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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

the hotel was very nice help was good the beach was nice excepted for the smokers who where in the many used the beach as there ash try. It was discussing for me. More