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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

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
and
1 double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.2
Free WiFi
9.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Martin
    Ireland Ireland
    Everything staff very friendly and polite. Room very clean and big spacious bathroom
  • Louise
    Ireland Ireland
    Accommodation was clean and spacious, food in the Bar/ Restaurant was excellent, Staff were so friendly
  • Eamear
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was spotless. Great location. Host was very accommodating offering us a lift into town.

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

Facilities of The Merry Monk
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Walking tours
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Darts
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Entertainment and family services
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Merry Monk takes special requests - add in the next step!

    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 room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    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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    FAQs about The Merry Monk

    • The prices at The Merry Monk may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Guests staying at The Merry Monk can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • Buffet
      • À la carte

    • Check-in at The Merry Monk is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • The Merry Monk offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Billiards
      • Fishing
      • Darts
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Live music/performance
      • Walking tours
      • Live sport events (broadcast)

    • The Merry Monk is 0.9 miles from the centre of Ballina. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at The Merry Monk include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Family

    • The Merry Monk has 1 restaurant:

      • The Merry Monk