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The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a fitness center and a sauna

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Front of property
Superior Waterfront Room (Adult Only) | Terrace/patio
Fishing
Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Indoor pool
The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre is perfect for families, balancing adventure and relaxation. Kids love the indoor pool with a waterslide, while parents unwind with yoga and the spa tub. Enjoy special kids' meals in the Derg Room, free in-room WiFi, and attentive staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Parking included

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 18 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Waterfront Room (Adult Only) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Waterfront Room (Adult Only)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 18 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Killaloe, Ballina, County Tipperary, V94 E2D6

What's nearby

  • Killaloe Heritage Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Tobermurragh - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Beal Boru - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Killaloe Marina - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Killaloe Cathedral - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Birdhill Station - 13 min drive
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Goosers Bar & Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪RAW Cafe & Pizzeria - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Liam O'Riain's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ponte Vecchio - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre

Upscale family-friendly hotel by the lake
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre. Adventurous travelers may like the fitness classes and Pilates at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site restaurant, The Derg Room, features kids' meals and dinner. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; the property also has a bar, a conference center, and a free kid's club. In addition to a hot tub, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool, along with a waterslide
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and 1 meeting room
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 55 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bathtubs and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and mini fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Derg Room

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Waterslide
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8 AM to 9 PM

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre
Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre Ballina
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Lakeside Hotel Leisure Centre Ballina
The Lakeside & Leisure Ballina
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Frequently asked questions

Does The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8 AM–9 PM.

Is The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre located?

This family-friendly Ballina hotel is located in the historical district, within a 5-minute walk of Killaloe Cathedral and Brian Ború Heritage Centre. Killaloe Heritage Centre and St. Flannan's Cathedral are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 239 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 239 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 239 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 239 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 239 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved breakfast. Room was unreal
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

.great hotel

Very nice relaxing Hotel in a wonderful setting. Great food
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely meals and staff. The deluxe room with terrace was worth it for the view of the river and the privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The lakeside rooms are stunning, very luxurious and very clean. Very short walk from the hotel. All staff were very helpful and welcoming. Breakfast was very good. You can walk to the two small towns for a coffee or food. Did see much else. Nice small marina (Killaloe) around the corner too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Literally could not fault this stay Staff were superb and food amazing will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Irish trip

Great location and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome!

Awesome!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre for one night after arriving in Ireland, and it was a perfect start to our trip. The staff were warm and welcoming, and the property itself is beautiful. It's set on lovely, quiet grounds with a fantastic view of the River Shannon from our room. The bed was very comfortable, and we appreciated the peace and quiet after a long travel day. The nearby town is charming and just a short walk away, which made for a nice evening stroll. The hotel was quite busy due to the bank holiday, but it still felt relaxed and well managed overall. Dinner was enjoyable, though our table could have been a bit tidier, with a few crumbs on top and bits underneath. That said, breakfast the next morning made up for it. The manager went out of his way to accommodate us even though we arrived late. He was a real standout — friendly, efficient, and helpful. One small note: the Guinness pouring could use a little fine tuning. Only one of the three we ordered was poured properly, but it didn’t take away from the overall experience. We would happily stay again and recommend The Lakeside Hotel to anyone looking for a scenic, restful stop in a lovely part of Ireland.
Rooftop
The rainbow starts at the Ireland flag
Town
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely spot overlooking the river. Our room was spacious with a gorgeous bathtub and a very comfortable bed. We walked into town and had a very good dinner at the hotel. The customer service at the front desk was excellent. We would gladly return!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The exceptional training of your staff made them stand out as very helpful, anticipating customer needs. I saw it demonstrated with many of the customers during just one night’s stay. The full breakfast and Leisure center facilities made this a memorable stay. We wished we had more time to enjoy your hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room breakfast was a little disappointing on our second mirning ran out of fruit and soda bread.
View from room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, facilities wonderful and the staff so friendly and helpful, they couldn't do enough to make your stay special.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everyone was so kind and friendly The room and grounds were Beautiful
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I taught the staff were very friendly but professional. The room was very comfortable and clean. The food was beautiful. Many thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Micheal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great situation and hotel food was grand
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

christine

Fantastic hotel. The view to bridge unforgettable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was close to a doorway so a little noisy with passing traffic
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

what a fantastic surprise!

Best stay of my vacation! The room was beyond beautiful…. Ken & Anna at the front desk were amazing! I’ll be back & often
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Junior

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay at this hotel. No issues at all would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a beautiful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kourtnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pretty lake side location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very nice resort in an ideal location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time! Great view excellent staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Omolara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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