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Butler Arms Hotel

4.0 star property
Travelers enjoy upscale comfort at this retreat where a cooked breakfast starts the day and relaxation options fill the afternoon

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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

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

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
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single 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 - 0.1 km
  • The Story of Waterville Cable Station Exhibition - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Atlantic Telegraph Waterville - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Eightercua Stone Row - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Waterville Golf Links - 5 min drive - 2.5 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

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 luggage storage
  • A banquet hall, smoke-free property 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

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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

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

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 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 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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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. 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

Reviews

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

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

CJ

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

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

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

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

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

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

Roberta

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

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

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

Rodolfo

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

stephanie

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice place

The hotel was a modest 3 star . The location is great but the building is tired and needs updating. Breakfast was good. I just wouldn’t claim that it was a 4 star hotel, in its heyday, maybe.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of those great early 20th century hotels that has grown even better with age. All rooms are on one side of the hallways so each has an ocean view. And the accommodations, while wonderfully updated, still ooze that classy old charm! The staff (particularly Katie & Miguel) were nothing short of wonderful, and the strand and surrounding area are the stuff dream vacations are made of!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024