Sign in

Subscriber

Hotel review: This west of Ireland sanctuary should be on every spa lover's list

Seaweed baths and the magical waterside setting stand out at this Mayo hide-away

Hotel review: This west of Ireland sanctuary should be on every spa lover's list — Being on the edge of North Mayo you’re also within radius of some very nice attractions, from Foxford Woolen Mills and Dunpatrick Head to the Céide Fields and the Sligo coastline.

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 - 11:00

Thom Breathnach

Ice House, Ballina, Co Mayo

Our rating: 8.75/10

This is exclusive subscriber content. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Subscribe to access all of the Irish Examiner.

Annual €130€80

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

Benefits image

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

WHATSAPP

NEWSLETTERS

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Hotel review: Five star luxury in the heart of Killarney National Park

S Hotel review: Five star luxury in the heart of Killarney National Park

Santa Claus: When I first flew across the Alps I had never seen anything so amazing

Santa Claus: When I first flew across the Alps I had never seen anything so amazing

Hotel review: This Wild Atlantic Way star offers one of the best value dining escapes in the country

S Hotel review: This Wild Atlantic Way star offers one of the best value dining escapes in the country

<p>Ainsley Harriott: "Later in life, going back to the Caribbean has also been deeply memorable."</p>

Ainsley Harriott: 'People were stealing toast out of the toaster on an all-inclusive holiday'

Lifestyle

Newsletter

The best food, health, entertainment and lifestyle content from the Irish Examiner, direct to your inbox.

Lifestyle

Newsletter

The best food, health, entertainment and lifestyle content from the Irish Examiner, direct to your inbox.

© Examiner Echo Group Limited