Ballard's

2.0 star property

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Outdoor dining
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds
Lobby sitting area
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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42 Water St, Block Island, RI, 02807
  • Ballard's Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Mohegan Bluffs
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Crescent Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Block Island

With a stay at Ballard's in Block Island, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Ballard's Beach and a 3-minute drive from Great Salt Pond. .This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Crescent Beach and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Mohegan Bluffs.

What's nearby

  • Ballard's Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Great Salt Pond - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Mohegan Bluffs - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Mansion Beach - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Crescent Beach - 9 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Oar - ‬3 min drive
  • Ballard's Inn
  • ‪Poor People's Pub - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Narragansett Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Aldo's Bakery - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Ballard's

Beachfront hotel with a marina and bars
Ballard's offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and irons/ironing boards. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. 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 6 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and bike storage.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 6 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and ATM/banking services. Limited parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 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)

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

  • Smoke-free property

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
  • 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: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between September 29 and May 6.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.00 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • 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

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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

Ballard's Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 111 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

ryan

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

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

8/10 Good

dave

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Big

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great bathroom. Modern rooms are rare on VI, this one is really nice. Limited parking, but street parking available.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

james

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place is just awesome! Right next to the ferry. Place is expensive, but so is all of Block Island. Ballards never disappoints!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Business traveller
Terrible customer service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Docia

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome time
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey, Worcester

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

10/10 Excellent

Marlo

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is friendly aand helpful. The rooms were very nice. Parking is limited.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Evan

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judah

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