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Ballard's

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A bedroom with two beds, a ceiling fan, and a view through an open door.
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A large waterfront property with multiple buildings, including a prominent house with a red roof and an American flag. There are boats docked in the water in front of the property.

Reviews

8.8 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
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Block Island Historical Society Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, an air conditioning unit, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a desk with drawers.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a view through the door.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Ballard's

This smoke-free hotel features a marina, a restaurant and 6 bars/lounges. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a picnic area and ATM/banking services. Change of towels is available on request
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.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Ballard's, you're just a quick walk from Old Harbor. Free WiFi in public areas, 6 bars and a restaurant are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant and 6 bars/lounges
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes motor boating
  • Steps from Ballard's Beach and a 4-minute drive from Mohegan Bluffs
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Ballard's has a restaurant on site.

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

  • Smoking not allowed

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 - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 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 at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, 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

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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 6:00 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Ballard's Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 125 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert LaBonne

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ryan

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

10/10 Excellent

Siwinee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we had a really good time stayed there and love everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

dave

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

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Go here every year - love it here!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Docia

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

Great place to enjoy a family weekend

Really nice hotel with very friendly staff. The room was great and being right at the marina and having the beach and restaurants on site make this property perfect for a family weekend trip.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with a private beach.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right on the beach, convenient to ferry and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location Beautiful room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay. The staff was friendly and helpful. The location couldn't have been more ideal. And the beach was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Raksha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed lunch on premises. The staff was pleasant and very accomodating!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love Ballards - so convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

suellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wish they had a refrigerator in the room, but otherwise the room, property and staff were great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extemely friendly and helpful. Room was clean and bright, Would definitely come back
Stayed 1 night in May 2023