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The Blue Dory Inn

3.5 star property
Beachfront B&B within easy reach of Great Salt Pond

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Ocean Sonnet (No Pets) | Beach/ocean view
Arabella (Pet Friendly) | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Victoria (No Pets) | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Tea House (Pet Friendly) | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Dory Cottage (Pet Friendly) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave
The Blue Dory Inn is a beachfront haven near Ballard's Beach, where you can unwind with sun loungers and enjoy the daily manager's reception. With full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, a garden, beach towels at your disposal and 24-hour front desk assistance - this bed & breakfast has left previous guests praising the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Digital TV service
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
The current price is $171
$194 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28

Room options

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Victoria (No Pets) | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Victoria (No Pets)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Jetted bathtub
Daily housekeeping
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Love's Dream (No Pets) | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Love's Dream (No Pets)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Renaissance (No Pets) | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Renaissance (No Pets)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean Sonnet (No Pets) | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Ocean Sonnet (No Pets)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Jetted bathtub
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Queen Anne's Lace (No Pets) | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Queen Anne's Lace (No Pets)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Avalon (Pet Friendly) | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Avalon (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Daily housekeeping
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Doll House (Pet Friendly) | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Doll House (Pet Friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Tea House (Pet Friendly) | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Tea House (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Jetted bathtub
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Dory Cottage (Pet Friendly) | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Dory Cottage (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Murphy Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Rosewind (Pet Friendly) | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Rosewind (Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Arabella (Pet Friendly) | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Arabella (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Arabelline (Pet Friendly) | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Arabelline (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Cupid's Corner (No Pets) | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Cupid's Corner (No Pets)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Daily housekeeping
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Chantilly (No Pets) | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Chantilly (No Pets)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
61 Dodge St, New Shoreham, Block Island, RI, 02807

What's nearby

  • Ballard's Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Great Salt Pond - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Mohegan Bluffs - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Mansion Beach - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Crescent Beach - 7 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State) - 3 min drive
  • Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State) - 102 min drive
  • North Kingstown, RI (NCO-Quonset State) - 105 min drive
  • Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State) - 109 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 129 min drive
  • Fishers Island, NY (FID-Elizabeth Field) - 25 miles/40.3 km
  • Montauk, NY (MTP) - 20.3 miles/32.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Oar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ballard's Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Poor People's Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The National Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Aldo's Bakery - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Blue Dory Inn

Situated by the ocean, The Blue Dory Inn is a great choice for a stay in Block Island. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and surfing/body boarding, and free full breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 17 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

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

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Free daily reception
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Bicycle parking
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Water dispenser

Accessibility

  • Closed captioned TV
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 4 stairs to reach property
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Recycling
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 30 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 30 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per accommodation, per day

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

Blue Dory Inn Block Island
Blue Dory Inn
Blue Dory Block Island
Blue Dory
The Blue Dory Inn Block Island
The Blue Dory Inn Bed & breakfast
The Blue Dory Inn Bed & breakfast Block Island

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Blue Dory Inn?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 30 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Blue Dory Inn?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Blue Dory Inn.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Blue Dory Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Blue Dory Inn and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, fishing, and hiking. The Blue Dory Inn also has a garden.

What's the area around The Blue Dory Inn like?

The Blue Dory Inn is a short 6-minute walk from Ballard's Beach and 19 minutes' walk from Great Salt Pond.

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The Blue Dory Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Breakfast
Location
Wines
Room
Service staff

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious and great with a nice selection of food choices. (15 reviews)
  • The property provided convenient beach access with beach chairs and a pleasant nearby location. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were wonderful, room and bedding were very comfortable. Afternoon wine and cheese was a lovely bonus along with a delicious breakfast! We had a great stay.
Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Location

Great place to stay! Breakfast was delicious and the wine hour was an unexpected surprise. The cookies were delicious. The bed was super comfortable and the room was exceptionally clean. The whole place was extremely charming.
Ruth, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful stay
Marco, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice place, near town and beach. Host very friendly. It’s nothing fancy but it works for a short trip.
Ronald, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The breakfast is great,the staff is very friendly and the owner was there to answer questions very convenient
robert, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dog approved

Very dog and people friendly. Wonderful staff. Great location. We enjoyed the beach with the dog. The hotel provided beach chairs. We will definitely come back.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place to stay, nice and friendly personal I definitely stay again there
MARGARITA ALICIA, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hospitality by Garrison and his team. The wine and cheese gathering along with small bite and barnacle cookies were wonderful. Breakfast was great, overall we enjoyed our stay and we look forward to coming back.
Sri, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice spot!
Adrian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely Blue Dory Inn

Lovely property and host, wine and cheese at night and hand-cooked breakfast in the morning. Beach view, perfect room with airy breezes n the window. Top class!
Dan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very cute inn convenient to everything. The breakfast was amazing!
Linda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Business at the Blue Dory Inn

Great room and Ann was terrific at explaining all the amenities!!!
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything about our stay at the Blue Dory Inn was excellent. I would recommend anyone looking to stay on Block Island to choose The Blue Dory Inn for their lodging. Well maintained, clean, and beautiful inn.
Matthew, 8-night trip

6/10 Good

The owners were delightful and helpful.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect getaway spot
Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always a pleasure to stay at the Blue Dory properties. Staff always goes above and beyond to make our stay special.
Cori, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved our quick getaway to The Blue Dory. Highly recommend, great location, super nice people. Can't wait to see you again!!
joanne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Liked everything about the property
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very cute inn and it included a complimentary Happy hour with wine and charcuterie on a lovely patio. Great start to a trip once you check in
Brian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff. Close to town. Comfortable rooms
Betsy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My husband and I stayed recently and loved the inn. Our check was easy, the staff communicated via text to let us know our room was ready. We arrived via the Ferry therefore no parking issues but walking the properly we could see there was plenty of space to park. We enjoyed the wine and cheese. It was a nice way to meet the other guests. We spent time at Captain Nicks just steps from the Inn as well as the Yellow Kittens and McAloons( Irish Pub). We did not have breakfast at the inn as we were out for a walk. We will definitely stay at the Blue Dory again. We highly recommend if you are visiting Block Island.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I just stayed at the Blue Dory on Friday July 11th. I cant wait to stay again. My room was on the 3rd fl which I didn't mind. There is a fire door at the top of the stairs that swings all the way open and my adorable room was at the end of the hallway. The room was so clean, bathroom was perfect and included a jetted tub. The lotion and hand soap they use smells amazing. There is lovely scent throughout the house. My bed was very comfortable the host was so easy to communicate with and so friendly. They also offer breakfast and wine and cheese appetizer hour. The breakfast was located in the basement and they had everything you could think of. Excellent stay and will definitely be back.
Blue Dory sign on the front porch
Blue Dory across from the library
Ocean Sonnet Room on the 3fl
Lindsay, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved our time at Blue Dory! Everything about it exceeded our expectations. We especially liked how close we were to town and the beach. And the staff couldn’t have been friendlier or more accommodating. We hope to return to BI and would definitely stay at Blue Dory again. Special thanks to Holly who was there to answer any and all of the questions we had!
Mary Jo, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sabrina and the rest of the Avonlea staff were incredible. We were the only people booked for the Blue Dori inn, so they asked for f we wouldn’t mind moving over to the Avonlea. Still had a water view, and we had a great experience.
Matthew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic !
MaryJeanne, 2-night trip