The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre

Hotels
8.9 (1875 reviews)
Ballina , Killaloe , IE

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 1875 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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Dave • couple • ie
8
Great hotel in a beautiful location but some room features need attention.
Pros:

Lovely location, fabulous breakfast, plenty of parking and comfortable beds.

Cons:

Shower in our room didn't work, some other bathroom fittings dated or damaged.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • couple • ie
10
Lovely stay
Pros:

The room,and beds very comfortable. the breakfast room service was excellent and the food. staff were very pleasant and helpful

Cons:

The prices for one night bit pricey , I have diabetes and a small fridge would have been nice especially, plus when booking online you can't let the staff know this. i tried ringing the hotel but can't get trough directly to staff of hotel, that's disappointing. Would be nice to get a reply

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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jean • couple • ie
10
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Grace • couple • gb
10
Beautiful
Pros:

Room

Cons:

Room and view

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • ie
10
Fantastic!
Pros:

Everything from the reception to the restaurant and facilities were amazing. The staff were fantastic and very friendly.
The food was beautiful too. We were upgraded to the lakeside view by a lovely lady on reception. Was here before and will continue to come back. Fantastic hotel!

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • couple • ie
9
A thoroughly enjoyable stay.
Pros:

Good size bedroom & en suite. Fabulous location. Friendly & helpful staff. Lovely swimming pool & leisure facilities. Excellent food at both dinner & breakfast.

Cons:

Preferably a better vegetarian choice at dinner - only usual pasta or curry on offer, which was a little disappointing. (I had the potato curry, which was good but heavy on carbs as served with rice & naan bread).

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Hilda • solo_traveller • ie
9
Beautiful hotel - will stay again
Pros:

This was our second time staying and we hope to come back again! Hotel is in a lovely location in Killaloe. Plenty of free parking and we even got a free upgrade to our room as we had stayed before.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Dawn Toohey • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Lovely location with amazing views over the lake/river

Did not get chance to use the leisure facilities but looked very good.

Cons:

Noisy pump to shower when we used shower and next bedroom

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Finola • couple • ie
10
Beautiful relaxing place, we’re already booking again
Pros:

Beautiful locate, lovely staff 💯

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • au
10
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Deirdra • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Relaxed atmosphere but with excellent service and facilities. Lovely hotel with a unique lay out which makes the most of the hotels special location on the bank if the Shannon. They have a great garden with lovely colours even in October it looked gorgeous.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Barry • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Brendan • couple • ca
9
Comfortable, clean, good food. A great hotel!
Pros:

Modern hotel with great restaurants. Room was of good quality, clean and comfortable. The hotel staff on the front desk and in the restaurants were great.

Cons:

The health centre did not match the rest of the hotel. Is that down to the hotel? Not sure.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Sinead • couple • ie
10
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Ronan • family_with_children • gb
6
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Cathal • couple • ie
10
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Declan • couple • ie
9
Pros:

Location and facilities are fantastic. Really good food served - enjoyed it .

Cons:

Minor issue - shower facilities in my room needs to upgraded . A little bit dated .

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
G
Guenther • couple • de
6
Tolles Zimmer in Hotel das einmal bessere Zeiten hatte
Pros:

Ein tolles Zimmer direkt am Shannon, mit schönem Ausblick und guter komfortabler Ausstattung

Cons:

Das Schwimmbad war hinsichtlich Sauberkeit und baulichem Zustand einfach nur übel. Die Bezeichnung leisure centre lässt besseres Erwarten. Der Teppichboden im Frühstücksraum muss dringend gereinigt werden

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Marion • couple • gb
10
Fabulous stay
Pros:

Lovely location and room was stunning. Had a view out onto the river and a small balcony. Very comfortable bed and spacious bathroom. Perfect

Cons:

Had to walk across the road to get to the hotel facilities. There was an umbrella to use if it was wet but would be good if it had a covered walkway instead.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee