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Butler Arms Hotel

4.0 star property

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Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Interior
A bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with chairs, a table with a vase, and a view of the sea.
A room with a view of a coastal landscape, featuring two plaid armchairs, a wooden side table with a bottle, a glass, and a teapot.
A coastal town with houses near the beach and a lake in the background.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

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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A hotel room with two beds, a view of the sea, a chair, and a table with a lamp.

Classic Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

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About this property

Butler Arms Hotel

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and dry cleaning. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, a library, and tour/ticket assistance. Change of towels is available on request.
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Butler Arms Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Waterville Beach. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a golf driving range
  • Steps from Waterville Beach and a 4-minute drive from 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 multilingual staff are also featured at Butler Arms Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Waterville hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Butler Arms Hotel has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 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
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1884
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

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

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
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at 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

  • 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.

Property is also known as

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Butler Arms Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 162 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

Michelle

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

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

CJ

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

Curtis

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Melissa

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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