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)

  • Top pick by families with children

  • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Guests who stayed here loved

Christopher
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Overlooking the bay floor to ceiling windows brilliant.
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.

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
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

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

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.
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