The Smugglers Inn (Waterville, Ireland)

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The Smugglers Inn - Waterville

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Overview

3-star boutique hotel on Ballinskellig Bay beach, next to Waterville Golf Links

Dining

The Smugglers Inn restaurant specializes in fresh seasonal local produce, with seafood a mainstay, and holds a tank with live lobsters. The menu includes dishes like black sole, monkfish, and halibut, sourced from local waters. The bar offers a gastro bar food menu, and the garden provides al fresco dining at lunchtime, weather permitting.

Rooms & Amenities

The Smugglers Inn has 15 uniquely designed rooms, with most offering sea or mountain views. Each room includes an en-suite bathroom, TV, hairdryer, and tea and coffee making facilities. Selected rooms include a terrace with direct beach access, and the property has a shared lounge and a lounge area with panoramic sea views.

Wellness & Recreation

The wellness area includes a hot tub, sauna, and spa lounge/relaxation area, all with views over Ballinskellig Bay. A cold plunge tub is also available at the spa. The hotel provides drying facilities for golfing and fishing guests.

Location & Activities

The Smugglers Inn sits right on the sandy beach of Ballinskellig Bay, 1000 ft from Waterville Golf Links and less than 1 mile from Hogs Head Golf Club. Lough Currane is nearby for salmon and trout fishing, and the Skellig Michael UNESCO World Heritage Site is within driving distance. Waterville village, with craft shops and pubs, is a 20-minute walk from the hotel.

Guest Services

The property offers free WiFi in all areas, free parking, and luggage storage. Packed lunches are available on request, and the hotel provides invoice facility for guests. Daily housekeeping and 24-hour security with CCTV are in place.

Location: Right on Ballinskellig Bay beach, 1000 ft from Waterville Golf Links
Rooms: 15 uniquely designed rooms with sea or mountain views, some with terrace
Dining: Gourmet seafood restaurant with live lobster tank
Wellness: Hot tub, sauna, spa lounge, and cold plunge tub
Activities: Golf, fishing, horse riding, windsurfing, and Skellig Michael tours

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 15:00-19:00

from 08:00-11:00

Amenities

Private parking is possible on site for free.

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Other information

Breakfast

At the hotel The Smugglers Inn guests are invited to a full breakfast served for free.

Children & extra beds

There are no extra beds provided in a room. There are no cribs provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Languages

English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese

Building

Number of rooms:13

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Rooms and availability

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King Room

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

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Triple Room

Max:

3 persons
Bed options:

3 Single beds

Mountain view
Heating
Bathtub

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Superior Triple Room

Max:

3 persons
Bed options:

3 Single beds

Sea view
Heating

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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi

Free parking

Baggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Picnic area/ Tables

Spa and relaxation

Jacuzzi

Spa lounge

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Sports & Fitness

Wind surfing
Canoeing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Cycling
Golf course
Fishing

Services

Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Picnic area/ Tables
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Children

Cribs
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Beach access
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room
Spa lounge
Sauna
Jacuzzi

Room view

Sea view
Mountain view

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Patio
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

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Essential information about The Smugglers Inn

💵 Lowest room price	200 US$
📏 Distance to center	1.1 mi
✈️ Distance to airport	48.9 mi
🧳 Nearest airport	Kerry, KIR

Location

Address

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Cliff Road, Waterville, Ireland, 00000

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Cliff Road, Waterville, Ireland, 00000

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants

Landmark

Charlie Chaplin Statue

1.3 mi

Landmark

Mick O'Dwyer Statue

1.2 mi

Landmark

Eightercua

1.2 mi

Landmark

The Atlantic Telegraph Waterville

1.0 mi

Gallery

Madeleine Maria Weber Gallery

1.2 mi

Landmark

Sea Synergy Marine Awareness Centre

1.4 mi

Landmark

Tech Amergin Community Arts & Education Centre

1.2 mi

Landmark

Lough Currane

1.4 mi

Landmark

Longitude and Latitude Stone

1.0 mi

Landmark

Iveragh Lodge

1.0 mi

Landmark

Mick O'Dwyer

1.2 mi

Landmark

LQ Art Gallery

1.1 mi

Landmark

Butlers Monument

1.2 mi

Landmark

St.Michaels Church Waterville

1.2 mi

Landmark

Waterville Photography Gallery

1.2 mi

Landmark

Summer Market

1.2 mi

Landmark

Craineens Bar

1.2 mi

Landmark

The Legends Lounge

1.3 mi

Landmark

McCarthy Tours - Day Tours

1.3 mi

Landmark

Freddies Bar

1.3 mi

Landmark

Coomakesta Pass

1.3 mi

Landmark

Arthach Dana

1.3 mi

Church

Church of Saint Finian

1.4 mi

Golf Course

Hog's Head Golf Club

1.8 mi

Landmark

Reenroe Beach

1.6 mi

Landmark

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1.8 mi

Landmark

Dromod Parish

1.9 mi

Island

Church Island

2.3 mi

Landmark

Emlagh Registrars District

2.1 mi

Waterville Golf Links

100 yd

Restaurant

Smugglers Inn Restaurant Waterville Co. Kerry

100 yd

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FAQ about The Smugglers Inn

How far is The Smugglers Inn from the city center?

Waterville city center is reachable within a 20-minute walk from The Smugglers Inn.

What landmarks can I find in vicinity of the The Smugglers Inn?

Staying at the The Smugglers Inn, you will be approximately a 25-minute walk from Sea Synergy Marine Awareness Centre and 3.5 miles St. Michael's Priory. If you are willing to explore even more landmarks in Waterville, consider checking out McCarthy Mor Tower House set 4.2 miles away.

Is there parking at the 3-star The Smugglers Inn?

Yes, the 3-star The Smugglers Inn features a car park available on site.

Can I have breakfast at The Smugglers Inn hotel?

Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of The Smugglers Inn hotel.

What time is check-in and check-out at the Waterville hotel?

Guests of the Waterville hotel can check in from 3 PM to 7 PM and check out from 8 AM.

How much does it cost to stay at the Waterville inn?

The price for a room in the Waterville inn starts at €200.

What payment methods are available in the The Smugglers Inn hotel?

At the The Smugglers Inn hotel, you can pay using сash, Visa, and Mastercard.

Which amenities are included in the rooms at the 3-star The Smugglers Inn hotel?

All suites at the 3-star The Smugglers Inn hotel boast sound-proofed windows, a writing table as well as private bathrooms furnished with bath sheets, a walk-in shower, and towels.

Is the staff at the hotel multilingual?

Yes, the staff of the hotel speaks Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, and English.

What spa facilities does The Smugglers Inn offer?

Pampering amenities in The Smugglers Inn include a sauna and a spa bathtub.