The Merry Monk Bed and Breakfast

Hotels
8.1 (749 reviews)
Killala Road , Ballina , IE

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Bar
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Good food
Cons:
Cold bathroom
Breakfast timing issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.9
Rooms and reception area were reported as very clean.
Service
8.47
Staff were friendly, helpful, and attentive.
Location
8.31
Conveient location walking distance from town with good atmosphere nearby.
Room Quality
7.66
Cozy rooms, but some complaints about bathroom conditions.
Amenities
7.99
Standard amenities expected for the hotel level.
Value for Money
8.04
Good value noted for the quality of stay and breakfast.
Food and Beverage
8.59
Food quality and breakfast options were highly praised.
Overall Experience
7.87
A generally pleasant stay with minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 01:17

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated in Ballina, The Merry Monk is a short distance from popular attractions such as Mayo North Heritage Centre and Martin Sheridan Monument.

Comfortable Accommodation
Guests can enjoy cozy rooms equipped with modern amenities including a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and complimentary toiletries.

Dining and Recreation
Indulge in a delicious breakfast with various options to choose from and unwind at the shared lounge, restaurant, or bar. For leisure activities, guests can partake in a game of darts or explore the scenic hiking trails nearby.

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at The Merry Monk. Book your stay now for a memorable getaway.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 749 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.9
Service: 8.47
Location: 8.31
Room Quality: 7.66
Amenities: 7.99
Value for Money: 8.04
Food and Beverage: 8.59
Overall Experience: 7.87
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Ivonne • solo_traveller • ie
6
2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Brona • couple • ie
10
2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Lynch • couple • ie
10
Pros:

It was very clean and I love, when you come in the door and you have a lovely dining area where you can make a cuppa tae or coffee and sit down on your lovely couch and dining table and chairs. Your kitchen area has all the mod cons.
It will be our first preference to stay in the future. The staff are so lovely and helpful.

Cons:

The only complaint is, we could have had 2 extra pillows but we were only staying one night.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Georgina • couple • ie
6
Pros:

The room was small but very clean. The staff were nice and the location good.

Cons:

No tea and coffee in room. Not very soundproof could hear everything in the building.ie people talking using the bathroom etc

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Edward Francis • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Very friendly staff

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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michelle • extended_group • us
9
loved that we could eat at the restaurant
Pros:

breakfast was great and location was good

Cons:

nothing

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Walisson • couple • ie
10
Tudo perfeito bem limpo e muito confortável , E os funcionários muitos carismáticos 👏🏼
Pros:

Tudo perfeito bem limpo e muito confortável ,
E os funcionários muitos carismáticos 👏🏼

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Roger • couple • gb
8
Brilliant. Exceeded what we exoected. Manager was wonderful!
Pros:

Exceptional staff.
Ambiance really good.
So friendly.
Just remembered: The Irish Coffee was exceptional!!

Cons:

Would have liked fresh fruit and fruit juice st breakfast - although the cooked breakfast was first class.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Vance • solo_traveller • us
9
Great value, convenient location.
Pros:

Great location and restaurant on site.

Cons:

Everything was fine

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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preston • couple • us
10
Great location and good value
Pros:

Very clean, friendly helpful staff, great breakfast

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Maria Isabel • solo_traveller • es
9
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Lewis • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Comfortable bed, and the breakfast was delicious.

Cons:

The shower.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Erika • solo_traveller • ch
9
Great place to stay. Great staff. Very family-like. Produce and meats fresh daily.
Pros:

Very nice stay, the owner very friendly. Very accommodating. I would highly recommend

Cons:

It was a bit out of town. But nice location.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Tanja • solo_traveller • de
7
Pros:

Gut mit dem Auto erreichbar und genügend Parkplätze
Kleine Teeküche im Foyer, liebevoll gestaltet

Cons:

An einer vielbefahrenen Straße gelegen
Das Hotel ist sehr hellhörig. Nachbar hörbar, sowohl auch die Straße
Frühstück in einem anderen Haus als die Zimmer. Kein Buffet und kein frisches Obst.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • family_with_children • gb
10
Loved it
Pros:

Breakfast ,owner and staff were absolutely brilliant food was loverly and place too my favourite place too go for food when I'm in ballina .

Cons:

Nothing at all loved my stay clean and loverly place too stay would recommend

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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karen • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Food was outstanding staff were excellent could not fault anything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Klaus • solo_traveller • de
4
Pros:

Das Essen war relativ gut

Cons:

Die Zimmer hatten das Niveau einer Trucker- oder Monteurabsteige

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Stéphanie • couple • ch
10
Nice place.
Pros:

Nice place, comfortable room, great breakfast.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Glass • solo_traveller • gb
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Our 4th time staying at the Merry Monk and once again another exceptional stay. Everything from the great location to the warming friendly staff and local people. Can't wait to come back A+

Cons:

N/A

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Walter • couple • at
8
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee