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Located in Santa Barbara Wine Country, this B&B offers evening wine and appetizers. Guest rooms include free WiFi. A restaurant is on site and a full American breakfast is served daily. An private bathroom is featured in each uniquely furnished guest room at The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel and Restaurant. Ironing facilities are also provided. This nonsmoking property features a well-manicured garden and front veranda for guest relaxation. Bicycle hire is available for guests on site. Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society Museum and Parks Janeway Carriage House are both 3.1 mi away. Old Mission Santa Ines is less than 10 minutes’ drive from this B&B.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
9.5
High score for Ballard
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sara
    United States of America United States of America
    Location was great. You can easily get to Los Olivos, Solvang, Santa Ynez. The breakfast, wine/ charcueterrie, cookies were delicious and generous. The common spaces were quaint , homey, and cozy.
  • E
    Efren
    United States of America United States of America
    It was good, service was good the food choices Ove all was good
  • Kraig
    United States of America United States of America
    Breakfast was better than expected. Staff were very friendly.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

Amenities of The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Game room
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Restaurant
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Room service
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Spa
  • Couples' massage
  • Back massage
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

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House rules

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Cash is not accepted The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

*We are open for dinner Wednesday through Sunday starting at 17:00

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

FAQs about The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

  • The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel is 1,000 feet from the center of Ballard. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel include:

    • Double

  • Yes, The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Game room
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Couples' massage
    • Bicycle rental
    • Horseback riding
    • Bike tours
    • Back massage
    • Happy hour

  • The prices at The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free