The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre

Hotels
8.9 (1575 reviews)
Ballina , Killaloe , ie

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Food service issues
Some amenities needs updates

Categories

Cleanliness
8.69
The rooms were clean and tidy, showcasing good standards.
Service
9.36
Staff were consistently mentioned as friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.2
Multiple reviews praised the excellent location.
Room Quality
8.96
Rooms received positive feedback for comfort and decor.
Amenities
8.78
Leisure facilities noted as fantastic.
Value for Money
8.64
Some reviews felt pricing was high, slightly affecting perceived value.
Food and Beverage
8.5
Food quality was good, but service timing issues were reported.
Overall Experience
9.06
Overall, guests had a wonderful stay with minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 15:41

Property Description

Riverside Paradise with Leisure Facilities

Nestled on the banks of the River Shannon, Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre offers a picturesque escape just a stone's throw away from Limerick and Nenagh.

Scenic Views and Local Attractions

Overlooking the charming towns of Ballina and Killaloe, guests can enjoy stunning views of the 13-arch bridge and 13th-century cathedral. Explore the Shannon Waterway and soak in the beauty of the Arra Mountains and Mount Bernagh.

Extensive Leisure Facilities

Indulge in relaxation at the leisure centre with swimming pools, a hot tub, and a thrilling 120-foot water slide. Stay active at the gym, sauna, steam room, or join a class at the aerobics studio. Families will appreciate the supervised creche, while all guests enjoy complimentary access to these top-notch facilities.

Book your stay now for a perfect blend of tranquility and recreation at Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre.

Important information:

For Group Bookings, guests need to ensure the hotel has a contract is in place and a booking deposit is paid prior to arrival.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 1575 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.69
Service: 9.36
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.96
Amenities: 8.78
Value for Money: 8.64
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 9.06
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Alison couple ie
10
Short but sweet stay for an amazing wedding
Pros:

Stayed for a wedding, short but sweet stay! The staff were on point, very attentive all evening and first thing in the morning too, they couldn’t do enough for us. The room was gorgeous over looking the river and the food was amazing.. just everything! Thanks 🙂

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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Cliona solo_traveller ie
8
Pros:

Very Clean, Friendly Staff & Great Location!

2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Rose Mackin couple ie
10
My stay was homely, friendly, relaxing, good food and the scenery was fantastic, very peaceful.
Pros:

Breakfast was such a marvelous choice of food, I tried something different each morning.

Cons:

Nothing everythiing was excellent.

2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Mikemjt couple ie
10
Pros:

Lovely room with a great view of the river. Both dinner and breakfast was fantastic.

Cons:

Our room was above the bar and not as well soundproofed as it should be.

2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Neil solo_traveller ie
10
2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Sinéad couple ie
8
Lovely wedding venue would reccomend.
Pros:

Friendly welcoming staff, excellent food, at all arrival reception, main wedding meal, late night food and breakfast 😋

Cons:

Heat in bedroom way to hot even though we had tried turning radiator in room down to last, didn't think to turn down bathroom rod so room was too stuffy to sleep so just got up at 8am has breakfastand checked out early, had planned to meet friends at breakfast, felt relieve to breath easy as soon as stepped out of room to hallway.

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Adrian couple gb
10
Staff were extremely helpful and polite, the stay ended with a great breakfast.
2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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GREGOIRE couple fr
10
Pros:

Excellent emplacement. Accueil chaleureux, chambre très propre

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Tomás couple ie
8
2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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Danielle couple ie
10
2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Mary couple ie
10
2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Ted couple ie
8
2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Laura extended_group ae
10
Fantastic stay!
Pros:

All staff went above and beyond. The rooms were warm, comfortable and modern. Restaurant dinner and breakfast was fantastic.

Cons:

Na

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Mark couple ie
10
Pros:

Very friendly staff, excellent service very clean rooms, swimming pool with the slide was a big hit with my 7yr son, very impressed

Cons:

Loved everything about this hotel

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Alana couple ie
8
Lovely hotel in a lovely location
Pros:

The bed was very comfortable, the location was gorgeous even on a wet spring day the hotel and surrounding area looked fab. Will be returning definitely in the summer time again. Dinner in the hotel restaurant was so delicious. Pool was nice as it had a slide and everything!

Cons:

Dinner in the restaurant was lovely but it took so long to come out to us. The leisure centre looks like it could do with being done up as there was lots of rust, broken tiles etc around the pool area and on the outside of the slide.

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Olga couple ie
8
Pros:

Stunning location!

I made an error in the booking and they very kindly accommodated us despite being busy.

Cons:

No lift, so if mobility is an issue, be sure to request ground floor

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Gerard couple ie
9
Pros:

Made feel very relaxed with beautiful surroundings. Room service very efficient and staff were friendly

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Mary couple ie
10
2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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patricia couple ie
10
2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Reynolds couple ie
10
2026-03-15 via Nuitee