The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel with indoor pool

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Front of property
Superior Waterfront Room (Adult Only) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Lounge
Superior Waterfront Room (Adult Only) | In-room dining
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • 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
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

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

Family Room

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

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

Single Room

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

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Lake View

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

About the neighborhood

Ballina

On lake.Steps from the hotel, you'll find Killaloe Cathedral and Brian Ború Heritage Centre. Killaloe Heritage Centre and St. Flannan's Cathedral are also within half a mile (1 km).

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
  • Beal Boru - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

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

Family-friendly 4-star hotel with indoor pool
The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre offers its guests a children's 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 center, 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.

  • 55 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Conference center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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 and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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

Accessibility

  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

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

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
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.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre to the airport?

The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre is 35 mi (48-min drive) away from the Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre?

As of Jun 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre on Jun 12, 2026 start from $204, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre.

Does The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre offer free breakfast?

The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

Is there free parking at The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre have a pool?

The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre features an indoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8 AM to 9 PM.

Does The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre to downtown Ballina?

The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre is 0.3 mi away from Ballina.

The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 255 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 255 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 255 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 255 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 255 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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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

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 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

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

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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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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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

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
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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

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