Ballard's

Property class: 2
Beachfront hotel with restaurant, near Ballard's Beach

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Ballard's features a marina and puts you just steps from Ballard's Beach. 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. Also, Mohegan Bluffs and Great Salt Pond are just a 5-minute drive away.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Room options

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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 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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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

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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 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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42 Water St, Block Island, RI, 02807

What's nearby

  • Ballard's Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Nichols Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Old Harbor - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Block Island Historical Society Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Surf Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State) - 12 min drive
  • North Kingstown, RI (NCO-Quonset State) - 105 min drive
  • Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State) - 109 min drive
  • T.F. Green Airport (PVD) - 112 min drive
  • Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State) - 113 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 134 min drive
  • Montauk, NY (MTP) - 20.5 miles/32.9 km
  • Fishers Island, NY (FID-Elizabeth Field) - 25.3 miles/40.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The National Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Oar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Poor People's Pub - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dead Eye Dick's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Spring House Hotel - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Ballard's

  • Ballard's features a marina and puts you just steps from Ballard's Beach. 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. Also, Mohegan Bluffs and Great Salt Pond are just a 5-minute drive away.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00pm
CHECK-OUT
11:00am

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: 21
    • Check-out time is 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

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

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Reviews

Ballard's Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The property offers a beautiful beach area with plenty of space, perfect for relaxation and enjoyment. (9 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent property to stay, drink and relax at the beach. Love the on the beach food and drink delivery.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay everything you need in one location
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10/10 Exceptional

The girl at front desk checked us in and out was very accommodating excellent
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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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location with a private beach.
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8/10 Very good

Good location
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4/10 Fair

Rooms small and you can tell they get USED often Blood stain on the white sheets Mold in the shower No water pressure Night stand lamps were dirty and damaged View was a wooded area with a trail that had someone looking into the room until we closed the blinds Restaurant service was poor - food quality was bland not worth the 500+ we paid for dinner But employees were nice and accommodating when asked for a extra pillows as the ones on the bed were very flat Don’t recommend
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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10/10 Exceptional

The cabanas are a must. Staff always ready to make us welcome
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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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff is friendly aand helpful. The rooms were very nice. Parking is limited.
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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4/10 Fair

The property definitely is the place to be for the beach and drinks. breakfast was delicious but lunch/dinner not worth it. room was dirty/poorly maintained for the price.
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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!
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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.
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8/10 Very good

We had 1 of only 6 rooms at this hotel. The room was large compared to other older, local hotels. The staff was friendly and very upbeat. Unfortunately, because it was after Labor Day there was no breakfast available at all and the staff didn't come in until 9:00am.
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10/10 Exceptional

We visited Ballards with a group of friends to celebrate a 55th birthday, and we had a great experience. Three couples in our group stayed 2 nights, and the rooms were very nice, clean and quiet. Having an AC was a plus! We rented cabanas on the beach which made the experience even better. The food was very good, and the service throughout our stay was excellent. The staff was friendly, helpful, and attentive. Overall we had a great time celebrating at Ballard’s and would definitely recommend it.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great service, great food, great views!
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6/10 Good

Ballards has a beautiful beach area
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10/10 Exceptional

The air on Block Island is always moist. If you hang a towel or bathing suit on the balcony, it will never dry.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!
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10/10 Exceptional

Right on the beach, clean large rooms and great lobster rolls for lunch
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved our stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

we had a really good time stayed there and love everything