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.
Jane
Canada
Welcoming staff, dinner in the restaurant was wonderful, comfortable bed, breakfast cooked fresh to order, view of the waves from our room
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.
Claude Burnard
United Kingdom
Gabriel and Nikki's hospitality was extremely humbling and made my Grandmother and I feel right at home.
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.
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.
Set in Caherdaniel and only 29 km from O'Connell Memorial Church, Derrynane Bay House offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.
Quinlan & Cooke Boutique Townhouse, formerly QC's, is family-run and situated in Cahersiveen on The Wild Atlantic Way.
Bradley
United Kingdom
We arrived at a very disorganized and dysfunctional establishment that was quite difficult to find, even with the mixed-up directions provided.
When I tried to clarify some issues with the host, she responded with, "I shouldn’t even be here, it’s my day off." This didn't address any of our concerns. I tried to change to a different room due to the confusing layout and the number of stairs, but was told they were fully booked but after pushing it, i was given a different room. Then for curiosity I checked their website and was able to book three rooms for the same night, so clearly the “we are fully booked” was debatable.
The hotel supposedly offers free parking, but we were told it’s on a first-come, first-served basis. Considering the number of rooms, many guests would likely have to struggle for street parking.
The bed was okay, but the pillows were cheap and uncomfortable. There is a fridge, but it was warmer inside the fridge than the room.
There are 12 downlights in the room, with two switches on the wall, one of which does nothing, while the other turns all 12 lights on or off at once so its all or nothing! Additionally, there are no bedside lamps, just a tiny reading lamp with very low wattage. There isn’t even a towel rail in the bathroom.
The rooms are noise transparent, noise travels heavily throughout the building so you can hear whats going on in the room above you and hallway noise is very bad. Also for a room for two people, there was only one arm chair and when asked if it was possible to get another one, we were told yes, but we never saw it which is consistent with the disorganization.
The rate is advertised as including breakfast but what is provided is a joke. A couple of pastries i. a paper bag, hung on the door overnight lol.
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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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
Scored 10
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
10
Scored 10
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.
We stayed at the Smugglers Inn 26-28 Aug. We had a beautiful room, large bed (for 6ft 4in hubby), very comfortable. Bathroom was lovely, great shower.
The views across the water was amazing. The food was delicious.
The staff were just wonderful! Friendly and efficient, nothing was too much trouble. Special Hello to Gillian, the lovely receptionist.
We would definitely recommend the Smugglers Inn...and will definitely return to be pampered and looked after again!
Everything was just fantastic. The staff are the jewels in this hotel!
This place isn't just beautiful, it's a whole experience! The house is so lovely, comfortable and warm! The decor is wonderful, and it has everything you need! It's so GORGEOUS, AND THE SHEEP ARE SO CUTE! The surrounding settings with the mountains and the valleys is literally incredible! Please just stay here, it's peaceful and Sinead and her father Timothy are lovely and kind. It's all you need! 💚🤍🧡
It's also just 10 min from Waterville which is an adorable town with lots to offer!
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 hotel restaurant was amazing. We ate a fantastic three-course dinner, definitely something we were not expecting to do in a small costal town! Also, the breakfast was tasty and included a dish you could order from the kitchen.
The owner was very friendly and welcoming, and gave us some nice local tips and insights. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this family-owned hotel!
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.
Had a fantastic stay here with group of friends on our Skellig Michael trip. We got a warm welcome from our hosts on arrival. The rooms were spacious, clean and comfy. Breakfast was fantastic too, they catered for everyone and we had a group of meat eaters and vegetarians. I would not hesitate to return here when I'm back in Kerry. Thank you for such an enjoyable stay!
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).
The location of the property and the views from it were excellent. We found the property to be an good base for exploring the local area and also the ring of Kerry. It has good safe parking, is reasonably quiet, and is within easy walking distance of the good facilities in Waterville.
$369 for a room with a stone wall for a view.
VERY disappointing.
Serving people not taught correctly.
1 very small bar of soap in bathroom.
etc etc
I was so looking forward to this becauseI have been going to the Lake Hotel for years.
Never again
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.
Absolutely superb accomodation, very comfortable, clean, well-run, and tastefully designed. We've stayed at many B&Bs in Ireland and this one was the best by far, thank you Marie for the exceptional hospitality.
The view from the balcony was amazing, very comfortable bed, room was immaculate and very spacious! Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend it especially if travelling the Ring of Kerry route!
The breakfast was really superb, five star quality! We spent a week in Kerry and it was the standout breakfast for us! Fabulous guesthouse all around, gorgeous newly renovated bathroom.
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