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7.9

1,851 reviews

Great National Hotel Ballina

Great National Hotel Ballina

Dublin Road, Ballina, Ireland

Reservations:

+1-833-728-2041

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Spa/Wellness packages

Kids' club

Restaurant

Indoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Great National Hotel Ballina

Welcome to the Great National Hotel Ballina, a fabulous 4-star hotel located in the vibrant city of Ballina, Ireland. Situated just 2.1mi from the city center, this hotel offers convenience and comfort for all travelers. With an impressive 1851 reviews, it's clear that guests love their stay here.

The Great National Hotel Ballina provides a range of amenities to ensure a memorable stay. Guests can indulge in spa and wellness packages, take a dip in the indoor swimming pool, or enjoy the convenience of free private parking and Wi-Fi. There's even a steam room, sauna, and fitness center for those looking to relax or stay active during their stay. Families are also well catered for with a kids' club and meals available, making it a great choice for a family vacation.

The hotel boasts a beautiful garden and picnic area, perfect for enjoying the Irish countryside. With a bar, restaurant, and room service available, guests can also enjoy delicious meals and drinks without leaving the comfort of the hotel. The Great National Hotel Ballina offers a wide range of room options, all equipped with modern amenities such as free toiletries and a bathtub in the private bathroom. With its friendly and attentive staff, this hotel ensures a truly enjoyable stay for all guests. Prices start from just $148, making it a great value choice for your stay in Ballina.

After a long day of exploring the beautiful city of Ballina, what better way to unwind than with a refreshing dip in one of the hotel's impressive indoor pools. The Great National Hotel Ballina offers not just one, but multiple pools for guests to enjoy. The heated pool is perfect for year-round swimming, and the shallow end makes it safe and welcoming for all guests. Please note that the pools are for adults only, ensuring a tranquil and peaceful environment for relaxation. So go ahead, take a leisurely swim or simply lounge by the poolside and soak up the sun.

When it comes to dining options, the hotel has you covered with its very own restaurant, McShanes Bistro. This charming eatery offers a variety of cuisines, including Israeli and European dishes, ensuring there is something to satisfy every palate. With its family-friendly, modern, and romantic ambiance, McShanes Bistro sets the perfect scene for a delicious meal with loved ones or a romantic dinner for two. Don't feel like dining out? No problem! The hotel also offers room service, so you can enjoy tasty meals and drinks from the comfort of your room.

At the Great National Hotel Ballina, convenience is key, and that extends to payment options. While cash is not accepted, the hotel is happy to accommodate guests with a variety of payment methods, including Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, American Express, and Maestro. So whether you prefer to pay with your credit card or debit card, you can rest assured that your preferred payment method will be accepted. Now you can focus on enjoying your stay without any worries about payment.

Closest airports

Ireland West Airport Knock

18.6mi

Most popular amenities

Spa/Wellness packages

Kids' club

Restaurant

Indoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Steam room

Sauna

Bar

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Wheelchair accessible

Elevator

Picnic area

Garden

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Rooms

Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children) in Great National Hotel Ballina

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Family

2 Twin Beds

1 King Size Bed

325 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Tea/Coffee maker

Upper floors accessible by elevator

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Includes a king-size bed and a seating area with tea and coffee making facilities. The bed for the child may be either a single bed or a camp bed. There is also a satellite TV, ironing facilities and a hairdryer.

Double Room for Single Occupancy. in Great National Hotel Ballina

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Double Room, Single Use

1 King Size Bed

260 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Tea/Coffee maker

Upper floors accessible by elevator

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Indulge in a spacious and comfortable Double Room designed for ultimate relaxation, featuring a luxurious King size bed, a private bathroom with bathtub, and a refreshing tea/coffee maker. Enjoy a hassle-free stay with convenient amenities and easy accessibility, ensuring a delightful experience.

Deluxe Twin Room in Great National Hotel Ballina

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Deluxe, 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

260 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Tea/Coffee maker

Upper floors accessible by elevator

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Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience in our Deluxe Twin Room. With its spacious 258 sqft, private bathroom with a bathtub, and a tea/coffee maker, this room is ideal for two adults seeking a relaxing stay.

Deluxe Double Room in Great National Hotel Ballina

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Deluxe

1 King Size Bed

260 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Tea/Coffee maker

Upper floors accessible by elevator

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Experience luxury and comfort in our Deluxe Double Room, featuring a spacious 258 sqft area with a king size bed, private bathroom with a bathtub, and complimentary tea and coffee amenities. Enjoy a relaxing stay with modern conveniences such as a TV, free toiletries, and an accessible upper floor location.

Standard Room

1 King Size Bed

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Standard

Family, King

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Family Room King Size Bed

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Guest reviews

7.9

1,851 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Fabio

9.1

January 2023

My family and I had a great time at Great National Hotel Ballina. The rooms are big, very clean and comfortable. Friendly and helpful 24/7 reception. Pretty good stylish bar/bistro with good food and affordable prices. Swimming pool is fantastic, well kept and optimal temperature. There’s also a gym. Hotel surroundings are quiet. Good reception area. WiFi was fine. Gigantic free parking area. Good (irish) breakfast. Overall it is a nice hotel and was better than what I expected. I recommend it and hope I can stay there again some day.

Swimming pool closing time on weekends at 6pm :( Would be nice if could stay open longer.

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Dolma

10

April 2023

This hotel was the most luxurious and at the same time one of the cheapest accomodations we stayed at during our roadtrip in Ireland. We arrived at the Great Ballina near the end of our trip and it was great to finally rest at this hotel. The bedroom and bathroom were big and the beds were super comfortable. The staff was kind and helpful as well! I don‘t know if it was just our room, but we were really happy about the bathroom that was equipped for the elderly/people with a disability.

The only thing missing was a toilet brush in the bathroom. :-)

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Brian

10

March 2023

The Hotel is beautiful Very welcoming and all the staff are friendly and professional staff are only to willing to help in any way. The Manager Michaella was wonderful as were all her staff in every area you could see the staff were well trained. All the staff looked happy in their work and nothing seamed to much to ask for this Hotel surpassed our expectations we had a very enjoy weekend Thank You All Especially Michaella We will be back

Everything was perfect There was nothing to dislike

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Sóna

9.1

February 2022

Bricfeasta iontach maith......Seomra glan agus compordach......dinnéar deas ar praghas réasúnta.....linn snamha deas....foireann cairdiúl

Ba chóir níos mo Gaeilge a úsaid sa cheantar seo......fógraí srl

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Irish_stephen

8.2

October 2022

The hotel has a small, but very functional gym, with a few cardio machines, as well as free weights. Ther is also a swimming pool, but I didn't have a chance to use it. Staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful, giving the hotel a very warm feel, whilst still meeting high standards. Food in the bar was amazing- I had the salmon. The location is great if you want to avoid the traffic in the town, and offers lots of parking space.

The only negative I had was there seemed to be a group working at the back of the hotel until about 10:30pm. I vey much doubt it's a regular occurrence though.

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Stacey

8.2

February 2023

Staff were wonderful! Rooms were spotless. Girl at the pool was so lovely letting my daughter have a little look at the pool before we intended to go down.

We had a.meal at the restaurant the first night of our stay. Chips were so hard and my husband's burger was not great either. Very expensive when this was the case. This is why we didn't eat here the second night . We loved the hotel but this did let it down a bit for us as we usually eat at the hotel in the evenings.

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Carmel

8.2

July 2022

We were welcomed at reception by Elizabeth, who was so friendly and helpful. It set the tone for the rest of our stay. We were so impressed by her. The room was a triple room, spacious, clean and had everything we needed. It was quiet at night, the beds were so comfortable and we slept so well. We used the gym one morning - it was small but had everything we needed.

Breakfast was basic, buffet-style. While there was a good selection, a menu-style breakfast with more selection would have been nice. However, seeing as we had gotten a great deal on the room, including breakfast, this didn't bother us too much.

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Ismail

8.2

February 2023

it's great that the reception gave us the wheelchair accessed room as i was having difficulties in mobilising and using my own wheelchair at the time.

the mattresses were not that comfortable. maybe because i am heavy in weight. the toilet was somehow very slow to dry up. the reception was charging us for late check out. Eur15 for extra 1hour. i felt annoyed by that. i've travelling around and never that i was charged for late check out.

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Valerie

9.1

May 2023

The robes and slippers. Clean and comfortable. Good location for visiting family. Staff were friendly and the hotel has a nice atmosphere.

The TV did not work. It switched on but we couldn’t get any channels. The pool and gym closed earlier than we had been told when we checked in, and we didn’t get a chance to use the pool which was a disappointment and one of the reasons we chose the hotel.

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Larissa

8.2

April 2022

The rooms were really spacious, bright and clean - I felt very comfortable The breakfast was fantastic - so much to choose from, especially if you're fussy or have fussy children. Staff were really lovely and accommodating - I would definitely stay again The hotel is very child friendly too, and they often have live singers/bands/entertainment on

The hairdryer and iron weren't great at all - one hairdryer we had burnt out whilst using it, and it had no power to dry my thick hair, and then the second one we got, didn''t dry my hair either. That was a little frustrating as I could have brought my own if I had known they weren't the best quality. The swimming pool also wasn't the best, there were pieces of dirt in the small square pool, which put us off going in. The hotel is also a 40min walk into the centre of Ballina, so if you don't have a car, you have to get taxis, which all added up to get out. I was told it was only 15mins to walk into town, when booking online. Not a major issue if you have a car, but if you have a lot of family to visit, it's a bit of a pain

Points of Interest Around Great National Hotel Ballina

Airports

Ireland West Airport Knock

18.6mi

Restaurants

McShanes Bistro

Cuisines

  • Israeli
  • European

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Modern
  • Romantic

Pools

Location

  • Indoor

Features

  • Heated
  • Shallow end

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Great National Hotel Ballina

Spa/Wellness packages

Kids' club

Restaurant

Indoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Steam room

Sauna

Bar

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Wheelchair accessible

Elevator

Picnic area

Garden

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Stay rules - Great National Hotel Ballina

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Great National Hotel Ballina

What are the check-in and check-out times at Great National Hotel Ballina?

Guests at Great National Hotel Ballina can check in starting from 04:00 PM and need to check out by 12:00 PM.

Is free parking available at Great National Hotel Ballina?

Yes, there is parking available at the Great National Hotel Ballina. The parking is free and located on site. Additionally, it is a private parking area where reservation is not required.

What are the rates at Great National Hotel Ballina?

Starting rates at Great National Hotel Ballina begin from $148. However, prices can vary based on room type and selected dates. Please enter your dates for accurate pricing.

Which room categories can I book at Great National Hotel Ballina?

The Great National Hotel Ballina offers a variety of room types including deluxe double rooms, double rooms for single occupancy, family rooms for 2 adults and 1 child, family rooms for 2 adults and 2 children, and deluxe twin rooms. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The rooms are spacious with sizes ranging from 258 sqft to 323sqft. The beds in the rooms include king size beds and twin beds.

What activities does Great National Hotel Ballina offer?

Guests at Great National Hotel Ballina have a variety of leisure amenities to enjoy during their stay. They can indulge in spa and wellness packages, take a dip in the indoor swimming pool, or relax in the steam room and sauna. The hotel also offers a fitness center for those looking to stay active.

For dining options, guests can visit McShanes Bistro, which offers a family-friendly, modern, and romantic ambiance. The restaurant serves Israeli and European cuisines, providing a diverse dining experience.

The hotel's indoor pool is available all year round and features a heated and shallow end. This allows guests to enjoy a swim regardless of the weather. However, the pool has age restrictions and is limited to adults only.

Overall, guests at Great National Hotel Ballina can spend their time enjoying the various amenities available, including the spa, indoor swimming pool, restaurant, and fitness center.

Can guests use a pool at Great National Hotel Ballina?

The Great National Hotel Ballina has an indoor pool available for guests. The pool is heated and has a shallow end. However, it is restricted to adults only.

Does Great National Hotel Ballina have on-site restaurants?

Yes, the Great National Hotel Ballina has a restaurant on site called McShanes Bistro. The restaurant offers a family-friendly, modern, and romantic ambiance. They serve Israeli and European cuisines.

Does Great National Hotel Ballina accept credit cards and cash payments?

No, Great National Hotel Ballina does not accept cash payments. They accept credit card payments only.