About this property
The Butler Arms is directly opposite the beach in Ballinskelligs Bay, Waterville. The hotel has views of the Atlantic Ocean and offers spacious rooms, a seafood restaurant and free parking. Rooms at The Butler Arms Hotel have private bathrooms with baths and showers. Rooms also feature satellite TVs and seating areas. Each morning traditional Irish breakfasts are served. The restaurant has a varied menu and daily fish specials using the catch of the day. There is a traditional bar menu on offer at the Fisherman's Bar. The Butlers Arms was one of Charlie Chaplin’s favorite holiday destinations. Enjoy a drink in the lounge where photos of Chaplin decorate the walls. Waterville Golf Links and Hogs Head Golf Club are both under a 5-minute drive from the hotel. Salmon and sea trout fishing is available at Waterville’s Lough Currane.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
Douglas
United States“The hotel location and view of the water was spectacular !! Staff was friendly and helpful, off street parking was great, and both the breakfast and dinner were arguably the BEST IN TOWN! (nice dining room) Our room had a great view of the sea,...”- Brian United States“Great location with an old time vibe and friendly staff.”
- Bob United States“Beautiful location on the beach, beautiful views! Perfect!”
- Brian United States“Great location on the ring of Kerry. Wonderful breakfast. Gorgeous view from our room”
- Patrick United States“Food was amazing. Location was incredible. My only regret was not staying more nights.”
- Kelly United States“Great location, everyone was very friendly, and the breakfast was very good.”
Matthew United States“Really convent place to stay as you drive and tour the Ring of Kerry. We stayed in a suite and it was super spacious, clean, amazing view of beach and bay, heated floors in the bathroom, nice soaking bathtub and a king size bed. Everything was...”- Mark United States“Great location, wonderful view of the beach and coastline. Very nice staff in the hotel and the attached pub. The breakfasts were wonderful and the wait staff attentive.”
- Margaret United States“The location of the hotel is excellent - within walking distance to the village. There is a lovely bayside walking path in front of the hotel, and the views of the bay are spectacular. The breakfast was very good, but could have used more cold...”
- James
Bahrain“Centrally located to town, actually in town, and the staff was just terrific. Nice stop at halfway point on the Ring of Kerry. Central store right at the back of the hotel and ice cream shop also. Breakfast was by order, limited but not a...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Charlie's Restaurant
- CuisineIrish • International
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
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Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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