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Ballard's Inn

42 Water St, Block Island, RI 02807
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Ballard's Inn
Ranked #16 of 30 Block Island B&B and Inns
3.5 of 5 stars 60 Reviews
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Kingston, New York
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4 reviews 4 reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2011

We stayed here for a total of 3 nights. Because the deluxe room was occupied on the first night we opted to take a lesser room and make the switch. Both rooms were obviously very recently renovated. They were fresh and clean with new crisp white linens. The bathrooms were very roomy with large step in showers. The staff were... More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011
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The new rooms are great.. We stayed there for for labor day weekend and the newly renovated rooms are beautiful..best rooms on the island ... More

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Stony Brook, New York
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2011

This was our first trip to Block Island. We had a wonderful time here. The entire staff could not have been more pleasant. The rooms were vey clean and inviting, a close walk to town, the beach was pristine. Our stay was cut shore by Hurricane Irene, but we will be back and have already recommended Ballards to our friends.... More

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Miami, Florida
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 August 2011

We arrived at Ballard’s after many of our friends recommended the place. It exceeded our expectations. The staff was very friendly and professional and the food was amazing. It is a casual restaurant by the beach with upscale food and a very casual and comfortable environment. We will be back!!! More

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Tiverton, Rhode Island
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 June 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I've been vacationing on Block Island for eleven years now. We have always loved spending time at Ballard's...whether it was for an overnight stay, a day trip to the beach or lunch on the back patio. This past weekend was our first trip of the season, and I am blown away with the changes they have made to the accomodations... More

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Lincoln, RI
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2010

Always have a wonderful experience at Ballards for 30 & 40 years. Ballards is Block Island. Eat right on the beach like no place in the east. Food is fantastic. The Lobsters are a MUST! The family that runs this business are the best and have been hard working to satisfy the customers for decades. HAVE FUN AT BALLARDS AND... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2010

It's not often you get the option of either a surfside beach or a bayside beach, both at one great hotel. And this hotel is located so close to the ferry that you can walk or bike with heavy luggage in just seconds. You are also minutes away from the shops. The convenience of an onsight restaurant & bar is... More

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Terryville, Connecticut
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2010
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people found this review helpful

As first time visitors to Block Island, we were looking for a hotel that was in a good location for a decent price. When we arrived off the ferry, Ballard's was within walking distance and located right by the center of town. We arrived early and the staff would not allow us to check in early, although they did let... More

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Rhode Island
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2010
4
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My famiy and l to stayed there the 2nd week of July every year. That's when Paul and Paula ran ballards. It was a great family place. Now it is a low class drinking place with bad food. Too Bad. A place that I used to visit with my family 38 years ago turned into low class club. More

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