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Ballard's

Property class: 2

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An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs under umbrellas, overlooking the ocean.
A large waterfront property with multiple buildings, including a prominent house with a red roof and an American flag. There are boats docked in the water in front of the property.
A beach tent with a table and chairs, overlooking the ocean.
A bedroom with two beds, a ceiling fan, and a view through an open door.
A beachside bar with a thatched roof, surrounded by blue umbrellas and beach chairs.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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42 Water St, Block Island, RI, 02807
  • Place, Ballard's Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Harbor
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Block Island Historical Society Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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 this property

Ballard's

Block Island hotel steps from Ballard's Beach
This smoke-free hotel features a marina, a restaurant, and 6 bars/lounges. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a picnic area, and ATM/banking services. Change of towels is available on request.
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. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Ballard's features a marina. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 6 bars/lounges. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This Block Island hotel also offers a picnic area and an ATM.

Ballard's is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Limited onsite 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
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

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
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • 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: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 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

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 50.0 per night

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, 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 50.0 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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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. 86 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 137 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Ballards has a beautiful beach area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property to stay, drink and relax at the beach. Love the on the beach food and drink delivery.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the beach, clean large rooms and great lobster rolls for lunch
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Staying in the hotel you should be given a discount on beach chairs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we had a really good time stayed there and love everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Go here every year - love it here!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right on the beach, convenient to ferry and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location Beautiful room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed lunch on premises. The staff was pleasant and very accomodating!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything is great !
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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