Our pick
Holiday Home Waterville
Waterville, IE
★ 4-star9.5/1041 reviews
0.55 km (0.34 mi) from original
English
Butler Arms Hotel vs Similar Hotels
Compare similar hotels across guest insights, rooms, location, amenities, value, nearby attractions and suitability to understand the trade-offs before you choose.
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Best overall fit
✓Why it stands out
Rooms
9.3Rooms are spacious, well-equipped, and comfortable according to various reviews.
Cleanliness
9.4Reviews indicate the house was exceptionally clean and well-prepared.
Location
9.4The house is close to town, making it convenient for guests.
Close alternatives
No close alternative was identified for this preference.
Hotels (4 selected)
Original hotel
Our pick
Holiday Home Waterville
Waterville, IE
★ 4-star9.5/1041 reviews
0.55 km (0.34 mi) from original
1 Carrigeanna Waterville
Waterville, IE
★ 4-star8.9/1014 reviews
0.91 km (0.57 mi) from original
Key differences
Rooms
Holiday Home Waterville9.3
The Smugglers Inn8.1
Cleanliness
Holiday Home Waterville9.4
Butler Arms Hotel8.3
Service
Holiday Home Waterville9.9
1 Carrigeanna Waterville9.2
Food & Breakfast
The Smugglers Inn9.7
Butler Arms Hotel8.3
Amenities & Facilities
Holiday Home Waterville9.4
1 Carrigeanna Waterville8.7
Value
Holiday Home Waterville9.3
Butler Arms Hotel7.8
Butler Arms Hotel amenity advantages
24-hour front deskRoom serviceLift / ElevatorLaundryMeeting/banquet facilities
The Smugglers Inn amenity advantages
Spa/wellness centerSaunaHot tub/Jacuzzi
Distance from original
The compared hotels differ by 1.3 km.
Holiday Home Waterville: 0.55 km (0.34 mi)
The Smugglers Inn: 1.9 km (1.2 mi)
Detailed comparison
Guest score
Butler Arms Hotel
8.7/10Holiday Home Waterville
9.5/10The Smugglers Inn
9.2/101 Carrigeanna Waterville
8.9/10Rooms
Butler Arms Hotel
8.8Rooms were comfortable, though some decor felt dated.
Holiday Home Waterville
9.3Rooms are spacious, well-equipped, and comfortable according to various reviews.
The Smugglers Inn
8.1Rooms were well appointed but some were a bit small and could be loud in the morning.
1 Carrigeanna Waterville
8.7The beds and duvets are amazing; everything was well maintained and comfortable.
Cleanliness
Butler Arms Hotel
8.3The accommodation was clean, but some rooms and facilities showed signs of aging.
Holiday Home Waterville
9.4Reviews indicate the house was exceptionally clean and well-prepared.
The Smugglers Inn
8.7Rooms were spacious and very clean; standard quality for this hotel tier.
1 Carrigeanna Waterville
8.7The property was very clean and comfortable. Overall cleanliness was highly praised.
Location
Butler Arms Hotel
9.3Great location by the sea, with easy access to local attractions.
Holiday Home Waterville
9.4The house is close to town, making it convenient for guests.
The Smugglers Inn
9.7Fabulous location overlooking the sea and close to the beach.
1 Carrigeanna Waterville
9.3Fan house in brilliant location, ideal for visiting relatives; perfect location for both events and exploring the town.
Service
Butler Arms Hotel
9.3Friendly staff who contributed positively to the experience.
Holiday Home Waterville
9.9Owners are described as extremely nice and helpful, enhancing the guest experience.
The Smugglers Inn
9.6Staff was friendly and accommodating, went above and beyond to help.
1 Carrigeanna Waterville
9.2The flexibility and communication with hosts was amazing.
Sleep & Noise
Butler Arms Hotel
—Holiday Home Waterville
—The Smugglers Inn
—1 Carrigeanna Waterville
—Food & Breakfast
Butler Arms Hotel
8.3Breakfast was generally praised, but quality varied on some occasions.
Holiday Home Waterville
9.4Guests appreciated the small welcome snacks and drinks provided by the host.
The Smugglers Inn
9.7Food in the restaurant was amazing, best meal had during the trip.
1 Carrigeanna Waterville
8.7Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities & Facilities
Butler Arms Hotel
8.8Amenities were satisfactory, but some aspects like restaurant service require improvement.
Holiday Home Waterville
9.4Amenities are well-rated, including good kitchen facilities and specific offers like tea mugs.
The Smugglers Inn
9.2Amenities were good, with overall nice property features.
1 Carrigeanna Waterville
8.7Standard quality for this hotel tier, though some small items were missing (e.g., washing up liquid).
Value
Butler Arms Hotel
7.8Some guests felt the stay was overpriced for the quality offered.
Holiday Home Waterville
9.3Consistent positive feedback suggests good value for the overall experience.
The Smugglers Inn
9.1The price felt well worth the experience received.
1 Carrigeanna Waterville
8.7Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Landmarks
Butler Arms Hotel
Butler MemorialHoliday Home Waterville
Butler MemorialThe Smugglers Inn
Ballinskelligs Bay memorial1 Carrigeanna Waterville
Butler Memorial