1: We were offered as a "courtesy" to store our luggage in the closet of the lobby whe ile out on the beach. Came to get something out of the bag and the closet was filled with water. A valve had been hit and water was about 1/2 in deep soaking the bottom of all of our luggage. 2: The... more

The hotel has a great location. In August, it is usually the place to be. But May seems to be a different story, the bar closed at 9 saturday night because not a single person was in there (except us two), yet the other bars were packed. The room was disgusting. We turned the window A/C on, only to find... more

My husband and I had our wedding at Ballard’s early last fall. We are both native New Englanders who wanted to get married on Block Island. We wanted to feel our feet in the sand as we said our vows surrounded by our families and closest friends! We had considered other locations on the Island as well, but after meeting... more

I was appalled by the critical reviews of Ballard's Inn on this website. I have stayed at his hotel on a number of occasions: romantic getaways, family vacations and adventurous trips with friends. The accomodations were immaculate! (And believe me, I'm as picky as they come!) My boyfriend and I had a wonderful romantic dinner at the Inn's restaurant. We... more

I stayed at Ballard's a few times this summer and I have always had such a great time. Between the beach, the live music, great food and of course the ocean, there is no where else on Block Island I would rather stay. I would recommend staying at Ballard's to anyone - couples, friends, and families. Essentially anyone looking to... more

I recommend staying at Ballards to any family, couple, or group of friends looking to spend a memorable weekend on Block Island. I stayed at Ballards 3 times this summer and my advice is to book your accommodations in advance, there is such high demand for a room at Ballards that there may be no availability if you don't plan... more

My husband and i returned for a second trip to Block Island and stayed at Ballards once again. Our room was comfortable and clean and the view from the porch was fantastic. I love the fact that we can just walk down the stairs and be on the beach with cocktail service.The music scene is great day or night and... more

Because I wasn't sure about TS Hanna coming through this weekend, I booked this hotel on the way to catch the ferry. We got room 8 with the balcony. We did overlook the fact the room was very tired and old, that didn't bother us that much. We couldn't deal with the lack of cleanliness. The floor did not look... more

I stayed at Ballard's a few weeks ago with some friends. It was our first trip to BI and after visiting Ballard's website (ballardsinn.com) and seeing the beautiful "boutique hotel" we booked a room for a long weekend. It seemed like the perfect August getaway. I feel duped. Not only is Ballard's falsely advertising (the room on the website is... more