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A restaurant with round tables and booths, large windows offering a view of the sea, and a hanging plant in the center. - Butler Arms Hotel (Waterville)
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Luxury
4.0 star property
9.0

Wonderful

Upscale hotel near Waterville Beach

Located close to Waterville Golf Links, Butler Arms Hotel provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, an adjacent golf course, and a terrace. Tee up with amenities like a driving range, a golf clubhouse, and a golf pro shop at this hotel. 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 garden and a library.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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Room options

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A neatly made bed with patterned pillows, a bedside lamp, and a small vase of flowers.

Deluxe Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a window with a view of the sea, and a small table with a vase.

Classic King Room

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Located in Waterville, Butler Arms Hotel is next to a golf course and near the beach. Derrynane House and Ballinskelligs Castle are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Waterville Golf Links and Skellig Six 18 Distillery. Waterville Beach and Derrynane Bay Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Waterville travel guide
Map
New Line Road, Waterville, Kerry

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry)
    90 min drive

Restaurants

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

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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 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
  • 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
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • 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

This property is closed from October 12 2026 to May 3 2027 (dates subject to change).
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Butler Arms Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Butler Arms Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 100 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Butler Arms Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Butler Arms Hotel located?

Situated in Waterville, this beach hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Waterville Beach and Waterville Golf Links. Derrynane Bay Beach and Derrynane House are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Butler Arms Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 168 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 168 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 168 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 168 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 168 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely comfy bed, great location, fantastic food, & wonderful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice large room with view of ocean. Nothing bad to say, all good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the workers were so friendly and helpful with everything we needed! We had a fantastic time and hope to be back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

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

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 review

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 review

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

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
Verified review

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
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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 review

6/10 Okay

stephanie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Beef stew from the lobster amazing. Darrynane national park/beach beautiful
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay! The interior of this property was so quaint and beautiful. We loved both of our meals at the restaurant. Gorgeous view of the water. This hotel was a perfect stop on our Ring of Kerry tour. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

10/10 Excellent

Monica

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

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right by the ocean, with a nice walking path. Some parking available.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elmer

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

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
But arms is an older property that is in need of a little TLC. The staff is wonderful and nice. They’re very accommodative and helpful. Location is super convenient right in the middle of Waterville with lots of dining options and services surrounding the hotel. Parking is easy and free. But the hotel just needs some work.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025