Known in Ireland as "the little whirlpool," Waterville is located in prime tourist areas with its location on the southwestern part of the Ring of Kerry. (See Reference 4.) With its quaint size, Waterville has an abundance of bed and breakfasts, allowing for a quiet and relaxing escape. Many of the accommodations offer views of the Ballinskelligs Bay and are within a short drive of the well-known Waterville Golf Course.
The Butler Arms Hotel has been a family-run hotel since 1915, and offers guest rooms with private bathrooms, seating areas, robes, and either sea or garden views. Suites include gas fireplaces, vanities, and a separate shower. The hotel's restaurant, Fisherman's Restaurant, offers a menu of fresh seafood and an extensive wine list. For a relaxing evening after a day of golfing at the nearby Waterville Golf Course, stop by their Fisherman's Bar, where you can hang with the locals and order from the bar menu. The hotel has been visited by celebrities such as Michael Douglas, Walt Disney and Charlie Chaplin.
Butler Arms Hotel
Waterville Co Kerry, Ireland
011-+353 66 9474144
butlerarms.com
Once a farmhouse, the 30-year-old family-owned Smugglers Inn is a bed and breakfast with mountain and sea views. The smoke-free guest rooms offer family rooms, private bathrooms, Internet access and sitting areas. Rooms provide either single or double beds. The hotel can arrange for tee-time at the local 18-hole Waterville Golf Course. Dine on fresh seafood at their Smugglers Inn Restaurant, as you take in the views of Ballinskelligs Bay.
Smugglers Inn
Cliff Road
Waterville, Kerry, Ireland
011-+353-66-947-4330
the-sumugglers-inn.com
Brookhaven House is a bed and breakfast accommodation that overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. The spacious rooms are decorated in soothing reds and tans and include private bathrooms, free Internet, a hospitality tray, and views of either the ocean or the Waterville Golf Course. Rooms for families are available. Amenities range from a garden with sitting areas, to drying rooms for golfers. The hotel is located near recreational activities in Waterville, such as fishing in Lough Currane and golfing at the Waterville Golf Club, both less than a four-minute-drive away.
Brookhaven House
Newline Road
Waterville, Co, Kerry, Ireland
011-+353 66 9474431
brookhavenhouse.com
