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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Susan • couple • ie
10
Pros:

Lovely views, good location, friendly staff, excellent food.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Frayne • couple • ie
9
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • ie
8
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
C
Conor • couple • ie
8
Pros:

Food was good. Views are lovely. Staff were friendly. Rooms were clean and tidy. Beds were comfortable. Cost of stay was very reasonable.

Cons:

Mens changing rooms in the leisure centre were very grubby. Staff member cleaning the floor with used towels. Leisure centre itself was nice but could do with being updated. Its a bit outdated for a 4 star rating.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
K
Kenneth • couple • ie
10
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
K
Katie • couple • ie
10
Pros:

Delighted with our room upgrade at check-in, with beautiful view over the lake and lovely decor.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
L
lorela • couple • ie
10
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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LaurusNobilis • solo_traveller • se
9
Väldigt trevligt hotel i bra läge.
Pros:

Bra frukost. Hade allt jag önskade.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
C
Clodagh • family_with_children • ie
8
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
E
Edi • couple • de
8
Pros:

Tolle Lage, direkt am See gelegen, sehr gutes Frühstück und die Möglichkeit zu schwimmen und das Fitness zu nutzen.

Cons:

Hatten leider ein Zimmer ohne Fenster, nur mit einem kleinen Dachfenster.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
J
James • couple • ie
10
Pros:

Overall lovely place to stay...staff were exceptional&courtious....

Cons:

Nothing....

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
J
Joanne • couple • ie
10
Highly recommend. The staff, location and facilities are brilliant. Looking forward to going back again when possible.
Pros:

Absolutely love The Lakeside in Killaloe, stayed twice this year and will definitely go back again. The staff are amazing.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
M
Maria • family_with_children • ie
9
Pros:

Excellent and attentive staff in all areas of the hotel , lovely leisure centre, perfect for families

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
C
Carol • couple • ie
8
Relaxing
Pros:

View from room room very comfortable close to things food and breakfast was very good

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
H
Hamid • couple • my
7
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
T
Trevor • couple • ie
10
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
M
Mark • couple • ie
5
Room was nice and comfy..bathroom very small,food overpriced and not the quality we expected
Pros:

Been a buffet breakfast which is fine but with very little room between sitting and food area alot of ppl passing queuing bumping off each other

Cons:

Possibly bigger seating area for residents

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
G
ger • couple • ie
6
Pros:

Lakeside room was enjoying and peaceful

Cons:

Balcony just over 3feet wide, communal areas cramped.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
K
Keith • couple • ie
10
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee