The Merry Monk Bed and Breakfast

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Scored 8.1
Rated very good

Staff

9.2

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Merry Monk Bed and Breakfast in Ballina offers family rooms with private bathrooms, hairdryers, free toiletries, showers, and TVs. Each room includes a comfortable bed and essential amenities for a pleasant stay. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast with full English or Irish options, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free selections. The family-friendly restaurant serves Irish, local, Asian, and European cuisines for lunch and dinner, including vegetarian and gluten-free options. Leisure Facilities: The property features a bar, lounge, and live music. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel, ensuring connectivity for all guests. Location and Attractions: Located 40 km from Ireland West Knock Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Mayo North Heritage Centre (15 km), Foxford Woolen Mills Visitor Centre (17 km), and Knock Shrine (45 km). Guests appreciate the excellent breakfast, attentive staff, and value for money.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
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1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Lorraine
Ireland Ireland
“Breakfast and Dinner were superb, wonderful friendly staff. Will stay again”
Richard
Ireland Ireland
“Locantion and excellent room .Superior breckfast....lots of parking.”
Margret
Ireland Ireland
“Great place to stay.Lovely, modern building,lovely staff. Good location. Busy spot. Family wedding in Beleek handy to all.”
Mary
Ireland Ireland
“The accommodation and food were excellent. Staff very friendly and helpful.”
Lesley
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location just outside, on a main road but fairly quiet until 8am. Handy with restaurant and bar, plenty of parking. Staff very amenable 😀Breakfast was very good and hot.”
Teresa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Whole set up was very welcoming & comfortable.”
Maxine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was good, room was fresh and clean. Tea and coffee making facilities a really good idea.”
Gavin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Well Situated so you can get something to eat or cook your own”
Michael
Ireland Ireland
“Breakfast was very good, comfortably big.. room was clean, the bed was comfortable, ambient noise was low, coffee available.”
Karen
Ireland Ireland
“Staff were all lovely, very friendly, breakfast was fab, and we ate in the restaurant both evenings too, which was delicious.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
The Merry Monk
  • Cuisine
    Irish • Local • Asian • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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