Great National Hotel Ballina

Hotels
8.2 (1854 reviews)
Dublin Road , Ballina , IE
+353 96 23600

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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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1854 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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Sean • couple • ie
8
Byliśmy tam 3 dni - za szybko zleciał ten czas
Pros:

Śniadanie bardzo dobre, miła obsługa, wspaniały basen ,sauna , miejsce do relaksu nawet podczas złej pogody. Dobra lokalizacja do zwiedzania północnej części Mayo.

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Lloyd • couple • gb
8
Very pleasant, very nice staff
Pros:

Hotel is lovely, staff are wonderful

Cons:

Some issues with the room, lock didn't work and extractor fan didn't work so room smelt a bit like wet towels

2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Fergal • couple • ie
10
2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
10
Great
Pros:

Staff very helpful.

Cons:

Lounge area a bit tired.

2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Christine • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Good location
Staff very helpful
Good standard of facilities
Clean

Cons:

Plugs needed at bedside for charging phone etc

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Jithin • family_with_children • ie
9
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Joan • couple • ie
8
Enjoyable break, saw a lot of North Mayo in a few days!
Pros:

Staff are lovely. Breakfast is adequate. We found the bar food very good. The pool was lovely and warm.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Maureen • solo_traveller • ie
5
Cons:

To far from town for me

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • au
7
Big room in Ballina
Pros:

The towels were good, bed was a great size and the staff in the bistro were great at fitting us in

Cons:

When we checked in, we asked for a table to be booked for dinner, and it wasn't
Our TV had no picture and our only option was to pack up and move to another room
The phone in our room did not work
When we checked out the staff did not ask if 'everything was alright'.......just Thanks for handing the key over

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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lavin • couple • ie
10
Pros:

The staff was excellant and looked after us very well swimming pool good also steam room and sauna

Cons:

We asked for a sandwich on the 3vnights we stayed and they seemed to be different prices every night we quered the prices and they were corrected thank you i knowxit is very hard in the evening to get a sandwich as most hotels wont do them i am a diabetic so i can only eat light food at night again thank you and your staff for looking after us

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Nintu • solo_traveller • ie
6
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • gb
1
Pros:

Its was good beset being blamed for something we didnt do

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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patrick • couple • ie
7
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Eva • solo_traveller • es
8
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Damien • solo_traveller • ie
7
Pros:

The food in the restaurant was delicious and good value

Cons:

The carpet in the room wasn't the cleanest

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • ie
9
Pros:

Comfortable clean hotel... well run with very pleasant staff,
Will definitely stay again when in the area

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • ie
5
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • couple • ie
9
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Brigitte • couple • ch
8
Für eine Nacht auf der Durchreise gut.
Pros:

Super gelegen

Cons:

Das Zimmer war riesig aber mit Blick auf eine Mauer und Röhre … Empfehlung einen Vorhang anbringen!!!oder ein Rollo …im Bad ist der wc Halter am Rücken sooo was blödes … die Türe hat einen türstopper .. also hätte dort die wc Rolle Platz

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Brian Lyle • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Friendly and professional staff

Cons:

Restaurant was understaffed for a busy service.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee