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Great National Hotel Ballina

4.0 star property
Hotel in Ballina with full-service spa and fitness centre

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Exterior detail
Indoor pool
Lobby
Terrace/patio
Body treatments, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, hot stone massages

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$247
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

Explore the area

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N26, Dublin Road, Ballina, Co Mayo, F26 X5P3
  • Enniscrone Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Tom Ruane Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Ballina Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Knock (NOC-Ireland West)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Room (2+1)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Family Room (2+1)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Room (2+2)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Family Room (2+2)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room Single Use

Double Room Single Use

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Ballina

At Great National Hotel Ballina you'll be 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Enniscrone Golf Club and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from The Humbert Memorial. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an indoor swimming pool. .A relaxing day at Éidin Spa can include deep-tissue massages, body wraps and body scrubs along with aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The bistro, McShanes Bistro, serves Irish cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the gym and sauna as well as access to aerobics classes and yoga classes. 10764 square feet (1000 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 4-property class Ballina hotel, you'll be 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Ballina Arts Events Centre and 3 km (1.8 mi) from Dolmen of the Four Maols.

What's nearby

  • St. Muredach's Cathedral - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Ballina Dolmen - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Enniscrone Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Tom Ruane Park - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Ballina Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Ballina Station - 2 min drive
  • Knock (NOC-Ireland West) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Love Lee's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bar Square - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Broken Jug - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Great National Hotel Ballina

Hotel in Ballina with full-service spa and fitness centre
Great National Hotel Ballina offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Event space at this hotel measures 10764 square feet (1000 square metres) and includes conference space. A fitness centre, spa services, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Great National Hotel Ballina. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Ballina hotel.

  • 87 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 10764 sq ft of conference space
  • 1000 sq. m of conference space
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Great National Hotel Ballina offers 87 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Ballina hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Éidin Spa has 5 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and reflexology.

The spa is open selected days. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Languages

English

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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
  • 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 16.50 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
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately EUR 16.50 per person
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 15 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Ballina Hotel
Hotel Ballina
Great National Hotel
Great National Ballina
Great National Ballina Ballina
Great National Hotel Ballina Hotel
Great National Hotel Ballina Ballina
Great National Hotel Ballina Hotel Ballina

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Great National Hotel Ballina?

Great National Hotel Ballina offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 16 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great National Hotel Ballina on 31 Aug 2025 start from NZ$247.21, 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 parking available at Great National Hotel Ballina?

Yep, Great National Hotel Ballina has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Great National Hotel Ballina?

The closest beach to Great National Hotel Ballina is Enniscrone Beach (14.5 km).

Is there a spa on site at Great National Hotel Ballina?

Yep, Éidin Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as deep-tissue massages.

Does Great National Hotel Ballina have a pool?

Great National Hotel Ballina has an indoor pool. The pool is open 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM.

Is Great National Hotel Ballina family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, a picnic area and an indoor pool, it's no surprise that Great National Hotel Ballina is a hit with families.

Does Great National Hotel Ballina serve breakfast?

Yep, full brekkie is offered on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Great National Hotel Ballina?

No, Great National Hotel Ballina does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Great National Hotel Ballina?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Irish cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Great National Hotel Ballina?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Great National Hotel Ballina?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Great National Hotel Ballina Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 271 out of 620 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 620 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 620 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 620 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 620 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Lee

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing Stay

The hotel gives a wow first impression as you enter. Reception was very good, we got in early and stayed in room 210. Was surprised as it was a double plus 2 singles. Room was good and comfotable and shower bathroom wss good. Decent dized room. Bar area was dull and dingey. Ate dinner which was ok but breakfast is the worst i can recall for a long time. Staff had to be asked for drinks, food was poor and dried out, been there a long time and limited selection. For example fruit was a slice of water melon. Sausages were terrible, eggs like bullet. Real shame as restaurant does not fit with rest of hotel which is a 40 minute walk into town. Pretty disappointed with stay to say the least. 9 stay on trip round Ireland and very poor really, especially for the money paid.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anastasia

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff was not attentive. The hotel was taken over by locals who were also protesting the establishment. Sketchy parking lot situation. Furniture is old and torn. Stains on the carpet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Sailesh

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent Customer Service

So our stay started off great! Lovey spacious family room with a smart tv to watch Netflix on so kids were delighted. However at around 12.30am the couple next door decided to have a domestic and our kids got scared listening to this. Adam the night porter moved us to another room within minutes of asking him. The room we got to smelled of smoke and paint which wasn’t ideal however the next morning we were moved to a similar room from the first night! In fairness the hotel couldn’t know that 2 w**kers would start killing each other but they done absolutely everything they could to facilitate us! Dinner was beautiful breakfast had a lot of choices and the staff were extremely helpful and friendly! I would recommend anyone to stay here it’s just outside the town so there’s no noise at night and a good nights sleep is guaranteed considering no one decides to be Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson next door to you!! Thank you to everyone for your enjoyable and easy stay. We will be back again !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Derek

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

6/10 Okay

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness

Don't breakfast here...

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Noise

A lot of noise in hotel , walking around all night
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Graham

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was as expected for a hotel with this rating.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Declan, Lisburn

Travelled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024