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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
Victoria (No Pets) | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Dory Cottage (Pet Friendly) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave
Arabella (Pet Friendly) | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Tea House (Pet Friendly) | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets
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

  • Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (11)

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

Feel at home (5)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
$372 nightly
The total price is $420
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Total includes taxes and fees

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

Arabella (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin 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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Stovetop
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Murphy Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Ocean Sonnet (No Pets)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Victoria (No Pets)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Daily housekeeping
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa 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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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
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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Chantilly (No Pets)

Highlights

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

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

Avalon (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • Partial 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
  • Free airport shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪The Oar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The National Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ballard's Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Poor People's Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Narragansett Inn - ‬20 min walk

About this property

The Blue Dory Inn

Located just 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from the airport, The Blue Dory Inn offers a free shuttle during limited hours. 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 say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 17 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
DONE

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

  • 24-hour front desk
  • 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

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
  • 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.

Is airport shuttle service offered by The Blue Dory Inn?

Yes, a free airport shuttle is available from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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

You can check in starting at 3:00 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

9.0/10

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 great, delicious, and amazing with a nice selection of choices. (14 reviews)
  • The property provided convenient beach access with beach chairs available for guests to use. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Enjoying our stay! Close to the ferry, beach etc Comfortable bed, attentive staff Beach chairs and towels provided Would definitely recommend
Jeffrey, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We had a wonderful stay
Marco, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Nice spot!
Adrian, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Business at the Blue Dory Inn

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

The owners were delightful and helpful.
1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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 Excellent

Liked everything about the property
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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 Excellent

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 Excellent

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 Excellent

Perfect getaway spot
Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 Excellent

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 Excellent

Fantastic !
MaryJeanne, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Ann, Maureen and staff were wonderful. The breakfast was delicious and the 5:00pm happy hour was an unexpected surprise. Keep doing what you're doing.
Cynthia, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Gracious Inn with all the amenities. Owner (Ann) and Innkeeper (JoAnn) were welcoming and excellent resources for anything Block Island. Our room had beautiful ocean views and I fell asleep every night to the sound of the waves. It was wonderful! Great breakfasts and evening wine and cookies. We loved this place and will return again!
kate, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

There is nothing to not like

Joann and those at the Blue Dory were nothing but lovely and accomodating on our pre-season BI getaway. Great breakfasts, cheese and wine evenings, & coffee availability. Simon the cat lazes around! The views of the water are amazing. The location is nestled just in town. Can't wait to return.
Jill, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Blue Dory Inn was in a great location, walkable, not far from the ferry. Ocean views from the property were great! Cute shops and some nice restaurants nearby. Nice front porch to sit outside and beach chairs to take to the beach behind the house. Holly was an excellent host. Afternoon social was very nice-with cheeses, crackers and lemonade for the non-wine drinkers. Beds were comfortable and rooms clean. The breakfast was quite good, with a nice selection of breakfast food choices, scrambled eggs with spinach and fresh fruits and breads, juice, coffee and teas.
Mary, 1-night trip