1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Murphy Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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Ocean Sonnet (No Pets)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Harbor view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Doll House (Pet Friendly)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Avalon (Pet Friendly)
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Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
Partial ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
About the neighborhood
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
Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State) - 109 min drive
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
Bed & breakfast near Great Salt Pond
Located close to Crescent Beach and Southeast Light House, The Blue Dory Inn provides free full breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a free daily manager's reception. This bed & breakfast is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and sun loungers. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden.
Other perks include:
A water dispenser, a 24-hour front desk, and a nature reserve
Smoke-free premises, beach towels, and bicycle tour information
Bicycle parking
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Blue Dory Inn include comforts such as air conditioning.
Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Free daily manager's reception
Things to do
Bicycle tours
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guidebooks
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Water dispenser
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (daily)
Proposal/romance packages
Outdoors
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Garden
In a nature reserve
On the beach
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
4 steps to reach entrance
Hardwood flooring in room
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
More
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Local artist showcase
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
Smoke-free property
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Water dispenser usage encouraged
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
More
Air conditioning
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Recycling
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 30 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 30 per night
Rollaway bed fee: USD 30 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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, debit cards, and cash
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is 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
Is The Blue Dory Inn pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 30 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking at The Blue Dory Inn?
The Blue Dory Inn doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at The Blue Dory Inn?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Blue Dory Inn?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Does The Blue Dory Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.
Where is The Blue Dory Inn located?
Nestled on the beach, this Block Island bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Great Salt Pond and Crescent Beach. Southeast Light House and Mohegan Bluffs are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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The Blue Dory Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 92 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 92 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 92 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
We had a wonderful stay
Marco
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10
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
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10
Beautiful place to stay, nice and friendly personal
I definitely stay again there
MARGARITA ALICIA
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10
Very cute inn convenient to everything. The breakfast was amazing!
Linda
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10
Great room and Ann was terrific at explaining all the amenities!!!
Michael
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10
Liked everything about the property
David
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10
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
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
6/10
The owners were delightful and helpful.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10
We loved our quick getaway to The Blue Dory. Highly recommend, great location, super nice people. Can't wait to see you again!!
joanne
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10
Always a pleasure to stay at the Blue Dory properties. Staff always goes above and beyond to make our stay special.
Cori
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10
Friendly staff. Close to town. Comfortable rooms
Betsy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10
Perfect getaway spot
Michael
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10
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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10
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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10
Fantastic !
MaryJeanne
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10
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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10
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
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10
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
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10
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
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10
Room was very clean! Breakfast was delicious with the exception of the coffee. Staff were wonderful and the staff kitty was adorable. Place could use some updates such as an adapter to plug a cellphone in and a place to put suitcases however the location and staff made up for these.
Laurie
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10
I would like to start by saying as soon as you walk in the place it smelt so amazing. The staff/owner Ann was at the door to greet us and give us a tour. The kitty Simon was very welcoming as well.
Ann was so nice that she even gave me a gift as it was my 1 yr anniversary as well as engagement.
The food was fresh and made with love.
I would highly recommend to anyone that likes a nice, cozy and peaceful place to stay.
Steven
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
10/10
Holly at the Blue Dory was awesome! From communication to customer service - we had such a great time. We were able to store our bags way earlier than check in and check out to match our ferry schedule. The happy hour at 5, yummy breakfast, use of beach chairs and towels were so appreciated and fabulous. Our room was gorgeous! The Blue Dory was within walking distance with our roller luggage from the ferry, and close to shopping, restaurants and our moped rental. There are plenty of taxis if you want to explore the island, but we rented mopeds for 24 hours and really explored- all except for dirt roads where you can park and walk. Great getaway!
Kelly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
8/10
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10
Don't tell was having some all around issues with Heating and Plumbing.. our room was upgraded to bigger and better accommodations.. there was some little snafus, but Holly was right on top of everything! We have beautiful views of the ocean a very spacious upstairs sweet with the kitchen and a bathroom that had a Jacuzzi! It was absolutely beautiful the service was amazing the breakfast were amazing! The only thing I was disappointed about was that I didn't get a chance to sample some of their Block Island Barnacle cookies