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Butler Arms Hotel

★★★★ New Line Road, Waterville, IE

8.7 guest rating· 454 reviews

About this hotel

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!

Rooms & rates

King Room with Sea View

Sleeps 2 · 32 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer

Classic Room

Sleeps 3 · 38 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Bathrobe
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Coffee/tea maker

Deluxe Room

Sleeps 2 · King bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Bathrobe
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Coffee/tea maker

Classic Room

Sleeps 3 · 32 m² · Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer

Deluxe Double Room with Sea View

Sleeps 2 · 38 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer

Amenities

  • WiFi available
  • Free Parking
  • Private parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Beach
  • Beachfront
  • Golf course
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
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  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Billiards
  • Broadcast Live sport events
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Cycling
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Darts
  • Designated smoking area
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Fishing
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Garden
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Heating
  • Hiking
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Kid meals
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Luggage storage
  • Massage services
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Packed lunches
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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New Line Road, Waterville, IE

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say8.7454 reviews

+ Great location+ Friendly staff+ Comfortable rooms+ Excellent breakfastOverpricedDated decorService inconsistencies
Cleanliness8.3
Service9.3
Location9.3
Room Quality8.8
Amenities8.8
Value for Money7.8

Lovely relaxing break

10.0

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

Nothing

Breda · IE · 2026-04-28

Guest review

10.0

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

N/a

Eimear · IE · 2026-04-12

Comfortable, central hotel, close to seafront

7.0

Clean. Good location.

Bit dated

Cormac · IE · 2026-04-11

Am Meer gelegen

9.0

Lage und Service

Bauer · DE · 2026-04-04

Guest review

10.0

Overlooking the bay floor to ceiling windows brilliant.

Christopher · GB · 2025-10-20

Good to know

A deposit may be required at the property.

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 0 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.

People 3 years old and over stay for € 25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.