The Ballard Inn & Restaurant

Premier Double Room Single Use, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, towels, soap

About this bed and breakfast

Nestled in Santa Ynez, this lovely bed and breakfast for $325 per night is a great choice for your next break. Upscale adults-only bed & breakfast, walk to Lincourt Vineyards This smoke-free bed & breakfast features coffee/tea in a common area, spa services, and concierge services. Free full breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception. Other amenities include an arcade/game room, free newspapers, and tour/ticket assistance. Housekeeping is available on request. The Ballard Inn & Restaurant offers 15 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Hot Tub / Spa

Garden

Map of Santa Ynez, CA

Nearby attractions

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

28.58 miles

Ostrichland USA

4.05 miles

The Ballard Inn & Restaurant

4.6

Outstanding(223 Reviews)

Bed and Breakfast in Santa Ynez, CA

4-Star Hotel

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Includes essentialsGarden, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Hot Tub / Spa

Garden

Map of Santa Ynez, CA

Nearby attractions

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

28.58 miles

Ostrichland USA

4.05 miles

Reviews

4.6/5.0

Outstanding(223 Reviews)

3.0

Feb 2024

Overall a very great stay! The only detractor would be the age of some of the fixtures. The bathrooms could use some updating, the fixtures are all seemingly from the 60’s and 70’s and the toiletries all seemed more industrial supply. Otherwise, a very clean and quiet place to stay, Fireplace in each room with plenty of firewood to use, Alexa was absolutely attentive to anything we needed. The breakfast each morning is just right and absolutely delicious! We would definitely recommend!

10.0

Jan 2024

Beautiful country inn. Only drawback was spotty Internet connectivity.

3.0

Dec 2023

We absolutely loved staying at the Ballard Inn. It made our entire trip so much more fun and festive. It’s decorating is amazing and feels like you are staying in someone’s lovely home.

10.0

Dec 2023

We enjoyed our stay at the inn very much. Alexa and Suzie were super nice. Enjoyed the wine tasting at the inn too.

10.0

Dec 2023

Alexa was very accommodating

3.0

Dec 2023

We had a very nice stay! The service was excellent and breakfast was included with a very nice selections to choose from. We especially enjoyed our late night evenings in their lounge area with the fireplace, very warm & cozy! We will be returning!

3.0

Dec 2023

The service at The Ballard Inn was second to none. Mayra and Susie were so pleasant and far exceeded our expectations!! They offered the best customer service I have experienced. It was like staying with family. The room was amazing and we loved the fireplace and the happy hour with wine and charcuterie. The entire stay was amazing and we will definitely go back to The Ballard. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience!!!

3.0

Nov 2023

The staff at the Ballard Inn are incredible! You feel like you’re at home and you never want to leave. The common rooms are beautifully decorated and the social hour from 4 to 5 with the wine and the charcuterie… perfect! We brought our dog, Luna, and she was treated just like family as well! And I can’t even begin to describe the perfection of the breakfast. I had the wild mushroom quiche every morning, and my husband is a vegan so he had the steel cut oats. The coffee is fantastic and they provided oat milk. Not to mention that the service in the dining area was beyond reproach. We cannot wait to return!

3.0

Nov 2023

Very nice homey feel. No TV’s in rooms. Surprised but it was actually nice. Wine served in the afternoon and a good breakfast the next morning.

3.0

Oct 2023

Very pleasant. Love The Inn. Great Service

5.0

Oct 2023

Very cool stay. Loved the wine hour and community

5.0

Oct 2023

Quaint and cozy, Ballard Inn was a pleasant stay. Located near many vineyards, and offering discounted tastings to many of them, it was the perfect place to map out your vineyard stops. Yummy breakfast to start your day and even tastings in the early evenings. A must when you're in the Santa Ynez Valley.

3.0

Oct 2023

The management treated us with remarkable courtesy and understanding. Would highly recommend this lovely facility!

5.0

Sep 2023

Beautiful boutique hotel that is situated nicely between Los Olivos and Solvang. We only spent one night, but we would have gladly stayed longer. Definitely will want to come back to visit again!

3.0

Aug 2023

Amazing stay at the Ballard Inn. We love everything, the wonderful service, luxury additions such as turn down service as well as wine and snacks, the comfort of the beds, it is very quiet, the location is perfect for us to do wine tasting and enjoy good restaurants close by. Highly recommended!

2.0

Aug 2023

The staff was sooo nice. It was our anniversary and they write us a card. This was a wonderful place if you want something different than the full hotel experience. So nice for a romantic getaway. Loved that they had free coffee and tea and hot chocolate all day! Cookies at night and cheese and wine hr from 4-5z The breakfast was absolutely amazing!!! I can’t believe it is included! You will not be dissapointed. They have a game room. They are 6-8 min from town but that was so nice because it was quiet and relaxing. There is even a cafe place accross the street if you wanted something extra. Just loved it!

3.0

Jul 2023

We enjoyed the beautifully appointed inn and the welcoming staff. It was lovely to sit on the outside porch drinking local wine. Breakfasts were delicious and varied.

5.0

Jul 2023

It is a wonderful place to stay but there is no Restaurant anymore.

5.0

Jun 2023

Such a special place!

5.0

Jun 2023

The hotel is very nice and clean. The beds are very comfortable in the lobby area where they serve afternoon wine and cheese. It’s very lovely and they have a wonderful breakfast every morning 24 hours, coffee, and tea. they bake their pastry every day, and they leave very good cookies in your room every afternoon We had a great relaxing time

10.0

Feb 2023

It's a beautiful old-time inn with some modern amenities and very comfortable beddings. No TVs anywhere in the building added to the peaceful vibe. The complimentary breakfast was a limited menu but nicely done and huge portions. Overall, a terrific location.

3.0

Jan 2023

Wonderful people, amazing food, comfortable and fun room

5.0

Jan 2023

A perfect get-away with other couples. The common areas were a perfect way to visit and relax together!

1.0

Dec 2022

First the good - location and charm. The bad: 1st - You can imagine our surprise to look out our window in the early AM and see a large crane parked in the rear parking lot blocking all cars (see https://www.bigredcrane.net/ for a picture). We could look the crane operator in the eye from our 2nd story location. The noise from the crane and whatever was being done rooftop was much louder than Santa + reindeer. When we asked about this at the front desk, the staff person half-heartedly apologized and said that they came much earlier than expected. Expected!!?? Really? $500/night all in for this? No offer of compensation/reduction in rate. And NO disclosure on Hotels.com or website. 2nd - find breakfast elsewhere. The 1st morning consisted of a small bowl of fruit to be shared & a choice of scrambled egg mix with Kraft shredded cheese spread across the top, a yogurt parfait or pancakes. No choice of toast, pastries, side meat, potatoes, orange juice - nada. Second morning 3 similar choices - no frills included. 3rd - bed was overly soft/worn out. Bathroom needs re-modeling. 4th - front desk staff had their noises in their phones and little interest in the guests. When I replied to an auto inquiry text as to how our stay was going, I received an auto response identical to the initial inquiry. Zero follow up. Even on check out - no apology for the noise re #1 above. In short - try a chain hotel instead, even the local casino hotel.

5.0

Dec 2022

Our group really enjoyed all the different public rooms. They also offered some nice local wines at their daily social hour. Perfect base for a weekend of wine tasting. Will def be back when restaurant is once again open.

2.0

Sep 2022

Overpriced for what you get. Construction was going on which nobody told us about and the restaurant was not open. Rooms were simple but prices were high!

3.0

Aug 2022

Attentive staff, contemporary accommodation. Relaxing, quiet and a good departure point for wine tastings. Lots of possibilities for walking in the area.

3.0

May 2022

Average

4.0

Apr 2022

It's a feeling of past times, no TV in the rooms, antique furnishings, comfortable bed, luxurious linens. Seems the property is not complete in renovations but screens on windows to keep bugs out and locking exterior doors would be a plus. It's was a quaint stay, nice service but only during day time, you feel very left alone at nights. It really felt like you were visiting at someone's home. For the area, I think it was a good stay and continental breakfast tray was served in the room which was nice touch. Lots of lounge area on the first floor with community TV, free parking. I would stay here again.

2.5

Mar 2022

I went there with my husband for my birthday. The staff made my birthday super special. We sat outside and they brought us warm blankets , pastries, coffee, mimosas. The dinner at the restaurant was very unique. The restaurant staff worked as a team and gave us a fantastic experience. The happy hour every day was also fantastic great appetizers and 4-5 wine choices.

2.5

Mar 2022

We loved staying out this hotel! The service was amazing. The continental breakfast was delicious. So many nice little touches at the quaint, well located hotel.

2.5

Mar 2022

Relaxing & quietness

5.0

Feb 2022

Very nice restored building, restaurant on property is VERY good, even the included 'continental' breakfast was excellent. Only downside was some guests didn't observe the quiet time rules and due to the architecture the noise was loud until past 2am., no staff around to deal with it

5.0

Feb 2022

Great food

5.0

Nov 2021

Service was excellent at all levels. Food excellent. Enjoyed our stay very much & hope to return soon.

2.5

Oct 2021

Wonderful bed and breakfast in perfect location. Great staff. Excellent on-site restaurant. Very classy all around.

5.0

Sep 2021

We enjoy our stay at the Inn it was perfect

5.0

Sep 2021

We enjoy our stay at the Inn it was perfect

5.0

Sep 2021

Dinner was excellent Rooms were pricey

5.0

Sep 2021

Dinner was excellentRooms were pricey

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Santa Ynez?

The average price for a rental in Santa Ynez is $439 per night. This rental is $114 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

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

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

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

Is The Ballard Inn & Restaurant pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Ballard Inn & Restaurant ?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, hot tub / spa, and garden.

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The Ballard Inn & Restaurant

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Santa Ynez, CA

Nearby attractions

The Ballard Inn & Restaurant

Bed and Breakfast in Santa Ynez, CA

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Santa Ynez, CA

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Santa Ynez?

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is The Ballard Inn & Restaurant pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Ballard Inn & Restaurant ?

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