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Ballard's

2.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with 6 bars/lounges, near Ballard's Beach

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Beach nearby, motor boating
Beach nearby, motor boating
Lobby sitting area
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Marina
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and 6 bars/lounges
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Air conditioning
  • ATM/banking services
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
For families
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Mini-fridge
  • Children's dinnerware

Room options

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
42 Water St, Block Island, RI, 02807

What's nearby

  • Ballard's Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Great Salt Pond - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Crescent Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Mohegan Bluffs - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Mansion Beach - 14 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State) - 9 min drive
  • T.F. Green Airport (PVD) - 96 min drive
  • Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State) - 102 min drive
  • North Kingstown, RI (NCO-Quonset State) - 105 min drive
  • Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State) - 109 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 130 min drive
  • Montauk, NY (MTP) - 20.5 miles/32.9 km
  • Fishers Island, NY (FID-Elizabeth Field) - 25.3 miles/40.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Poor People's Pub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The National Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Oar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Paynes Dock Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dead Eye Dick's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Ballard's

A great choice for a stay in Block Island, Ballard's features a marina. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the coffee shop/cafe, and the 6 bars/lounges are nice spots to grab a drink at the end of the day.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 6 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Onsite parking limited
  • Free offsite parking within 98 ft
  • Street parking available

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 6 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop

Traveling with children

  • Bodyboard on site

What to do

  • Motor boating
  • Bodyboard on site
  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike storage
  • Bodyboard on site

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Picnic area
  • Bicycle parking
  • Marina
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water

Accessibility

  • Front entrance ramp

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Highchair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100 per stay

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 6 to 20 for adults, and USD 5 to 20 for children

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between September 29 and May 6.

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 50.00 per night

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards.

Also known as

Ballard's Hotel
Ballard's Block Island
Ballard's Hotel Block Island

Frequently asked questions

Is Ballard's currently open?
The property is closed between September 29 and May 6.
Are pets allowed at Ballard's?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Ballard's?
Yes. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ballard's?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Ballard's and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as motor boating. Enjoy amenities like 6 bars and a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near Ballard's?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Ballard's like?
Ballard's is a short 9-minute drive from Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State) and 9 minutes' walk from Block Island Historical Society Museum.

Ballard's Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

It was a great stay. The staff was friendly and helpful. The location couldn't have been more ideal. And the beach was amazing.
Angelica, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Place is just awesome! Right next to the ferry. Place is expensive, but so is all of Block Island. Ballards never disappoints!!!
Raymond, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Terrible customer service
Peter, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Docia, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nichole, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome time
Lawrence, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing
Katie, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Love Ballards - so convenient
Casey, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great!
Marlo, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The staff is friendly aand helpful. The rooms were very nice. Parking is limited.
Renee, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Evan, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location with a private beach.
Judah, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

While our room was clean. The bathroom has definitely seen better days, we were missing a shower door, the “shower caddy” was old and gross. The shower head awful! As for the restaurant, food is so overpriced for bad quality frozen food. $34 for chicken tenders and a handful of French fries. Not to mention ALL the single use plastic they use for everything. They never answer the phone, and there is hardly anyone at reception. Bar and kitchen closed by 9 pm When we return, it won’t be at Ballards not for $600 per night That’s for sure!
Verified Travelocity guest review

6/10 Good

Our room was at least clean and ok- however for the price we expected a clean modern bathroom , not one from the 1970’s with a missing shower door and a shower head that barely worked alone with some old nasty pool organizer in the corner . Not to mention the outrageous prices for horrible frozen food and terrible drinks. They are not very “green” plastic is used for everything- sad for such a small island all the single use plastic- wasteful. Our next visit we will definitely make a better choice especially for the $$
Pia, 3-night family trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jennifer, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

It’s just ok
It was ok. Mediocre food and drinks
Erin, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice accommodations but beware, no customer svc
It was very clean and has a contemporary feel, but it was IMPOSSIBLE to get a human to speak with. They only have automated answering and their help menu is poorly designed. Email is the only option they offer. Hope you don’t run into a problem because there’s no one on their end who will help you solve it.
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Kim, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location - enjoyed everything about it!
Kevin, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Although this location was close to the ferry and convenient, it was overall not that great. They include a gratuity on everything so staff are underwhelming. Guess when you know you’re getting a tip it changes your level of service. The room was large and clean but there wasn’t a mini refrigerator or an ice machine on the floor. Be mindful of the extra charges at the end. It added almost $100 more to the price of the room. This stay was not worth the price in my opinion.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

we had a really good time stayed there and love everything
Siwinee, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Not for families and price deceptive. Booked a nonrefundable room online for 4 people - myself, my husband, and our two young children. When we checked in they brought us to our room which could only accommodate 2 people as there was only one bed. After showing them our receipt that we had booked for 4 people they said they could only accommodate our children if we paid them an additional $60. I explained that we booked a room for 4 people and that had we known the price we reserved was not for 4 people we could have better compared pricing with alternatives that didn't have surprise charges. The response from the CFO, Yolanda, was that she will update the web page to be more informative. And the receptionist's response was that we shouldn't have used Expedia to book. It seems obvious from a customer service perspective that they should have honored the reserved price rather than tell us they could not accommodate our children unless we paid them an additional $60. Wheeling in 2 cots didn't cost them a thing and all of the confusion and frustration and time spent dealing with this issue put a damper on the experience we were hoping for on our Block Island getaway.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Erik, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Right on the beach, convenient to ferry and shopping.
Gary, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Go here every year - love it here!
Casey, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review