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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Peter couple ie
1
Dated rooms. Not good value for money.
Cons:

Room very dated and not totally clean. Spiderwebs on ceiling. Floor very creaky and walls paper thing. Maintenance outside window at 8am and fire alarm woke us up early in the morning. Not a 4 star level experience.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Matthew family_with_children ie
10
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Claire couple ie
10
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Karen solo_traveller ie
8
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Keith solo_traveller ie
9
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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KevT couple gb
9
Pros:

Exceptional room with lots of space, very comfortable extra large double bed, lovely and clean with a fabulous bathroom and the most amazing views across the river.

The staff were amazing. All of them were polite, friendly and helpful.

Even though the hotel was suffering from a major IT outage when we arrived and got the duration of our stay. The staff handled it brilliantly. They got us an upgraded room and personally escorted us to and from our room to allow access as the IT outage couldn't create our pass cards. They didn't complain once no matter how many times we had to keep going back and forth.

The breakfast and restaurant good was extremely good with lovely staff and great views.

I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone staying in the area.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Patricia solo_traveller ie
10
Pros:

From the receptionist,who upgraded our room to the new waterside rooms ,fantastic room with balcony and beautiful view over the river,bar and dining room staff,and leisure centre staff they couldn't be more welcoming or helpful, We thoroughly enjoyed our stay ,and well be back. Pat

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Patrick couple ie
9
Beautiful location & great staff.
Pros:

Biggest plus for this hotel is definitely the staff, they were polite, professional & really engaged with their customers. Brekkie was really nice, its your basic buffet style and what was provided was tasty and the range was quite good. Also had dinner here one of the evenings and the food was fantastic.

Cons:

Not too much, maybe the room could have done with a little updating.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Fabian family_with_children ie
5
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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amy solo_traveller ie
10
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Monique solo_traveller nl
9
Heerlijk hotel met supervriendelijk personeel en prima restaurant: aanrader!
Pros:

Wat een fijn hotel: comfortabele kamers en bedden, supervriendelijk personeel en prima eten on site. Als je iets extra's wil, boek dan de waterfront kamer, direct aan de rivier. Een aanrader!!

Cons:

Parkeergelegenheid wat krap op het moment dat er een event/bruiloft is.

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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John McGroary couple ie
9
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Orfhlaith couple ie
10
Relaxing stay.
Pros:

Very relaxing. Great food and staff were lovely. Views and gardens excellent.

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
L
louise couple ie
10
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Sharon couple ie
9
Pros:

Staff were excellent.

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
S
Shannaq solo_traveller ie
10
2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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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