Four-star seafront hotel

The Butler Arms Hotel

Waterville · Ireland

A 36-bedroom four-star hotel on the seafront in Waterville, County Kerry, on the Wild Atlantic Way.

The Butler Arms was established in 1884 and overlooks Ballinskelligs Bay on the Ring of Kerry. It has 36 bedrooms, Charlie's Restaurant and the Fisherman's Pub, and arranges golf, fishing and other activities.

  • Seafront in Waterville Village
  • Overlooks Ballinskelligs Bay
  • Golf links of Kerry nearby

Concierge & experiences

Day trips & experiences

  • Rough shooting guides with dogs organised for the season; gun licences can be arranged
  • Activities to book include golf, fishing, cycling, walking, surfing and horse riding

From the hotel’s own website, checked 2026-11-14. Arranged by the hotel; ask the concierge for details and charges.

Rooms & suites

1

View rooms

2
  • Classic Sea View Roomup to 3 people · View: Ballinskelligs Bay
  • Deluxe Sea View RoomView: Atlantic Ocean
2

Suites

1
  • Balcony Suite

Room names, sizes and views as listed on the hotel’s own website. Availability and rates are set by the hotel.

Inside the hotel

  • Charlie’s Restaurant
  • The Fisherman’s Pub
  • Whiskey Lounge