Butler Arms Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (456 reviews)
New Line Road , Waterville , ie

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Excellent breakfast
Cons:
Overpriced
Dated decor
Service inconsistencies

Categories

Cleanliness
8.3
The accommodation was clean, but some rooms and facilities showed signs of aging.
Service
9.3
Friendly staff who contributed positively to the experience.
Location
9.3
Great location by the sea, with easy access to local attractions.
Room Quality
8.8
Rooms were comfortable, though some decor felt dated.
Amenities
8.8
Amenities were satisfactory, but some aspects like restaurant service require improvement.
Value for Money
7.8
Some guests felt the stay was overpriced for the quality offered.
Food and Beverage
8.3
Breakfast was generally praised, but quality varied on some occasions.
Overall Experience
9
Most guests enjoyed their stay and would return, despite some complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 12:58

Property Description

Stunning Beachfront Location

Located directly opposite the beach in Ballinskelligs Bay, The Butler Arms offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Luxurious Rooms and Dining

Indulge in spacious rooms with private bathrooms, satellite TVs, and cozy seating areas. Treat yourself to traditional Irish breakfasts and fresh seafood specials at the onsite restaurant.

Historic Charm and Nearby Attractions

Immerse yourself in the hotel's history as one of Charlie Chaplin's beloved holiday spots. Explore nearby golf clubs and enjoy salmon and sea trout fishing at Waterville’s Lough Currane.

Experience seaside luxury at The Butler Arms - book your stay now!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: KIR

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 456 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.3
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 8.8
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 7.8
Food and Beverage: 8.3
Overall Experience: 9
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Weathers • couple • us
10
A very nice inn in a simple little town. Beautiful ocean view.
Pros:

A lovely inn. There is not much to see and do in Waterville but the food and ice cream are exceptional and the service here very good. It was more pricey and I thought it would be more of a resort type hotel but it was better than any place we’ve stayed in Ireland and we would probably stay here again.

Cons:

The town is very small. My husband had a good day playing golf while o sat in a lovely lobby and read a book. Very relaxing.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Shmuel • family_with_children • il
8
far too expensive for what we got, B&B would be comparable. good location
Pros:

1 night 2 rooms, on the ocean line, nicely designed interior, breakfast above average, ocean view, helpful staff, wide bed and blanket, room size was sufficient

Cons:

far too expensive for what we got, asked to use pull/billiard but I was told it is reserved - no one appeared at the 30min we were there, arrived at night - not easy to identify the place, breakfast did not include any vegetable

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Annmarie • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Sinead • couple • ie
9
2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Breda • solo_traveller • ie
10
Lovely relaxing break
Pros:

Beautiful clean hotel; excellent staff; lovely breakfast; comfy bed:

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Eimear • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Breakfast was amazing! Staff were super friendly and couldn't do enough for us! Views were amazing and location is class.

Cons:

N/a

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Cormac • solo_traveller • ie
7
Comfortable, central hotel, close to seafront
Pros:

Clean. Good location.

Cons:

Bit dated

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Bauer • family_with_children • de
9
Am Meer gelegen
Pros:

Lage und Service

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Overlooking the bay floor to ceiling windows brilliant.

2025-10-20 • via Nuitee
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david • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Great location fantastic staff

2025-10-07 • via Nuitee
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ATHINA • family_with_children • gr
7
2025-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • gb
6
Pros:

Location for a trip around the ring of Kerry is a great stop as you’re going round.

Cons:

The dated property was extremely overpriced for its quality compared to other places we stayed.

2025-10-02 • via Nuitee
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Graham • couple • au
9
Really nice and would definitely visit again.
Pros:

Great location and parking out the back. The staff were friendly.

Cons:

Pillows were too soft.

2025-09-30 • via Nuitee
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Oliver • extended_group • ie
8
2025-09-30 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Great breakfast. Excellent location.

2025-09-29 • via Nuitee
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Teresa
10
Pros:

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.

2025-09-26 • via Nuitee
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Rodolfo
8
Pros:

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.

2025-09-25 • via Nuitee
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Mary
8
Pros:

Very big room with great view of the sea. The food menu in the bar was very good. Relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

2025-09-24 • via Nuitee
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Brian • family
10
Pros:

Great spot. Huge room. Better plan dinner options.

2025-09-21 • via Nuitee
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Michele • extended_group • gb
7
Good stay but could be better
Pros:

Good location right by the sea.

Cons:

Rooms dated.
Restaurant staff need to be more aware of allergies. As I required gluten free there were issues over what was or wasn’t GF.

2025-09-17 • via Nuitee