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Butler Arms Hotel

4.0 star property
Fun on the beach, near Waterville Golf Links

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Exterior
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Deluxe Room
Classic Room
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

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, Waterville Golf Links
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cahirciveen (CHE-Reeroe)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Beach view

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Ocean view

About the area

Waterville

At Butler Arms Hotel you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Waterville Beach and within 30 minutes of Waterville Golf Links. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include free cooked-to-order breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Waterville hotel include Skellig Six 18 Distillery and Ballinskelligs Castle.

What's nearby

  • Waterville Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • The Story of Waterville Cable Station Exhibition - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Atlantic Telegraph Waterville - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Waterville Golf Links - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Skellig Bay Golf Club - 7 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scarriff Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dooley's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Beachcove Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Smugglers Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blind Piper - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Butler Arms Hotel

Fun on the beach, near Waterville Golf Links
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Butler Arms Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Waterville hotel is smoke free.

  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Butler Arms Hotel offers 36 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with Netflix.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

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

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 21 October and 19 March.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
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 accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

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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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Butler Arms Hotel?

Butler Arms Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Butler Arms Hotel?

Yep, Butler Arms Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Butler Arms Hotel?

Yep, Butler Arms Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Waterville Beach. Fun beach activities include fishing. The beach is closed seasonally each year from October 21 until March 19.

Is Butler Arms Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services, laundry facilities and a picnic area, it's no surprise that Butler Arms Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Butler Arms Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, free cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Butler Arms Hotel?

No, Butler Arms Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Butler Arms Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from October 21 until March 19.

What time are check-in & check-out at Butler Arms Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Butler Arms Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Butler Arms Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 154 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

8/10 Good

Rodolfo

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very nice location close to the sea. We could hear the waves from our room. The staff was so welcoming, they really made a difference. Food was very good for dinner and breakfast. I loved the phone in the room, which was a rotary dial phone. I had not seen one of those in ages. Convenient car park. The hotel’s building is not in its best shape and deserves some love. Room and bathroom need some renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

catherine

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
S
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

jeanine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property starting to look run down, needs maintenance. Last 12 hours of our stay, no hot water! Staff pleasant and tried to make ammends.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anu

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Debra

Travelled with partner
The hotel is tired and quite dilapidated, too expensive for what it is. Disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

isabel

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Kieron

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Margene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

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

8/10 Good

Fran

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

8/10 Good

Margaret

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayman

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025