The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Property class: 4

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Located close to Lincourt Vineyards and Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard, The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel provides free continental breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a garden. Active travelers can enjoy bicycling at this bed & breakfast. Free in-room WiFi and a fireplace in the lobby are available to all guests.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service

Room options

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a bench, a wicker chair, and a window with curtains.

Classic Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a brick fireplace, a wooden desk, a bed, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bench, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding glass door.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, dresser, and fireplace.

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Fireplace

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a bench, a round coffee table, and a wooden cabinet.

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, a chandelier, and a view through a glass door.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Solvang, The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel is in a rural area. Elverhoj Museum of History and Art and Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum and Janeway-Parks Carriage House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lincourt Vineyards and Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard. Old Mission Santa Ines and Lake Cachuma are two other places to visit that come recommended. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours and health/beauty spa, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby. Visit our Solvang travel guide
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Map
2436 Baseline Avenue, Solvang, CA, 93463

What's nearby

  • A traditional European town with a windmill, colorful buildings, and a sign for 'Vinhus'.
    Santa Ynez Valley
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A church with a bell tower and arched windows.
    Old Mission Santa Ines
    5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • A coastal landscape with a clear blue lake, surrounded by mountains and sparse vegetation.
    Lake Cachuma
    14 min drive - 11.6 miles
  • Lincourt Vineyards
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard
    1 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Santa Ynez, CA (SQA)
    10 min drive

Restaurants

  • Center Bar
    8 min drive
  • Highway Tacos
    6 min drive
  • Brothers Restaurant at the Red Barn
    7 min drive
  • The Tavern
    5 min drive
  • S.Y. Kitchen
    7 min drive

About this property

The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

  • Upscale bed & breakfast near Lincourt Vineyards
  • Located close to Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard and Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum and Janeway-Parks Carriage House, The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel provides free continental breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a garden. Active travelers can enjoy bicycling at this bed & breakfast. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Free self parking
    • A bike on site, tour/ticket assistance, and games
    • Concierge services, coffee/tea in the lobby, and multilingual staff
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
    • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 25 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 30 (subject to availability).

Where is The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel located?

Situated in a rural location, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lincourt Vineyards and Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard. Old Mission Santa Ines and Elverhoj Museum of History and Art are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 320 out of 450 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 450 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 450 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 450 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 450 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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A very relaxing getaway from the city. Staff was friendly, property was clean and nice. Shout out to Angel who made the delicious breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Small, quiet hotel with great rooms and nice staff. Excellent for romantic getaways
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Gorgeous hotel in the Santa Ynez area. Very quiet, easy parking, lovely room, dog friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hospitality and bed is very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

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The size and comfort of the room were a highlight.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We've stayed at the Ballard Inn before, it is the perfect cozy stay on the way to Orange County from Paso Robles. Staff are awesome, and the public areas are very charming. Looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Breakfast with the chef’s special was amazing. Very charming country inn with beautiful large rooms. Staff were extremely welcoming. Definitely staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

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Service was great, room was clean but a little dated. Breakfast and wine hour were delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Hotel is quaint and cozy! Check in was super fast and easy and front desk is kind and efficient;)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The Ballard inn it’s amazing. Very relaxing atmosphere. The place is magical
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

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Staff was great. Very good breakfast. The room was nice but bathroom needed updating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Totally cute B&B and the staff was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean and cozy rooms! Beautiful Inn with a delicious breakfast. The chef was very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend this Inn. The staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

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ballard inn is a great little b and b. very centrally located to vineyards, downtown areas, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Lovely location and property. Needs some love and has so much potential.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice property, close to wineries and sights but quiet too.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Cozy boutique hotel in a beautiful area. Staff is great. Rooms are unique and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Our whole experience was excellent, staff were excellent and very friendly . We loved it , would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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A wonderfully designed hotel with a great ambience and quiet comfortable rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved this little hotel- the staff were friendly ; the room was so comfortable and the breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Very Old World and I loved it. (No TV). The Bed was very comfortable, and the room was very nice. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They brought out Local Wines, Walnuts, Figs and very Fresh Cheese the first night of Our stay. Delicious! The Continental Breakfast is Wonderful. Fresh Fruit and freshly made pastries daily. They brought out a fresh made open face sandwich the first morning then a quiche the next day. Next time we will try the King Bed. The Queen was a little small, but again comfortable. Some fixtures needed to be freshened up and fixing, but again it was clean and we Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect location. Charming but with modern working plumbing, HVAC and good bed. Great daily full breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Always a pleasure staying here. Beautiful property and fabulous location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

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Staff amazing, location just ok, I don’t like they breakfast, room atmosphere is very stylish and nice, very clean, no tv and no fridge, good parking lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025