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The Ice House Hotel

The Quay, Ballina, Ireland
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The Ice House Hotel
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Ireland
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Unusual location and when you drive up don't be disappointed wait until check in its worth it! The spa is fabulous and well worth availing of one or just sitting n the relaxing area or outdoor hot tub, gorgeous rooms with fabulous view of the river. A lovely little gem although pricey!

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dublin ireland
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67 reviews 67 reviews
44 hotel reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
89 helpful votes 89 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

all reports are good....so i feel a little odd.....room lovely...but no fridge...no milk for cuppa...yes you could ring but i would prefer it in room in fridge....noise from next room...more sound insulation please...super views from room...good telly....nice bed....breaky only ok....no real oj....white bread for toast had german economy shop bread taste......not good...no brown bread visible to me....butter scarce...........lovely brown bread... More

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Galway Ireland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

I read a lot of reviews about the ice house and i arrived with high expectations. My expectations were met and i was impressed with the experience i encountered during my stay. It was fab. When we arrived the receptionist was lovely, walked us to our room and informed us of all the facilities available to us. Our suite was... More

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Dublin, Ireland
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Enjoyed a nice dinner here recently. We eat off the bar menu which was very reasonably priced. excellent food and good service. Waitress's were all friendly and helpful. Had a choice between bar food menu and restaurant menu, restaurant menu very pricey. Overall all , had a very enjoyable night , will be returning ! Scenery is beautiful overlooking the... More

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Geneva, Switzerland
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31 reviews 31 reviews
27 hotel reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This is a cool place! However, the room temperature and welcome were both warm: it’s just a novel, trendy place to stay. Some parts are really modern while others are very old and traditional – the old storage house for ice from the 19th century. For a bird-watching couple getting married, this would just be heaven! They market themselves very... More

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Galway
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42 reviews 42 reviews
21 hotel reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

We got married in the beautiful Ice House Hotel and can only strongly recommend this as a special venue for anyone planning their wedding. From the minute we arrived at the Ice House we felt fully relaxed and entrusted the staff to meet all out needs. We held our civil ceremony there also, facing out to the beautiful River Moy.... More

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Los Angeles, California
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9 reviews 9 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013 via mobile

I wanted to really love the Ice House and I did really really like it but it didn't quite reach the highest levels. What the Ice House has going for it is the location and physical beauty of the building. I was in a spa room in the newer wing and the room was modern, comfortable and had a magnificent... More

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Leeds, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Lovely location on the bank of the River Moy. Some remnants of the original Ice House remain which means one should always seek a table riverside. The food was good but no more. The staff were pleasant but no more. The prices were competitive but no more and the parking, which is off but just along the road means care... More

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Leeds, United Kingdom
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

I stayed at the Ice Hotel with my sisters for an overnight spa break (21st April) - I cannot recommend this highly enough and from the second we arrived to a beautiful warm Irish welcome (and glass of bubbles!) we were shown to our stunning rooms where homemade cookies, real milk for our abundance of tea/coffees along with complimentary mineral... More

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Lurgan, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

On arrival it was nice to see a friendly atmosphere after driving so far. I had informed them I would be late and they noted this and phoned prior to my arrival to see if I wanted anything as the kitchen would be closed which I though was a lovely touch. Check in was easy and they escorted me to... More

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What travellers say

  • Hot tub(26)
  • River moy(17)
  • Relaxation room(9)
  • Comfortable bed(7)
  • Very good(6)
  • Ceiling window(5)
  • Main course(5)
  • Nights B B(5)
  • Friendly and helpful(4)
  • Top class(4)

Additional Information about The Ice House Hotel

Address: The Quay, Ballina, Ireland
Region: Ireland > Western Ireland > Province of Connacht > County Mayo > Ballina
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites
Hotel Style:
#2 Romantic Hotels in Ballina
#3 Business Hotels in Ballina
#4 Family Hotels in Ballina
Price range (per night): $131 - $310
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Ice House Hotel’s 28 bedrooms and 7 suites are located in both the carefully restored original House and the architecturally dazzling contemporary wings, and all the rooms are individually designed and equipped with the very latest technology. Bathrooms boast toe warming under floor heating, extra soft towels and premium bathroom products by L'Occitane en Provence. Light filled spacious rooms, super-king pillow top beds with goose down duvets, bespoke furniture and the latest flat screen entertainment centers are featured throughout. ... more   less 
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Also Known As:
Ice Hotel Ballina
The Ice Hotel

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