Great National Hotel Ballina

Hotels
8.2 (1789 reviews)
Dublin Road , Ballina , 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:
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Food quality issues
Noise disturbance from events

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Some negative comments regarding carpets and bathroom smell.
Service
8.8
Friendly and helpful staff mentioned positively across multiple reviews.
Location
8.5
Favorable comments on location, especially for family gatherings and proximity to events.
Room Quality
8
Rooms are generally clean, but noise issues were noted.
Amenities
8.5
Facilities were well-received, with mentions of the pool and overall amenities.
Value for Money
8.2
Good value for what was offered, although some guests felt improvements could be made on catering.
Food and Beverage
7.8
Mixed reviews on food quality, with some positive comments overshadowed by criticism.
Overall Experience
8.3
Overall pleasant stay for many guests with some minor complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 08:01

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations:
Indulge in the elegant design and spacious surroundings of Ballina hotel. The stylish bedrooms with classic luxurious fabrics and sensational beds offer a comfortable retreat.

Tranquility Leisure & Spa:
Relax and rejuvenate at the Tranquility Leisure & Spa. Unwind with a range of spa treatments and facilities, ensuring a peaceful and revitalizing experience during your stay.

Convenient Location and Dining:
Located near the N26 Dublin road, our hotel offers easy access to transportation hubs. Enjoy dining at Mc Shanes bar and bistro with its inviting atmosphere and diverse menu options.

Experience luxury and tranquility at Ballina. Book your stay now for a memorable getaway.

Important information:

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

To avoid disappointment and to ensure our team can provide the best service possible we take bookings for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Please note that it is mandatory to wear a swim hat while in the pool.

Pets are not allowed but service animals are welcome.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 2 years old to 17 years old stay for € 15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1789 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 8.8
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8.2
Food and Beverage: 7.8
Overall Experience: 8.3
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Robin • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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john • extended_group • gb
9
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Marian • solo_traveller • ie
1
Disappointing Birthday stay at a "Grand Hotel."
Pros:

Large room. Comfortable beds. Good size tv. Bathroom fine.

Cons:

Just two tea bags and four tiny milks for two people! Asked for more and they brought them to the room.

No water in the room in the morning. Shower stopped halfway, my husband was covered in soap with no way to rinse. No water to flush the toilet, no water to wash hands. No water to brush teeth, no water to make tea. Not rude but indifferent attitude from staff, they might as well have just shrugged their shoulders. We had to repeatedly ask at reception to find information about the water loss. We independently tracked down unused toilets on the floor. I met other guests also searching. After the one flush, stilll no way to wash hands. I used the hotel swimming pool and the showers still worked. So could they have offered us another room on another floor with water??? Manager on site was "Unable" to offer a refund. Senior manager was supposed to phone me. He has not contacted me. No phone call. No email. 🤷

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • solo_traveller • ie
7
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Regina • solo_traveller • ie
7
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Foy • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

Bed were SO comfortable. Food was super.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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liza • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Ample parking.

Cons:

Remote location. Poor organisation during a fire alarm.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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297craigv • Business • Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England
6
Not good
Pros:

€132 B&B.

Clean room, decent bed & bathroom.

Room 312 has a fuse box in the corner by the door which hums and buzzes and kept breaking my sleep.

At dinner, the whole of the Dining Area had to listen to World Cup commentary. Most couldn’t see the match. I suspect the pensioners tour trying to chat to each other were equally unimpressed.

0730 as I came to leave there’s a group of lads rowing by the front door.

2026-07-03 • via Tripadvisor
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Ryan • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Kshitiz • family_with_children • xx
8
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Walsh • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Everything, friendly and very helpful staff. Food outstanding very clean room, highly recommend....

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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SOPHIE • couple • fr
8
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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sharonmW2137KQ • Solo travel • County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
2
Never again visit
Pros:

A very dirty hotel room. I will never return to experience anything like what I did on Thursday 25th June 2026.

Not worth the price I paid of €165 whether it be through the hotel or booking.com.

The hotel room carpet was filthy and dirty marks and stains all over it. The windows havent been washed and are full of cobwebs. The bed mattress was terrible and very flat. The shower head was like a telephone receiver, very outdated.

I saw plates in a dining area full of finger prints.

I spoke and made my point about the price of the room for which didnt include breakfast. This is not peak time and it was a Thursday night not a weekend night. Whether I book through the hotel or booking.com your prices are ridiculous. Your not worth 1 star. Remember the customer is always right and deserves a better standard than you offer!!!

2026-06-27 • via Tripadvisor
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Marie • family_with_children • ie
10
Ideal location perfect for families
Pros:

Nice central location very very close to the town. Nice family sized rooms on the ground floor. We always choose the Great National Hotel when we’re in Ballina. During our stay, the hotel was hosting a wedding, we were completely undisrupted.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Dreamer122464 • Friends getaway
8
Our experience.
Pros:

Had a lovely time at your hotel. Lovely staff . Would like to see more snack type food on your menu as we don’t eat big meals anymore also fruit salad for breakfast . Plugs in wrong place in rooms should be long side beds…. A shuttle service bus would also be handy for in -out to town as not everyone drives anymore. Thank you.

2026-06-26 • via Tripadvisor
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Melina • couple • nl
10
Geweldig
Pros:

Erg vriendelijk personeel en alle voorzieningen beschikbaar in dit hotel. Wij werden enorm verrast met een upgrade van onze kamer omdat het onze huwelijksreis betrof. De locatie is verder ideaal, bedden erg fijn en er is voldoende parkeergelegenheid.

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • solo_traveller • gb
1
Awful. Never again!!!!
Pros:

I got no breakfast for the price I paid which was €165 and on a Thursday night. Not in peak time yet.
Rotten hotel. Floors/carpets dirty and stained. Windows never washed. Bed springs broken. Shower like a telephone receiver. Absolutely rotten

I want half my money back for the dirt I had to live in for the night

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee