The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre

Hotels
8.9 (1732 reviews)
Ballina , Killaloe , ie

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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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 1732 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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Gina solo_traveller ie
8
Pros:

Beautiful hotel. Lovely grounds. Walking distance to the town... Leisure Centre lovely also. Bar food was lovely.

Cons:

Issues with payments!!!
Broken shower scorching water only... couldn't use!

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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bridget solo_traveller ie
10
Fabulous hotel
Pros:

Staff unbelievable in all areas of hotel. Room and food excellent.

Cons:

The only thing we missed is a proper bar in evening to sit for a drink rather than in where we were eating.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Zwollywood solo_traveller nl
9
Prima hotel
Pros:

Kamer is ruim en schoon er staat een tafel met comfortabele stoelen. Ontbijt was meer dan uitstekend.
Parkeren voor de deur.

Cons:

1 persoons bed was naar onze mening een beetje smal.

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Eithne couple ie
9
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
J
JF solo_traveller nl
10
Rondreis Ierland
Pros:

Locatie en servicevriendelijkheid

Cons:

Niets

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
T
Tríona couple ie
7
Had a lovely stay for our friends wedding
Pros:

Beautiful location

Cons:

One of the bar staff was not very friendly.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Victoria extended_group gb
7
Pros:

Nice location

Cons:

There was really a comfortable bar area to sit in, you had to sit in the reception area unless you were going to sit down and have a meal

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Amy solo_traveller ie
10
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Shine solo_traveller ie
8
Lovely relaxing break....
Pros:

Breakfast in dining room lovely.....
Bedroom amazing... had everything I needed.
Lovely to sit on the balcony and watch the boats on the lake.
what a fantastic location...
Staff really nice.
Very clean.

Cons:

I would have liked a 4 star restaurant experience to go with the room but
I was served food in the bar both nights.... I can have food in a bar anywhere.
The soap dispensers are too high to reach and an extra shower holder bracket
higher up would really work if the rain shower wasn't suitable...

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Telford solo_traveller ie
10
Pros:

I just love the hotel in general. I come here a lot with my family .On this occasion, it was with a good friend of mine the food in the bar was great and the breakfast is always something to look forward to. Thanks again.

Cons:

Having to leave!

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
M
Mary solo_traveller ie
8
Pros:

Location was excellent. Staff was helpful.and friendly Food was nice..

Cons:

Stain on pillow case. Small Tear on side of bed quilt. Bathroom.door not closing properly. Plug in bath was stuck and needed fixing.. expected a higher.standard for the cost

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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anonym solo_traveller at
9
Pros:

Lage u der liebevoll angelegte Garten., sowie das schöne Zimmer u die sehr frrundluchen Mitarbeiter!

Cons:

Das Frühstück könnte ein Update vertragen. Auch die Einrichtung im Frühstücksraum ist nicht sehr gemütlich...eher zweckerfüllend...

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Susanne solo_traveller de
10
Pros:

Sehr hübsches Gelände, alles ist extrem gepflegt, toller Ausblick auf den See!
Das Zimmer (wir haben aufgrund gesundheitlicher Probleme ein Familienzimmer im Erdgeschoss bekommen) war riesig, trotzdem gemütlich und alles war sehr sauber.
Das Frühstück war hervorragend und ließ keine Wünsche offen.
Das Personal war sehr zuvorkommend, hilfsbereit und freundlich!

Cons:

Da gab es nix!!

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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McKenna couple ie
9
Amazing location, amazing rooms, amazing staff.
Pros:

Room was absolutely amazing, great amount of space and you could probably sleep for an entire holiday with how comfortable the bed was

Cons:

The pool wasn’t a favourite but there was a lot on offer

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Nicholas solo_traveller au
9
Pros:

Large, comfortable rooms. Friendly and helpful staff. Very quiet location with lovely outlook from room.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Anne extended_group ie
10
Staff very welcoming, friendly .Breakfast was excellent & staff very accommodating
Pros:

Location & comfortable

Cons:

Lift access unavailable to some residents

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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ger solo_traveller ie
8
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Alison-Rose couple ie
10
Attentive staff, gorgeous surroundings, perfect stay!
Pros:

We had an excellent stay here at the Lakeside Hotel. Unfortunately due to a storm and subsequent power cut, the hotel were having an IT issue and couldn’t check us in immediately. Staff on the desk were very apologetic, and we were offered free drinks while we waited. Due to the delay, we were offered a free upgrade of room.

I mostly say this to outline how the staff went above and beyond to ensure our stay was not affected by an IT issue that was no fault of their own.

On top of that, the hotel has gorgeous facilities, lovely rooms, and breakfast was perfect, with everything you could want. I wouldn’t think twice to stay here again. 5/5 stars!

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Barry solo_traveller ie
1
Pros:

The only good review is for the Breakfast Manager. He was so nice and helpful. Very professional. Bedroom staff so nice and helpful. Receptionist very hard to understand and not a care in the world. Very abrupt.

Cons:

Receptionist totally unprofessional.
Not notified on arrival that a planned power outage was happening. Very unproffessional.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Joseph couple ie
10
Staff were helpful. Rooms very clean and nice.
Pros:

Location, rooms and services

2026-05-27 via Nuitee