We've been here a few times and always enjoy our stay. The rooms are quiet. Actually the entire property is incredibly quiet. We love sitting on the porch in the afternoons and evenings. The breakfast is delicious (an actual hot, made to order breakfast, not a "continental breakfast"). There's coffee in the lobby all day and wine in the evenings. The rooms are comfortable, showers are great. Staff is helpful.

A beautifully done inn in a quaint town in the middle of wine country. It's decorated with an interesting and tasteful mix of antiques and contemporary pieces. Although the restaurant was not open for dinner, the breakfast was excellent. The hospitality provided was perfect after a long days drive - a fire in the fireplace, wine and cheese in one of the common rooms, and turn down service.

Beds are great but this is NOT a hotel. There’s no service, literally none after a very small breakfast option that is included but doesn’t compare to the breakfast options over the road. The prices we were charged were insane - 750-800USD per night. There’s no one to look after you after 21:00 and NO food service after breakfast so a terrible option for families and at the price they charged us….. well. Thoroughly disappointed and ripped off

My husband and I returned to the Ballard Inn after an 11 year hiatus; we had visited in the fall of 2012, when there was a full service restaurant. The inn at that time was owned and managed by an amazing chef. How disappointed we were during this recent visit! Though the staff were kind, they do not seem knowledgeable in how to run a "luxury" inn! Our breakfast in the very dark eating area was adequate. We had to ask for fruit and cappuccino-the first course was not on the menu and the only reason we got them was that overheard others' requests. The rooms were okay but not worth 400$/night! Yikes! I'm embarrassed that we paid that! The carpet was dark and not plush at all. The towels were skimpy and worn and the toiletries were nothing special. A bathrobe and slippers would have been a nice touch. The air conditioner was on some sort of timer; we could not get it to work at night and opened the windows. There was an issue with water pressure at the sink and the bathroom seemed dated. It gives me no pleasure to write this review.The location of the inn is special, which is why we returned. Wine and cheese at 5 pm is still a lovely touch as is sitting on the front porch. Its vicinity to Los Olivos and Solvang make it a great choice for wine tasting in the area. For the cost, folks wanting to enjoy this most wonderful area of California would be better served by accommodations elsewhere.

Warm welcome from the time I walked in the door for the 1st time visiting at The Ballard Inn. Beautiful well thought out decor throughout the entire property. New owners definitely have a keen eye for attention to detail. The rooms are well thought out for complete comfort and total relaxation. My dinner experience was at the top of my all time dining experiences. The dining area is intimate and inviting. From being greeted with a smile by the host, specials of the evening described by our server with enthusiasm, plates delivered by chef, with suggested wine pairings from him….. the Ballard Inn did not disappoint. Truly a special and remarkable property, well thought out to deliver the ultimate guest experiences. Attention to detail, caring staff and a truly exceptional chef make this a property one that I cannot wait to go back to stay and dine. I remarkable and special place that makes you feel taken care of from the time you arrive til the time you say goodbye. Oh… I forgot to mention.. fresh quiche selections, coffee and scones for breakfast. Charcuterie and wine tasting in the afternoon, all compliments of the Ballard Inn. And also, rumor has it that more seating and a pizza style oven and more seating are being put in the front. Cannot wait to see that on my next visit. If you haven’t visited the Ballard Inn this is a must. Definitely already looking forward to planning my trip. Thank you Ballard Inn. Remarkable!