Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Center has a stunning location on the banks of the River Shannon. It is 12 mi from Limerick and Nenagh, and just off the N7. The hotel, with its restaurant and bar, overlooks the linked towns of Ballina and Killaloe. Well-known sights include the 13-arch bridge and 13th-century cathedral. The towns offer access to the Shannon Waterway. The Arra Mountains of North Tipperary and Mount Bernagh of Clare form the hotel’s setting. The leisure center has swimming pools, a hot tub and a 120-foot water slide. There is also a gym, sauna, steam room, aerobics studio and a supervised creche. Guests can use the leisure facilities for free.