The Merry Monk Bed and Breakfast
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.
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Guests who stayed here loved
Mary
Ireland“The accommodation and food were excellent. Staff very friendly and helpful.”- Lesley
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“Whole set up was very welcoming & comfortable.”
- Maxine United Kingdom“Breakfast was good, room was fresh and clean. Tea and coffee making facilities a really good idea.”
- Karen Ireland“Staff were all lovely, very friendly, breakfast was fab, and we ate in the restaurant both evenings too, which was delicious.”
- Tierney
Australia“My room was very comfortable. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I loved the common room in the B&B. It was a great place to relax and meet fellow travellers. The food was wonderful, and there was plenty of it. I would highly recommend this...” 
Patricia Ireland“Great place to stay. Food was fantastic, all the Staff we met were great. I really liked the communal area in the B&B, it had a kettle, cups, tea, coffee, small fridge, table & chairs, TV, plus couches to chill and relax. There was plenty of...”- Geraldine Ireland“The accommodation at the Merry Monk was excellent i would highly recommend it.”
- Mary Ireland“Great location, room very comfortable, lovely area for relaxing & making tea/coffee at accommodation, food in bar exceptional & staff were the best & very helpful.”
- Andrew United Kingdom“Beautiful establishment, very clean and cosy . Good food and nice people .”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- The Merry Monk
- CuisineIrish • Local • Asian • European
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free
House rules
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.
