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Ballard's

2.0 star property
Beachfront hotel near Ballard's Beach

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Property grounds
In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Restaurant

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
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nichols Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Block Island

On the beach.Stay at this Block Island hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Ballard's Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Great Salt Pond. Crescent Beach and Mohegan Bluffs are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Ballard's Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Old Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Nichols Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Block Island Historical Society Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Great Salt Pond - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Oar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Poor People's Pub - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Aldo's Bakery - ‬4 min walk
  • Ballard's Inn
  • ‪The National Hotel - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Ballard's

Beachfront hotel near Ballard's Beach
Ballard's offers its guests a marina. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 6 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Ballard's also features a picnic area and an ATM.

This Block Island hotel is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 6 bars or lounges
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's dinnerware
  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

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: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.00 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 20 for adults, and USD 5 to 20 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.00 per night

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, 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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, Discover, and debit cards. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Ballard's Hotel
Ballard's Block Island
Ballard's Hotel Block Island

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ballard's to the airport?

Ballard's is 1.8 mi (9-min drive) away from the Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Ballard's have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ballard's.

How close is Ballard's to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ballard's offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Ballard's, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 6 and 20 for adults, USD 5 and 20 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Ballard's?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Ballard's?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Ballard's?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Ballard's have a pool?

Ballard's does not have a pool.

Does Ballard's have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Ballard's have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Ballard's to downtown Block Island?

Ballard's is 0.1 mi away from New Shoreham.

Ballard's Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 114 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

John

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JosephR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Gloria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly, hospitable and attentive staff. The hotel is somewhat outdated and as it's a beach hotel, may be challenging to keep completely clean (sand). However, details could be better addressed. That said, the bed was very comfortable (though the cot provided for our third person was not really acceptable - it was truly a cot, not a rollaway bed). The staff was very nice, can't emphasize that enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert LaBonne

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

William

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tricia

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

8/10 Good

Wendy

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Casey, Worcester

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

ryan

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

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

8/10 Good

dave

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Big

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great bathroom. Modern rooms are rare on VI, this one is really nice. Limited parking, but street parking available.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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