Name: Downhill Inn
Address: Sligo Road, Ballina, IE

8/10

Excellent

19 Oct 2022

Kathryn

No meal service or bar service on a Sunday evening, and hotel is away from any other amenities

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jul 2022

Catherine

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Hotel was very outdated.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

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2022

Claire

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.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jul 2022

Marc

No frills. Basic.

Super basic. Shirt drive into town. Convenient option on wild Atlantic way trip. No frills.

Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2022

Stephen

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.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

16 May 2022

Verified traveler

My Stay.

Food Excellent. Rooms could do with a makeover. Staff friendly.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Aug 2021

Paul

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.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2021

KATE

Nice hotel
Friendly staff
Wifi was bit slow at times in our room but was strong signal then everywhere else.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Nice, welcoming, friendly staff. Good impression on arrival. Pleasant atmosphere. Bar and restaurant on site(I didn't use). Hearty breakfast. 4 stars

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2020

Verified traveler

Nice and easy thanks all very friendly and helpful staff

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2020

david

Nice hotel

Enjoyable stay, friendly helpful staff, hassle free check in, great breakfast

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

09 Aug 2020

Verified traveler

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.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

14 Sep 2019

Kathleen

Bit dated

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

It is a lovely clean place to stay plus fresh breakfast made to order

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Convenient location and quiet despite being near a main roadthe shower

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2019

Paul

Recommended

Just stayed for one night. Lovely setting, quiet, best nights sleep for months - will happily use again.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2019

Brendan

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.

Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Sep 2018

Elizabeth

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.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Sep 2018

Nancy

Downhill Inn

This is the third trip we stayed there. We like the location because we walk to dinner.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Nice place

A simple but welcoming hotel. Happy with our stay.

2/10

Poor

05 Aug 2018

j

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 .

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2018

Brendan

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.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

19 May 2018

Brendan

Stayed in better hotels than this one

8/10

Excellent

22 Apr 2018

Kevin

Excellent for a one night stay . Decor a bit drab

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

22 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

Very small tv in room and heating switched off in the morning and freezing when having breakfast

Partner

4/10

Poor

12 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

On arrival they had no idea who I was had no booking or anything . The lady was so confused after a while she had to get the manager who eventually sorted our rooms. She said they had not been informed by Expedia of the booking. It took a while and we really didn’t have much time to waste due to a family funeral. Communal area could do with a update , rooms ok but also dated. Also a lot further out of town as stated in website.
Would not stay again

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2017

Amy

Down hill

Very good

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2017

Verified traveler

Thin walls

Was awoken by snoring in room next-door.

8/10

Excellent

01 Oct 2017

Verified traveler

The staff was nice, breakfast was good and the bed comfortable. we found elastic band for hair from the previous guest behind the door of the bathroom and some hair in the bath tub. In general was ok, but a bit more cleaning is needed in the rooms.

6/10

Pleasant

23 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

Cneap nights stay hotel dated, no lift for bags and had mosquitoes in room, internet poor

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2017

peter

good value for money

room was clean and comfortable.WiFi worked ok even at the other end of the hotel. I got there too late to eat in the hotel restaurant but the receptionist gave me a name and number of a local pizza delivery service which solved the immediate problem.
Friendly service and nice quiet room.

8/10

Excellent

03 Apr 2017

Angela

Would recommend

Stayed one night the place is a bit dated but it was very clean room was comfortable only complaint about it there could of been a proper sized TV in the room.

Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Sep 2016

Shona

Perfect place to stay if you want something cheap and cheerful! The staff are lovely, the rooms are clean and the bed is very comfortable.

Family

4/10

Poor

28 Aug 2016

Anne

It was ok but very unfriendly and impersonal and wifi didn't really work properly if at all. A very basic hotel really but I guess you get what you pay for.

Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Aug 2016

Verified traveler

had a nice quiet time. They could get bigger tv sets.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jul 2016

Gerry

A Good Base

We used the hotel as a base for day trips to the west of Ireland. The hotel was perfectly adequate for this purpose. The evening meals were of a high standard and the staff were very friendly.

Partner

2/10

Poor

09 Jun 2016

Paula

Room was very very jaded ... Still using blankets!!! Very disappointed with quality of room and hotel overall ... Needs a series facelift!

2/10

Poor

28 Jun 2015

Honey b

Terrible

Not good would never stay here again room was terrible this is not a 3 star I would not even give it a 1 star

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2015

Kevin

Ballina stay

Brilliant stay, great hosts, lovely accommodation & service

Family

6/10

Pleasant

16 Aug 2014

Verified traveler

Once was grander

Hotel fine but little things didn't work eg room key had to be re magnetised often

4/10

Poor

08 Aug 2014

Verified traveler

NICE FOOD, GOOD SERVICE, COMFY ROOMS BUT VERY DIRTY HOTEL.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2014

Verified traveler

fab inn great staff very friendly

walking distance to ballina very laid back atmosphere in the inn

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2014

Verified traveler

Not to be Reccommended

There were bugs in the bed. I knew all about it when I got home. Never again!

8/10

Excellent

09 May 2014

hilda and mike

Convenient to all that side of Mayo had to offer

Really enjoyed our stay at Downhill Inn. It was for us the perfect location, as in peace, tranquillity and beautiful gardens. I like to walk and was within close proximity to the River, local Park, plus one can walk to the centre of Ballina from this hotel. Some live music at night would be very much appreciated.

4/10

Poor

06 May 2014

cindy

A cheap hotel but a bit run down

Our experience was not a bad one - just that the hotel facilities are quite run down and have a shabby/dirty feeling. The wifi was also terrible.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2014

Fern

WEenjoyed our stay. THe hotel is convenient to everyplace.YouYour manaement and staff are very helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2013

rosie

lovely little hotel

booked the hotel as was attending a wedding in the Downhill house hotel and was within walking distance of hotel. was very happy with the hotel on all aspects.

6/10

Pleasant

14 Feb 2013

M

A nice family run hotel, perfect for our needs. It does look a little tired in places but given the current economic climate things can't be easy in the hospitality industry. Happy with the stay, good value, will stay again

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2012

galway couple

very convenient

Nice and convenient very good value for money...having it prebooked...tryed to book an extra nite whilst there, they wanted double the price.

6/10

Pleasant

05 May 2012

Stephen

Budget hotel

Budget hotel in need of some modernisation.