Ballard's Beach Resort

Well, this summer the weather has certainly complicated our ability to get out to The Block. Finally, late September we had 2 days free and it wasn't raining or blustering so we said let's make a dash out to the Island and stay one night. Being after Labor Day, many seasonal workers had left, places were open restricted hours, the FIRE had devastated many businesses. We wanted to stay in town since we weren't there very long , we didnt bring the car, and we would just walk about. Did you know that Ballard's has lodging!?... and it's not a bare bones hose off the sand sleep off the partying kind of place? for $200 a night? and you can't hear the music from downstairs? and it has views? and 3 rooms each have a balcony overlooking the Harbour and town? They do! We got 2 rooms and, being shoulder season, at a discounted price. They were both excellent. Queen beds. Nice bedding. Closet. Iron and board. 2 dressers with lots of drawers. A real refrigerator. Large screen TV. Large modern bathroom. Large walk in stone shower. One of the rooms was like a suite with small entrance hall with closet. Large bedroom. Another little room with a large vanity with lots of drawers and a sink. A separate large bathroom with massive shower. Sliders went off the main room to a porch with wicker lounge, 2 chairs and table. Looked out to the water sunsets and main street beyond. Room service was available from their regular menu. There is a designated entrance for the hotel part of Ballards so you dont have to go through the bustling party area. The staff were all charming. Ballards was winding down for the season, but the bar was still open. People were dining on the rear patio. A fellow was playing guitar and singing in the music shell. He said it was his last gig of the season. The tiki huts were being drained and buttoned up for the season. People were sunbathing and some were in the water. They have a lovely stretch of sandy beach on the open water stretching across to Narragansett Bay. You can throw a towel on the sand, but they have available chairs and umbrellas and cabanas. You can stroll along the boardwalk or quickly be in town for breakfast or shopping or the farmers markets on Wed and Saturday. Just a short walk to the Ferry. After you check out they will hold your bag until you are ready to board.

9/24, Last day open for 2023. They automatically add 18% tip on your bill.

Their restaurant is affordable and makes good food. Staff is nice and welcoming, not to mention their poke bowl is so delicious.

Had some time to kill before our ferry, so we grabbed drinks and sat on the beach. Not super-crowded, since it was mid-September. Good for people watching, too.

I went to ballards with my friends and we had so much fun. Great music, good food and drinks. Rafael was great!