Butler Arms Hotel

Butler Arms Hotel descritpion

The Butler Arms is right across from 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 offered at the Fisherman's Bar.
The Butlers Arms was one of Charlie Chaplin’s favorite holiday destinations. Enjoy a drink in the lounge where photos of Chaplin decorate the walls.
Waterville Golf Links and Skellig Bay Golf Course are both under a 5-minute drive from the hotel. Salmon and sea trout fishing is available at Waterville’s Lough Currane.

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Facilities of Butler Arms Hotel

Outdoors ：Grounds

Pets ：Pets are not allowed.

Activities ：Golf Course (within 2 miles) | Pool Table | Darts | Library

Food & Drink ：Restaurant | Bar | Breakfast in the Room | Restaurant with Dining Menu

Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking ：Free!Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

Reviews for Butler Arms Hotel

Review 1：Nothing

Review 2：Stepping back in time. Beautiful location and views. Staff couldn't do enough to help. Food delicious. It was perfect for what we wanted, but it's not an all mod cons modern hotel- I guess that's why I loved it.

Review 3：Expensive considering such limited facilities...More like a 3 star than 4 star... No comfortable serviced lobby area or Lounge with the exception of the residence lounge which never seemed to be staffed

Review 4：Location

Review 5：Beautiful room with stunning view. Spacious, luxurious and spotlessly clean. Lovely staff. Extremely helpful and obliging. Very friendly and highly professional.

Review 6：Beautiful hotel in perfect spot in Waterville. Across street from beach, restaurant and pub in hotel was excellent, staff superb, 1/2 mile form golf course and fishing.

Review 7：No bad experience

Review 8：We stayed here for two nights , a seamless booking in , this hotel is run by two sisters , everything you need is provided , we had room 306 sea view , gorgeous , comfortable , the owners are lovely we felt we were coming home , the hotel is comfortable and has an old world charm , warm , inviting beautiful we can't wait to return , we loved it here , I'm writing this from a hotel in valentia which I have frequented for many years , but my heart is in the Butler Arms , we are returning soon xx

Review 9：No complIants , 20 People from 6 to 78

Review 10：The old world charm, staff great and a key to your room .plenty of life in the bars and quite spots if you need one.

Review 11：Great hotel, but the breakfast buffet was limited. We could get things, eg honey, but it always involved a slow process with the kitchen. Clearly, a hotel of this league should have figured this out.

Review 12：Great location. Beautiful view.

Review 13：Hard bed

Review 14：Waterville is a beautiful village beside the sea surrounded by stunning mountains. Butlers Arm is a lovely old fashioned property well maintained and family run business. .

Review 15：Regular rooms are cozy but with nice sea views.

Review 16：Great location and very friendly and responsive staff. We were upgraded to third floor executive suite on the second night which had terrific views, space and comfort.

Review 17：Lovely position on the sea front, but sad to see the village so quiet during a busy holiday season. Would make sense to reduce the number of eating areas in hotel with the guest occupancy they seemed to have - one bar man and one waitress trying to man all three!

Review 18：Staff very pleasant who tried hard to maintain standards. .

Review 19：Old fashioned. Hard bed. Hair dryer not working which I discovered last thing at night with wet hair. Lovely location but could do with a revamp as it would do amazing for weddings.

Review 20：I was disappointed that for the price, tea/coffee were not available in the room. I prefer a separate shower rather than having to climb into a bath. The bar- food area was small and very noisy although one has the option of dining in the conservatory which was lovely and also in the dining room- a more formal experience. The floor boards on the corridor creaked a lot outside the bedroom. The overall décor hadn't changed in years which is probably charming for some of the regular return visitors.

Review 21：The staff were very accommodating, pleasant and very friendly. The food was delicious. The views from the bedroom and dining room were fabulous. Plenty of sitting areas/lounges.

Review 22：Perfect location, beautiful hotel with great restaurant/pub. We had a wonderful stay in beautiful Waterville! Loved the history and character of the hotel!

Review 23：The only bad thing was that we couldn't stay longer.

Review 24：Loved that this hotel was right across from the beach, had a lively pub or sophisticated dining room to choose from (we ate in the pub). The property was pretty fantastic being a throwback to a more civilized era that encourages face to face interactions and friendly conversations. Loved it!

Review 25：Lack of sockets for appliances such as chargers etc

Review 26：Everybody was so helpful and efficient. The food was first rate. The rooms were clean and very comfortable.

Review 27：The two sisters running the place are high energy, cheerful and pleasant. Exterior parking lot looks a bit sketchy, however inside us great, pub food and restaurant very good and a charming place with a beautiful location.

Review 28：One minor niggle only and its more a personal like but I would have enjoyed grapefruit segments in juice or a fruit salad on the breakfast buffet.

Review 29：The male staff member who served us breakfast on the Sunday was super efficient and most professional (remarked on by all 4 of us). The young lady who managed reception was very welcoming and most pleasant too. We had a 5* dinner, which we were not expecting and 7 of our 8 dishes were fish cooked to an extremely high standard, which should really be shouted and boasted about. Bedrooms with the sea views were very comfortable and bathroom was roomy with adequate counter space for all lotions and potions. The power of the shower was yet another positive. Both owners were engaging and very likeable too.Thanks to all for making it so pleasant.

Review 30：The Butler's Arm's Hotel has old fashioned decor, would require updating, as I would not rate it a 4 * hotel. Food in bar only average.

Review 31：Nothing about the hotel but there was a charge of 1 Euro to go in to thelocal antique shop, so I didn't go in, even though I would probablyhave spent much more than that if I had gone in. Thought it was a bitIrish to charge to go in to a shop.

Review 32：We had a lovely room but the best thing about it was the view. Right inthe centre of town.

Review 33：Nothing !

Review 34：This a repeat of a family trip to the South West which we used to do most yrs with my parents, one of the aunts & uncles & one of the cousins - last time was 30 yrs ago & the Butler Arms was always the favourite - in the nicest of ways it felt like stepping back in time - amazing !

Review 35：Get rid of the carpet...musty smell on entering hotel. No tea/coffee facilities in room!!!!! Advised staff re scribble on window visible when window steamed up.

Review 36：Staff. Food. Location. Quiet.

Review 37：We loved the old word charm of this hotel. The food is of a high quality. It is family run so the service is excellent with great attention to the comfort of the guests. The Fisherman's Bar has a great atmosphere and is obviously the hub of the town. I visited this hotel as a child and I remember it as being excellent and it still maintains the same standard.

Review 38：No tea and coffee in the room until requested and then we had filter coffee given in a bowl. The fish was so good in their restaurant I went back the second night. First they run out of a fish dish so I had what I had the night before. The restaurant was fairly full and clearly not expected. I received smaller portions of the fish dish than the night before. It was still delicious though. I didn't like Waterville as it seemed soulless. Not the fault of the hotel but it's the main reason I wouldn't recommend to a friend.

Review 39：The view...I had a great view of the sea. The bathroom was large and well lit. The fish I had in the restaurant was fantastic.

Review 40：I liked the fact that on our arrival we were upgraded at no extra cost.We were put in a fantastic room with doors open to the garden. Must sayit was a lovely stay, will be back again.

Review 41：No one to help with luggage, could not find lift so had to carry my bags up two flights of stairs Slightly musty smell in room

Review 42：Pleasant staff, convenient location

Review 43：No Tea and coffee machine in the bedroom but when we expressed this with staff they delivered it to bedroom with pastries! Menu not very broad.

Review 44：Staff were unbelievable.I could only get a twin room when booking.However I requested a double bed if possible.When we arrived we were upgraded to an executive king bedroom at no extra charge.The staff at check in were so genuine and nice. View from window of sea and mountain were spectaclar. Had the best steak ever and bread and butter pud delic. Highly recommend.

Review 45：Pillows and linens could be updated

Review 46：Incredibly Attentive Staff Great Location Wonderful food & drink Beautiful water view from room Free WiFi Great Price Spacious Room

Review 47：Crack in the mirror and peeling paint on the ceiling in the bathroom.

Review 48：Great location and views. Pleasant and friendly waiting staff at breakfast. Lady on reception very welcoming on arrival. Good food at breakfast and the Fishermans bar.

Review 49：Food over-priced, and very dissatisfied with 'McDonald' Fry's for dinner. Went out for dinner on second evening!! For a four star hotel. I was dissaponted. However, I might give it another try at a later date!! Might! Marks out of ten, -6

Review 50：Location, Breakfast excellent. Bed and room clean and comfortable.

Review 51：No dislikes

Review 52：Got upgraded room for no extra charge really nice

Review 53：Food could be better value.

Review 54：Sea view, comfortable public areas.

Review 55：Lovely hotel with spectacular views. Very comfortable room.

Review 56：Nothing.

Review 57：Great stay and would stay here again!

Review 58：Friendly and helpful staff. Excellent view.

Review 59：Perfect location for Waterville Golf Links

Review 60：Perfect,spotless,delicious breakfast lovely stay

Review 61：The location and very friendly staff

Review 62：Nice location on the waterfront, hospitable staff, clean and comfortable room, excellent restaurant.

Review 63：Liked it overall.

Review 64：Location and view.

Review 65：The staff were excellent

Review 66：Beautifully located, views are amazing, comfortable rooms.very relaxed stay.would definitely recommend

Review 67：It was heaven a brill hotel n location n staff

Review 68：Best seafood platter in Waterville, with great hospitality, rooms spacious and luxurious with views overlooking the ocean

Review 69：Lack of swimming pool/leisure centre.

Review 70：Helpfulness of staff. Laid back atmosphere.

Review 71：no tea/coffee in room

Review 72：nice position on front

Review 73：I had no complaints with this hotel.

Review 74：Staff were very friendly and food was very nice.

Review 75：I like my stay in Butlers Hotel esp it's facing the beach.Its very relaxing environment and the staffs are nice.

Review 76：Location. excellent food.

Review 77：good restaruant; parking in the hotel; simple and a bit small room, but pleasant

Review 78：Fantastic location, lovely staff

Review 79：The location

Review 80：Thought the food could be better

Review 81：Room was spacious and very comfortable

Review 82：I liked the fact we were upgraded to the executive suite. A nice surprise on arrival.

Review 83：Excellent overall experience.

Review 84：Breakfast not included in price.

Review 85：Everything

Review 86：The wonderful seaview and the wonderful service.

Review 87：Oysters with Guinness

Review 88：Lay out of hotel a bit higgley piggley easy to get lost late at night!

Review 89：Location, room

Review 90：BEAUTIFUL ROOM,LOVELY STAFF,DINNER's EXCELLENT

Review 91：I could not stay longer.

Review 92：The personal service, the friendly staff, the excellent food and the beautiful scenery.

Review 93：Friendly staff, clean and comfortable. Nice big rooms and bathroom.

Review 94：The setting was perfect

Review 95：The room had old round pin sockets that the hotel couldn't provide adaptors for, not very convenient for UK/EU guests.

Review 96：Location, friendliness

Review 97：Very friendly staff. VERY thoughtful and helpful.

Review 98：Room had a door adjoining another room, could hear absolutely everything in the next room, not much privacy

Review 99：Friendly staff

Review 100：The room with the view of Altantic

Review 101：The location and the friendly neighbors.

Review 102：The accommodation...views of Waterville and the food . Best place to eat in Waterville they have a wonderful chef .

Review 103：Excellent location. All staff were friendly and helpful

Review 104：The food is very good and a great atmosphere in the bar in the evening.

Review 105：Wonderful hotel with friendly, helpful staff, beautiful rooms in a lovely location, had a great time and would definitely like to stay here again!

Review 106：The character of the hotel. Photos of its history are very good.

Review 107：It was pouring rain when we arrived, and we couldn't find a parking spot. One of the ladies came out to help us find a parking spot