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The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

4.0 star property
Adults-only bed & breakfast in Solvang with free breakfast

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Lobby
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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace
Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The price is €434
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2025

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

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Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

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Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room

Classic Room

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Fireplace

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Fireplace

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
2436 Baseline Avenue, Solvang, CA, 93463

What's nearby

  • Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard - 19 min walk
  • Old Mission Santa Ines - 6 min drive
  • Solvang Brewing Company - 7 min drive
  • Chumash Casino - 7 min drive
  • Sunstone Vineyards & Winery - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chumash Casino Resort - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chumash Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Willows - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Creekside Buffet - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Tavern - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Upscale bed & breakfast revitalised in 2017 and located near Lincourt Vineyards
Located close to Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard and Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum and Janeway-Parks Carriage House, The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel provides free full breakfast, a free daily manager's reception and a garden. Active travellers can enjoy cycling at this bed & breakfast. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/games room and a fireplace in reception.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • A bike on-site, smoke-free property and outdoor furniture
  • Concierge services, coffee/tea in reception and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

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 (76 centimetre high)

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)
  • 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
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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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 are 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 on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

This property welcomes adults only
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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 any lifts
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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

As of 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel on 1 Jan 2025 start from €412.76, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 25 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 30 (subject to availability).

Where is The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel located?

Situated in a rural location, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lincourt Vineyards and Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard. Old Mission Santa Ines and Elverhoj Museum of History and Art are also within 6 mi (10 km).

The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 224 out of 296 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 296 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 296 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 296 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 296 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay. The staff and service were great. The other guests were friendly and thoughtful. I remember when they had the great restaurant, but it's now closed. I will return when I am in the area again. I particularly like that it's located away from the tourists, but so close to Solvang, Buellton and Los Olivos.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Anmol Jyot

Disliked: Staff & service
We arrived around 9:30, but the front desk staff had already left at 9. They had provided instructions to enter the property, and told us the room would be unlocked with keys inside. However, the room was locked, and there were no keys in sight. The so-called “emergency contact,” Alexandra, was no help. She had us search the property for the keys, only to tell us later that she couldn’t do anything further and suggested we find another place to stay. We had no choice but to look for last-minute accommodations. If you’re looking for frustration, incompetent staff, and zero accountability, this is the perfect spot! P.S. They did refund the amount—and that, apparently, was the pinnacle of their hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meagan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was beyond friendly and the Inn was clean and quiet! It was great for a romantic evening. However , the pictures are very misleading . You are in a subdivision not on acres of farm/winery like it looks.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea, Malibu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love coming here. Champagne, wine and cheese welcome. Delicious breakfast. Charming, quiet rooms and easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

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

8/10 Good

Roger

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice, but probably past its prime. The mattresses definitely needed to be replaced because they were sagging on both my side and my wife’s side. Staff was nice. Breakfast was underwhelming and on more than one occasion the coffee canister was empty when went to get some in the morning with breakfast. There is a great food place right across the street however All in all a nice hotel, but not a lot going on in the town. Next time I would stay in los Olivos since just more going on there.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ekaterina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy quiet property, walkable to vineyards. The staff is friendly and helpful, good breakfast. We had a great time!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely b&b, but on a busy road and if you don't have a back room it's loud. No TV's. Pillows are old and beds need replacing. overall, cute, but not worth the money
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teo, Palo Alto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed only one night. Experience was positive. Staff very helpful. Came just in time for the happy hour. Cheeses, some crackers, fruit and wine. Breakfast satisfactory to start the day. A very good bakery in the front. Close to the idyllic los olivos downtown. Hiking trails. Santa Barbara over the mountain route 154 30 minutes. Definitely can recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This bed and breakfast is very peaceful and charming. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Wish the rooms had TVs, since I was traveling solo. But still would recommend 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Roberta, Encino

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was an ant swarm in our room attacking a cookie we had wrapped up to eat later.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was really charming and vintage modern. It had a really warm and casual vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming and Quaint, but with a Few Quirks
If you're looking for a quaint, old-world charm, this hotel delivers. It feels like stepping into a European boutique stay, with beautifully designed interiors and cozy sitting areas perfect for conversations or curling up with a book. The ambiance is relaxed, and the wine region location adds to its serene vibe. That said, this hotel is definitely different from the typical American chain experience. The service can be a bit slower, and some amenities you might expect—like a TV, mini fridge, or late-night bar/restaurant—aren't available. It’s a place to unplug, but if you prefer the convenience of having everything at your fingertips, it might not be for you. A heads-up on the breakfast: while it's made to order and uses high-quality ingredients (the produce and coffee bar are excellent), it does take a while to be served. Be sure to leave some extra time in the morning. Another thing to note: the walls are thin. Most guests seem to turn in early (as you'd expect in wine country), but if you happen to have a louder neighbor, you’ll hear them. On the plus side, the hotel offers a lovely wine happy hour and warm cookies at night, which were a nice touch. If you're looking for a unique, more relaxed stay away from the usual chain hotels, this place offers that—just be prepared for a few trade-offs in modern conveniences.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for our 2 year anniversary and it was so lovely. The property is quaint and quiet. Would come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint property with lots of character and history. Very nice accommodations. Wonderful breakfast. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Tom

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
We stayed here in July 2024 and had a 10 out of 10 stay.. this time I give it a 5 mainly due to the change in hospitality amenities and poor service at the breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic experience, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Shilah

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff needs proper training in hospitality. Every little question was asked was responded to as if it was a chore. Guests are paying a lot to be there and they should be treated as if they are guests, not people walking in off the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Louise

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We were assigned a second floor room which was only accessible by stairs. We were offered a ground floor room that turned out to be disabled accessible which we did not need. The water pressure in the shower was terrible, the bed was not at all comfortable, and no tv, phone or alternatives. Pedestal sink offered no place to put any toiletries. We were celebrating a special occasion and were so disappointed we left after one night. The online pictures of the rooms were lovely, but not our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute, quaint Inn
Very nice inn; however, there is no elevator & most of the rooms are upstairs. The rooms are air conditioned, but the rest of the inn just has box fans around. Also, no refrigerator, microwave, or television in the rooms. The room we had was decorated really nice. The inn is decorated nicely, also. Really beautiful part of town, nestled in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024