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 manicure/pedicure, a deep-tissue massage or reflexology 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.
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 Waterpoint 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
N26, Dublin Road, Ballina, Co Mayo, F26 X5P3
What's nearby
Dolmen of the Four Maols
6 min drive - 2.7 km
Enniscrone Golf Club
8 min drive - 6.5 km
St. Muredach's Cathedral
9 min drive - 6.8 km
The Jackie Clarke Collection
9 min drive - 7.1 km
Tom Ruane Park
10 min drive - 7.8 km
Getting around
Ballina Station
3 min drive
Knock (NOC-Ireland West)
38 min drive
Restaurants
Heffernans Fine Foods
4 min drive
Dillons
5 min drive
The Merry Monk
6 min drive
Costa Coffee
5 min drive
Supermac's
5 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 manicure/pedicure, a deep-tissue massage or reflexology 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), coffee/tea in reception and meeting rooms
Wedding services, a gift shop and luggage storage
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
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 27 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great National Hotel Ballina on 22 Nov 2026 start from RM407, excluding 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
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The staff where very polite and the food in the bar was excellent....
There was also plenty of parking, which has been an issue in the 15 years i have been visiting Ballina and staying elsewhere.
There are plenty of aminities but unfortunatly i did not use any of them...
We stayed in one of their large family rooms—accommodating 2 adults and 2 children. The room was larger than what we are usually accustomed to, and it came with tea, coffee, and a bottle of water, which was a nice touch. We used the pool twice, and the kids absolutely loved it. We also had dinner one evening, which was enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Matthew
3 Feb 2026
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.
We were late arriving but it wasn't a problem, the night porter was expecting us and check in was quick and efficient.
Our room was spacious and immaculate as was the bathroom.
Breakfast was fresh and delicious.
The staff were very helpful and friendly.
We had an issue with our tv but it was sorted within minutes of our request.
I used the spa and the swimming pool and both were great.
A lovely hotel and lovely staff. We hope to be back soon.
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.
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.
Brilliant staff. Lovely comfortable room. Pints of Guinness in bar were out of this world.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Ron
28 Feb 2025
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 review
8/10 Good
David
27 Nov 2025
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.
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 review
8/10 Good
Declan
30 Oct 2024
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.