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Butler Arms Hotel

4.0 star property

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Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Classic Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is $448
$395 nightly
$448 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9

Explore the area

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New Line Road, Waterville, Kerry
  • Place, Waterville Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Story of Waterville Cable Station Exhibition
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The Atlantic Telegraph Waterville
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cahirciveen (CHE-Reeroe)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Classic Double Room

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Waterville

With a stay at Butler Arms Hotel in Waterville, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Waterville Beach and a 4-minute drive from Waterville Golf Links. .This beach hotel is 7.5 mi (12 km) from Derrynane Bay Beach and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Derrynane House.

What's nearby

  • Waterville Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Story of Waterville Cable Station Exhibition - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Atlantic Telegraph Waterville - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Eightercua Stone Row - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Skellig Bay Golf Club - 6 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blind Piper - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dooley's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪O'Carroll's Cove - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Roma - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Scarriff Inn - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Butler Arms Hotel

Butler Arms Hotel offers 36 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Waterville hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include change of towels.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 36 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and bathrobes. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include babysitting (surcharge), a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Butler Arms Hotel has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf driving range
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Pro golf shop

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1884
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

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

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 100
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 21 and March 19.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

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.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: EUR 100 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; 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 elevators
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

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Butler Arms Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 158 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location and amazing view on the ocean, welcome staff, great breakfast, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic stay and people 5/5
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall excellent experience, Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a beautiful area
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fine older hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very central The staff were very friendly Room was big and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kieron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Very nice 2 night stay. Room was excellent bed was very comfortable and breakfast was really nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay if you are playing Waterville GC
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very big room with great view of the sea. The food menu in the bar was very good. Relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brock

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Hotel, beautiful view of the bay, staff was very friendly. Perfectly located on the Ring of Kerry.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful layout.. quaint rooms.. great staff!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was delicious! The view, although it was cloudy, was breathtaking!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel that has been very well maintained. Beautiful views.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great place with lots of old world charm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the ocean from our window! We had a very pleasant and comfortable stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Butler Arms a retro gem

Wonderful location and beautiful hotel overlooking the sea, loved everything about the butler arms and the breakfast was excellent- real 5 star standard
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely charming place. We upgraded to the larger room with the fireplace which came in handy with cold, rainy weather. Great view of the sea. Food in the restaurant was really good. Enjoyed having Irish Coffee on a inclement weather day. Loved our stay of 3 nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great spot. Huge room. Better plan dinner options.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William Morgan Fussell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great view of the Ocean, Molly at check in was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cornelius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Waterville

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

8/10 Good

Vickie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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