The Merry Monk Bed and Breakfast

Hotels
8.1 (690 reviews)
Killala Road , Ballina , ie

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Kid meals
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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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.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 690 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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Carlos Manuel • solo_traveller • es
6
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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elizabeth • couple • ie
7
Great place to stay.
Pros:

Comfortable, clean, friendly & help staff, great food.

Cons:

All good, no issues

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Clancy • solo_traveller • ie
6
Visit to Ballina
Pros:

Facilities off bedroom living area

Cons:

Bathroom dated no extractor and could not open window .No juice available at breakfast had to pay for bottle of water and as we had a lovely meal the evening before where we spent 100 euro would have expected more at breakfast time

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The staff and especially the owner made us feel very welcome

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Bernie • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Phil • solo_traveller • ie
9
Pros:

Beautiful food had carvery on arrival compliments to chef and staff..

Cons:

Liked everything..

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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john • solo_traveller • ie
7
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • ie
10
Will be back
Pros:

Very clean

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Claire • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

Lovely staff

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Miro • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Kristine • family_with_children • ie
10
Pros:

Lovely place lovely people!

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Svetlana • couple • ie
9
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Sabine • couple • de
3
Pros:

Es gibt einen Pub mit Live Musik

Cons:

Das Zimmer ist winzig und das Bett ist wirklich furchtbar und klein. Das Badzimmer wird beim Duschen geflutet und man kann die Temperatur der Dusche nicht einstellen. Es gibt nur einen An und Aus Knopf. Zusätzlich war es sehr laut durch die anderen Gäste. Wir hatten auch ein lautes Pfeifen im Raum, dass immer auftrat wenn jemand warmes Wasser im Haus benutzt. Ich verstehe die ganzen guten Bewertungen überhaupt nicht. Vor allem bei dem Preis. Zusätzlich war das Personal abends kurz angebunden und so richtig erklärt wurde nichts. Das Frühstück war okay.

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • couple • ie
10
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Derek • couple • ie
7
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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elizabeth • couple • ie
9
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Eamonnmolloy • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
10
A warm welcome in the west
Pros:

The communal space in the B&B was great for our group

Cons:

We loved everything

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Mary • family_with_children • ie
8
Clean & warm, comfortable room.
Pros:

The accommodation was clean, warm & easily accessible.

Cons:

Accommodation is ina separate building to the breakfast area so you have to leave one building & enter another (just a short walk) but when weather is bad....

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee