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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Shirley • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

Location beaitiful

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • couple • ie
8
Had a fabulous stay, definitely worth a visit, will go back again.
Pros:

Lovely and spacious room, excellent view and very professional and friendly staff.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • ie
10
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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mark • couple • ie
10
Breakfast was great thanks to the staff just a great place
Pros:

View was stunning

Cons:

I have no complaints

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Doris • solo_traveller • de
9
Lohnt sich in jedem Fall
Pros:

Absolut nettes und hilfsbereites Personal, tolles Zimmer, sehr gute Küche. Leider konnte ich wegen sehr starker Erkältung das Schwimmbad und die anderen sportlichen Einrichtungen nicht besuchen. Schade

Übrigens das erste Hotel auf meiner Irlandreise, das den Haarfön vor dem Spiegel des Schreibtisches mit langer Schnur hatte. Super

Cons:

Service ist klasse. Allerdings ost es in meinen Augen etwas zuviel, beim Frühstück gefühlte 10 mal gefragt zu werden, ob alles ok ist. Hier vielleicht nur die Hälfte.....ist aber nur eine Anregung. Andere empfinden dies wahrscheinich gerade gut.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • solo_traveller • ie
9
Fantastic hotel, great staff and location
Pros:

The location, the staff, the grounds and the swimming pool.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Verona • family_with_children • ie
9
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Maire • solo_traveller • ie
10
Relaxing
Pros:

Stunning view, gorgeous bed, spacious rooms and really nice plentiful breakfast

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • couple • ie
8
Pros:

Very comfortable bedroom, located close to pubs and restaurants . Fabulous view of Lough Derg. Good leisure centre

Cons:

Car park can get very busy

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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jean-emmanuel • couple • fr
9
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Stella • couple • ie
8
Pros:

Lovely hotel beautiful setting room clean nicely decorated staff very friendly

Cons:

Bar food wasn't great

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Marie • couple • ie
8
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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yvonne • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-06-28 • 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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John • couple • au
10
2026-06-27 • 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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Scott • couple • ie
10
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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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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Mary • couple • ie
8
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