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The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

4.0 star property

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A two-story building with a central entrance, large windows, and a chimney.
A wooden deck with a pergola, surrounded by lush greenery and a garden.
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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), individually decorated

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
The current price is $183
$158 nightly
$183 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10

Explore the area

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2436 Baseline Avenue, Solvang, CA, 93463
  • Place, Lincourt Vineyards
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Mission Santa Ines
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Room

A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a bench, a wicker chair, and a window with curtains.

Classic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A bedroom with a brick fireplace, a wooden desk, a bed, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), individually decorated

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bench, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding glass door.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A bedroom with a bed, dresser, and fireplace.

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Fireplace

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

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Corner | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), individually decorated

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

A bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, a chandelier, and a view through a glass door.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

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

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About the neighborhood

Solvang

Located in Solvang, The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Lincourt Vineyards and Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard. .This bed & breakfast is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Old Mission Santa Ines and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Elverhoj Museum of History and Art.
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What's nearby

  • Lincourt Vineyards - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard - 1 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Old Mission Santa Ines - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Solvang Brewing Company - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Lake Cachuma - 14 min drive - 11.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Highway Tacos - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Felix at Mattei’s Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Roblar Winery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lefty’s Coffee Co. - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel offers 15 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this bed & breakfast include a fireplace in the lobby, a picnic area, and bike storage.
Take advantage of the bed & breakfast's room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Games

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

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

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 (30 inches high)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1985
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

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)
  • Heating
  • 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 available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

This property welcomes adults only
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 22.4 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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. 311 out of 435 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 435 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 435 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 435 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 435 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel in the Santa Ynez area. Very quiet, easy parking, lovely room, dog friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Great breakfast. Easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hospitality and bed is very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely b&b
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kendra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The size and comfort of the room were a highlight.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We've stayed at the Ballard Inn before, it is the perfect cozy stay on the way to Orange County from Paso Robles. Staff are awesome, and the public areas are very charming. Looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Service was great, room was clean but a little dated. Breakfast and wine hour were delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast with the chef’s special was amazing. Very charming country inn with beautiful large rooms. Staff were extremely welcoming. Definitely staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Very good breakfast. The room was nice but bathroom needed updating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebeka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay - super pretty and cozy. Great staff and the free breakfast every morning was delicious!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Better improve on coffee service and breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is quaint and cozy! Check in was super fast and easy and front desk is kind and efficient;)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ballard inn it’s amazing. Very relaxing atmosphere. The place is magical
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and cozy rooms! Beautiful Inn with a delicious breakfast. The chef was very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend this Inn. The staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jonah

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Lovely location and property. Needs some love and has so much potential.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alice-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Nice room on corner, bright cheery. Breakfast timing was poor for early starters. Good fruit but fairly simple continental. Nice wines at HH. No TV and we needed a bit of heat in the am and couldn’t see any controls except for ac . Nice room but would not return.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Totally cute B&B and the staff was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Inn and room was quaint and full of charm. However, the thermostat only blew cold air. They did bring in a space heater which helped immensely.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy boutique hotel in a beautiful area. Staff is great. Rooms are unique and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The large corner room was delighful - all the staff were most helpful and attentive. The breakfast specials were excellent and unexpected.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel.com needs to update the listings for the Ballard Inn. It is not possible to figure out which room you are selecting when booking on Hotels.com. There are rooms in the main house, and separate rooms in the carriage house. It needs to be more descriptive on the site so customers can book the room they would like. Ballard Inn is a B&B we have been visiting for 20 years. Yes, it has changed in terms of breakfast offering and more limited happy hour snacks, but we still really love this place and keep coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica

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

8/10 Good

Valentina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff amazing, location just ok, I don’t like they breakfast, room atmosphere is very stylish and nice, very clean, no tv and no fridge, good parking lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025