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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.

Beautiful, clean.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
295 reviews
Price from$215.28per 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.

Location was fabulous
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
383 reviews
Price from$215.28per night
Kielty's of Kerry Bed and Breakfast, hotel in Waterville

Kielty's of Kerry Bed and Breakfast is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Waterville near Waterville Beach. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking.

Good breakfast freshly cooked
9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
392 reviews
Price from$150.70per night
Holiday Home Waterville, hotel in Waterville

Holiday Home Waterville offers accommodations in Waterville, a 9-minute walk from Waterville Beach and 1.3 miles from Inny Strand Beach. This vacation home features a garden.

9.8
Scored 9.8
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
11 reviews
Price from$367.05per 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.

Very friendly hosts
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
420 reviews
Price from$150.70per night
The Old School House B&B, hotel in Waterville

In picturesque Ballinskelligs, the 19th-century Old School House B&B is nestled between sandy beaches and stunning mountains on the Wild Atlantic Way.

Location and the hosts. The room was quiet, clean and the bed was comfortable.
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
227 reviews
Price from$155.22per night
Derrynane Bay House, hotel in Waterville

Offering a garden, Derrynane Bay House features accommodations in Caherdaniel.

Beautiful grounds not too far from town
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
232 reviews
Price from$139.93per night
Quinlan & Cooke Boutique Townhouse and QCs Seafood Restaurant, hotel in Waterville

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

The property was modern, clean, and cozy. We were very comfortable there! We got a flat tire and had to arrive late and the owner Kate was so kind and accommodating to us when we arrived, even made sure we got dinner even though the restaurant was closed. She was even checking on us to make sure we were okay through the whole event. She is such a lovely person!
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
488 reviews
Price from$252.95per 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.

Lovely breakfast and evening meal. Hotel filled with character in a great setting with lovely views.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
829 reviews
Price from$125.94per 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 private bathrooms and there is a gym and restaurant.

We loved our stay at the Sneem Hotel! The grounds are absolutely stunning. We ate dinner outside and my kids played on the lawn. The hotel was everything we needed and more. Breakfast was fantastic and staff were so nice. We will be back!!
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
440 reviews
Price from$223.83per 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 of America

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Waterville

  • 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
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 5 reviews
    Quite enjoyable especially in case you are bored by 4-star hotels which all look the same, after all. Well refurbished. In case you are in doubt (no photos) there is indeed a (small) toilet and shower in the boat, and more in the garden. Better to get instructions about how to find the place (it's in the back yard, you can see it from the satellite view on google maps as a light blue thing)
    Daniele
    Italy
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 19 reviews
    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.
    Mary
    United States of America
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 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 of America
  • From $150.70 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 346 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
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 183 reviews
    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.
    Grant
    Ireland
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 183 reviews
    Beautiful views of the coastline from our bedroom. bedroom and bathroom very modern and spacious. Host very helpful in recommending places to visit and best routes to take to make the most of your stay in Kerry.
    Joe
    Ireland
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 420 reviews
    Our room was clean and quiet, the location is wonderful and we really enjoyed Waterville. On top of that the restaurant "OhMaryLoo" was excellent and super convenient for a tasty and delicious dinner.
    Celine
    Denmark
  • From $263.72 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 295 reviews
    Great location, wonderful view of the beach and coastline. Very nice staff in the hotel and the attached pub. The breakfasts were wonderful and the wait staff attentive.
    Mark
    United States of America
  • From $156.08 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 392 reviews
    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.
    Shriya
    India
  • From $204.52 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 383 reviews
    The hotel was very clean and the location was excellent. The staff were very nice & the food in the restaurant for dinner & breakfast was very good.
    Doron
    United Kingdom
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 420 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 of America
  • From $156.08 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 392 reviews
    Breakfast was wonderful. Nikki and Gabriel had wonderful hospitality! So helpful and attentive to us! We think it’s a gem in Waterville!
    jeffery
    United States of America
  • From $263.72 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 295 reviews
    Hotel, staff, location, and food were all at a very high standard and excellent value for money. We were very impressed with everything
    Ann
    Ireland
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 420 reviews
    Good location on the ring of Kerry, comfortable accommodation, excellent breakfast and exceptional hosts. What would you want more!!
    Adrian
    Malta
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 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
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 70 reviews
    Enviroment and facilities also the location with view of the ring of kerry.
    Min
    Ireland
  • From $204.52 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 383 reviews
    close to Waterville Golf Links. Located right on the beach.
    Mark
    United States of America
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 157 reviews
    Very clean hotel, great value. Staff is super friendly
    Giovanni
    Italy