The Ballastone

3.5 star property

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Bar (on property)
Lounge
Courtyard
Lobby lounge
Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
14 East Oglethorpe Avenue, Savannah, GA, 31401
  • Savannah Theatre
    2 min walk
  • Abercorn Street
    2 min walk
  • Owens-Thomas House
    4 min walk
  • Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
    18 min drive

Room options

Gazebo

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

HANNAH

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

CHINA TRADE

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Ballastone

Adults-only Savannah inn in Historic Downtown Savannah with a bar
This inn features a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and self parking. Free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services and tour/ticket assistance are on-site.
The Ballastone offers 16 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary dressing gowns. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Ballastone's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from River Street. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception, plus a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Within a 10-minute walk of River Street and Savannah College of Art and Design
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered on selected days. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The Ballastone also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Savannah inn.

The inn hosts a free manager's reception on selected days.
Room service is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Secured parking on site (USD 20 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces per unit)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1838
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • 16 private bathrooms
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property will be closed from 11 December 2023 to 31 December 2024 for renovations and will resume operation once the renovation is complete (completion date subject to change).
 

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 21 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 21 and older are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Secured self-parking fee: USD 20 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an access code.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 21 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Ballastone Inn Savannah
Ballastone Savannah
Ballastone
Ballastone Hotel Savannah
Ballastone Inn
The Ballastone Inn
The Ballastone Savannah
The Ballastone Inn Savannah

The Ballastone Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 170 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 170 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 170 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 170 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 170 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely staying again
Great location and excellent service. Our hostess was great and makes an excellent old fashioned. Comfortable clean room. The pastries and fresh fruit in the morning are delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really liked the option to park in back, where some B&B's in the area do not have this and you are limited to street only. Staff was very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old house , breakfast is amazing! Ruby makes homemade muffins and other pastries that are out of this world ! We definitely would stay here again, and would recommend it to others! The location is also fabulous. You can walk to just about everywhere in the historic district. Lacon , the concierge was so sweet and helpful !!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique experience and great location. Staff was super friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was an amazing stay, rooms are clean and quiet. The stay is absolutely wonderful and make you feel at home. We love staying here for our honeymoon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time at the Ballastone. It is so convenient to downtown shops and dining. You can catch the trolley right there, and the staff was so friendly. My wife and I very much enjoyed the experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding staff!
Room was very comfortable, clean with a very at home feeling. Manager and the entire staff was outstanding. Our flight was delayed and we arrived late however they were very accommodating and took all the stress away. Highly reommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere yet very comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was excellent and the staff were really nice
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, great people!
Great central location, wonderful accommodations. Catherine was especially helpful and friendly! Nice wine and cheese happy hour on Friday. Fresh pastries, muffins and fruit in the morning!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kindra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Customer service was the best I’ve had in a very long time. Perfect location to walk to so many areas in Historic Savannah. Will definitely be visiting again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

wayne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great time, loved our room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Svitlana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eleonora, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Bed & Breakfast
I was traveling alone and had never been to Savannah before. Catherine and Christine were wonderful hosts and full of great information about historical Savannah. Jackie one of the house maids was wonderful to me as well i enjoyed my conversation with her and admired her 26 year loyalty to The Ballastone. thank you all for a wonderful stay! I will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint well maintained property. The staff, especially Katherine, were extremely welcoming and helpful. Would visit and stay again!!