Butler Arms Hotel, Waterville
About the Hotel
Rooms with a view
The Butler Arms Hotel has rooms overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and Ballinskelligs Bay. Room choices range from Sea View Rooms, Deluxe Sea View Rooms, and Family Rooms, to Dog Friendly Rooms and Sea View Suites. Dog-friendly rooms are on the ground floor with access to an outdoor terrace and include a king-size bed. Sea View Suites feature a king-size bed and a sitting area. Family Terrace Rooms include one king bed, two single beds, and a sofa. All rooms have WiFi, a TV, and an electric kettle.
Fine and casual dining
Charlie's Restaurant features local seafood and seasonal dishes. The Sunday Times McKenna's Guide voted it one of Ireland's top 100 restaurants. The Fishermen's Bar provides a pub atmosphere with seafood chowder and rib-eye steak. The Whiskey Lounge offers whiskeys and cocktails. Valentia Island Vermouth, crafted with 20 botanicals including gorse foraged from the island, is available. Guests can have local oysters with Guinness at the Fisherman's Pub or a Skellig Six 18 Gin & Tonic at the Sea View Conservatory.
Activities and Relaxation
The Butler Arms Hotel provides a place to relax after outdoor activities like golf, cycling, or horse trekking. Guests can cycle on routes with views of Lough Currane and the Capall Lake. Nearby, Skelligs Watersports Surf School provides surfing, kayaking, and paddle boarding. Guests can explore Waterville's walking trails.
Location and Surroundings
Located in Waterville Village on the Wild Atlantic Way, The Butler Arms Hotel is near the Ring of Kerry. Landmarks close to the hotel include Lough Currane (0.5 km), Church Island (2.5 km), and the Charlie Chaplin Statue (0.5 km). The Skellig Ring, Valentia Island, Portmagee, and Ballinskelligs are nearby.
Hotel services
The Butler Arms Hotel caters for weddings of up to 75 guests. The hotel organizes rough shooting with guides and dogs, from November 1st to January 31st. It can arrange boat trips to Skellig Michael from Portmagee Harbour, and organize guided tours at Skellig Chocolates Factory. South Kerry Cycles offers e-bikes and curated cycling routes. The Ring of Kerry Riding School provides beach horse riding. The hotel offers drying room facilities and picnic baskets.
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Price and Room Availability Calendar
Getting around
A list of all available modes of transport
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Water sports
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Billiard tables
- Darts
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Beach access
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Massage
Room features
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor