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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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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
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 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
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 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
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 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
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 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
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 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
  • ‪S.Y. Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Creekside Buffet - ‬7 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. 262 out of 357 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 357 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 357 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 357 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 357 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

dora

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Anna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Right in the perfect location for wine tasting . 2 miles from Los Olivos town . Pretty & well kept bed n breakfast . Had the largest room offered , the mountain room . Zero tv’s in room , guessing since it’s so quiet and thin walls all guests would hear . No elevator if that’s needed . Breakfast was good . Welcome check in girl wasn’t friendly , had us pour our own welcome champagne while she checked us in . Complaining she had to work on holiday and her birthday … and annoyed when we needed plates later , and pointed to where they were all annoyed with zero words , rude and zero customer service. Morning front desk gal was bubbly and friendly and how we expected to be greeted and not a burden . $422 for one night stay is way way over priced . I’d say $250 maximum should be more like it .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

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