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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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    1 room, 2 adults, 0 children12
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    4.0 385 reviews
    • Excellent47%
    • Very good31%
    • Average14%
    • Poor4%
    • Terrible4%
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    Hotel Ballina N 59 Dublin Road, Ballina F26 X5P3 Ireland See on map
    AMENITIES
    Free Wifi
    Free Parking
    Breakfast Buffet
    Pool
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Restaurant
    Room Service
    4 Star accommodation
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    All reviewscamp bedlovely hotelkids clubfamily roomfrom start to finishstayed here for nightsbuffet breakfastfunction roomquiet locationswimming poolleisure centregreat facilitiessauna and steam roomfour starfood was lovelyfamily breakbar restaurant
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    Reviewed 5 days ago
    Disappointing meal

    Didn't stay I was at a function. The hotel is clean and very nice. The function I was at was an annual one.Have never had a problem until this year, the meal was worse than terrible. The soup was cool and watered down. The main...More

    Thank DeirdreB242
    Response from andrewkeane2017, General Manager at Great National Hotel BallinaResponded 2 days ago

    Dear Guest, I am very disappointed to read your review and I will be looking into your points as a matter of urgency. I would like to thank you for taking the time to post your review on TripAdvisor. I have emailed you directly to...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Lovely hotel with excellent staff

    We use this hotel as a base when we visit family in Ballina. We have stayed at this hotel 3 times now and love returning. The hotel is of a good standard. Rooms are very clean and have the required amenities for your stay. The...More

    Thank Callum D
    Response from andrewkeane2017, General Manager at Great National Hotel BallinaResponded 2 days ago

    Dear Callum, We are delighted to read that you had a most enjoyable stay with us recently and that you will be returning to us in the near future. I would like to thank you for highlighting Emma, Brian and Elaine they will be very...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Wonderful staff

    Our trip was literally saved by Ethan the manager, on September 13th,2018. Exploring Vacations went under in the middle of our trip, and left us without rooms, in several hotels, that we had already paid for. Ethan the manager on duty, found rooms for all...More

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

    Dear Guest, Thank You for your wonderful review. I cant imagine how you all were feeling been put in that situation, but as a team in The Great National hotel Ballina we welcome everyone and help in anyway we can. Hopefully we may all welcome...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Great friendly team

    Really comfortable hotel a nice distance from town for a freshening walk spa treatment really wonderful. Had dinner both nights, was really busy but the hard working staff looked after us very well, serving the first class food really well. Glad we chose to have...More

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

    Dear Guest, I am delighted you had a wonderful time here at the Great National Hotel Ballina. I will pass on your comments to the staff. I am looking forward to your return. I would like to thank you for taking the time to post...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Good but not Great

    Hotel looks good when booking in but is actually only Travel lodge/Premier inn room standard. Very basic rooms with a very very poor postage stamp size television with limited channels. No aircon in any rooms and no fridge so if staying more than 4 nights...More

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

    Dear John O, I am very disappointed to hear that you did not fully enjoy your stay with us recently and your points will be communicated at our weekly review meeting and we will be addressing them as a manner of urgency. We do have...More

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    Hotel Amenities
    HOTEL FEATURES
    Pool
    Free Parking
    Restaurant
    Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
    Room Service
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Bar/Lounge
    Spa
    Banquet Room
    Breakfast Available
    Business Centre with Internet Access
    Conference Facilities
    Dry Cleaning
    Heated pool
    Hot Tub
    Indoor pool
    Laundry Service
    Meeting Rooms
    Multilingual Staff
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Wheelchair Access
    Beachfront
    Breakfast included
    Awards & Recognition
    Travellers' Choice2018 Winner
    Certificate of Excellence
    Travellers' Choice2018 Winner
    Certificate of Excellence
    Hotel Style
    Luxury
    Room types
    Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms, Accessible rooms
    Hotel class
    Awards & Recognition
    Travellers' Choice2018 Winner
    Certificate of Excellence
    Travellers' Choice2018 Winner
    Certificate of Excellence
    Hotel Style
    Luxury
    Room types
    Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms, Accessible rooms
    Number of rooms
    87
    Price range
    US$65 - US$133 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Also Known As
    Ramada Ballina
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    Ballina Ramada
    Location
    Ireland > Western Ireland > Province of Connacht > County Mayo > Ballina
    Hotel class
    Awards & Recognition
    Travellers' Choice2018 Winner
    Certificate of Excellence
    Travellers' Choice2018 Winner
    Certificate of Excellence
    Hotel Style
    Luxury
    Room types
    Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms, Accessible rooms
    Number of rooms
    87
    Price range
    US$65 - US$133 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Also Known As
    Ramada Ballina
    ,
    Ballina Ramada
    Location
    Ireland > Western Ireland > Province of Connacht > County Mayo > Ballina
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    Traveller (82)
    Room & Suite (27)
    Dining (5)
    Pool & Beach (3)
    Business Centre & Event Rooms (22)
    Family and Play Areas (1)
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    Questions & Answers
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    Ann P
    15 May 2016|
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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"
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    "Get another Hotel"
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    "Rooms are quite nice even though foyer is bit dated"
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