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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
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service

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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

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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 WiFi

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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 WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, a chandelier, and large windows with curtains.

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Fireplace

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

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Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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 WiFi

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About this property

The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

4-star Solvang B&B walkable to Lincourt Vineyards
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 lobby fireplace are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
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.
Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning as well as a complimentary manager's reception. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Solvang bed & breakfast also offers multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel is a smoke-free property.

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. 304 out of 426 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 426 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 426 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 426 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 426 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebeka

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Brian, San Rafael

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Henning

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

roger, Pasadena

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

4/10 Poor

Jean

Our room was in poor condition. The carpet was badly stained, mold on shower floor, bedskirt looked like an old rag badly wrinkled. No logs in gas fireplace, mismatched furniture, poorly repaired drywall water leak repairs. Hotel not representative of star rating and brand reputation. Don’t waste your money until renovated. Staff friendly and attentive. Complimentary breakfast is continental at best with one hot item. Coffee not hot after dispensing two days in a row.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025