The Merry Monk
Killala Road
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Why people book this hotel
“Staff were very nice, friendly and helpful”
“The staff were amazing and very friendly, providing us with great meals”
“The rooms were a good size with a nice shower room and a shared open plan kitche…”
“The room was surprisingly quiet”
“Comfortable, clean, friendly & help staff, great food”
“Very clean”
“Ideal location with plenty of parking and very handy having the Merry Monk resta…”
“Good location, clean rooms of a good size”
“Breakfast was included and was delicious”
“Great breakfast facilities on site”
“Plenty of easy parking”
Overview
Situated in Ballina, 15 km from Mayo North Heritage Centre, The Merry Monk features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Located around 28 km from Martin Sheridan Monument, the hotel with free WiFi is also 34 km away from National Museum of Ireland - Country Life. The property is non-smoking and is located 17 km from Foxford Woolen Mills Visitor Centre. Rooms come with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms at the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The daily breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or Full English/Irish options. You can play darts at The Merry Monk, and the area is popular for hiking. Kiltimagh Museum is 36 km from the accommodation, while Knock Shrine is 45 km from the property. The nearest airport is Ireland West Knock Airport, 40 km from The Merry Monk.
Traveller reviews
Caitriona
solo_traveller
June 14, 2026
“Lovely accomodation”
Staff were very nice, friendly and helpful
Micheal
couple
June 14, 2026
Good overall experience.
Lacey
couple
June 7, 2026
“Great accommodation and wonderful restaurant with lovely staff.”
The rooms were a good size with a nice shower room and a shared open plan kitchen/dining room/lounge. The staff were amazing and very friendly, providing us with great meals. Ideal location with plenty of parking and very handy having the Merry Monk restaurant on the same site. Would definitely recommend.
Sherieda
solo_traveller
June 1, 2026
“Lovely spot. lovely people good value but bring ear plugs!”
Lovely setting close to town. Breakfast was included and was delicious.
Chris
extended_group
May 31, 2026
“Very good.”
Good location, clean rooms of a good size. Great breakfast facilities on site. Friendly and helpful staff.
Clare
couple
May 26, 2026
Couldnt be any better
Martin
couple
May 19, 2026
“Comfortable with very friendly helpful staff.”
The staff were lovely, very friendly and helpful. Ideal for food as bar/restaurant on our doorstep. Plenty of easy parking.available. The use of a communal lounge with sink, fridge and tea/coffee facilities was great. The room was surprisingly quiet.
elizabeth
couple
May 4, 2026
“Great place to stay.”
Comfortable, clean, friendly & help staff, great food.
Clancy
solo_traveller
April 29, 2026
“Visit to Ballina”
Facilities off bedroom living area
Sharon
solo_traveller
April 27, 2026
The staff and especially the owner made us feel very welcome
Phil
solo_traveller
April 19, 2026
Beautiful food had carvery on arrival compliments to chef and staff..
Mark
couple
April 10, 2026
“Will be back”
Very clean
Claire
solo_traveller
April 6, 2026
Lovely staff
Kristine
family_with_children
March 30, 2026
Lovely place lovely people!
Peter
couple
March 9, 2026
“A warm welcome in the west”
The communal space in the B&B was great for our group
Mary
family_with_children
March 1, 2026
“Clean & warm, comfortable room.”
The accommodation was clean, warm & easily accessible.
Liam
couple
February 10, 2026
It was a lovely 2 nights with very friendly staff and shout out to Evan working on the bar the Friday we stayed very pleasant and friendly guy.
elizabeth
solo_traveller
February 4, 2026
“Comfortable, nice place to stay”
Great location, comfortable, great setup.
Jennifer
couple
January 25, 2026
This place is an absolute gem!!Food was incredible and the owners made us feel like family. Went above and beyond, definitely worth a visit!!
Graeme
extended_group
January 20, 2026
“Good all round stay, good value for money.”
Poached eggs for breakfast were great in the morning and staff were really nice
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Billiards, Darts, Hiking, Walking tours, Live music/performance, Live sport events (broadcast)
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Bar
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area, Heating, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Parking
Free parking, Parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Safety & security
Key access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers, Carbon monoxide detector
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, First aid kit available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive
Services
Meeting/banquet facilities, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping
Family Room
Offering free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This family room offers heating and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 3 beds.
Double Room
Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This double room features heating and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 1 bed.
Twin Room
Featuring free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This twin room features heating and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 2 beds.
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