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 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 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Graham
    Australia Australia
    Great location and parking out the back. The staff were friendly.
  • Catherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was convenient for our trip. Car parking available in the hotel grounds. Nice ambience, friendly staff and comfortable rooms
  • Marian
    Ireland Ireland
    Beautiful location, we were sorry we couldn't stay for longer.
  • Martin
    Ireland Ireland
    Great location, beach front, lovely views at breakfast. Lovely areas to relax in if the weather is bad
  • Brid
    Ireland Ireland
    i loved the quietness and comfort of the hotel and bedrooms. beds were very comfortable and bedrooms very spacious and we had super views of the bay . breakfast was excellent also
  • Jacqui
    Ireland Ireland
    The hotel was in a perfect location. Across from the beach so handy. Breakfast was just beautiful. Staff so friendly and accommodating. Bedroom was very spacious and very comfortable bed. Hotel has a lovely charm to it. We really enjoyed our two...
  • Angela
    Ireland Ireland
    Breakfast was fantastic. Room was excellent. Location is beautiful.
  • Alysha
    Australia Australia
    This hotel was charming and so clean! Highly recommended
  • Alex
    Australia Australia
    Staff were all good. We had little contact bad no bad points.
  • Marie
    Ireland Ireland
    Lovely room, comfortable bed, large spacious bathroom & amazing sea view 🤩 Food was superb. Would 💯 stay here again ☺️

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Charlie's Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Irish • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

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

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