The Smugglers Inn - Waterville
51.837519, -10.195444
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
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
270 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 Queen Size Bed and 1 Sofa bed
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Heating
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Room size:
175 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed / 2 Single beds
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Room size:
195 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed / 1 Single bed
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Balcony
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 |
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