The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Bed, Photo of the whole room, Seating area, Bedroom

4.3

Excellent(155 Reviews)

Inn in Santa Ynez, CA

1 queen bed

Reasons to book

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Air conditioner and more

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About this inn

Situated in Ballard, 19 km from Neverland, The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. With free WiFi, this 4-star inn offers room service and a concierge service.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Map of Santa Ynez, CA

Nearby attractions

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

46 mi

Ostrichland USA

6.5 mi

Available Rooms

Classic King Room

1 Queen • 301 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Room

1 Double • 322 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

King Room

1 Queen • 419 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe King Room

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Queen Room

1 Double

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

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4.3

Excellent(155 Reviews)

Inn in Santa Ynez, CA

1 queen bed

Reasons to book

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Air conditioner and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this inn

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Map of Santa Ynez, CA

Nearby attractions

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

46 mi

Ostrichland USA

6.5 mi

Available Rooms

Classic King Room

1 Queen • 301 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Room

1 Double • 322 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

King Room

1 Queen • 419 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe King Room

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Queen Room

1 Double

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.3

Excellent(155 Reviews)

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2.5

Jan 2024

Have been at property over 10 times and change of ownership? and no chef for dinners, etc.

Not flexible in ordering, or not capable to do any variation

Very limited staff. Removed central television. Same mediocre wine served at wine hour. ( this is wine country)

4.5

Aug 2023

Superb

too bad there was no tv

5.0

Jul 2023

It’s a beautiful, very clean Inn with nice, comfortable rooms. We love the location.

We missed the restaurant. We enjoyed a great dinner last time we were there.

5.0

Jun 2023

I thought the staff were amazing so helpful and kind

It was comfortable and clean Good location

4.5

May 2023

Had a delightful stay to celebrate my birthday!

cook to order breakfast and great location

No dinner restaurants closeby

5.0

May 2023

Stellar customer service beautiful surrounds

The staff at the inn were exceptional. Friendly and professional. The inn itself was just lovely

4.5

May 2023

would be exceptional if it had a restaurant

all was good. staff friendly and helpful

fact that the restaurant was closed and I was not made aware of it until the day before we arrived

4.5

Mar 2023

We'll come back again!

Good breakfast, nicely served. Nice location.

2.0

Feb 2023

The neighborhood and staff are nice. Comfort and overall accommodations definitely needs upgrading.

The breakfast was good although a little variation of menu would be nice. One day I had to ask for silverware twice. Also, they had no creamer only milk which was odd.

The mattress was so old the topper on top did nothing to remedy the sunken mattress. The bathroom needs an upgrade. A coffee and hot water dispenser in the room would be nice. The shower items were not replenished once. The dining room is only open on Friday and Saturday only. I had made a special request to be on ground floor if possible. I was told this could be arranged. When I got there to check in I had to wait an hour as they had put me in an upstairs room which was too difficult for my husband to get up.

4.0

Feb 2023

Really lovely Inn, enjoyed our stay and would visit again.

Rooms and location were great.

Bathrooms are outdated but shower still felt good. The pop up restuarant is a strange concept and the menu we had to choose from was not appealing after wine tasting.

4.5

Feb 2023

wonderful

great location. nice spacious room. friendly staff

nothing

4.0

Dec 2022

wonderful helpful staff, comfortable room, nice breakfast and good quiet location.

the rooms need to be updated badly. Especially the bathrooms. There is considerable rust on the hardware, etc.The exterior is a work in progress and should really get done asap. Wish the restaurant was still open.

4.0

Nov 2022

We had a great night's sleep. Very quiet--no road traffic, other guests were quiet. Good linens.

Options were limited, but well prepared; simple presented on the long table. It was not clear where to leave used plates, bowls, mugs, utensil.

The lighting in the bedroom (Gaviota) was garish; the bare light bulbs are stylish, but hard on the eyes when they are the only lighting. We fashioned lampshades from the brown paper wrappers from the drinking glasses and cloth napkins from the dining room (white would have worked better). Dinner menu was interesting, though the appetizer options and main course options were grouped together. Love the fireplace and candles on tables; overhead lighting seem a bit harsh.

3.0

Nov 2022

Pleasant

The wine hour

People need to be aware that there are NO TVs anywhere here. The room was quite plain and overpriced.

5.0

Oct 2022

Excellent choice to enjoy wine country; we will be back.

excellent bedding , terrific restaurant, great staff.

nothing

2.5

Oct 2022

disappointing

room was lovely

told the construction would not happen on Sat. yet RIGHT outside our door at 7:00am a full crew was working

4.5

Oct 2022

The Ballard Inn was a beautiful spot to enjoy our anniversary.

The accommodations were very nice. We enjoyed the happy hour and the breakfast. We were so fortunate because the did have a room available. Despite having a confirmation from Booking.com, The Ballard Inn did not show us as having a reservation. The quickly and cheerfully took our information and set us up with a room.

There was limited parking. When we returned from dinner Saturday night the parking lot was full.

5.0

Oct 2022

Great for the get away from everything stay.

The breakfast was quite delicious and the variety was perfect. The coffee was hot and perfect

Nothing

5.0

Jul 2022

Tranquil and delightful

Common areas were cozy and beautiful, met friends for breakfast. The scones were delicious. Felt so homey as if we were in someone’s living room enjoying our coffee & breakfast. Another nice touch was having filtered water in our room at all times and cookies appeared on our bed in the evening!

No complaints

5.0

Jun 2022

Restful, comforting staff and beautiful setting made our stay one to remember.

Personable staff. Lovely setting. Delicious breakfast and 4 pm wine and charcuterie board.

Nothing

4.5

Jun 2022

Superb

Great location in santa ynez wine growing area. Close to Solvang but quiet and rural. Ballard Inn is peaceful and restful and eating in the evening a joy.

A slight disappointment was the lack of variety at breakfast.

3.5

May 2022

Good

Loved the location, aesthetic, friendliness of staff and wine/cheese hour.

Not sure if it was our room location (at the top of the lobby stairs)but you can hear everything in the room that’s going on in the lobby/restaurant. I had to ask the restaurant staff to keep it down after waking me up the first night (they were hanging out in the restaurant after it closed). Now its night 2 and 9:30pm and we the music of the lobby is very audible in our room. This is the only complaint but was really hoping for a nice quiet hotel.

4.5

May 2022

Wonderful vacation time in Los Olivos.

beautifully decorated and nicely refurbished. Nice welcome champagnes. Cosy and quiet, but walls are not sound proof.

no TV and location is away from restaurants. Restaurant on site was closed Monday and Tuesday.

1.5

May 2022

Terrible value for a subpar product

It was stylish

Truly could not have been louder—inside the hotel—we could hear guests in their rooms as well as the thumping of the restaurant music, which is also hilarious bc the restaurant was closed for business! Breakfast was not included despite the booking confirmation saying it was. The staff was incompetent, and the were zero amenities. For $400/night this place is a disaster.

FAQs

How much does this inn cost compared to others in Santa Ynez?

The average price for a rental in Santa Ynez is £327 per night. This rental is £269 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this inn?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this inn?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this inn. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

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

Yes! This inn is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Inn in Santa Ynez, CA

Reasons to book

About this inn

Amenities

Map of Santa Ynez, CA

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Classic King Room

Deluxe Room

King Room

Deluxe King Room

Deluxe Queen Room

The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Inn in Santa Ynez, CA

Reasons to book

About this inn

Amenities

Map of Santa Ynez, CA

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Classic King Room

Deluxe Room

King Room

Deluxe King Room

Deluxe Queen Room

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this inn cost compared to others in Santa Ynez?

Is parking included with this inn?

Is there a pool at this inn?

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

What amenities are available at The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

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