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Butler Arms Hotel

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Exterior
On the beach
Exterior
Standard Double or Twin Room
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
New Line Road, Waterville, Kerry

What's nearby

  • Waterville Beach - 1 min walk
  • The Story of Waterville Cable Station Exhibition - 4 min walk
  • The Atlantic Telegraph Waterville - 9 min walk
  • Waterville Golf Links - 4 min drive
  • Derrynane Bay Beach - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scarriff Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Blind Piper - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪O'Carroll's Cove - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Dooley's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Beachcove Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Butler Arms Hotel

Upscale hotel
You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and a garden at Butler Arms Hotel. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Babysitting (surcharge), 1 meeting room and luggage storage
  • A banquet hall, smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guestrooms at Butler Arms Hotel offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 21 October and 19 March.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of EUR 100.00 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Is Butler Arms Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Butler Arms Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Butler Arms Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Butler Arms Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Butler Arms Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Waterville hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Waterville Beach and The Story of Waterville Cable Station Exhibition. Skellig Bay Golf Club and Waterville Golf Links are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Butler Arms Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 113 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Great hotel in a beautiful area
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

great place with lots of old world charm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

R

Very nice hotel with good breakfast, right next to the sea. Lovely having a sea view. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Vickie

Staff very friendly. Hotel itself was a bit dated but well kept. Perfect for longer stay as the hotel had many spaces to lounge and relax while overlooking the sea.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cornelius

Wonderful Waterville
Excellent stay. Staff are do kind!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Wonderful layout.. quaint rooms.. great staff!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Loved the breakfast offerings and friendly staff. The pub and lovely bartender also great. Also loved the Charlie Chaplin connection. Wish we could have spent more time at your venue-we shall return!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

craig

Location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William Morgan Fussell

Had a great view of the Ocean, Molly at check in was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Janet

Nice place
The hotel was a modest 3 star . The location is great but the building is tired and needs updating. Breakfast was good. I just wouldn’t claim that it was a 4 star hotel, in its heyday, maybe.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stumbled upon this quaint place with a great view! Staff was fantastic and the breakfast was delicious! Met some wonderful travelers as well! This place is such a fun, neat stay with a close walk into town. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika

LOVED everything about it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Right by the ocean, with a nice walking path. Some parking available.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

stephanie

Beef stew from the lobster amazing. Darrynane national park/beach beautiful

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Friendly Staff and Great Location
Staff is super friendly and the hotel is a lot bigger than I thought it would be. Rooms were a little older, but very clean. Location is perfect for dining (on-site is great as well), walking the boardwalk and only two minutes from the golf course. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Sekar

The location is great. Ok Brekfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronika

We chose to stay at Butlers Arms because it was the closest hotel to Portmagee Skellig Island boat trips. We were delighted to discover that the hotel is in the charming seaside town of Waterville and directly on the Ring of Kerry. The hotel staff was extremely friendly and our room was very large and looked out to the rock beach. They have a pub, bar, and restaurant. The parking was a little difficult to find (it’s an interior courtyard area of the hotel). We had a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Lovely Hotel
The staff was very friendly and helpful. I ate all means at the hotel, but it could have been better.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

This is one of those great early 20th century hotels that has grown even better with age. All rooms are on one side of the hallways so each has an ocean view. And the accommodations, while wonderfully updated, still ooze that classy old charm! The staff (particularly Katie & Miguel) were nothing short of wonderful, and the strand and surrounding area are the stuff dream vacations are made of!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Bradley

Beaufitul hotel. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Excellent experience. Beautiful scenery A
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elmer

We had a fabulous room (lots of space) with a fantastic view of Ballinskellings Bay. Lots of luxury touches in the room. Our dinner (and breakfast) were excellent. NO question this is an outstanding lodging.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Dick

Very pleasant overnight stay
We had a spacious and comfortable room with a sea view. All the staff who we came in contact with were friendly and efficient. The breakfast is very good with lots of choice including kippers which is always a bonus. If you have lunch here be warned that the portions are enormous. My toasted special sandwich would easily have been enough for two.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Haydee

Little hot
The only concern is that the hotel is dated, with NO air conditioning is really apparent that having fans would be needed. The meals were first class and delicious, the service was excellent and the view is spectacular!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024