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.
Alain
France
We enjoyed this hotel mainly because of its location in the Kerry, just minutes away from Portmagee.
This allowed us to visit Skellig Michael island after standing by for 3 days for suitable landing conditions.
The location is also very good for the Skellig Ring we drove a couple of times.
About the hotel, very nice room with beautiful sea view, private parking and very good restaurant.
Hotel staff was fantastic and very helpful.
The Smugglers Inn overlooks the sandy beach at Ballinskelligs Bay. Most rooms have sea or mountain views and the hotel has a bar, a gourmet restaurant, free WiFi in all areas and free parking.
Janet
United Kingdom
Excellent hotel in a stunning location highly recommended
Set just 80 metres from Waterville Beach, Seaclusion Luxury Guest Accommodation provides accommodation in Waterville with access to a terrace, a shared lounge, as well as a 24-hour front desk.
Brian
Denmark
Very helpful and welcoming owners. So nice and really go out of their way to ensure you have a pleasant stay and get well on your way when you need to leave. Breakfast is also delicious, prepared by one of the owners who is a chef, and you can pick and choose from a menu with plenty of great options.
Featuring a garden and views of sea, Kielty's of Kerry Bed and Breakfast is a recently renovated bed and breakfast located in Waterville, 1.1 km from Waterville Beach.
Neil
United Kingdom
Clean quiet location
Folder including things in area
Hosts very welcoming
Located in Waterville and only 800 metres from Waterville Beach, Holiday Home Waterville provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.
Adriaan
Netherlands
-The House is situated just off "Waterfield Centre", half a mile from the shops the pubs and the bay! Don't be too excited with centre as it is a small town! We were expecting many more people as it was the weekend of WTF, multiples trails in the countryside! Was lovely, very local and friendly!
The house is semi detached, big-a bit too big as it is quite empty especially the kitchen!
At the end, it is functional but not cozy!
Three bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a mud room. A small Garden (4x8 m) with three comfy chairs and a wooden table to picnic. Not a lot of privacy but very well appreciated because it was very sunny and the garden is full south so sun from morning to evening!
The bedrooms where cute and welcoming. Good Beds though on the short side lengthwise (we are not very large people).
THere is a Very good restaurant of fresh pasta and seafood called oh MaryLou, I where you can also do takeaway. The pub "The lobster" was also great for fish and chips and burgers.
The location is excellent!
Very quiet, night and day.
THe bay was very welcome. Beach of sand and peables. THe local authority encourages to pick up 3 pieces of plastic for home recycling to keep the beach nice and clean. I loved it!
I did it but did find only small fragments. It works!
On the famous Ring of Kerry road, Klondyke House boasts stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and Kerry Mountains, home-cooked breakfasts and free Wi-Fi.
Katja58465
Germany
The breakfast was amazing! The B&B is very close to the beach as well
The Old Cable Historic House is a Designated Milestone Heritage Site tracing its origins to The First Transatlantic Telegraph Cable from Ireland to the USA in 1866.
Connie
Ireland
The breakfast was super and everyone working there were so friendly and helpful.
The Waterville area is simply beautiful.
Featuring a garden and views of mountain, Tobervilla Guest House is a guest house situated in a historic building in Caherdaniel, 34 km from O'Connell Memorial Church.
Elaine
Ireland
A beautiful setting. Melissa was very helpful will definitely be returning.
Set in Caherdaniel and only 1.3 km from Gortnakilly Beach, The Olde Forge B & B offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.
Debbie
Australia
We absolutely loved our stay at the Old Forge and it was a highlight of our trip around Ireland! The location was perfect to enjoy the south side of the Ring of Kerry (easily our favourite part), close to beaches, as well as seeing the stars on a clear night. It was a picturesque, comfortable BnB from the get go with the most gorgeous view of the sea from our window, and the breakfast choices were delicious everyday. Everything was really perfect. We would stay here again in an instant, thank you so much Kathy and team :)
Waterville is a pretty little village in kerry dark sky...
Waterville is a pretty little village in kerry dark sky reserve and close to kerry cliffs. Friendly people but not a lot to do. Excellent guinness beef stew at Dooley's. Would not recommend Darc apartments. - 3rd bedroom was like a closet and very uncomfortable cot to sleep on. 2 bathrooms- one toilet was out of order and no water pressure in either shower. Could have been cleaner - used bars of soap in bathrooms..Tv not hooked up and other than helping us find the unit , which was poorly marked- owner of unit did not respond to inquiries from us regarding plumbing, tv etc. Location was convenient
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It was beautiful!!! Great location and service and food!
It was beautiful!!! Great location and service and food! Lovely clean room & new en suite. Room has ocean front view and you can fall asleep looking at the stars!
There is also a lounge to watch the sunset!
You really need a car for Waterville to get to Smuggler’s Inn.
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Anonymous
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Waterville is a lovely town . Great restaurants .
Waterville is a lovely town . Great restaurants . Fresh seafood a speciality. Enjoy a drink on the rooftop terrace at Dooleys restaurant or dine in s seaside pod at The Smugglers . Breathtaking views and great food
Jackie
Ireland
10
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We eat in Butler Arms and Mick O'Dwyers.
We eat in Butler Arms and Mick O'Dwyers.
Both were excellent.
Different styles but both top class.
Waterville is a lovely village, not too much noise.
Great promenade for walking.
Management and staff very wellcoming in all the busineses
We will make the village a regular call
neill
Ireland
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I thought people in Waterville very friendly and helpful.
I thought people in Waterville very friendly and helpful. The promenade is a lovely opportunity for a walk along the sea! Interesting to read about Mick O'Dwyer and Charley Chaplin linked to this small seaside town! The scenery around Waterville is spectacular.
Barbara
Ireland
10
Scored 10
More lively than we thought it would be in the dead of...
More lively than we thought it would be in the dead of winter. It's a nice clean, well-kept town in an outstanding location by the sea. The mountains are right beside you. Plenty of places to explore.
The room was perfect, immaculate and comfortable. Beautiful view of the lake. The hosts were extremely helpful and accommodating. Location is great, Waterville has plenty of nice bars and restaurants, and it's a short drive south to beautiful Caherdaniel/Derrynane beach or North to Valentia Island/ Skellig ring/ Cahershiveen or Kells. Great value for money. Fishing is good on the lake. Even with little experience on a hot day, I caught a fish within 20 minutes of casting.
The location of the hotel is excellent - within walking distance to the village. There is a lovely bayside walking path in front of the hotel, and the views of the bay are spectacular. The breakfast was very good, but could have used more cold options, i.e. cereals, yogurt, and fruits. The rooms were large with wonderful 3-directional views from floor to ceiling windows in the little sitting area. The history of Butler Arms is fascinating.
Had a remote country feel, plenty of room for a family or a few couples. The mountain drive through the middle of The Ring of Kerry was gorgeous. We got takeout in the town (everything closes early off season so make sure you go before 4pm) Host left plenty of wood for a fire in the wood stove, but no matches, so if its winter make sure to bring some as the night was stormy and it was chilly. Great house would stay again.
We stayed here so that we'd be close to the departure point for our trip to Skellig Michael out of Portmagee, and it turned out to be a very convenient location with great views. The room was clean and well-appointed, and a good size for three people. Being able to book a room with three beds was excellent. Everyone we interacted with from the hotel was friendly and accommodating.
Fabulous experience in an idyllic setting. Incredibly beautiful views, especially if you like sheep and the world of fiber. The house was immaculate, comfortable and charming. Our host's parents gave us a phenomenal tour of their sheep farm. Our 3 hours with Timothy and Kitty was one of the most heartwarming times we had in Ireland. I'd return to Hidden Hills in a heartbeat.
Comfortable and spacious cottage has everything you need for a longer self-catering stay. There are stunning views up and down the valley. Excellent location for exploring the peninsula: Skelligs ring, Valencia island, Cahersiveen, Glencar and Derrynane are nearby. The hosts are very friendly and helpful.
Fantastic, accessible location just outside the main part of Waterville. Mary the proprietor couldn’t have been sweeter or more helpful with making dinner recommendations and securing us a reservation. The breakfast menu offered many delicious options (including full Irish, salmon and eggs, and pancakes).
Excellent accomadation,lovely room with sea view.Very comfy bed.Lovely ensuite with soft fluffy towels and toiletries supplied.Spotlessly clean.within walking distance of waterville.Tea/coffee facilities in room.Hosts were very helpful and friendly.
The accommodation was immaculate, the staff extremely friendly, the breakfast delicious and the decor and furnishing high quality. The view from the sea view room is incredible. Highly recommend for anyone to visit Waterville and stay here.
A wonderful stay in waterville. Location was excellent, safe for kids, playground and bikes were just fabulous.
House was very clean with all amenities provided.. Beds were very comfortable. No noise very easy to sleep..
The location of this property is just outstanding.. we went for a family wedding and the church was just up the road and the hotel reception close too. Perfect facilitates. Spacious with fab views
The view! Also the comfortable beds and friendly staff. The hotel is on the sea front in Waterville. We had a wonderful sea view from our bedroom, and a little balcony to enjoy the sea air.
Everything, really nice decor. The bed, cooked breakfast and shower were as good as any of the 5 star hotels you'd find in Kerry. Lives up to the luxury description at an excellent price.
An excellent location along the wild Atlantic coast in Kerry county. Beside the lake , behind the trees, a mesmerizing destination. Exceeded expectations. best in the area.
Wonderful hosts and absolutely lovely rooms and breakfast. 10 mins walk from the town centre and amazing views from the window. Would stay here again if visiting Kerry.
Spacious hotel close to the centre of town and associated restaurants. Easy parking. easy access to ground floor rooms. Very helpful and informative staff.
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