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Downhill Inn

Property class: 3

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An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a round table, and string lights.
A building with a covered entrance, steps leading up to it, and potted plants with flowers.
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and framed artwork on the walls.
A room with two wooden chairs, a small table, and a lamp. There are potted plants and a view of greenery outside the window.
A landscape with rolling hills and a sunset.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Sligo Road, Ballina, Mayo
  • Place, Tom Ruane Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Muredach's Cathedral
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballina Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knock (NOC-Ireland West)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Triple Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Triple Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a large mirror.

Family Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a laptop, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Ballina

At Downhill Inn, you'll be 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Ballina Golf Club and 12.2 km (7.6 mi) from Enniscrone Golf Club. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a garden and a picnic area. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10 AM. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Ballina hotel include Waterpoint and Kilcullen's Seaweed Baths.

What's nearby

  • Tom Ruane Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Jackie Clarke Collection - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • St. Muredach's Cathedral - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Ballina Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Enniscrone Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Ballina Station - 2 min drive
  • Knock (NOC-Ireland West) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dillons - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Heffernans Fine Foods - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Merry Monk - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Downhill Inn

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Downhill Inn. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Ballina hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 45 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Downhill Inn offers 45 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: EUR 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Ballina Restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Customers may be requested by the property to provide documentation of recent travel history (such as showing passport immigration stamps) and/or complete a health declaration.

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 27 August 2025 to 31 December 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately EUR 12 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property class

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Downhill Ballina
Downhill Inn
Downhill Inn Ballina
Downhill Hotel Ballina
The Downhill Hotel
The Downhill Hotel
Downhill Inn Hotel
Downhill Inn Ballina
Downhill Inn Hotel Ballina

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Downhill Inn?

Downhill Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Downhill Inn?

Yep, Downhill Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Downhill Inn?

The closest beach to Downhill Inn is Enniscrone Beach (10.8 km).

What makes Downhill Inn a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Downhill Inn.

Is Downhill Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and babysitting services, as well as childcare services and free extra beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Downhill Inn is a hit with families.

Does Downhill Inn serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Downhill Inn?

No, Downhill Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Downhill Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Downhill Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Downhill Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Downhill Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 91 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Marc

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

No frills. Basic.

Super basic. Shirt drive into town. Convenient option on wild Atlantic way trip. No frills.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Staff & service
No meal service or bar service on a Sunday evening, and hotel is away from any other amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Needs to be freshened up

Hotel was very outdated. Badly needs to be freshened up. But on the up-side the Staff were really friendly and breakfast very good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Base for weekend break

We use this hotel as a base for exploring the surrounding area. Everywhere we visited was an hour or so away. It was reasonably priced, although breakfast wasn't included. All the staff were encountered were genuinely friendly and helpful. Despite the weather being bad we didn't mind spending the extra time at the hotel as our room was warm, spacious and comfortable. The WiFi signal isn't the best and couldn't be realied upon by someone who is very digitally dependant. Efforts have been made to made to maintain the hotel but there are a few areas that are the worse for wear but a bit of tlc would go a long way to update it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wasn't expecting too much, but it was very pleasant, only a few minutes walk back into Ballina and a very nice breakfast. Easy parking as well which isn't the case with some other hotels locally.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

My Stay.

Food Excellent. Rooms could do with a makeover. Staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Family Room

Was a bit apprehensive, stay booked last minute, so wasn't sure what to expect. Hotel OK looking, a little bit dated. Restaurant and bar area is pretty nice. The food, breakfast and dinner, was very good. The bedroom was basic but fine. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

KATE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel Friendly staff Wifi was bit slow at times in our room but was strong signal then everywhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, welcoming, friendly staff. Good impression on arrival. Pleasant atmosphere. Bar and restaurant on site(I didn't use). Hearty breakfast. 4 stars
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and easy thanks all very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

Enjoyable stay, friendly helpful staff, hassle free check in, great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Adequate

Basic hotel, no frills but adequate for a one night business stay. Wouldn’t return for pleasure. Didn’t use the restaurant for diner and breakfast didn’t start until 8am so not able to comment on food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bit dated
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a lovely clean place to stay plus fresh breakfast made to order
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient location and quiet despite being near a main roadthe shower
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommended

Just stayed for one night. Lovely setting, quiet, best nights sleep for months - will happily use again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay at the DownHill

Great stay. Staff very friendly and helpful. Rooms very good. Breakfast excellent. I have stayed many times and it is always good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Cozy, unpretentious place to crash for the night

This was a comfortable place to crash for the night during our road trip around western Ireland. There was live music in the restaurant when we were there, which was fun! The bathroom could have used some updates and the TV in the room was a tiny CRT, but travelers who don't expect anything too fancy will be happy with the value.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nancy

Downhill Inn

This is the third trip we stayed there. We like the location because we walk to dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place

A simple but welcoming hotel. Happy with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

j

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Was just ok

Says the hotel is 400m from town it's not . Hotel could do with an upgrade . 2 staff were lovely rest was not . Band playing music during meal which was very loud when you just want to eat and chat . Music stopped at 9.50 on a Saturday night which is ridiculous . Very small ran down hotel more like a b&b but 3 times the price. Would not stay again . Not for kids either .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay at the DownHill

Great welcome from the night porter. He gave me an ironing board at short notice that night. The staff are very friendly. The breakfast is good value and very big. Small problem with key resolved immediately. Excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Brendan

Stayed in better hotels than this one
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent for a one night stay . Decor a bit drab
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort
Very small tv in room and heating switched off in the morning and freezing when having breakfast