The Lakeside Hotel and Leisure Centre
The Lakeside Hotel and Leisure Centre
Killaloe V94 E2D6 Ireland
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Welcome to the 4 star Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre in Killaloe on the County Clare and County Tipperary border. This Family Friendly Hotel is situated in a stunning location on the banks of the river Shannon, proudly overlooking the twin towns of Ballina Co. Tipperary and Killaloe Co. Clare with its famous 13 arch bridge and 13th century cathedral, St. Flannans. With its innate sense of peace and warmth, it is often described by locals as "Ireland's Best kept secret" and is one of the top hotels Clare has to offer.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Pool
Free breakfast
Boating
Canoeing
Babysitting
Car park
Wifi
Fitness / spa changing rooms
Fitness classes
Personal trainer
Sauna
Hot bath
Indoor pool
Heated pool
Plunge pool
Shallow end in pool
Fence around pool
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Kid-friendly buffet
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
Special diet menus
Vending machine
Hiking
Horseback riding
Aerobics
Canoeing offsite
Fishing
Patio
Tennis court offsite
Water park offsite
Waterslide
Board games / puzzles
Children's television networks
Kids pool
Highchairs available
Taxi service
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Steam room
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Currency exchange
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Sun terrace
First aid kit
Umbrella
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
Room features
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Desk
Housekeeping
Room service
Safe
Cable / satellite TV
Bath / shower
Telephone
VIP room facilities
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Bottled water
Clothes rack
Iron
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Flatscreen TV
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Room types
Landmark view
Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
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HOTEL STYLE
Quiet
Family
Languages Spoken
English
Location
Killaloe V94 E2D6 Ireland
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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Nestled in a picturesque setting, The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre is lauded for its charming atmosphere and scenic views. Families especially enjoy the leisure centre's pool and slide, although the amenities can become crowded at times. Guests commend the hotel for its spacious, immaculate rooms with sweeping lake vistas, although some suggest the decor could use refreshing.
The staff's warmth and professionalism are often mentioned, despite occasional service hiccups. Travelers consider the hotel to provide solid value and are generally satisfied with its offerings.
Location
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Atmosphere
Charming
Rooms
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Value
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Stayed in July 2020 while there were some covid restrictions. Hotel had very good standards and for checkin items were sanitised before and after use. Breakfast had a buffet that one of the staff served you for cereals, juices etc and a cook breakfast which you could order and was very nice.
We had dinner in the restaurant one of the nights and it was very tasty and the kids meals were very good too.
Ate in the bar another night and again had a nice meal.
The room for 4 of us was a good size but did hear boiler noise during the night in our room.
Location is nice to walk around both Ballina and Killaloe and also to base yourself to explore the Shannon region.
Our 2 kids loved the slide in the pool and were up and down it one hundred times. Staff in the leisure centre were very nice friendly and helpful;.
We had dinner in the restaurant one of the nights and it was very tasty and the kids meals were very good too.
Ate in the bar another night and again had a nice meal.
The room for 4 of us was a good size but did hear boiler noise during the night in our room.
Location is nice to walk around both Ballina and Killaloe and also to base yourself to explore the Shannon region.
Our 2 kids loved the slide in the pool and were up and down it one hundred times. Staff in the leisure centre were very nice friendly and helpful;.
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Date of stay: July 2020
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Lovely hotel in an excellent location. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Food is excellent and served fresh and hot. The breakfast is outstanding and freshly cooked with a fully array of choices. A few things could give the hotel some extra stars inc. Replacing the missing H on the hot taps in men's toilet on ground floor and in room 114 and cutting the loud noise on the shower in the same room. Well done to all involved keep up the good work.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Stayed here last week for 5 nights in one of the waterfront rooms really nice stay until the last night when electricity went due to storm so decided to leave a day early. The room was a beautiful room with everything needed supplied. Only fault mini fridge got very hot. Covid safety procedures were very good. Room sealed before arrival and nobody enters during stay. Just left towels outside door and they were replaced in a plastic bag. Hand sanatizers everywhere. Restuarant/breakfast room very well organized by staff all wearing masks. Social distance etc. The only sugesstion would be not to lay tables and leave menus on table better to wait untill people are seated and hand them menu. We ate in restuarant on first night. All tables were set and menu on table. A young spanish couple came and sat at the next table which was a good distance away. They browsed the menus and after ten mins decided not to eat and left. Table was not cleared which meant someone else could have sat there without realizing. Maybe better not to set tables. Overall really enjoyed hotel. Staff very friendly and helpful. Would return
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Stayed overnight to celebrate friends birthday. Very friendly and welcoming reception staff who sorted out check in etc efficiently.
The room was a very large double with a most comfortable king size bed! All toiletries provided with large comfy bath towels and room had bath & integrated shower. Usual supply of tea, coffee etc and complimentary water.
Had lunch in the bar. Great menu choice and decent portions of well cooked food. Room service was also excellent and timely
Breakfast was amazing. A very busy morning but food was fabulous with a huge choice of buffet and cooked to order food.
The hotel setting is fabulous, overlooking the lake and within 7 minutes of town. Will definitely be back
The room was a very large double with a most comfortable king size bed! All toiletries provided with large comfy bath towels and room had bath & integrated shower. Usual supply of tea, coffee etc and complimentary water.
Had lunch in the bar. Great menu choice and decent portions of well cooked food. Room service was also excellent and timely
Breakfast was amazing. A very busy morning but food was fabulous with a huge choice of buffet and cooked to order food.
The hotel setting is fabulous, overlooking the lake and within 7 minutes of town. Will definitely be back
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled with friends
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We just returned from 3 nights in the Lakeside hotel with our 2 boys, 5 and 3. While the family rooms could probably do with a bit of a refresh the room was spotless and really big.
The pool was amazing. My boys would have stayed in there all day if they were allowed. I don’t know who enjoyed the slide more, the kids or the parents!
The food at breakfast and dinner was delicious. Couldn’t fault a thing. Although the option of pancakes at breakfast would have been great.
Lastly the staff were incredible. So friendly and accommodating. There was one girl in particular who was in charge of the buffet area at breakfast, she was so kind and helpful.
I would definitely recommend this hotel for anyone visiting killaloe. Although, the waterfront rooms would definitely be my choice if we didn’t have kids!
The pool was amazing. My boys would have stayed in there all day if they were allowed. I don’t know who enjoyed the slide more, the kids or the parents!
The food at breakfast and dinner was delicious. Couldn’t fault a thing. Although the option of pancakes at breakfast would have been great.
Lastly the staff were incredible. So friendly and accommodating. There was one girl in particular who was in charge of the buffet area at breakfast, she was so kind and helpful.
I would definitely recommend this hotel for anyone visiting killaloe. Although, the waterfront rooms would definitely be my choice if we didn’t have kids!
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Room Tip: We were beside the car park which was a bit noisy.
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We stayed there over a weekend. The rooms at the waterfront building are amazing and very modern. However, the main building of the hotel requires some renovation I feel including the leisure centre. For the dinner we were seated in the restaurant that was fully decorated for a wedding and it almost felt we were attending one. The menu choice was ok, as well as the drinks menu. However, the steak that was ordered to be cooked “rare” was served “well done”, the waitress apologised and offered a new portion together with any free drink from the menu and didn’t charge any supplement charge for the stake.
During the night the smart tv in the room was turning out itself which was a bit weird, around 5am the fire alarm went off.
When booking the stay on their website the offered an add-on of robes and slippers for €15 which I added on to have. However turns out every room at the waterfront includes it and I asked for a refund at the reception. I feel the website when booking the waterfront rooms should detect it and not to offer this option as this is confusing.
For the breakfast the bar was full and we were seated at the hall across the reception but the food there was gone and we had to go to the main bar through the reception to grab something, which was inconvenient.
Kasia at the reception was very nice and friendly!
During the night the smart tv in the room was turning out itself which was a bit weird, around 5am the fire alarm went off.
When booking the stay on their website the offered an add-on of robes and slippers for €15 which I added on to have. However turns out every room at the waterfront includes it and I asked for a refund at the reception. I feel the website when booking the waterfront rooms should detect it and not to offer this option as this is confusing.
For the breakfast the bar was full and we were seated at the hall across the reception but the food there was gone and we had to go to the main bar through the reception to grab something, which was inconvenient.
Kasia at the reception was very nice and friendly!
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Date of stay: March 2022
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My husband and I booked a Senior deal for 3 nights B&B with 2 dinners included. We arrived on Sunday and we’re given an upgrade to a waterfront room which was such a welcome treat! We were so lucky with the weather, and to wake with the sun shining off the water right outside our window was a delight!
The staff throughout the hotel were excellent. Food was very good. Their Fish Chowder was yummy but be aware that it is a lunch size, really too big for a starter at dinner. The breakfast was delicious, whether you’re having hot or cold food. And options are well catered for with gluten free cereals, vegetarian fry and soy milk provided. We had room service breakfast one morning and our porridge, which was delicious, arrived perfectly hot and creamy with a smile and at the time requested. And we also had drinks delivered from the bar on two evenings and I swear you couldn’t have got them faster if you were standing at the bar! On the whole we loved everything about this place and will be going back for sure.
The staff throughout the hotel were excellent. Food was very good. Their Fish Chowder was yummy but be aware that it is a lunch size, really too big for a starter at dinner. The breakfast was delicious, whether you’re having hot or cold food. And options are well catered for with gluten free cereals, vegetarian fry and soy milk provided. We had room service breakfast one morning and our porridge, which was delicious, arrived perfectly hot and creamy with a smile and at the time requested. And we also had drinks delivered from the bar on two evenings and I swear you couldn’t have got them faster if you were standing at the bar! On the whole we loved everything about this place and will be going back for sure.
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Date of stay: March 2022
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Room Tip: By arriving at the slow time of their week we were given a room upgrade
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We stayed in this hotel for 3 nights on their Summer Sizzler Package.
It was just great!
We were in a superior deluxe room which included chocolate, bottled water on arrival, fridge and coffee machine. It was large and spacious. It was very clean.
Food at breakfast and dinner was excellent.
One of the strengths of this hotel is a band of pleasant, young staff. They were always courteous and most helpful - without exception.
We went on a day trip to Portumna Castle at the top of Lough Derg. Free at the moment due to Covid. Beautiful walled garden, great cafe and self guided exhibition in the castle.
We would certainly and very happily return to this hotel.
It was just great!
We were in a superior deluxe room which included chocolate, bottled water on arrival, fridge and coffee machine. It was large and spacious. It was very clean.
Food at breakfast and dinner was excellent.
One of the strengths of this hotel is a band of pleasant, young staff. They were always courteous and most helpful - without exception.
We went on a day trip to Portumna Castle at the top of Lough Derg. Free at the moment due to Covid. Beautiful walled garden, great cafe and self guided exhibition in the castle.
We would certainly and very happily return to this hotel.
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Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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It was my Birthday get away as we haven't been away since Covid started ,we chose the Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre as it look so beautiful as all we wanted is to relax and we loved killaloe we always drive over for the summer days but it was our first time staying in killaloe, we booked a normal double room it was great value as we arrived on reception when checking-in the girl which was so lovely and welcoming told us that we been upgrade to Waterfront Room OMG just couldn't believed it we got so emotional and felt so special what a birthday treat ,then arriving in the room it took our breath away with the stunning view ,cleanliness, the decor of the room and the lovely touch with a birthday card,macaroons,strawberry with chocolate,grapes and a handmade mint chocolate bar it couln't get anymore exciting with the surprise and the little touch means so much to us .The dinner was amazing ,food really tasty and pleasant atmosphere,after dinner we went for little walk in the garden and the lake wonderful evening so relaxing.The breakfast was lovely staff so nice ,nothing you ask them was a problem even though they were busy very positive attitude we really enjoyed every minute of our stay from the time we checked in ,we will definitely be staying again soon.We would like to say a massive thank you to all the staff and Charlotte you really exceed our expectation thank you kindly .
Kind regards
Caroline and Brian.
Kind regards
Caroline and Brian.
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Myself and my husband stayed here for 3 nights. The staff are very attentuve. They all wear masks and deal with customers great in this environment. Hotel has sanitisers everywhere that you don't need to touch so really like this.
Room a bit dated but clean and spacious. Food delicious. We will be back
Room a bit dated but clean and spacious. Food delicious. We will be back
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Hi, the walkway down to Waterfront rooms is not covered but is only 25m and we do provide complimentary umbrellas in all waterfront rooms is weather does not play ball!!
Hi,
I would suggest that they bring their own equipment as that would be the norm really. We could by all means heat pre pre prepared bottles, wash out bottles but would leave sterilising and preparation to the parents.
I hope that helps
Hi Londontravelerdreamer,
The best recommendations I would have and all are less than 10 mins walk from hotel (just prefix with 00353 and drop 0 for each number;
Whitethorn Lodge* 061 375257
Lakeland House B&B* 061 375658
Celtic B&B 087 6677370
Derg House* 061 375599
Have you requested to be added to waiting list as it does happen that rooms cancel?
We look forward to welcoming you to the wedding,
Hi Cait,
There are plenty of things to do in the area from having a cruise on the lake, lots of water based activities such as canoeing, stand up paddling, guided kayaking, etc., local bikepark (mountain bike trails), Chocolate factory tours and lots more in the wider environs. We can help plan all activities by calling and booking for you. They all can be paid for directly which is great for you so you can take them when suits you. Great base for exploring the region.
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PRICE RANGE
RM 646 - RM 1,057 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
IrelandProvince of MunsterCounty ClareKillaloe
NUMBER OF ROOMS
55
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Lakeside Hotel and Leisure Centre
Which popular attractions are close to The Lakeside Hotel and Leisure Centre?
Nearby attractions include West Lake Aqua Park (0.3 km), St. Flannan's Cathedral (0.5 km), and Brian Boru Heritage Centre (0.5 km).
What are some of the property amenities at The Lakeside Hotel and Leisure Centre?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an indoor pool, free wifi, and free breakfast.
Which room amenities are available at The Lakeside Hotel and Leisure Centre?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, blackout curtains, and a desk.
What food & drink options are available at The Lakeside Hotel and Leisure Centre?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at The Lakeside Hotel and Leisure Centre?
Yes, free parking and a parking garage are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to The Lakeside Hotel and Leisure Centre?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Wooden Spoon Cafe, Ponte Vecchio, and Flanagan's on the Lake.
Are there opportunities to exercise at The Lakeside Hotel and Leisure Centre?
Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna during their stay.
Is The Lakeside Hotel and Leisure Centre located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.5 km away from the centre of Killaloe.
Are any cleaning services offered at The Lakeside Hotel and Leisure Centre?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does The Lakeside Hotel and Leisure Centre offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers meeting rooms, a banquet room, and conference facilities.
Are there any historical sites close to The Lakeside Hotel and Leisure Centre?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Beal Boru (0.3 km).