The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre

4.0 star property

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Superior Waterfront Room (Adult Only) | In-room dining
Dinner served
Superior Waterfront Room (Adult Only) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Fishing

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Killaloe, Ballina, County Tipperary, V94 E2D6
  • Place, Killaloe Heritage Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Flannan's Cathedral
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Tobermurragh
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Shannon (SNN)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room

  • Lake view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Waterfront Room (Adult Only)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • River view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double Room, Lake View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre

Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness centre. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a sauna and a conference centre are on-site.
The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre offers 55 accommodations with espresso makers and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Ballina hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

An indoor pool, a children's pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a waterslide, a sauna and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Killaloe Cathedral. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an indoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Splash around at the waterslide or swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include a free children's club, dry cleaning/laundry and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Steps from Killaloe Cathedral and Brian Ború Heritage Centre
The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre offers its guests a kids' pool, an indoor pool, a waterslide, and a hot tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A fitness centre, a sauna, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Ballina hotel is smoke free.

Cois Locha – This restaurant only serves dinner. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cois Locha

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • 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 centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • 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

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Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre Ballina
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The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 256 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 256 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 256 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 256 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 256 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay. Staff were fantastic, friendly and very helpful. Food was excellent. Only criticism relates to the bedrooms. These are outdated and very tired. Badly in need of updating. Would otherwise highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a beautiful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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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
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8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very nice stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Waterfront Wonderland at the Lakeside Hotel

Amazing experience from start to finish. New waterfront suites are great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

cliona

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

Wonderful Find

This was a last minute booking when travelling Ireland & what a gem we found. Beautiful setting on the river, friendly staff, great food & a wonderful room - highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

christine

Fantastic hotel. The view to bridge unforgettable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Kourtnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pretty lake side location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unfortunately only a very short visit to the area on business, but nevertheless the hotel and staff ticked all the right boxes, with a good breakfast in the morning to send you on your way.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Wayne

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

Room with a view.

Fantastic room in a super location, it was so good we stayed longer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel beautiful- the bar and restaurant both overlook the lake. Leisure facilities excellent and beds comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice hotel right on the river in Ballina. It was within walking distance to pubs and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024