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Butler Arms Hotel

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Exterior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Lobby
On the beach
Standard Double or Twin Room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$362
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr

Explore the area

Map
New Line Road, Waterville, Kerry
  • Waterville Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • The Atlantic Telegraph Waterville
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Waterville Golf Links
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cahirciveen (CHE-Reeroe)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Waterville

Butler Arms Hotel places you steps from Waterville Beach and within a short 5-minute stroll of The Story of Waterville Cable Station Exhibition. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include free cooked-to-order breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Waterville hotel include The Atlantic Telegraph Waterville and within 30 minutes you'll find Skellig Bay Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Waterville Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • The Story of Waterville Cable Station Exhibition - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Atlantic Telegraph Waterville - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Waterville Golf Links - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Derrynane Bay Beach - 26 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Butler Arms Hotel

Beachfront hotel for sun and fun
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 tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Butler Arms Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Waterville hotel is smoke free.

  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Butler Arms Hotel offers 36 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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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
  • 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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Safe

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

This property is closed from 7 March 2025 to 9 April 2025 (dates subject to change).
The property is closed between 21 October and 19 March.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

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

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information 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

What is the cancellation policy at Butler Arms Hotel?

Butler Arms Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 18 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Butler Arms Hotel on 28 Apr 2025 start from NZ$361.96, 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.

Is parking available at Butler Arms Hotel?

Yep, Butler Arms Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Butler Arms Hotel?

Yep, Butler Arms Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Waterville Beach. The beach is closed seasonally each year from October 21 until March 19.

Is Butler Arms Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services, laundry facilities and a picnic area, it's no surprise that Butler Arms Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Butler Arms Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, free cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Butler Arms Hotel?

No, Butler Arms Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Butler Arms Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from October 21 until March 19.

What time are check-in & check-out at Butler Arms Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Butler Arms Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 114 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Vickie, Ijamsville

Travelled with partner
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

4/10 Poor

Loli

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

Cornelius

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

Wonderful Waterville

Excellent stay. Staff are do kind!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

craig

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

10/10 Excellent

Veronika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We chose to stay at Butlers Arms because it was the closest hotel to Portmagee Skellig Island boat trips. We were delighted to discover that the hotel is in the charming seaside town of Waterville and directly on the Ring of Kerry. The hotel staff was extremely friendly and our room was very large and looked out to the rock beach. They have a pub, bar, and restaurant. The parking was a little difficult to find (it’s an interior courtyard area of the hotel). We had a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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

4/10 Poor

Maggie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Anneliese

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience. Beautiful scenery A
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

8/10 Good

G N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Travelled with family
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

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

Elmer

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

stephanie

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