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    Great National Hotel Ballina

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    Hotel Ballina N 59 Dublin Road, Ballina F26 X5P3, Ireland
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    Guests 1 room, 2 adults, 0 childrenGuests 12
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    All reviews camp bed lovely hotel kids club family room from start to finish buffet breakfast stayed here for nights function room quiet location swimming pool leisure centre great facilities sauna and steam room family break food was lovely bar restaurant staff were so friendly
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    Reviewed 5 days ago
    Basic, good for an overnight stay but not easy to find

    We had trouble finding this hotel driving into Ballina. They really should put better signs for the hotel off the main road. The staff was fine, the room was spacious but basic. We wish they had bathrobes in the rooms so that we could take...More

    Thank Talia123
    Response from Siobhan S, General Manager at Great National Hotel BallinaResponded yesterday

    Hello Talia Thank You for your feedback as we review all feedback at our weekly meeting. The signage is something we are in the process off. Yes, we only have one dining room which is Mc Shane's Bistro and we do try to cater for...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Great Spa

    Recently I attended the Spa & had a great time, started off with a swim (only 2 other ppl in the pool), jacuzzi & steamroom and then over an hr of treatments performed by Hayley, she is absolutely brilliant. The staff are super & attentive...More

    Thank May0Lass
    Response from Siobhan S, General Manager at Great National Hotel BallinaResponded 6 days ago

    Hello Guest Thank you for your lovely comment. Hayley will be delighted that you enjoyed your time at The Spa. I will pass on your feedback. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment on TripAdvisor. Regards, Siobhan Scally General Manager

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Bedrooms spacious clean and comfortable

    When touring in Ireland we wanted to visit the Giants Causway and stay somewhere with an hours journey - Ballina seemed good and we arrived without booking getting the last room with bath (as opposed to shower). Very comfortable and reasonably priced. The service in...More

    Thank DMWS2013
    Response from andrewkeane2017, General Manager at Great National Hotel BallinaResponded 1 week ago

    Hello Guest I am delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay here at Hotel Ballina. Thank for for taking the time to review as its appreciated. Kind Regards, Siobhan Scally General Manager

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Fine for a night

    We stayed here for 1 night in October and it was fine, nothing special just fine. It's a good walk outside Ballina with veery little around the hotel. The hotel seemed to be mainly for business people or contractors working away from home.We ate in...More

    Thank dunnangallIreland
    Response from andrewkeane2017, General Manager at Great National Hotel BallinaResponded 1 week ago

    Hello Guest Thank You for taking the time to review our hotel. Hopefully we might get the chance to welcome you again at Hotel Ballina. Kind Regards, Siobhan Scally General Manager

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Family break

    Recently returned from a 3 day trip to this hotel with our 3 kids. A few minutes drive from Ballina, not in walking distance.This wasn’t an issue for us but may be for some people. Poor service in the bar, at times waiting up to...More

    Thank ebj34
    Response from andrewkeane2017, General Manager at Great National Hotel BallinaResponded 1 week ago

    Hello Guest Thank You for taking the time to review the hotel as feedback from guests help us to become better and look at things from a guests point of view. I am disappointed to read there was a few issues and this was highlighted...More

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    Response from OntarioWelltravelled | Reviewed this property |
    Probably best to ask the hotel directly - reception will certainly be able to tell you what they charge. Alternatively there is a laundry in Ballina (Inniscrone Dry Cleaning and Laundry on Main street).
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    "All rooms are lovely, make sure you include the breakfast"
    cd0123
    15 Sep 2018
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    "Take your pick."
    bulben
    26 Jun 2018
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    "Get another Hotel"
    C566BImichellel
    3 Jun 2018
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    "Rooms are quite nice even though foyer is bit dated"
    margaretmaryhughes
    22 May 2018
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    PRICE RANGE
    US$62 - US$132 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    ALSO KNOWN AS
    ramada ballinaballina ramada
    LOCATION
    IrelandWestern IrelandProvince of ConnachtBallina
    NUMBER OF ROOMS
    87
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