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The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

4.0 star property

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Porch
Point of interest
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Room service

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

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Classic Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

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

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Fireplace | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Fireplace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Corner | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

This smoke-free bed & breakfast features coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services and tour/ticket assistance. Free continental breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free manager's reception. Additionally, a garden, a picnic area and a fireplace at reception are on-site. Change of towels is available on request
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. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
The free breakfast at The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lincourt Vineyards. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free manager's reception. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include multilingual staff, a fireplace at reception and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the breakfast
  • 9 minutes by foot from Lincourt Vineyards and a 2-minute drive from Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Solvang bed & breakfast is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The bed & breakfast hosts a free manager's reception daily.
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 transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 (76 centimetre high)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1985
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • 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)
  • 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
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: 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 at the property

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

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, 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 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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM.
Guests arriving after 9:00 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. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
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.
  • 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

The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 308 out of 432 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 432 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 432 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 432 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 432 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Trace

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rosalinda

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

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

8/10 Good

Melinda

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Kendra

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

6/10 Okay

Adela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
This was my second time staying at Ballard, a few years apart. The Inn could definitely do with some upgrades. We stayed in a “deluxe room with a queen size bed” but the bed was a full size that felt as though it was lopsided or sinking in the middle and it squeaked terribly. I didn’t bother complaining to staff as I didn’t really see how they would move a bed in to the room and I would want to avoid changing room - super inconvenient. The welcome hour snacks were very much lacking — there was no champagne, just inexperience white and red wine. There was Swiss and cheddar cheese but no meats. The included breakfast consisted of fruit, yogurt, granola, and the hot option was eggs (no complaints) but with cheap white bread. With bob’s bread across the street I would imagine at least using fresh baked bread from there. Everything just screamed of cost cutting to me. I would not stay at Ballard again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Anna

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Luke

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

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Veronica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely time at The Ballard Inn. The room was spacious, clean, and gave us a 'honeymoon' feel with the fireplace and champagne reception. The staff was also friendly, courteous, and accommodating. My only slight discomfort was that it was not as secluded as I thought it was going to be and there was a lot of street noise early in the morning, including a trash truck before 7am. Granted, this was on a Monday morning - but a warning would have helped. I would definitely still stay here again but I'd bring earplugs =)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Diane, Knoxville

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, Topanga

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kent, Sonoita

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked the room with the fireplace. The Fiesta room. The bed was like sleeping on a sway back horse. They tried to fix it with one of those cheap foam waffle mattresses, that didn’t work. The bathroom was actually disgusting with falling off tiles and mold and none of the drains drained well. There is an actual window in the shower that goes directly to the front of the building where a street is. So if you are showering at night you are definitely giving the street a show. The fireplace is gas and that’s it. No fake log set so we never even used it because there is a warning that you could set off the fire alarm by using it. There is deferred maintenance everywhere. Pumpkins and Christmas decor still out where you can see it. It is in a good location but we will never stay there again. I called ahead to see if we could check in 2 hours early and was told that we would get a text when it was ready. We never received a text. When we checked in at 4 they had a welcome wine that we weren’t offered. They didn’t even offer for us to leave our luggage early. The public areas have definitely been upgraded but our room was probably great in 2000. Do not suggest you stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with group
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

2/10 Terrible

Diana

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was a huge disappointment. Property doesn't have an elevator which is not mentioned in the hotel’s description. My husband has dissability so I asked for downstares room. First I was told that to change floor I need to contact Expedia. When I asked for a manager, I was told that no one was available. I insisted and asked several times to speak to the manager on the phone. Getlman at reception disappeared for quite some time and returned with the woman who said that they could give us a room that has dissability assistance. I told her that we needed a regular room but downstairs. She replied that we could have it for an additional $30 which I refused. Keep in mind that on the day we checked in, hotel had only few people staying and many rooms were available. The woman still gave us a room with disability assistance. The toilet was a foot from the floor, shower was tiny, uncomfortable, and weired. Shower head was completely rusted. Sink to wash was not in the bathroom, but in the room which was not convenient if one wanted to use the bathroom at night. No TV, no fridge, no safe. Curtains on the windows were very light and almost see-through. The light from the street at night or day light in the morning made it hard to get some sleep. Overall, the room was unclean and looked rundown.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Lee

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candice, Newbury Park

Travelled with partner
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

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

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

8/10 Good

Richard, Hawthorne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025