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The Ballastone

3.5 star property
3.5-star adults-only inn near River Street

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The Ballastone

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Bar (on property)
Courtyard
Property entrance
Gazebo | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Reception

Overview of The Ballastone

Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Map
14 East Oglethorpe Avenue, Savannah, GA, 31401
  • Popular LocationSavannah College of Art and Design6 min walk
  • Popular LocationRiver Street9 min walk
  • Popular LocationSCAD Museum of Art9 min walk
  • AirportSavannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)17 min drive

Room options

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Gazebo | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Gazebo

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Low Country | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Low Country

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Mary Musgrove | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Mary Musgrove

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Mulberry Tulips | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Mulberry Tulips

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Scarborough Fair | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Scarborough Fair

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Scarlett's Retreat | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Scarlett's Retreat

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Sorgum Cane | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Sorgum Cane

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Tea Olive | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Tea Olive

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Oglethorpe State | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Oglethorpe State

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Palmetto Fan | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Palmetto Fan

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Peach Leather | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Peach Leather

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Rhett's Retreat | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Rhett's Retreat

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Savannah | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Savannah

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Victoria | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Victoria

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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HANNAH | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

HANNAH

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for CHINA TRADE

CHINA TRADE | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

CHINA TRADE

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Savannah

Heart of Savannah.Within a 10-minute walk of this Historic Downtown Savannah inn, you'll find River Street and Savannah College of Art and Design. Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace and Savannah Theatre are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Savannah College of Art and Design - 6 min walk
  • River Street - 9 min walk
  • SCAD Museum of Art - 9 min walk
  • Forsyth Park - 13 min walk
  • Savannah Convention Center - 19 min walk

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 6 min drive
  • Savannah - Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • O'Connell's - 4 min walk
  • Savannah Taphouse - 4 min walk
  • The Collins Quarter - 1 min walk
  • Starbucks - 3 min walk
  • Broughton Common - 4 min walk

About this property

The Ballastone

3.5-star adults-only inn near River Street
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered on select days. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The Ballastone also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Savannah inn.

  • 1 building
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1838
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
The Ballastone offers 16 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Secured self parking on site (USD 20 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces per unit)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • 16 bathrooms
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an access code
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property will be closed from December 11 2023 to December 31 2024 for renovations and will resume operation once the renovation is complete (completion date subject to change).
 

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 21 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 21 and older are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Secured self parking fee: USD 20 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 21 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Ballastone Inn Savannah
Ballastone Savannah
Ballastone
Ballastone Hotel Savannah
Ballastone Inn
The Ballastone Inn
The Ballastone Savannah
The Ballastone Inn Savannah

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Ballastone to the airport?

The Ballastone is 10.7 mi (18-min drive) away from the Savannah - Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Ballastone have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Ballastone.

How close is The Ballastone to the beach?

This inn is 13.2 mi (23-min drive) from Butter Bean Beach.

Does The Ballastone offer free breakfast?

The Ballastone does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Ballastone?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Ballastone?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Ballastone?

Free parking is not available at this inn. Self parking is available for USD 20 per day.

Does The Ballastone have a pool?

The Ballastone does not have a pool.

Does The Ballastone have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Ballastone to downtown Savannah?

The Ballastone is 0.2 mi away from Savannah.

The Ballastone Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 169 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely staying again
Great location and excellent service. Our hostess was great and makes an excellent old fashioned. Comfortable clean room. The pastries and fresh fruit in the morning are delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really liked the option to park in back, where some B&B's in the area do not have this and you are limited to street only. Staff was very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

linda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old house , breakfast is amazing! Ruby makes homemade muffins and other pastries that are out of this world ! We definitely would stay here again, and would recommend it to others! The location is also fabulous. You can walk to just about everywhere in the historic district. Lacon , the concierge was so sweet and helpful !!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique experience and great location. Staff was super friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time at the Ballastone. It is so convenient to downtown shops and dining. You can catch the trolley right there, and the staff was so friendly. My wife and I very much enjoyed the experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding staff!
Room was very comfortable, clean with a very at home feeling. Manager and the entire staff was outstanding. Our flight was delayed and we arrived late however they were very accommodating and took all the stress away. Highly reommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023