The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

It’s the best room we have on this trip.

We loved staying there! The bed was a bit springy and the water still ran in the tub when the shower was turned on. The lever that converts the tub water stream to the shower water stream wasn’t working very well. Really very minor issues! The hotel was SO clean and beautiful. All the staff was so friendly! I will be staying there again and would absolutely recommend it!

Stayed at the Ballard July 13, 2025 and was so disappointed that we checked out a day early even thought we lost a non refundable nights lodging. Sadly the original ambience has completely disappeared. What was once a luxury Inn and restaurant is gone, I do want to say the front desk personnel was professional and helpful but not enough to make up for the lack of basic amenities. We stayed in the Cynthia Room which was above the front desk and dining area plus faced the business across the street. The bed was very comfortable. I had asked for a quiet room but this probably was the noisiest one at the location. I did ask for a change of rooms but was told the inn was full. We could hear conversations below our room and at 6:30 am a large delivery truck backed into the business across the street with its warning horns beeping while parking the vehicle. The room had a musty smell from the wood burning fireplace so strong that I thought someone had been smoking in the room. One of the chairs was stained from who knows what and one of the bedside lamps had a flickering light bulb that I had to unscrew it. No TV, clock and poor WIFI reception. The final issue was the lack of water pressure in the shower and the almost more than 5 minutes wait for semi hot water. I started to take a shower in tepid water as I didn't think it was ever gong to get any warmer, This is an area with a water shortage so running the water for any length of time is unacceptable.

The Ballard Inn is a perfect location when visiting Solvang and Los Olivos. Rooms are comfortable and Spacious (Mountain Room). Just a heads up , the walls are thin, we could hear or neighbors conversation next door. I hope they have plans to open their restaurant in the near future. We will return soon .

Ephraim at the front desk was extremely helpful, kind and patient. Was willing to adjust our reservation for us to help us stay the second night. Thank you!

Pleasant but overpriced This is a small property which does not have someone permanently available on reception desk. Communication wasn’t easy. Pleasant staff and nice rooms but somewhat overpriced for the quality.