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 favourite 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.8
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  • Elizabeth
    Ireland Ireland
    Good excellent staff the twin sisters were very good
  • M
    Mary
    Ireland Ireland
    Sea view. Lovely breakfast. Relaxed and comfortable
  • Kelvin
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful hotel and in a great location overlooking the ocean! We drove and found it quite easily. They had parking out the back which made it easy for us to park and enter the premises. The room was large and spacious and so was the bathroom. The...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Charlie's Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Irish • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner

Facilities of Butler Arms Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Beach
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
  • Billiards
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business facilities
    • Fax/photocopying
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key card access
    • Key access
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Packed lunches
    • Carpeted
    • Lift
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by elevator
    Wellness
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    Languages spoken
    • English

    Property practices

    This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Butler Arms Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00

    Check-out

    Until 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free
    3+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    € 25 per person, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa Cash Butler Arms Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    FAQs about Butler Arms Hotel

    • Check-in at Butler Arms Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Butler Arms Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Charlie's Restaurant

    • The nearest beach is just 100 yards from Butler Arms Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Butler Arms Hotel is 100 yards from the centre of Waterville. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Butler Arms Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Billiards
      • Fishing
      • Darts
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Beachfront
      • Horse riding
      • Water sport facilities on site
      • Beach

    • Yes, Butler Arms Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The prices at Butler Arms Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at Butler Arms Hotel include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Double