Great National Hotel Ballina

Great National Hotel Ballina is a contemporary four-star hotel, just a few minutes drive from Ballina Town and located on the N26 Dublin Road. Ireland West Airport, Knock is located only 40 minutes away and there are also daily buses and trains from across the country with both the bus and train stations only a 4 minute drive from the hotel, making us the perfect base whether travelling for business or leisure from the US.

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The West of Ireland is famous for the Wild Atlantic Way and with some of the main discovery points within driving distance from our hotel, you can experience this spectacular coastal route where it unfolds the wonders of nature, the power of the ocean and stunning countryside and landscapes. With everything on our doorstep, we are the perfect choice to enjoy the abundance of tourist attractions and soak up the wonderful atmosphere of Mayo, set in the North West of Ireland.

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Access to Mayo from the US

Great National Hotel Ballina is only 40 minutes drive from Knock’s Ireland West Airport, 2 hours and 20 minutes from Shannon Airport and 2 hours and 58 minutes from Dublin Airport. Shannon and Dublin airport have direct flights from a number of US city locations including Boston, Miami, New York, Atlanta, Dallas, Denver and many more destinations.

A huge advantage of travelling back to the US from Ireland is that you will pass through U.S. Preclearance facility in both Shannon and Dublin Airport. They are two of only a handful of airports outside North America that offers this facility. The benefit is that having cleared USCBP, passengers arriving in the US are treated as domestic arrivals, allowing them to avoid immigration queues, pick up their bags and go.

Find inspiration and ideas on a range of things to do and places to go in Mayo during your stay at Great National Hotel Ballina. For those looking for something different to entertain the family on a day out, Mayo does not disappoint.

From wide open spaces, miles of beaches and wild Atlantic surf to heritage sites, Great National Hotel Ballina the ideal choice on a break away in Mayo while you explore the West of Ireland.

Belleek Woods – 9 minute drive

Belleek Woods is a great family friendly walk situated along the banks of the river Moy. It is one of the largest urban forests in Europe with 200 acres of woodlands and trees up to 300 years old. The tree-canopy walk has lots of natural forest pathways which are great for little adventures with the children.

Enniscrone Beach – 20 minute drive

The breathtaking landscape and coastal scenery of Enniscrone will captivate and remain in your heart long after you have returned to the everyday world.

Downpatrick Head – 30 minute drive

Visit the magnificent Downpatrick Head, 5kms north of the little town Ballycastle, Co. Mayo. Embrace the stunning views of the incredible sea stack, sea cliffs and wild rugged Stags of Broadhaven.