The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre

Hotels
8.9 (1768 reviews)
Ballina , Killaloe , ie

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 1768 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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John • couple • au
10
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Isabel • couple • ar
10
Muy lindo hotel,el mejor de este viaje
Pros:

Excelente

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • ie
8
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
G
gerard • extended_group • ie
8
Would stay again
Pros:

Very clean and great staff

Cons:

A bit pricey

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Scott • couple • ie
10
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Mary T • couple • ie
9
Located and excellent staff will always bring us back
Pros:

Always a pleasure to visit the Lakeside… great location lovely food excellent staff… Thanks to Ken on reception who ensured that our room had two fans to keep our room cool on a very humid evening 🤗

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

It was beautiful everything was great staff were very frendly

Cons:

There was nothing to dislike

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Dave • solo_traveller • ie
10
Best in Killaloe
Pros:

Magda, gave us a beautiful room
With lake view
Just what we wanted.

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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meaney • solo_traveller • ie
9
Pros:

Quite location

Cons:

Bit of a walk into town

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Krawczyk • couple • no
9
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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karen • couple • ie
9
2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Lovely place great location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Ian • family_with_children • ie
8
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • us
9
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Alan • couple • ie
9
Lovely relaxing in beautiful location
Pros:

Food was lovely staff very helpful and pleasant leisure centre brilliant great spot

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Douglas • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Very good location excellent service. In fact I was impressed with the helpfulness and friendly Nate of the staff. Rarely have I received better

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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edmund • couple • ie
10
Clean and extremely friendly and would definitely stay there again.
Pros:

Room was spotless and the view from the balcony was stunning.
The customer service especially in the bar/ restaurant was probably the best I have ever experienced, everyone was happy and had time to speak to the guests whilst doing their job.

Cons:

Only little this was the electric charger wasn’t Working with the credit card icon.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Tom • couple • ie
8
Great hotel in beautiful location
Pros:

Location, room layout and facilities

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Aengus • couple • ie
8
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee