Ice House

The Quay, Ballina, Co. Mayo
Tel: +353 96-23500 Email: chill@theicehouse.ie Website: WWW.THEICEHOUSE.IE

Ice House is located in a truly iconic building overlooking the spectacular and ever-changing River Moy, at the Quay, Ballina, Co Mayo. Funky furnishings, eclectic styling and stunning architectural design at the Ice House combine to make you feel like you’re in the heart of the city. However, just one look at the unrivalled view from all rooms and you’ll immediately know you’re not.

A unique setting, the Ice House comprises of 32 ultra-luxurious heritage and contemporary bedrooms and suites, all with panoramic river views, featuring underfloor heating, goose down duvets and pillows, and VOYA lotions and potions. With great service, fantastic food, fine wines, clever cocktails and Ireland's best boutique hotel spa guaranteed to soothe, the Ice House is unlike any other hotel in Mayo. Discover the best of both worlds in Ballina and make the Ice House your own.

Dining in the restaurant, overlooking the River Moy is an essential part of the Ice House experience. Chef Anthony Holland from Achill Island works with the finest seasonal local produce served up by the friendly staff, with alfresco dining on the terrace a real treat.

Relax and unwind in Chill Spa - a VOYA exclusive spa, with 5 luxurious treatment rooms, a spa thermal suite and an outdoor spa garden featuring riverside hot tubs and a cedar barrel sauna. Lounge in the relaxation room, enjoy the thermal areas, or bubble away in the two outdoor hot tubs, spectacularly positioned over the River Moy!

Art lovers will enjoy works by Irish artists Charles Tyrrell, Martin Gale and John Devlin. Nearby activities include golf (Enniscrone, Carne and Rosses Point are all within a short drive), horse riding or fishing on the Moy.

Nearby activities include golf (Enniscrone, Carne and Rosses Point a short drive), horse riding or fishing on the Moy.

32 bedrooms including original Ice House Heritage style rooms and contemporary Riverside Suites.

Recent Awards:

YesChef Awards - Afternoon Tea of the Year 2020 Connacht
Irish Tatler Spa Awards - People's Choice 2018
Irish Tatler High Commended Spa 2017
Irish Times 100 Best Places to Stay 2017

Proprietor:

Pearse Farrell

Manager:

Niall Kerins

Directions:

From Dublin:

  • Take the N4 signposted 'West', heading for Sligo.
  • Follow on to the M4.
  • Follow the road until you come to the turnoff for the N59 signposted for Ballina.
  • Follow the N59 for approximately 50 km until you reach Ballina.
  • On entering Ballina you will come across a mini-roundabout and should take the 3rd Exit.
  • Continue straight through a housing estate.
  • Take a right at the end of the road.
  • The Ice House is on the left-hand side up this road, Quay Village.


From Dublin Airport:

  • From the Airport take the M50 southbound until you reach the exit for the N4 at Lucan.
  • Take the N4 Signposted West heading for Sligo.
  • Follow on to the M4.
  • Follow the road until you come to the turnoff for the N59 signposted for Ballina.
  • Follow the N59 for approximately 50 km until you reach Ballina.
  • On entering Ballina you will come across a mini-roundabout and take the 3rd Exit.
  • Continue straight through a housing estate.
  • Take a right at the end of the road.
  • The Ice House is on the left-hand side up this road, Quay Village.

From Cork:

  • Take the N20 signposted Limerick following it all the way to Charleville.
  • Branching left to merge with the R526 signposted Galway/Shannon on to Baunacloka.
  • Taking the N18 signposted limerick from here via Ennis to Claregalway.
  • From Claregalway follow the N17 to Claremorris via Tuam.
  • At Tuam take the N60 to Castlebar.
  • From Castlebar continue forward onto Station Road - N60 signposted Dublin.
  • At roundabout take the 3rd exit onto Lawn Road - N5 (signposted Dublin) Entering Foxford.
  • Turn left onto the N26 (signposted Ballina)
  • On entering Ballina pass through 2 sets of traffic lights and take the 2nd exit on the mini-roundabout.
  • Follow the road passed Dunnes Stores on the left-hand side take the 1st exit on the mini-roundabout.
  • Travel over the bridge and take the left turn.
  • Follow the N59 and take the first left turn.
  • The Ice House is down the Quay Road on the left-hand side.


From Belfast:

  • Follow the A4 signposted west until you reach the border at Belcoo continuing onto the N16 signposted Sligo.
  • Follow the signs to Sligo, on entering Sligo follow the signs for the town centre/Dublin.
  • Continuing along to the N4, follow the N4 until you reach the turnoff for the N59, branching left and turning right onto the N59 signposted Ballina.
  • Follow the N59 for approximately 50 km until you reach Ballina.
  • On entering Ballina you will come across a mini-roundabout and take the 3rd Exit.
  • Continue straight through a housing estate.
  • Take a right at the end of the road. 
  • The Ice House is down the Quay Road on the left-hand side.


From Galway

  • At Bodkin roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Headford Road - N6 (signposted Castlebar).
  • At Kirwan Roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Headford Road - N84 (signposted Castlebar, Headford)
  • Continuing forward onto the N84, until you reach Castlebar.
  • From Castlebar continue forward onto Station Road - N60 signposted Dublin At roundabout take the 3rd exit onto Lawn Road - N5 (signposted Dublin)
  • Entering Foxford.
  • Turn left onto the N26 (signposted Ballina)
  • On entering Ballina pass through 2 sets of traffic lights and take the 2nd exit on the mini-roundabout.
  • Follow the road passed Dunnes Stores on the left-hand side take the 1st exit on the mini-roundabout.
  • Travel over the bridge and take the left turn.
  • Follow the N59 and take the first left turn.
  • The Ice House is down the Quay Road on the left-hand side.


From Sligo

  • Take the N4 Signposted East heading for Dublin.
  • Follow the road until u come to the turn off for the N59 signposted for Ballina
  • Follow the N59 for approximately 50 km until you reach Ballina.
  • On entering Ballina you will come across a mini-roundabout and should take the 3rd Exit.
  • Continue straight through a housing estate.
  • Take a right at the end of the road.
  • The Ice House is down the Quay Road on the left-hand side.

Special Offers

Best Rate including Cooked to order Breakfast

Treat yourself to an overnight escape at The Ice House. Relax and drink in the river views through floor to ceiling windows, enjoy stylish and spacious rooms. Then savour a cooked to order breakfast in the morning. 

Best Rate Guarantee 
Free Cancellation up to 48 hours prior to arrival 
Free
 Parking 
Free hi-speed WIFI 

Our Hotel Highlights:
Outdoor Terrace for Al fresco dinning| Outdoor spa garden for relaxation weather permitting |Riverside Restaurant| Stunning River Views |

from €75
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24hr Escape - 1 night with dinner and breakfast

Escape to the west coast wilderness of North Mayo with an overnight stay in a luxurious room with spectacular floor to ceiling river views. Enjoy dinner from our Al A Carte menu in the relaxing surrounds of our 54° 9° Restaurant plus a cooked to order full breakfast the following morning. Take time to relax and enjoy all the Ice House has to offer.

Best Rate Guarantee
No Booking Fee - Pay Later
Free Cancellation up to 48 hours prior to arrival
Free Parking
Free hi-speed WIFI

Our Hotel Highlights:
Outdoor Terrace for Alfresco dining| 54° 9° Restaurant | Stunning River Views | Winner Gold Medal Award 2022 | Winner Mayo Business Awards 2022 | Winner Irish Tatler Wellness & Spa Awards 2022

from €115
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Stay, Dine and Unwind - 2 nights with 1 dinner

Enjoy two nights luxury accommodation, cooked to order breakfast each morning and dinner in the 54° 9° Restaurant from the Al A Carte menu on an evening of your choice plus enjoy all the Ice House has to offer.

Best Rate Guarantee
No Booking Fee - Pay Later
Free Cancellation up to 48 hours prior to arrival
Free
 Parking
Free hi-speed WIFI

Our Hotel Highlights:
Outdoor Terrace for Alfresco dining| 54° 9° Restaurant | Stunning River Views | Winner Gold Medal Award 2022 | Winner Mayo Business Awards 2022 | Winner Irish Tatler Wellness & Spa Awards 2022

from €195
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Summer Stay & Eat - 2 Nights & One Dinner

Enjoy two nights luxury accommodation, cooked to order breakfast each morning and dinner in the 54° 9° Restaurant from the Al A Carte menu on an evening of your choice plus enjoy all the Ice House has to offer.

Best Rate Guarantee
No Booking Fee - Pay Later
Free Cancellation up to 48 hours prior to arrival
Free
 Parking
Free hi-speed WIFI

Our Hotel Highlights:
Outdoor Terrace for Alfresco dining| 54° 9° Restaurant | Stunning River Views | Winner Gold Medal Award 2022 | Winner Mayo Business Awards 2022 | Winner Irish Tatler Wellness & Spa Awards 2022

from €230
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3 Night Summer Staycation

Enjoy a three night stay at The Ice House in a luxurious room with spectacular floor to ceiling river views. Savour dinner on one evening of your choice in the riverside restaurant overlooking the River Moy. Each morning of your stay enjoy a cooked to order full breakfast. Enjoy the sights on the Wild Atlantic Way this Summer. 

Best Rate Guarantee
No Booking Fee - Pay Later
Free Cancellation up to 48 hours prior to arrival
Free Parking
Free hi-speed WIFI

Our Hotel Highlights:
Outdoor Terrace for Alfresco dining| 54° 9° Restaurant | Stunning River Views | Winner Gold Medal Award 2022 | Winner Mayo Business Awards 2022 | Winner Irish Tatler Wellness & Spa Awards 2022

from €345
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Romance at The Ice House

Enjoy some time together, Get away from it all and soak up the calm and tranquility of our riverside setting. Enjoy our luxury accommodation, dinner in the riverside restaurant and cooked to order breakfast at your leisure. Enjoy a bottle of bubbles and chocolate treats in your room on arrival.


Our Hotel Highlights:
Outdoor Terrace for Al fresco dinning| Outdoor spa garden for relaxation weather permitting |Riverside Restaurant| Stunning River Views |

from €190
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Autumn 24hr Escape - Overnight & Dinner

Escape to the west with an overnight stay in a luxurious room with spectacular floor to ceiling river views . Enjoy dinner from our Table d’Hote menu in the relaxing surrounds of our riverside restaurant plus a cooked to order full breakfast the following morning. Take time to relax and enjoy our added Autumn extras like a complimentary cocktail at sundown.


Our Hotel Highlights:
Outdoor Terrace for Al fresco dinning| Outdoor spa garden for relaxation weather permitting |Riverside Restaurant| Stunning River Views |

from €120
Book Now

Autumn Stay & Eat - 2 Nights & One Dinner

Enjoy two nights luxury accommodation, cooked to order breakfast each morning and dinner in the riverside restaurant from the Table d’Hote menu on an evening of your choice plus enjoy our added Autumn extras like a complimentary cocktail at sundown.

Our Hotel Highlights:
Outdoor Terrace for Al fresco dinning| Outdoor spa garden for relaxation weather permitting |Riverside Restaurant| Stunning River Views |

from €190
Book Now

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