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Butler Arms Hotel

4.0 of 5
Waterville, Waterville, Ireland
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Butler Arms Hotel
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ireland
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77 reviews 77 reviews
27 hotel reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

A great stop for any traveller and any occasion. It is not the four seasons or Sheen Falls but it very good for an old hotel. The staff and food are excellent and the prices are good. The food in the bar is excellent and there are some nice spacious lounges. It is just across the road from some great... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

It is well located, reasonably priced, clean, and provides excellent services. I'd recommend it for families, honeymooners, and geezers like my wife and I. There are many areas that are suitable for sitting in front of a fire with a cognac, playing pool, having a drink, and eating a very nice meal.

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Roseville, California
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17 hotel reviews
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

Seven golfers and myself stayed here for three nights April 2013. The rooms were very nice....clean, comfortable and very well appointed. We all enjoyed the rooms! The food in the bar/restaurant was very good as was the breakfast. Louise (the owner) was extremely nice and helpful in every regard. She was a lovely young lady that did everything to make... More

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Wicklow, Ireland
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

About a dozen of us stopped here at The Butler arms, midway on a day cycling the Ring of Kerry, wanting a good decent lunch. And that's what we got. We sat outside by our bikes and ordered. The staff were friendly and brought our drinks out quickly. When the food arrived shortly afterwards, we were not dissapointed. I had... More

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North East
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16 hotel reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

The hotel had just re-opened after their extended winter break. A friendly welcome made all the more so as we were upgraded to junior suites. Terrific views across the bay-day one superb spring weather but sadly the rain did begin to fall. Personally I love watching the mist descend and the greyness too and my stay wasn't spoiled by the... More

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Scottsdale, Arizona
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2012

of our 11 day trip in ireland, the town of waterville was the most charming, friendliest and most fun to visit. the butler arms helped make us feel welcome, appreciated and like at home!! especially if home was a huge huge room with lots of charm and great service. our visit started with a warm (on a chilly damp day)... More

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Wagga Wagga, Australia
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7 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2012

This place is very old and run down, I am not sure if all the good reviewers had had a lot to drink on the golf course prior to attending. The staff were very pleasant but seemed to be run off their feet, what with a group-10- of very loud ( Mmmm) Americans both men and women and 2 other... More

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Houston, Texas
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15 hotel reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2012

We stopped here for lunch and found a very bright cozy dining room with a view of the sea. The service was excellent and there were a number of very traditional Irish dishes including desserts. It is definitely worth a stop if you are traveling there. Charlie Chaplin used to stay here and fish in the bay. His photo is... More

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7 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2012

This is my third stay in the Butler Arms and each time the quality of service is impeccable. Nothing is to much trouble and all done with a smile. We are a fishing group and they have great facilities for our gear, including a drying room and rod racks. The bar is busy, fun and the food of top quality... More

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Mittagong, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2012

Enjoying a golf tour with some Australian friends I opted again to stay at the Butler Arms in Waterville, County Kerry. The customer care and service at The Butler Arms is superb. The rooms were excellent value for money and the atmosphere is all you would expect in an Irish hotel. My bookings for our group changed quite a but... More

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Also Known As:
Butler Arms Waterville
Hotel Butler Arms
Address: Waterville, Waterville, Ireland
Region: Ireland > Province of Munster > County Kerry > Waterville
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
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Ranked #1 of 4 hotels in Waterville
Price Range: ££
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
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