.3
Food and breakfast are frequently described as excellent, extensive and tasty, though some buffet/hygiene and chilled-item issues were reported by a few guests.
Overall Experience
8.4
Majority of reviews describe very positive stays and repeat visits; a minority note the property has slipped in maintenance and would affect future stays for some guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-12 21:57

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation and Leisure Facilities

Located in a tranquil countryside setting, the 4-star Great National Ballykisteen Golf Hotel offers spacious rooms with modern amenities. Enjoy access to a leisure center, spa, and an 18-hole championship golf course, providing entertainment for all guests.

Relaxing Spa Treatments and Floatation Therapy

Indulge in rejuvenating treatments at Ballykisteen Beauty & Treatment Rooms, including the unique Floatation Therapy for deep relaxation and stress relief. Unwind and pamper yourself amidst the serene surroundings of the spa.

Fine Dining Experience with Local Produce

Savor delicious and healthy dishes at the hotel's restaurant, crafted using the freshest seasonal produce sourced locally. Delight your taste buds with a culinary journey that complements your stay perfectly.

Book your stay at Great National Ballykisteen Golf Hotel for a tranquil retreat with top-notch amenities and scenic views.

Important information:

Pets are not allowed, but Service Animals are welcome.

Payment for your stay will be taken within 24 hours of Arrival
A valid credit card will be required on check in for all bookings, including pre-paid bookings and reservations being settled by cash. Valid photo ID corresponding with card details is also required.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1625 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.1
Service: 8.3
Location: 8.2
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 8.2
Food and Beverage: 8.3
Overall Experience: 8.4
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Irene • solo_traveller • ie
7
Pros:

Quiet, reception staff very nice.

Cons:

Decor a bit tired. If you were at breakfast towards the end of service, things were getting messy. Breakfast should be as good at the end as at the start of service.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • couple • ie
8
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Mebin • couple • ie
8
Pros:

Nice

Cons:

Nil

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Charlotte • couple • ie
4
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Keith McNamara • solo_traveller • ie
9
Pros:

All round a great hotel.
Breakfast, comfy beds really clean .lovely views and gardens

Cons:

Nothing. Everything was excellent

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • ae
9
Pros:

Good location for a short stop over. Staff were friendly but a bit disorganised.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Maria grazia • extended_group • it
9
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Asela Lakmal • couple • ie
10
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Guido • family_with_children • gb
8
We will come back with friends
Pros:

The room

Cons:

Quality of the food

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Loughran • couple • gb
10
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Flora • couple • de
8
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Caron • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

Lovely food clean comfortable rooms. Beautiful extra touch for my daughter as the visit was for her birthday

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • couple • ie
9
We went for few days rest and relaxation and that’s exactly what we got😉
Pros:

The location was great,in quiet area but everything within a short distance

Cons:

There was nothing we didn’t like

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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JBFR • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • extended_group • gb
8
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Laurence • extended_group • be
4
Prestations générales en dessous de ce que l'on attend de ce niveau d'hôtel
Pros:

Proximité avec un terrain de golf

Cons:

L'hôtel demande à être rénové. Tout semble très vieux.
Le restaurant ferme à 20h45
Il est fait mention d'une piscine mais qui n'est pas réservée à l'hôtel. De plus ce n'est pas une piscine c'est un bassin 2° espace ouvert au public donc énormément de monde

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Marios • couple • cy
8
Lovely stay, comfy hoterl
Pros:

Spacious room, staff were generally friendly. Nice locations

Cons:

On premise dining selection was fairly limited

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Claire • couple • ie
8
Enjoyed my stay
Pros:

Big clean bedrooms

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee