The Blue Dory Inn

Beachfront B&B within easy reach of Great Salt Pond

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Ocean Sonnet (No Pets) | Beach/ocean view
Tea House (Pet Friendly)
Dory Cottage (Pet Friendly) | Private kitchen
Arabella (Pet Friendly)
Victoria (No Pets) | Bathroom
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.
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
CA $217
CA $246 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26

Room options

Showing 14 of 14 rooms
Victoria (No Pets) | Bathroom
Victoria (No Pets)
Victoria (No Pets)
Victoria (No Pets)

Victoria (No Pets)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Jetted bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Love's Dream (No Pets) | Bathroom
Love's Dream (No Pets)
Love's Dream (No Pets)
Love's Dream (No Pets)

Love's Dream (No Pets)

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Renaissance (No Pets) | Bathroom
Renaissance (No Pets)
Renaissance (No Pets)
Renaissance (No Pets)

Renaissance (No Pets)

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Ocean Sonnet (No Pets) | Beach/ocean view
Ocean Sonnet (No Pets)
Ocean Sonnet (No Pets)
Ocean Sonnet (No Pets)

Ocean Sonnet (No Pets)

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Portable fan
Jetted bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Queen Anne's Lace (No Pets) | Bathroom
Queen Anne's Lace (No Pets)
Queen Anne's Lace (No Pets)
Queen Anne's Lace (No Pets)

Queen Anne's Lace (No Pets)

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Avalon (Pet Friendly) | Room amenity
Avalon (Pet Friendly)
Avalon (Pet Friendly) | Balcony
Avalon (Pet Friendly) | Room amenity

Avalon (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Doll House (Pet Friendly) | Bathroom
Doll House (Pet Friendly)
Doll House (Pet Friendly)
Doll House (Pet Friendly)

Doll House (Pet Friendly)

Very good

Highlights

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

Tea House (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Jetted bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Dory Cottage (Pet Friendly) | View from property
Dory Cottage (Pet Friendly)
Dory Cottage (Pet Friendly)
Dory Cottage (Pet Friendly)

Dory Cottage (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Murphy Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Rosewind (Pet Friendly) | Bathroom
Rosewind (Pet Friendly)
Rosewind (Pet Friendly)
Rosewind (Pet Friendly)

Rosewind (Pet Friendly)

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Arabella (Pet Friendly) | Bathroom
Arabella (Pet Friendly)
Arabella (Pet Friendly)
Arabella (Pet Friendly)

Arabella (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Arabelline (Pet Friendly) | Bathroom
Arabelline (Pet Friendly)
Arabelline (Pet Friendly)
Arabelline (Pet Friendly)

Arabelline (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Cupid's Corner (No Pets) | Room amenity
Cupid's Corner (No Pets)
Cupid's Corner (No Pets)
Cupid's Corner (No Pets)

Cupid's Corner (No Pets)

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Daily housekeeping
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Chantilly (No Pets) | Bathroom
Chantilly (No Pets)
Chantilly (No Pets)
Chantilly (No Pets)

Chantilly (No Pets)

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Old Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Block Island Historical Society Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ballard's Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Great Salt Pond - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Crescent Beach - 3 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

Hotel size

    • 17 rooms

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

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

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

Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

    • No onsite parking

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 1-minute walk from Old Harbor and 6 minutes' walk from Ballard's Beach.

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The Blue Dory Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious and great with a nice selection of food choices. (16 reviews)
  • The property provided convenient beach access with beach chairs and a pleasant nearby location. (5 reviews)
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Popular mentions

BreakfastLocationWinesService staffRoom

10/10 Exceptional

Blue Dory was an excellent place to stay. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Food was vegetarian and very good
Michael, 1-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

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

Friendly staff and comfortable beds! Beautiful Victorian inn! Excellent breakfast and afternoon wine & cheese events! Very dog friendly :)
Dionne, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Garrison and the staff were very friendly, the inn is super to the close to the ferry, ocean, and resteraunts in town. Basically feels like staying in someone's house, they take amazing care of you, highly recommended.
Daniel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly inn good location!
Michele, 1-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

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

Holly was a great host enjoyed are stay and served a great breakfast
RrRr, 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

Very cute inn convenient to everything. The breakfast was amazing!
Linda, 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

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