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Butler Arms Hotel

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Lobby
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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New Line Road, Waterville, Kerry
  • Place, Waterville Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterville Golf Links
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Derrynane Bay Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cahirciveen (CHE-Reeroe)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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
Separate sitting area
Heating
Rollaway/extra beds (free)
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Separate sitting area
Heating
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Waterville

At Butler Arms Hotel you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Waterville Beach and within 30 minutes of Waterville Golf Links. 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. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Waterville hotel include Skellig Six 18 Distillery and Ballinskelligs Castle.

What's nearby

  • Waterville Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Waterville Golf Links - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Skellig Bay Golf Club - 7 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Derrynane House - 12 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Derrynane Bay Beach - 14 min drive - 13.9 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
  • ‪Tide&Thyme - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Blind Piper - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Butler Arms Hotel

Beachfront hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
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 complimentary bottles of water. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with Netflix.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

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

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.

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. Fun beach activities include fishing. 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.

Are pets allowed at Butler Arms Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Butler Arms Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

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

Carolyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Margene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

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

8/10 Good

Fran

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

8/10 Good

Margaret

Travelled with family
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

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayman

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

William, Dorado

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

Thomas, Aurora

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
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

CJ

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

10/10 Excellent

Ami

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel that has been very well maintained. Beautiful views.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We had a pleasant stay at the hotel, the staff were very friendly and the rooms were spacious, clean and comfortable. However you could tell it had recently reopened and there were a few teething issues - Although the staff were very friendly service could feel awkward and clunky at times. when breakfast arrived the food and coffee were stone cold. The facilities could do with some improvement- On one evening we went to play pool in the lounge and the table had a tear in it and every cue was broken. For such a large hotel there could be a bit more going on for example an onsite spa. Overall though we did enjoy our stay and the views are spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
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

Rene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brock

Travelled with partner
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

Veronica, London

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

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely room but...

Room was lovely. Very disappointed with breakfast. Hot breakfast served on a cold plate, and items cooked some time before., so not fresh. Served to order but not cooked to order unfortunately. Also, service wss very slow. We were 30 mins waiting for our cooked breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

dan

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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