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Ballard's

2.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with marina and bars/lounges

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Outdoor dining
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Terrace/patio
In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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 beachfront hotel include 6 bars/lounges, a restaurant and a marina. .Spend the day at the beach where you'll find motor boating. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning full breakfast is served 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 - 0.0 km
  • Old Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nichols Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Block Island Historical Society Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Great Salt Pond - 2 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Oar - ‬3 min drive
  • Ballard's Inn
  • ‪Poor People's Pub - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The National Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Aldo's Bakery - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Ballard's

Beachfront 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.

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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

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Bodyboard
  • Motor boating

Family friendly

  • Children's dinnerware
  • High chair
  • In-room cot
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 beach
  • 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
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 on 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. 69 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 113 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JosephR

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is amazing! Everyone was so nice and helpful! The food there was great! Also had a nice sundown special every night on certain food. Will definitely recommend and will be back some day
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gloria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly, hospitable and attentive staff. The hotel is somewhat outdated and as it's a beach hotel, may be challenging to keep completely clean (sand). However, details could be better addressed. That said, the bed was very comfortable (though the cot provided for our third person was not really acceptable - it was truly a cot, not a rollaway bed). The staff was very nice, can't emphasize that enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert LaBonne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the beach, clean large rooms and great lobster rolls for lunch
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

William

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The property definitely is the place to be for the beach and drinks. breakfast was delicious but lunch/dinner not worth it. room was dirty/poorly maintained for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Staying in the hotel you should be given a discount on beach chairs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a terrific stay. Staff was wonderful & attentive. Had the pleasure of watching Timmy Maia Band 2 days in a row. So good! Fantastic beach & service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey, Worcester

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay everything you need in one location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and staff did great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cabanas are a must. Staff always ready to make us welcome
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The girl at front desk checked us in and out was very accommodating excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AMAZING AND FRIENDLY SAFF. very highly satisfied for our two night stay. Beautiful beach with beautiful sun rise. Quiet. Clean. Will definitely be coming back!!! Honestly hands down the best place I’ve stayed
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything is great !
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Big

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great bathroom. Modern rooms are rare on VI, this one is really nice. Limited parking, but street parking available.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024