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The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Corner | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
2436 Baseline Avenue, Solvang, CA, 93463
  • Lincourt Vineyards
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Roblar Winery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪51 min drive‬

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Corner | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Fireplace | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Adults-only bed & breakfast in Solvang with free breakfast
This smoke-free bed & breakfast features coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services and an arcade/games room. Free full breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free manager's reception. Additionally, free newspapers, tour/ticket assistance and a garden are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel offers 15 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
The free breakfast at The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lincourt Vineyards. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free manager's reception. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a fireplace at reception and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the helpful staff
  • 9 minutes by foot from Lincourt Vineyards and a 2-minute drive from Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi. An arcade/games room, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel was completed in January 2017.

This 4-star Solvang bed & breakfast is smoke free.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The bed & breakfast hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 30

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property allows no early or late check-in whatsoever.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • This property welcomes adults only.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Destination fee: USD 22.4 per accommodation, per night.

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.

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM.
Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Ballard Inn
Ballard Inn Gathering Table Solvang
Inn Gathering Table
Ballard Gathering Table Solvang
The Ballard Inn Restaurant
Ballard Inn Gathering Table
The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel Solvang
The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel Bed & breakfast

The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 230 out of 309 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 309 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 309 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 309 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 309 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall, it’s a cute place with a polite staff. I was really bothered by the condition of the bathroom. Cracked and peeling paint on the ceiling, stained grout. The property itself seems to be in need of some maintenance. At a lower price point this wouldn’t have bothered me enough to write a review, but at the premium Ballard Inn charges, it’s less acceptable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARIA, New York

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely b&b, but on a busy road and if you don't have a back room it's loud. No TV's. Pillows are old and beds need replacing. overall, cute, but not worth the money
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teo, Palo Alto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed only one night. Experience was positive. Staff very helpful. Came just in time for the happy hour. Cheeses, some crackers, fruit and wine. Breakfast satisfactory to start the day. A very good bakery in the front. Close to the idyllic los olivos downtown. Hiking trails. Santa Barbara over the mountain route 154 30 minutes. Definitely can recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This bed and breakfast is very peaceful and charming. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Wish the rooms had TVs, since I was traveling solo. But still would recommend 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Roberta, Encino

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was an ant swarm in our room attacking a cookie we had wrapped up to eat later.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was a very pleasant surprise. We picked it based on price and didn’t let us down. Will definitely return if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was really charming and vintage modern. It had a really warm and casual vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming and Quaint, but with a Few Quirks
If you're looking for a quaint, old-world charm, this hotel delivers. It feels like stepping into a European boutique stay, with beautifully designed interiors and cozy sitting areas perfect for conversations or curling up with a book. The ambiance is relaxed, and the wine region location adds to its serene vibe. That said, this hotel is definitely different from the typical American chain experience. The service can be a bit slower, and some amenities you might expect—like a TV, mini fridge, or late-night bar/restaurant—aren't available. It’s a place to unplug, but if you prefer the convenience of having everything at your fingertips, it might not be for you. A heads-up on the breakfast: while it's made to order and uses high-quality ingredients (the produce and coffee bar are excellent), it does take a while to be served. Be sure to leave some extra time in the morning. Another thing to note: the walls are thin. Most guests seem to turn in early (as you'd expect in wine country), but if you happen to have a louder neighbor, you’ll hear them. On the plus side, the hotel offers a lovely wine happy hour and warm cookies at night, which were a nice touch. If you're looking for a unique, more relaxed stay away from the usual chain hotels, this place offers that—just be prepared for a few trade-offs in modern conveniences.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for our 2 year anniversary and it was so lovely. The property is quaint and quiet. Would come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint property with lots of character and history. Very nice accommodations. Wonderful breakfast. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Tom

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
We stayed here in July 2024 and had a 10 out of 10 stay.. this time I give it a 5 mainly due to the change in hospitality amenities and poor service at the breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic experience, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Shilah

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff needs proper training in hospitality. Every little question was asked was responded to as if it was a chore. Guests are paying a lot to be there and they should be treated as if they are guests, not people walking in off the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Louise

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We were assigned a second floor room which was only accessible by stairs. We were offered a ground floor room that turned out to be disabled accessible which we did not need. The water pressure in the shower was terrible, the bed was not at all comfortable, and no tv, phone or alternatives. Pedestal sink offered no place to put any toiletries. We were celebrating a special occasion and were so disappointed we left after one night. The online pictures of the rooms were lovely, but not our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute, quaint Inn
Very nice inn; however, there is no elevator & most of the rooms are upstairs. The rooms are air conditioned, but the rest of the inn just has box fans around. Also, no refrigerator, microwave, or television in the rooms. The room we had was decorated really nice. The inn is decorated nicely, also. Really beautiful part of town, nestled in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024