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Butler Arms Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Waterville Beach

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Exterior
Fireplace
Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Interior
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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

About the neighborhood

Waterville

Beachside getaway.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Waterville Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Waterville Golf Links with a stay here. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Derrynane Bay Beach and 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
  • ‪Scarriff Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dooley's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪O'Carroll's Cove - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Beachcove Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Butler Arms Hotel

4-star beachfront hotel near Waterville Beach
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 multilingual staff are also featured at Butler Arms Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Waterville hotel is smoke free.

  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1884
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property 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.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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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Frequently asked questions

How close is Butler Arms Hotel to the airport?

Butler Arms Hotel is 9.1 mi (18-min drive) away from the Cahirciveen (CHE-Reeroe) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jun 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Butler Arms Hotel on Jun 9, 2026 start from $435, 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.

Does Butler Arms Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Butler Arms Hotel.

How close is Butler Arms Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen! The beach is closed seasonally each year from October 21 to March 19.

Does Butler Arms Hotel offer free breakfast?

Butler Arms Hotel offers free cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Butler Arms Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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 costs EUR 100 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Butler Arms Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Butler Arms Hotel have a pool?

Butler Arms Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Butler Arms Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site. The dining venue(s) will be closed seasonally each year from October 21 to March 19.

Does Butler Arms Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Butler Arms Hotel to downtown Waterville?

Butler Arms Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Waterville.

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