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The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Property class: 4

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
The current price is $282
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1

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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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A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a bench, a wicker chair, and a window with curtains.

Classic Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a brick fireplace, a wooden desk, a bed, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bench, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding glass door.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, dresser, and fireplace.

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Fireplace

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a bench, a round coffee table, and a wooden cabinet.

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, a chandelier, and a view through a glass door.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

4-star Solvang B&B steps from Santa Ynez Valley
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"on-site accessible parking spaces 1", on-site accessible parking spaces
  • 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. 314 out of 439 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 439 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 439 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 439 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 439 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay here! It brought so much joy and was such a unique experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place, I will definitely be back!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel in the Santa Ynez area. Very quiet, easy parking, lovely room, dog friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They provided happy hour in the afternoon and breakfast in the morning. Stuff was very polite. The rooms and the entire property wa very charming.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hospitality and bed is very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Great breakfast. Easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely b&b
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kendra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The size and comfort of the room were a highlight.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebeka

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Service was great, room was clean but a little dated. Breakfast and wine hour were delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Beate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just bring your own pillow if you are particular about that ( like me) all the pillows are overstuffed with fiberfill and super hard to sleep on … barely got any sleep because of it. But everything else is fantastic !!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Very good breakfast. The room was nice but bathroom needed updating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Better improve on coffee service and breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Candice

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Totally cute B&B and the staff was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Old World and I loved it. (No TV). The Bed was very comfortable, and the room was very nice. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They brought out Local Wines, Walnuts, Figs and very Fresh Cheese the first night of Our stay. Delicious! The Continental Breakfast is Wonderful. Fresh Fruit and freshly made pastries daily. They brought out a fresh made open face sandwich the first morning then a quiche the next day. Next time we will try the King Bed. The Queen was a little small, but again comfortable. Some fixtures needed to be freshened up and fixing, but again it was clean and we Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

roger

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