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Butler Arms Hotel

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

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Front of property
Lobby
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Butler Arms Hotel offers indulgence and entertainment. Start your day with a cooked-to-order breakfast, then enjoy a spa massage. Free WiFi keeps you connected, while the pool table and library offer diverse entertainment. Guests consistently praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is €220
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept

Room options

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Sep 17 - Sep 18
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Tomorrow

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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
Electric kettle
  • 38 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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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
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Located in Waterville, Butler Arms Hotel is on 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. Don't miss out on a visit to Skelligs Chocolate Co.. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Map
New Line Road, Waterville, Kerry

What's nearby

  • Waterville Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Waterville Golf Links - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Skellig Bay Golf Club - 6 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Derrynane House - 14 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Derrynane Bay Beach - 15 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scarriff Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dooley's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tide&Thyme - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Beachcove Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blind Piper - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Butler Arms Hotel

Upscale hotel near Waterville Beach
Located close to Waterville Golf Links, Butler Arms Hotel provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and a garden. 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 a banquet hall
  • Luggage storage, a billiards/pool table and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Butler Arms Hotel feature perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Separate baths/showers and free toiletries
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix and streaming services
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and electric kettles

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

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 21 October and 19 March.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Butler Arms Hotel?

As of 17 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Butler Arms Hotel on 21 Sept 2025 start from €220.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 1 mi (2 km) of Waterville Beach and Waterville Golf Links. Derrynane Bay Beach and Derrynane House are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Butler Arms Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 148 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

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

10/10 Excellent

CJ

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

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

8/10 Good

Melissa

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

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

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

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

10/10 Excellent

jason

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

jeanine

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

4/10 Poor

Debra

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
LOVED everything about it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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