Gross rooms, furniture was broken, sink/bath tub dripping. Could not even stay. Not as advertised by a long shot. Management was despicable.
Worst experience in my travel history.

Went to Block Island for the the last week in July in 2008. Ate at ballards everyday while we were on their private beach. Had a great time! Food was great. Lobster is the best we have ever had! My kids loved the clam chowder!!

Will be back!

The location of Ballard's is great. Close to the ferry and beautiful beach property. We paid $175/nite and were disappointed to find the condition of the room to be just ok. But it did have a good air conditioner. And thankfully because we were above a very noisy kitchen. They advertised evening entertainment that wasn't there. Be ...

The best thing about Ballard's is the atmosphere. The food has gone down hill every year. Last year, the fish was SO greasy, it slid right out of the batter onto the plate. They redid their menu with "fancier" meals with HIGHER prices. Definately not worth it anymore! With all the money they make, you would think they would improve their restroom facilities.

I took my in-laws to Ballards on Block Island in late June '08. It was awful. The dinner wasn't worth the $235 spent at all. A "funny" thing ... I stopped at Finn's a day or two later to get fish. I mentioned the dinner at Ballard's. He cringed. His suggestion is to have seafood at restaurants that have their own fish market too.

Lucked out, got to Ballard's the day it opened for the season. Everyone very nice. Food excellent. Didn't feel rushed. Sat by the windows and watched the waves while eating. Great specialty BI Berry Mudslide. Great relaxint time. Told they will have music later in the season. Cant wait to go back. Got to see the rooms, hoping to book one next time i come. very cozy. Only place i have found that has a/c in all the rooms. big plus.

I have no idea what these people are talking about. During this past summer I went to Ballards at least 5 times and stayed overnight twice.

Everytime I was very pleased. The hotel rooms are not the best, but much better than anywhere else on the island. The food was fantastic. Nevermind that the place is always packed.

Ballards is great. And I will be back many times this summer.

this was my first trip toblock island and ballards it will be the last time i ever eat there. the waitress could hardly understand english neve mind speak it. the food was horrible and definitely overpriced. they don't carry any mayonnaise.never heard of a restaurant that doesn't carry mayo.the restroom was filthy. toally disgusting. was very disappointed and will never eat there again.

Ballards has gone to pot. We stayed at the "inn" for the 4th and were disgusted. Though the staff was as helpful as they could be, the manager was absent and "too cool" for customer service. Our room smelled of vomit, and there was vomit on the floor of the bathroom. "Cleaning the room" consisted of providing new ...