Great National Hotel Ballina  

Set in Ballina, County Mayo — a short drive from the town centre and roughly 3 km from downtown. Close to the Dolmen of the Four Maols and The Humbert Memorial, with Enniscrone Golf Club, Ballina Arts Events Centre and St. Muredach's Cathedral all nearby. Knock (Ireland West) airport is about 37.5 km away.

A contemporary 4-star hotel with 87 guestrooms that balance comfort and function — flat-screen TVs, desks, safes and private bathrooms with shower/tub combos and deep soaking tubs. Family-friendly rooms and a supervised Great Fun Club make this a solid pick for families; pets are not allowed (service animals welcome). Stylish banquet suites and flexible spaces cater to weddings and large events.

Relax at the Éidin Spa with massages, facials and body treatments, or use the leisure centre with an indoor pool, spa tub, steam room, sauna, gym and solarium. On-site extras include concierge services, gift shop/newsstand, picnic area and free self-parking. Swim hats are required in the pool.

Conference and event facilities cover about 1,000 m² and can host up to 650 guests across stylish meeting rooms and banquet suites. Complimentary wired and wireless internet, a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff support business needs.

McShanes Bistro serves Irish cuisine in a relaxed bistro setting, plus there's a bar/lounge and a café on-site. 24-hour room service is available and continental/full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00–10:30 for a fee. Plenty of local dining options are close by for regional surf-and-turf and pub fare.