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Butler Arms Hotel, hotel in Waterville

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.

Very comfortable, friendly staff and good food
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
298 reviews
Price from€ 200per night
The Smugglers Inn, hotel in Waterville

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.

Breakfast...see below. Fabulous location. Wonderful staff, friendly, sociable and helpful. Lovely bedroom with sea view.
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
385 reviews
Price from€ 200per night
Kielty's of Kerry Bed and Breakfast, hotel in Waterville

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.

The cooked breakfast was delicious, and there was also fruit salad, fruit, yoghurt etc to choose from. The accomodation was spotlessly clean and tidy. The rooms were large and the bed was comfy. The breakfast room was beautiful, bright and cheerful. Our host recommended dinner at OhMaryLou restaurant. It was a short walk away, and the food was excellent.
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
400 reviews
Price from€ 140per night
Holiday Home Waterville, hotel in Waterville

Located in Waterville and only 800 metres from Waterville Beach, Holiday Home Waterville provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

-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!
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
13 reviews
Price from€ 252per night
Klondyke House B&B, hotel in Waterville

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.

Great breakfast, scrambled eggs were perfect.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
350 reviews
Price from€ 140per night
The Old Cable Historic House & Seafood Restaurant, hotel in Waterville

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.

The breakfast was super and everyone working there were so friendly and helpful. The Waterville area is simply beautiful.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
422 reviews
Price from€ 140per night
Derrynane Bay House, hotel in Waterville

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.

everything was excelkent
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
233 reviews
Price from€ 130per night
Quinlan & Cooke Boutique Townhouse and QCs Seafood Restaurant, hotel in Waterville

Quinlan & Cooke Boutique Townhouse, formerly QC's, is family-run and situated in Cahersiveen on The Wild Atlantic Way.

Everything looks great, all the facilities are lush, modern, and very clean. Huge rooms. Bed very comfy. Wonderful location, and parking provided.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
490 reviews
Price from€ 169.20per night
Royal Valentia Hotel, hotel in Waterville

The 18th-century Royal Valentia Hotel provides bed and breakfast in a spectacular setting on Valentia Island, just off Ireland’s west coast.

Love the island, it’s a piece of paradise
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
839 reviews
Price from€ 117per night
Sneem Hotel, hotel in Waterville

Sneem Hotel offers rooms with views of Kenmare Bay or MacGillycuddy’s Reeks, Ireland’s highest mountain range. Spacious bedrooms have en suite bathrooms and there is a gym and restaurant.

The property is just so amazing , beautifully decorated, the staff are so friendly and couldn’t do enough for you , it’s just so peaceful and calm , just heaven on earth with a beautiful view of the lake and mountains .the bedroom was lovely , very big , with a beautiful view of the lake .
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
446 reviews
Price from€ 207.94per night
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What guests said about Waterville:

  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    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
    A
    Anonymous
  • 10
    Scored 10

    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.
    A
    Anonymous
  • 10
    Scored 10

    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.
    Paul
    United States

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Waterville

  • From € 145 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 400 reviews
    After a warm welcome, we were shown to our well appointed and pretty room with views to the ocean. Bedding was warm and comfortable. Bathrooms spacious and lovely towels. Breakfast was served in the breakfast room which was again another pretty room and breakfast was got and plentiful. Parking at the door. BnB is close enough to town to walk. Hosts were full of information of the local and extended areas and pleased to give advice of some lesser known areas. I would definitely come back should I ever be in Ireland again.
    Jane
    Australia
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 111 reviews
    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.
    Darragh Gilligan
    Ireland
  • From € 145 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 400 reviews
    Gabe and Nikki were AWESOME hosts. They greeted us at the door the moment we arrived with smiles a kindness. The breakfast was made to order and they nailed it. The banana bread..Holy smokes, it was DELICIOUS!!!! These two really make you feel at home. My sister and I were so fortunate to meet such wonderful people on our first visit to Ireland. ☘️ I highly recommend you stay here. P.S I NEVER write reviews! This is how great Niki annd Gabe are!!
    Shannon
    United States
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 19 reviews
    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.
    melanie
    United States
  • From € 225 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 385 reviews
    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.
    Jesse
    United States
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 5 reviews
    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.
    David
    Germany
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 46 reviews
    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).
    Virginia
    United States
  • From € 140 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 350 reviews
    Nice house with good space around and good parking off road. An excellent restaurant, the Smugglers Inn, nearby and others in the town were quite good. Nice room with views to the mountains and good location for touring the western extremities of the "Kerry Ring". Nice friendly owners and good breakfast.
    Malcolm
    United Kingdom
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 13 reviews
    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.
    Philip
    United Kingdom
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 184 reviews
    Excellent property, wonderfully updated. Fantastic beds and Showers. Great breakfast!! Perfect location on the water. We were so pleased that we extended our stay a day. This is by far the nicest place we have stayed while hiking the Kerry way. We highly recommend it!
    Jacob
    United States
  • From € 200 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 298 reviews
    $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
    Suzanne
    United States
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 111 reviews
    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.
    Majumder
    Ireland
  • From € 200 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 298 reviews
    The Wyatt Hotel is a great place to stay. It’s situated right where we wanted to be, in walking distance to everything. The Sunday night music session was wonderful!
    Mary Beth
    United States
  • From € 225 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 385 reviews
    Very nice view from the hotel!! Breakfast was good and diner in the restaurant was excellent! Rooms are clean and big enough. Employees are all very friendly!!
    Lisa
    Germany
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 184 reviews
    great location, super friendly host, best b&b breakfast we had in Ireland so far, modern and spacious room with a very comfortable bed, everything was great!!
    Tanja
    Switzerland
  • From € 140 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 422 reviews
    Stayed here on the ring of Kerry. Such wonderful food and dessert. Had fresh fish and homemade pasta. Breakfast in the morning was amazing.
    A
    Anonymous
    United States
  • From € 140 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 422 reviews
    The breakfast was super and everyone working there were so friendly and helpful. The Waterville area is simply beautiful.
    Connie
    Ireland
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 21 reviews
    Location of the house is amazing the perfect location to explore the area and pop in and out of Waterville.
    Steve
    United Kingdom
  • From € 200 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 298 reviews
    Good location to explore the South Kerry area and Valentia
    Charlie
    Ireland
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 157 reviews
    Very clean hotel, great value. Staff is super friendly
    Giovanni
    Italy