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The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
The current price is $207
$182 nightly
$207 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6

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

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

Twin Room

  • Lake view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Twin Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Family Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • River view
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Superior Double Room, Lake View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Ballina

When you stay at The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre in Ballina, you'll be in the historical district, just steps from Killaloe Cathedral and Brian Ború Heritage Centre. .This family-friendly hotel is 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from University of Limerick and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Killaloe Heritage Centre.

What's nearby

  • Killaloe Heritage Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • St. Flannan's Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • St Moluas Church - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tobermurragh - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Killaloe Marina - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Matt The Threshers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Goosers Bar & Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Flanagans - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bridge 14 Coffee - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre

The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre offers 55 accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Ballina hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily 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 center.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 55 guestrooms featuring espresso makers and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an indoor pool, a waterslide, and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance.
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Cois Locha, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cois Locha - This restaurant serves dinner only. 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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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 motorized 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 center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator

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

Pets not allowed

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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