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Great National Hotel Ballina

4.0 star property
Guests find relaxation through yoga classes or quiet moments by the lobby fireplace after exploring the attractions of the surrounding area.

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The Great National Hotel Ballina offers wellness and comfort with Pilates, fitness classes, authentic Irish cuisine, and Éidin Spa's deep-tissue massages and facials. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool, a cozy lobby fireplace, and free WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
The current price is £98
includes taxes & fees
14 Jun - 15 Jun

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room Single Use

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Family Room (2+2)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Club Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Club Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Family Room (2+1)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Ballina is home to Great National Hotel Ballina. Enniscrone Golf Club and Ballina Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Ballina Arts Events Centre and Ballina Dolmen. Foxford Sport & Leisure Centre and Angling Advice Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Visit our Ballina travel guide
Map
N26, Dublin Road, Ballina, Co Mayo, F26 X5P3

What's nearby

  • Dolmen of the Four Maols
    6 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • The Humbert Memorial
    8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Enniscrone Golf Club
    8 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • St. Muredach's Cathedral
    9 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Ballina Arts Events Centre
    9 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Ballina Station
    3 min drive
  • Knock (NOC-Ireland West)
    38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dillons
    5 min drive
  • Costa Coffee
    5 min drive
  • Heffernans Fine Foods
    4 min drive
  • Circle K
    13 min walk
  • The Junction
    4 min drive

About this property

Great National Hotel Ballina

  • Upscale hotel
  • You can look forward to a garden, a hair salon and a fireplace in reception at Great National Hotel Ballina. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as fitness classes and Pilates, at this hotel. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage, hydrotherapy or a body treatment at Éidin Spa, the on-site spa. The on-site Irish cuisine bistro, McShanes Bistro, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; the property also has a bar, conference space and a steam room. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a sauna.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • An indoor pool
    • Free self-parking
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall and a ballroom
    • Meeting rooms, a TV in reception and coffee/tea in reception
  • Room features
  • All 87 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
    • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 20.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • McShanes Bistro

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 10,764 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open select days

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 15

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately EUR 20.50 per person
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 15 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Swim caps must be worn in the pool and can be purchased at the hotel.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Does Great National Hotel Ballina have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Great National Hotel Ballina?

As of 11 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great National Hotel Ballina on 14 Jun 2026 start from £98, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Great National Hotel Ballina pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Great National Hotel Ballina?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Great National Hotel Ballina?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Great National Hotel Ballina?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for EUR 15 (subject to availability).

Where is Great National Hotel Ballina located?

Situated in Ballina, this spa hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Enniscrone Golf Club, The Humbert Memorial and Dolmen of the Four Maols. Ballina Arts Events Centre and Ballina Presbyterian Church are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Great National Hotel Ballina Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 300 out of 675 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 675 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 675 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 675 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 675 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

DESMOND

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff, very clean room good food.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent hotel with very helpful staff. Beds very comfortable & rooms spacious & quiet. Food was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean. Shower was hot and powerful. Bed was one of the most comfortable beds I've ever experienced in a hotel. Will definitely use again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was great. Comfy beds. Breakfast was nice. Super eggs. Telly was great. Bathroom nice and cosy. Spotless room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
WiFi was very slow, bed was hard, pillows were very flat and hard, 1 elevator was broken with no “out of order” sign, no outlets by the bed - we both use cpap machines and the cords barely reached the outlet on the other side of the room, and no shampoo or conditioner. No A/C, but that seems to be common in the surrounding areas-the window did open for cooler air. Food in the bar was great but the service was a little slow.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great place to stay very good value lovely food n Great staff. Beds very comfortable Bar relaxing Breakfast very good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great stay. Very relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with great welcome from staff and delicious breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are lovely and the accommodation everything one would expect - but at a reasonable price. Had an enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay with family. Hotel clean, and well appointed. Young staff in dining area, really working hard.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Hotel

This is a nice hotel with a good sized swimming pool
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Lovely stay , great breakfast and pool Facilities. Wee spa treatment was the icing on the cake 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay we were there for a wedding. It was a lovely venue the food was amazing and the staff were all so helpful. We will definately return.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed a nice quiet weekday stay and received a room upgrade which was very nice. Restaurant was okay with a menu dinner and breakfast buffet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wry comfortable room. Excellent service from staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Rooms are very big, with high ceilings. Spotlessly clean though a bit basic and slightly dated. Food in the bar/restaurant was average. The bar area itself is a bit soulless and lacking in atmosphere. My biggest issue though was the pillows provided. They were made of a rubber filling and extremely dense, so there was no give in them which meant I stried to sleep with my head at a 90 degree angle to my bidy. Needless to say, not much sleep was had. Fix the pillows and the hotel would be spot-on.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant staff. Lovely comfortable room. Pints of Guinness in bar were out of this world.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Patricia Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel reception area is lovely -mcshanes var & restaurant needs a complete overall as very dated and tables, chairs are wobbly and most chairs have split or damaged covering . Service is very slow only staffed by young people who looked stressed at times - food was good when it arrived and plenty of it . Rooms advertised as delux are basic - dirty carpets , old bed frames, pillows are very full but incredibly uncomfortable, woke up with stiff neck , asked for replacements ie soft fud not arrive after 2 days where I actually went and got them myself but no better flat and hard !! Not hotel quality pillows - cold room no extra blankets to use !! Had booked deluxe double room ended up with a triple - 2 single beds - 1 double /kingsize when questioned this I was told that’s the room allocated to you !! Very clutter with the extra beds and not the room we booked !! Tea & coffee supplied in the room which was nice but very sparse -2 tea bags / 4 coffee sachet/ 4 milk /4 sugar -3cups- The experience was disappointing I was expecting more delux - no room safe no mini fridge - 6 coat hangers for a weeks stay. No plugs by bed - the room & bath room were very clean but very dated and dirty carpets !! Didn’t spend much time in it -The staff I have to say are very friendly and always greet you - which was very nice . Would not return
Only 3 hangers in each unit
Disappointed with view looked out to the wall of the swimming pool
Dirty carpets
Dirty carpet
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Was moved to a room that had better Wi-Fi coverage, a minor inconvenience but the staff were always most helpful. Everything else was very comfortable. Particularly enjoyed the swimming pool.. Had breakfast and a couple of evening meals which were a good standard. In the evenings the staff were faultless and I enjoyed the comfort with a pint of Guinness. Many thanks, I stayed for four nights and would recommend this hotel. Ron Sweeney.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sailesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great staff, hotel needs TLC

Handy hotel with plenty of parking for business in area. A bit out of town but quiet. It’s getting very tired now. The rooms could do with a spruce up and updating. No sockets near or nearby the bed, in addition sockets near desk are taken up with kettle, etc. bathrooms need updating as do 24inch TVs with very poor reception. Bar has a limited menu but of a good standard.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very impressive upon entry. The person who welcomed us at the front desk was friendly and professional. The room was very spacious and well equipped. We found the TV was very small and the water pressure in the shower could be a bit better. It was convenient to have a restaurant within the hotel. However, based on the rest of the hotel, we had higher expectations. The quality of the food could be improved.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Declan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We had a good stay. Two issues the swimming was freezing given the weather at this time of year in the west of Ireland it would be good to have the pool warmer as the kids wanted out after 20-30mins due to it being to cold. The other the staff in hotel were lovely and very accommodating however they were very young and food service was at times slow. For breakfast in the morning it took a long time to refill the food items.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Clean and comfortable

All the staff were great, especially in the restaurant and bar - the young lady supervisor in the blue with dark hair is a huge asset to your team. The food was delicious and service timely. Room a little tired, bathroom disappointing with shower over bath and shower curtain. I'm no longer fond of trying to manoeuvre under a shower head positioned close to the wall, with the curtain clinging to my legs!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Barrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It is hard to describe the hotel. From first impressions the building is impressive and the foyer atra very spacious and grand. Check in was great and the staff on the desk were very friendly and efficient. The room i had was a family one and it looked luke it needed a good update with stains on the carpet a small bathroom with damaged sink and just in need of a refurb. The room was very hot and the only means of cooling it was a window which when open let in a lot of outside noise from a smoking area to the rear of the hotel. The barvatra was strange very open but very loud. The food wasnreasonable but quite expensive and the restaurant service was adhoc as they seemed under staffed. A lot of the seats in the place arr ripped andnit wasnt a good look. Breakfast at the hotel was buffet style and was good. The pool area was good but busy and the changing arra again needed some care. I didnt have a bad stay but i dont think i would be rushing back unless work was carried out to uodate the rooms and bar arra. As a base to travel it was great and there are a few fantastic beaches and historical sites nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Annette

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a welcoming experience

At check in there was a training session going on and so I didn’t interrupt, but no one even acknowledged me, another customer came along and they looked after them before me, so we weren’t off to a good start. Swimming pool was cold and grotty, and there was no hot water in the room, which was very dated. Also there as gum stuck to my he remote of the tv, pretty gross. Dinner was good though.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025