Ballard's

Property class: 2

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Located close to Ballard's Beach and Crescent Beach, Ballard's provides a marina, a coffee shop/cafe, and an outdoor entertainment area. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like bodyboards and motor boating at this hotel. In addition to 6 bars and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, an air conditioning unit, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a desk with drawers.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a view through the door.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Block Island, Ballard's is in the entertainment district and on the beach. North Lighthouse is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ballard's Beach and Crescent Beach. Great Salt Pond and Mohegan Bluffs are two other places to visit that come recommended. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, parasailing and boat tours adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Block Island travel guide
Map
42 Water St, Block Island, RI, 02807

What's nearby

  • A marina at sunset with boats docked, a prominent white building with a flag, and a pink flamingo float.
    Old Harbor
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ballard's Beach
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Nichols Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Block Island Historical Society Museum
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Surf Beach
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The National Hotel
    6 min walk
  • The Oar
    3 min drive
  • Poor People's Pub
    10 min walk
  • Dead Eye Dick's
    2 min drive
  • Spring House Hotel
    8 min walk

About this property

Ballard's

  • Hotel near Ballard's Beach
  • Located close to Crescent Beach and Mohegan Bluffs, Ballard's provides a marina, a coffee shop/cafe, and an outdoor entertainment area. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like bodyboards and motor boating at this hotel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with 6 bars and a restaurant.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), outdoor furniture, and a bodyboard on site
    • Smoke-free premises, secured bicycle storage, and ATM/banking services
    • Luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Ballard's include perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Highchairs and children's dinnerware
    • Mini fridges and irons/ironing boards
    • 37-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ballard's pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Ballard's?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ballard's?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ballard's located?

Situated on the beach, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Ballard's Beach, Crescent Beach, and Great Salt Pond. Mohegan Bluffs and Charleston Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Ballard's Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 137 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Spacious, clean rooms at reasonable rates Large beach property, easily walkable to ferry, shops, restaurants etc.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent property to stay, drink and relax at the beach. Love the on the beach food and drink delivery.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

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We were sold a room for $1K a night that was supposed to sleep 4 adults. One King bed in a single room that they rolled two sleep aways portable beds into. They wanted to charge us $50 a night for each sleep away. Totally misleading info on the room. This morning we got to check out and grab a cup of coffee at the restaurant and the bartender refused to get us sugar from the kitchen, as she was “too busy” with 5 clients. The staff at the Cabana was exceptionally nice and very attentive. The wait staff in the main restaurant were mediocre at best. Clearly not trained wait staff - more of bodies moving food. We had fun because of our friends and generally have a good time, regardless, but pretty disappointed in Ballard’s as they don’t really care about their guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay everything you need in one location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms small and you can tell they get USED often Blood stain on the white sheets Mold in the shower No water pressure Night stand lamps were dirty and damaged View was a wooded area with a trail that had someone looking into the room until we closed the blinds Restaurant service was poor - food quality was bland not worth the 500+ we paid for dinner But employees were nice and accommodating when asked for a extra pillows as the ones on the bed were very flat Don’t recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The girl at front desk checked us in and out was very accommodating excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great place to enjoy a family weekend

Really nice hotel with very friendly staff. The room was great and being right at the marina and having the beach and restaurants on site make this property perfect for a family weekend trip.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great location with a private beach.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The cabanas are a must. Staff always ready to make us welcome
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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It was a great stay. The staff was friendly and helpful. The location couldn't have been more ideal. And the beach was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The staff is friendly aand helpful. The rooms were very nice. Parking is limited.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
While our room was clean. The bathroom has definitely seen better days, we were missing a shower door, the “shower caddy” was old and gross. The shower head awful! As for the restaurant, food is so overpriced for bad quality frozen food. $34 for chicken tenders and a handful of French fries. Not to mention ALL the single use plastic they use for everything. They never answer the phone, and there is hardly anyone at reception. Bar and kitchen closed by 9 pm When we return, it won’t be at Ballards not for $600 per night That’s for sure!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Disliked: Staff & service

Nice accommodations but beware, no customer svc

It was very clean and has a contemporary feel, but it was IMPOSSIBLE to get a human to speak with. They only have automated answering and their help menu is poorly designed. Email is the only option they offer. Hope you don’t run into a problem because there’s no one on their end who will help you solve it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect place for a quick trip to block island. The hotel is very close to the ferry
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fun beach vibe hotel. Staff was very attentive! Look forward to another visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We visited Ballards with a group of friends to celebrate a 55th birthday, and we had a great experience. Three couples in our group stayed 2 nights, and the rooms were very nice, clean and quiet. Having an AC was a plus! We rented cabanas on the beach which made the experience even better. The food was very good, and the service throughout our stay was excellent. The staff was friendly, helpful, and attentive. Overall we had a great time celebrating at Ballard’s and would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great service, great food, great views!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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Disliked: Amenities
Ballards has a beautiful beach area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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Disliked: Cleanliness
Was a nice place to visit but I would not stay there again. The room was over the lobby, which is also a live music stage, so sleeping for our early wedding next day was impossible, our neighbors partied on their balcony next door til mignight...just a bad experience. This is a place to party, not rest.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025