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.
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
The current price is CA $242
CA $242
CA $273 total
includes taxes & fees
May 21 - May 22
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Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Ocean view
Sleeps 6
1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Murphy Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
61 Dodge St, New Shoreham, Block Island, RI, 02807
What's nearby
Ballard's Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Great Salt Pond - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Crescent Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Mohegan Bluffs - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
Mansion Beach - 6 min drive - 4.6 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
Poor People's Pub - 3 min walk
The National Hotel - 1 min walk
The Oar - 3 min drive
Payne’s Dock - 3 min walk
Dead Eye Dick's - 19 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
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Parking
No onsite parking
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Transfers
Free airport shuttle from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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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
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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Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Breakfast
Location
Wines
Service staff
Room
What guests liked
Breakfast was delicious and amazing, with a nice selection of food choices and great coffee. (9 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 26, 2025
Chelsea
Chelsea, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
Apr 23, 2025
Aimee
Aimee, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 23, 2025
Danielle
Danielle, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Apr 22, 2025
Andrea
Andrea, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
Nov 29, 2024
Friendly inn good location!
Michele
Michele, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 24, 2024
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
Matthew, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2024
Liked everything about the property
David
David, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
Nov 6, 2024
Shaymus
Shaymus, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
Oct 20, 2024
Bruce
Bruce, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2024
Business at the Blue Dory Inn
Great room and Ann was terrific at explaining all the amenities!!!
Michael
Michael, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 20, 2024
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
Mary Jo, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
Sep 16, 2024
Shirley
Shirley, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 10, 2024
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
Brian, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2024
Friendly staff. Close to town. Comfortable rooms
Betsy
Betsy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 11, 2024
Craig
Craig, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 6, 2024
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2024
jeanne
jeanne, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
Aug 2, 2024
The place was nice but dated. Noisy window air conditioner in a dated room, that doesn't cut it at 600 plus a night. The staff was nice and the caretakers were not really into to their jobs. I think that they couldn't wait to get off the island at the end of the summer.
Brian
Brian, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2024
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2024
Kathleen
Kathleen, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 22, 2024
Dawn
Dawn, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 22, 2024
Amy
Amy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
Jul 14, 2024
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 3, 2024
The owners were delightful and helpful.
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 28, 2024
I loved this Inn. Our room was bright, comfortable and clean. The bed was very comfortable. The shower had good water pressure. The staff was welcoming and friendly. They had a good free hot breakfast with great coffee. I really liked the location. Walking distance to the ferry and shopping and dining out the front door. Out the back door was access to the beach. The Inn provides beach towels and chairs. The yard is a beautiful flower garden with bistro table and chairs to sit in. It is a very nice place to stay and I hope to return someday.