Unwind at Great National Hotel Ballina, where Pilates and fitness classes meet Irish cuisine. Indulge in a deep-tissue massage or facial at Éidin Spa, then relax by the fireplace in the lobby or take a dip in the indoor pool. With yoga classes and free WiFi, guests can enjoy every moment of their stay.
Enjoy your visit to Ballina with a stay at Great National Hotel Ballina. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy or hydrotherapy, and Irish cuisine is served at McShanes Bistro, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge and a fitness centre are other features.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
87 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Designated smoking area (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
24-hour room service
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Children's menu
What to do
Fitness classes
Pilates classes
Yoga classes
Bike rentals nearby
Golf lessons nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Sailing nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Scooter/moped hire nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Conference space (10764 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Fireplace in reception
Television in common areas
Fitness centre
An indoor pool
Full-service spa
Sauna
Massage/treatment rooms
Steam room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Lift door width (centimetres): 900
Wheelchair-accessible
Wheelchair-accessible parking
2 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
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.
Dining
McShanes Bistro – This bistro specialises in Irish cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 12.50 per person
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 15 (subject to availability)
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
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.
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
Does Great National Hotel Ballina offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Great National Hotel Ballina does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Great National Hotel Ballina?
Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Great National Hotel Ballina?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Great National Hotel Ballina?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Great National Hotel Ballina?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 15 (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Great National Hotel Ballina and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as cycling, hiking and sailing, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation on-site includes fitness classes, Pilates and yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the indoor pool. Great National Hotel Ballina also has a sauna and a steam room, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Great National Hotel Ballina?
Yes, McShanes Bistro offers Irish cuisine.
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Great National Hotel Ballina Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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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
8/10 Very good
22 December 2024
Wry comfortable room. Excellent service from staff.
Derek
Derek, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
26 February 2025
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.
Sailesh
Sailesh, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 November 2024
It was as expected for a hotel with this rating.
David
David, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
2 August 2024
Nice Hotel
This is a nice hotel with a good sized swimming pool
Carl
Carl, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 April 2024
Fantastic stay
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
14 September 2024
Easy to get to
Fintan
Fintan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 October 2024
It as you would expect for a hotel of this rating
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 July 2024
Had a lovely two night stay during the salmon festival.
Ann
Ann, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 August 2024
Lovely stay , great breakfast and pool
Facilities.
Wee spa treatment was the icing on the cake 😊
Marie
Marie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 November 2024
Noise
A lot of noise in hotel , walking around all night
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 January 2024
Very happy 😊 enjoyed my stay
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 March 2024
Brilliant place
Stephan
Stephan, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
2 January 2025
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.
Annette
Annette, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 May 2024
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.
Aaren
Aaren, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
30 October 2024
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.
Declan
Declan, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 May 2024
Music good. Staff nice. Hotel pretty.
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 January 2025
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 !!!
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 August 2022
An excellent stay great location 5 minutes form town great for kids very friendly staff and notting is a bother to them very enjoyable and will definitely be back ...
Dominic
Dominic, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 April 2022
Good hotel, good size room, friendly staff, good leisure facilities.
Desmond
Desmond, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
15 June 2024
Not bad at all
Enjoyed our stay. Only few issues were the dirty carpet in the room, the shower which was awkward to get under, and no sockets beside the bed. Otherwise it was grand.
Ruth
Ruth, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 February 2024
It was exactly as you'd expect from a hotel with this star rating.
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 February 2024
Brilliant staff. Lovely comfortable room. Pints of Guinness in bar were out of this world.
Paul
Paul, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 August 2022
Excellent
Hotel is lovely and staff are excellent very friendly
Michelle
Michelle, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
3 July 2024
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.
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
27 June 2022
Nice hotel, good value. Must drive into town centre, not walkable