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The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

4.0 star property
Adults-only bed & breakfast in Solvang with free breakfast

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Porch
Free daily full breakfast
Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Corner
Exterior
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2017
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2017
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2017
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room

Classic Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2017
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2017
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2017
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Fireplace

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Fireplace

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2017
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Solvang

At The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Lincourt Vineyards and Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard. Highlights at this B&B include free daily breakfast and free self-parking. .This pet-friendly bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a games room. Additionally, you'll find a free manager's reception and coffee/tea in a common area. Free full breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Solvang B&B include Old Mission Santa Ines and Elverhoj Museum of History and Art.
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What's nearby

  • Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Old Mission Santa Ines - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Solvang Festival Theater - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Chumash Casino - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Solvang Brewing Company - 8 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chumash Casino Resort - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chumash Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Willows - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Creekside Buffet - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Tavern - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Adults-only bed & breakfast in Solvang with free breakfast
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.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1985
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
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.

Languages

English

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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

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

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
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 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

Yep, The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

The closest beach to The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel is Refugio State Beach (19.9 km).

What makes The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A champagne service, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel.

Is The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel family-friendly?

No, The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel is an adults-only property.

Does The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, guests give top marks to the free full brekkie here! Offered daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

No, The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

Dogs are welcome at The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 257 out of 348 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 348 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 348 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 348 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 348 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Pamela, Pasadena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little boutique hotel with wonderful breakfasts and wine and cheese in the afternoons. Close to Los Olivos, Santa Ynez and Los Alamos.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

Cuuute and Comfy

I loooved our quick stay at The Ballard Inn! Comfy beds, cute decor throughout this comfy BnB. Staff was very nice. Breakfast was simple, but it’s nice to have a cook-to-order for a free breakfast! I would come back here again if I’m in the area!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, Topanga

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is our "Happy Place" and the Staff is terrific.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Like sleeping on a sidewalk next to a busy street

The room was most uncomfortable and sleeping impossible to the point where we decided to head back to LA in the middle of the night rather than suffer until the morning. Our room was literally a few feet from the highway. Walls are super thin and with cars passing all the time it felt like being on the sidewalk. Windows didn't have blackout blinds and there were lots of lights outside that stayed on during the night. The bed was hard and the pillows overstuffed. AC/heating was loud and hard to manage. The property hasn't been renovated in decades. We were fooled by all the reviews and very flattering pictures hoping for a 4 star relaxing stay instead we got a roadside motel experience. We travel freqently and this was by far the worst hotel experience we ever had.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Aszur

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alexandria

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay. The staff and service were great. The other guests were friendly and thoughtful. I remember when they had the great restaurant, but it's now closed. I will return when I am in the area again. I particularly like that it's located away from the tourists, but so close to Solvang, Buellton and Los Olivos.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Anmol Jyot

Disliked: Staff & service
We arrived around 9:30, but the front desk staff had already left at 9. They had provided instructions to enter the property, and told us the room would be unlocked with keys inside. However, the room was locked, and there were no keys in sight. The so-called “emergency contact,” Alexandra, was no help. She had us search the property for the keys, only to tell us later that she couldn’t do anything further and suggested we find another place to stay. We had no choice but to look for last-minute accommodations. If you’re looking for frustration, incompetent staff, and zero accountability, this is the perfect spot! P.S. They did refund the amount—and that, apparently, was the pinnacle of their hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024