Waterville
About Waterville
Waterville's beach runs along the seafront of this well-loved Ring of Kerry resort, a long pebble-and-sand strand looking out over Ballinskelligs Bay. A Green Coast beach known for clean water and natural beauty, it is backed by the town's hotels, shops and the famous links of Waterville Golf Club. The promenade, with its statue of Charlie Chaplin, makes a fine stroll. The open Atlantic setting means swimming is best taken with care, as the beach is not lifeguarded.
Get directions to the car park
This opens the verified car-park pin — never the beach itself or a mid-route point.
📍 Get directions to the car park
Pin confirmed at 51.829465, -10.174544. Always verify the car park on arrival — access can change.
Activity suitability
- Swimming — Supervised only
- Surfing — No surf
- Walking — Good walk (1–3km)
- Lifeguard (summer) — No
Facilities
- Toilets — Seasonal
- Car park — Free
- Disabled access — To be confirmed
- Lifeguard — No
- Shower
- Café nearby
Facilities confirmed from Kerry County Council and Fáilte Ireland. Source.
Water quality
EPA classification: Good (latest annual bathing-water assessment). Always check beaches.ie for the current rating.
Where to stay nearby
Accommodation near this beach coming soon — we are building our Kerry guide now.
Where to eat & drink
The nearest pub or café from TopPubs.ie will appear here as the Kerry guide is built.
Nearby walks
Coastal walking routes from IrishWalks.ie will appear here soon.
Audio story
A 60–90 second audio story of this beach is coming to AudioToursIreland.ie.
Nearby golf
Coastal golf courses within 15km from GolfIreland.ie will appear here.