Great National Hotel Ballina

Hotels
8.2 (1766 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 1766 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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Maire • family_with_children • ie
1
Avoid this hotel. It’s far from 4 star. Staff don’t seem to know what’s going on in the hotel.
Pros:

Beds were good nothing else

Cons:

Not allowed to use the swimming pool because swimming lessons were taking place. Never told about this. No food available after 8pm not even light snacks to room. No shampoo or conditioner in bathroom.

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Siobhan • solo_traveller • ie
7
Pros:

The meals both the breakfast and the evening meal of fish and chips. The beds were comfortable. Really appreciated the 2 bottles of water.

Cons:

I found the room too warm. Even with the window open. We both found the room lighting poor. There were small lamps on the bedside tables. But it was impossible to read our books. I would suggest replacing the lamps for headboard mounted lights.

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • de
9
sehr gut, genügend Parkplätze vorhanden
Pros:

sehr gutes Frühstücksbuffet

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Dean • extended_group • ie
9
Pros:

Staff were excellent

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • ie
8
Nice hotel conveniently located. Warm welcome and excellent facilities.
Pros:

Loved the welcome and the general vibe. The gym and sauna facilities were perfect.

Cons:

A small quibble would be the breadth of breakfast buffet selection.

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Ramona • solo_traveller • ie
5
2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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MARK • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
9
A great hotel
Pros:

The location of the hotel was just right for a short stay on my tour. The staff that I had an interaction with were very friendly and helpful. The room was spacious and comfortable and very clean and tidy. The dining room is very comfortable and the food was very good.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Whelan • couple • ie
8
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Colette • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Hotel is quite clean and comfortable

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Ciara • couple • ie
8
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Y3697MAjamesg • Couples
8
Enjoyed our stay and will be back
Pros:

Enjoyed our first visit to this Hotel
Rooms were lovely
Food was lovely
Staff and service were Excellent and leisure Centre was Fine and had lovely Entertainment on both Nights

2026-06-08 • via Tripadvisor
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Christian • couple • at
8
Bestens geeignet als Hotel für eine Durchreise!
Pros:

Wir hatten ein schönes Zimmer, ein gutes Abendessen und ein sehr gutes Frühstück!

Cons:

In einem großen Hotel mit sehr großen Räumlichkeiten kommt das persönliche Wohlbefinden etwas zu kurz!
Heizung gab es zwar (versteckt) im Zimmer, funktionierte aber nicht. Ärgerlich bei sehr kalten Temperaturen und wenn man Kleidungsstücke trocknen müsste!

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • solo_traveller • ie
6
Very dated, not worth what they charge.
Pros:

Food in the bar was nice. Breakfast was also fine. Staff in the bar and at breakfast were v nice.

Cons:

Rooms are very dated, not particularly clean (especially the bathroom). We were told the swimming pool was undergoing some works and was therefore freezing. Reception staff quite standoffish.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Jared • extended_group • gb
7
Convenient, good value good breakfast
Pros:

Large room, good food and nice breakfast

Cons:

No wall socket near the bed to charge phone.

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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CDOR86 • solo_traveller • ie
9
Pros:

Great location and value for money.

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Susann • couple • de
8
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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dcolli980487 • NONE
10
Ireland trip stop 5
Pros:

This was a very clean and tidy hotel in a good location. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The beds are very comfortable and the breakfast was substantial. I hadn’t time to avail of the leisure amenities. Parking for motorcycles is at the front of the hotel, not secure but it’s in a fairly quiet area.
I would stay here again if passing.

2026-06-03 • via Tripadvisor
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Edel • couple • ie
10
This was a late booking and we ended up staying an extra night
Pros:

Lovely dinner . Pleasant staff . Reception staff Lovely 😍

Cons:

Na

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
10
A very nice Hotel, even has Irish music some nights
Pros:

The bed was massive and very comfortable

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee