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Guest houses The Smugglers Inn

Cliff Road, Waterville (show map)

9.1

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402 verified reviews

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The Smugglers Inn overlooks the sandy beach at Ballinskelligs Bay. Most rooms have sea or mountain views and the hotel has a bar, a gourmet restaurant, free WiFi in all areas and free parking. Waterville Golf Links is 300 meters away and Hogs Head Golf Club is less than 2 km away.
Rooms at The Smuggler’s Inn feature en-suite bathrooms, TVs and hairdryers. Tea and coffee making facilities are also provided.
The Smugglers Inn Restaurant specializes in fresh seasonal local produce, with seafood being a specialty, and has a tank with live lobsters. The bar has a gastro bar food menu and there is a garden for al fresco dining at lunchtime, weather permitting.
The Inn is adjacent to the world-famous Waterville Golf Links and just a 20-minute walk to the village of Waterville. Nearby Lough Currane offers excellent salmon and trout fishing. Drying facilities are available for golfing and fisherman guests.
Waterville has a good selection of craft shops and pubs.

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Double Room - enter dates to see room photos

This room features 1 double and 1 single bed, along with an en suite shower room. The room also benefits from sea or mountain views.

Superior King Room - enter dates to see room photos

This double room offers a sauna. The double room provides soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a balcony with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower.

Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children) - enter dates to see room photos

This room features a double bed, a TV and an en suite shower room. The room also benefits from sea or mountain views.

Superior Double or Twin Room with Terrace - enter dates to see room photos

This twin/double room provides a sauna. The twin/double room offers soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower.

Superior Triple Room with Sea View - enter dates to see room photos

Guests will have a special experience as the triple room provides a sauna. Providing free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The triple room features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker as well as sea views.

Triple Room with Mountain View - enter dates to see room photos

This triple room's standout feature is the sauna. Offering free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. The triple room offers soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, as well as mountain views.

Double or Twin Room - enter dates to see room photos

Guests will have a special experience as the twin/double room features a sauna. Providing free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The twin/double room provides soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, as well as mountain views.

Double Room with Mountain View - enter dates to see room photos

This double room features a sauna. Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The double room features a flat-screen TV, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as mountain views. The unit has 1 bed.

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Facilities of The Smugglers Inn

General
Free parking, On-site parking, Parking, Private parking, WiFi everywhere

Activities
Canoeing, Cycling, Fishing, Golf course (within 3 km), Hiking, Horse riding, Windsurfing

Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Food & Drink
Bar, Packed lunches, Restaurant, Special diet menus (on request)

Pools and wellness
Beachfront, Hot tub, Sauna

Front-desk/reception area services
Luggage storage

Common areas
Garden, Shared lounge/TV area, Terrace

Cleaning services
Daily maid service

Miscellaneous
Family rooms, Heating, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout

Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Balcony, Bath, Bath or Shower, Bathroom, Carpeted, Clothes rack, Desk, Electric kettle, Entire unit located on ground floor, Flat-screen TV, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Heating, Ironing Facilities, Linen, Mountain view, Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Patio, Sauna, Sea view, Seating Area, Shower, Sofa, Soundproofing, Tea/Coffee Maker, Terrace, Toilet, Towels, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), TV, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, View, Wardrobe/Closet

Last updated: 23 Jul 2025 - Update now

Hotel Policies

Check-In
From 15:00:00 hours

Check-Out
Untill 11:00:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.

Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

The fine print
Please note check in is between 15:00 and 20:00. Guests who need to check in after 20:00 need to contact the property in advance.
Please note the breakfast service is not available starting November 5th 2024, and will be available again on April 9th 2025.
Bar and restaurant service is closed until April 9th 2025.

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9.1

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402 verified reviews

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Mark

“Great location with outstanding service”

10.0

16 Jul 2025

Amazing location, with friendly, helpful staff and great food!!

Amanda

“As always it was gorgeous”

10.0

13 Jul 2025

Breakfast was gorgeous as always. have stayed here before and never fails to impress.

Catherine

“Exceptional”

10.0

05 Jul 2025

Beautiful location right on the beach Dinner and breakfast were both excellent The two ladies we spoke to at reception on check in and check out were very friendly. Would highly recommend staying at the Smugglers Inn!

Harris

“Very good”

8.0

05 Jul 2025

Location on beautiful beach. Very friendly staff. Great room Good breakfast

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Double Room - enter dates to see room photos

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Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children) - enter dates to see room photos

Superior Double or Twin Room with Terrace - enter dates to see room photos

Superior Triple Room with Sea View - enter dates to see room photos

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Double Room - enter dates to see room photos

Superior King Room - enter dates to see room photos

Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children) - enter dates to see room photos

Superior Double or Twin Room with Terrace - enter dates to see room photos

Superior Triple Room with Sea View - enter dates to see room photos

Triple Room with Mountain View - enter dates to see room photos

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Double Room with Mountain View - enter dates to see room photos

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