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The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

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Relax on the covered porch with comfortable seating and a serene view of the surrounding greenery.
Cozy corner with a stone fireplace, shelf, and comfortable chair.
Surrounded by lush vineyards, this property offers a serene escape with a charming white house and rustic red barn.
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Enter a grand space with a high ceiling, patterned rug, and elegant decor.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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2436 Baseline Avenue, Solvang, CA, 93463
  • Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Old Mission Santa Ines
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Chumash Casino
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Corner | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Classic Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Fireplace | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

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)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1985
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - January 2017
  • Smoke-free property

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. 260 out of 355 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 355 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 355 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 355 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 355 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

carolina

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tufail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Arian

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are horrible. The location is horrible. There is no space in the hotel to walk or go somewhere. It’s just horrible. The picture is nice but bad experience and we couldn’t sleep the whole night because of the smell of the fireplace in the room and they didn’t care about that when I mention it
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lester

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely building with a charming antique decor. The innkeeper, Alexandra was helpful and delightful. And the breakfast was delicious. We will return!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

christina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay. They were able to get me in really early. they were nice. Our room was large and clean facing the street. Parking was easy. It was like staying in an old inn. No Key Cards. Just old fashion keys. The complimentary breakfast was amazing. You had your choice of fruits, yogurt and granola. Fresh oj, coffee, tea. Each day there is one breakfast served. Ours was Turkish eggs all farm fresh. There is an amazing French bakery across the street. Between 4 and 5 there is a cheese platter and complimentary wine. (we never do this but we did one night and ended up going out to dinner with another staying in the hotel). And a heavy pour of champagne upon check in. We will definitely make this our only hotel when we visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff, especially Jessica, were exceptional! My husband and I enjoyed the delicious daily complimentary breakfast and daily wine hour. Everything was fresh and from local businesses. We plan to return soon!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Good but not great

The hotel staff is very friendly, and the common areas are charming and well-maintained. However, for the price, the rooms fall far short of expectations. We booked a Deluxe Room with a Balcony, but there was nothing deluxe about it. The room and bathroom were extremely monastic in style, very "spartan", like a scene from the movie "The Conclave". There was no fridge (so forget keeping drinks or snacks cold), no TV (which wasn’t an issue for us), and only a single outlet—located away from the bed—for charging electronics. No slippers or robes, which would be understandable if the price were in the $120–$150 range, but at their rates, these omissions feel glaring. The lack of blackout curtains was frustrating—just a small, ineffective curtain that barely covered the window (see picture). To make matters worse, the walls were thin, and we were woken up early by the noise from breakfast downstairs. Most rooms face the parking lot, which isn’t a dealbreaker, but again, at this price point, expectations are higher. Overall, it’s a cute bed & breakfast, but the lack of amenities makes it hard to justify the cost. If they adjusted their pricing to reflect the experience, it would be much more reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderfully designed hotel with a great ambience and quiet comfortable rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing! Very helpful and informative. Couldn't have been nicer.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Laguna Beach

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place for a change. No dining in area but not far. Don't miss the wine social from 4 to 5. Breakfast excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful cozy Inn

What a beautiful place! Can’t say enough about Ballard Inn. From the wine & charcuterie board at 4, roaring fire and great breakfast! Highly recommend but ask for room to the back of property. Jessica at the front dest was great and very accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely weekend.

The hotel is very nice with an air of effortless elegance. The front desk personnel were friendly and helpful. They kindly offer fresh water, wine and cheese free of charge every day around 4pm. They could improve the quality of the pillows...they were too high for me. We spent the weekend at the hotel and enjoyed it very much. Definitely coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, Topanga

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a wonderful place to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roseanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and cozy highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Wonderful, clean, friendly, pleasant surroundings, at this quaint country Inn, that has so much warm character. Friendly, helpful staff. No TVs in rooms, however there are plenty outdoor things to do to keep busy during the day and evenings. Love the continental breakfast and evening wine and cheese socials. Great quiet location in the middle of quaint farm and residential area. Easy access to Solvang. Santa Ynez, and Los Olivos.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth, Los Angeles

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
The property needs updating. The rooms need remodeling. Remove old rug in rooms. Need gravel or pave parking area. Very muddy. There is minimal breakfast and cold coffee and tea. Told to “go across the street” if I wanted toast. The current front desk / breakfast manager is not friendly and not inviting.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
If anyone remembers the Ballard Inn of 10, 15 or even just five years ago, then you'll be hugely disappointed by what it's become. The Kirkwood group which now owns it is supposedly looking at renovations, but to us it looked like they were barely trying. The rooms and common area are still well maintained, and the housekeeping staff is great, but that's about it. Dining, which is what the Ballard Inn was always known for, is almost non-existent. There hasn't been a restaurant now for over three years, and breakfast has become little better than a grab-and-go. Whereas before there were several great options each morning, plus pastries and muffins, now there's only one meagerly portioned daily "special." If you ask for toast or muffin with that, you're told there's no bread, and that you should "go across the street" to the local bakery. Want fruit? There is some, but the hotel doesn't even put out plates to put it on, just plastic cups. Coffee is help yourself, and if you want a latte or cappuccino, the response again is, "go across the street." Even with how bad the Ballard Inn has gotten, we might still be tempted to stay again if it were reasonably priced. But instead the Kirkwood Group has jacked up prices to almost ridiculous levels. We've stayed at the Ballard Inn every single year for literally 20 years, but this will have been our last visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly, great room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good for a Winter Stay

At just under $400, here's what was good: room with fireplace was spacious, bed. had a old fashioned B&B feel, a bit like staying at your grandma's. Breakfast was good. Shared spaces were wonderful: nice porch, living room was comfy and had games available. Nice to have Bob's Well Bread across the street. Not great: pillows, no towel bar next to sink, no tv. In the summer they charge $800+ I'd never pay that for this room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025