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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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
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Lisa • extended_group • ie
10
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • ie
8
Pros:

Great location, friendly staff, good value for money.

Cons:

N/a

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Cyril • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

Lovely place to stay, excellent food and bar.

Cons:

The shower comes on boiling hot and cannot be adjusted, it burned my skin. It's a half hour walk from town.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Trudy • couple • gb
10
Practically Perfect in every way :)
Pros:

The property was situated at the side of the pub/restaurant. There was plenty of parking and room was clean, comfortable bed and wet room with great shower. Staff were Polite, Professional & Friendly. We had the pleasure of meeting Joe the owner who was a Lovely Man and very accommodating. The food was delicious. Full cooked breakfast included and a daily carvary was available at additional cost. We would highly recommend The Merry Monk and will definitely be booking when we visit our Family in Ballina next year :)

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Maughan • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Costigan • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Bilgin • solo_traveller • ie
6
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Cathal • extended_group • gb
10
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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XAVIER • extended_group • es
7
b
Pros:

BO

Cons:

Habitacions senzilles però corrcetes

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • de
7
Pros:

Das Pub nebenan ist sehr praktisch. Die Zimmer sind ruhig im Nebenhaus. Frühstück sehr lecker.

Cons:

Das Badezimmer ohne Ablagen. Etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Nicht ganz sauber. Nur eine Duschtemperatur.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Federico • solo_traveller • it
8
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Sue • couple • au
4
An unpleasant stay.
Pros:

The pub next door was about the only thing that was ok and breakfast was good with free parking close to the building.

Cons:

On arrival the staff paid little attention to the privacy of paper work and left it laying on a bench top in the communal area. There is no tea/coffee making facilities in the rooms themselves only in the shared area. The shared communal facilities was not advertised and was not cleaned or maintained at the time we were there. The lights in the bathroom were on sensors so stayed on for a long time and there was a window above the bathroom door shining the light in to the bed area. The shower was automated so no way to change the heat setting and you have to keep pressing a button to keep it going during your shower. The bathroom reminded us of a wet area for the elderly. There was no on site management which meant there were people smoking or vaping in the hallway and talking loudly until about 3 o'clock in the morning, so we didn't get any sleep

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee