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Ballard's

2.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with marina and bars/lounges
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Beach nearby, motor boating
Exterior
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Beach nearby, motor boating

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
42 Water St, Block Island, RI, 02807
  • Old Harbor
    1 min walk
  • Ballard's Beach
    1 min walk
  • Block Island Historical Society Museum
    9 min walk
  • Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State)
    9 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Block Island

Ballard's places you steps from Ballard's Beach and within a 30-minute stroll of Great Salt Pond. Highlights at this hotel include 6 bars/lounges, a restaurant and a marina. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a picnic area and luggage storage. Plus you'll find a coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .With a stay at this Block Island hotel, you'll be 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Crescent Beach and 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Mohegan Bluffs.

What's nearby

  • Ballard's Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Great Salt Pond - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Crescent Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Mohegan Bluffs - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Mansion Beach - 14 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Poor People's Pub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The National Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Oar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Paynes Dock Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dead Eye Dick's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Ballard's

Waterfront hotel with marina and bars/lounges
Ballard's offers its guests a marina. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 6 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Ballard's also features a picnic area and an ATM.

This Block Island hotel is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 6 bars or lounges
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Ballard's offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and an iron/ironing board. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) and Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 30 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 6 to 20 for adults and USD 5 to 20 for children
  • 6 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Children's dinnerware
  • Free cot
  • Highchair
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Marina
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 29 September and 6 May.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.00 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 20 for adults and USD 5 to 20 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.00 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Ballard's Hotel
Ballard's Block Island
Ballard's Hotel Block Island

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Ballard's?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Ballard's?

Yep, Ballard's is a short 1-minute walk from Ballard's Beach. Fun beach activities include parasailing, kayaking and fishing. You can also find motor boats and boat tours.

Is Ballard's family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a picnic area, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Ballard's is a hit with families.

Does Ballard's serve breakfast?

You bet, full brekkie is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ballard's?

No, Ballard's does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ballard's?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Ballard's's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ballard's?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ballard's?

No, pets are not allowed.

Ballard's Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 92 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place is just awesome! Right next to the ferry. Place is expensive, but so is all of Block Island. Ballards never disappoints!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Business traveller
Terrible customer service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Docia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to enjoy a family weekend
Really nice hotel with very friendly staff. The room was great and being right at the marina and having the beach and restaurants on site make this property perfect for a family weekend trip.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome time
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey, Worcester

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love Ballards - so convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlo

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is friendly aand helpful. The rooms were very nice. Parking is limited.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Evan

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with a private beach.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Pia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
While our room was clean. The bathroom has definitely seen better days, we were missing a shower door, the “shower caddy” was old and gross. The shower head awful! As for the restaurant, food is so overpriced for bad quality frozen food. $34 for chicken tenders and a handful of French fries. Not to mention ALL the single use plastic they use for everything. They never answer the phone, and there is hardly anyone at reception. Bar and kitchen closed by 9 pm When we return, it won’t be at Ballards not for $600 per night That’s for sure!

6/10 Okay

Pia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was at least clean and ok- however for the price we expected a clean modern bathroom , not one from the 1970’s with a missing shower door and a shower head that barely worked alone with some old nasty pool organizer in the corner . Not to mention the outrageous prices for horrible frozen food and terrible drinks. They are not very “green” plastic is used for everything- sad for such a small island all the single use plastic- wasteful. Our next visit we will definitely make a better choice especially for the $$
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s just ok
It was ok. Mediocre food and drinks
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice accommodations but beware, no customer svc
It was very clean and has a contemporary feel, but it was IMPOSSIBLE to get a human to speak with. They only have automated answering and their help menu is poorly designed. Email is the only option they offer. Hope you don’t run into a problem because there’s no one on their end who will help you solve it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kim

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Hopkinton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location - enjoyed everything about it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

EDWARD

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Although this location was close to the ferry and convenient, it was overall not that great. They include a gratuity on everything so staff are underwhelming. Guess when you know you’re getting a tip it changes your level of service. The room was large and clean but there wasn’t a mini refrigerator or an ice machine on the floor. Be mindful of the extra charges at the end. It added almost $100 more to the price of the room. This stay was not worth the price in my opinion.

10/10 Excellent

Siwinee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we had a really good time stayed there and love everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Carla, Warwick

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not for families and price deceptive. Booked a nonrefundable room online for 4 people - myself, my husband, and our two young children. When we checked in they brought us to our room which could only accommodate 2 people as there was only one bed. After showing them our receipt that we had booked for 4 people they said they could only accommodate our children if we paid them an additional $60. I explained that we booked a room for 4 people and that had we known the price we reserved was not for 4 people we could have better compared pricing with alternatives that didn't have surprise charges. The response from the CFO, Yolanda, was that she will update the web page to be more informative. And the receptionist's response was that we shouldn't have used Expedia to book. It seems obvious from a customer service perspective that they should have honored the reserved price rather than tell us they could not accommodate our children unless we paid them an additional $60. Wheeling in 2 cots didn't cost them a thing and all of the confusion and frustration and time spent dealing with this issue put a damper on the experience we were hoping for on our Block Island getaway.

8/10 Good

Erik

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right on the beach, convenient to ferry and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey, Worcester

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Go here every year - love it here!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

james

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ok. Staff don't speak English. Front desk staff, restaurant, bars, and beach staff confused and uniformed after working there for 2 months.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023