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The Blue Dory Inn

3.5 star property

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $458
$401 nightly
$458 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15

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61 Dodge St, New Shoreham, Block Island, RI, 02807
  • Place, Old Harbor
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Block Island Historical Society Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballard's Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State)
    ‪134 min drive‬

Room options

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

Victoria (No Pets)

  • 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)
  • Garden view
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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
(3 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Avalon (Pet Friendly)

  • 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Tea House (Pet Friendly)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Dory Cottage (Pet Friendly)

  • 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
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Arabella (Pet Friendly)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Arabelline (Pet Friendly)

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Cupid's Corner (No Pets)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Block Island

When you stay at The Blue Dory Inn in Block Island, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Great Salt Pond and Crescent Beach. .This beach bed & breakfast is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Southeast Light House and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Mohegan Bluffs.
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What's nearby

  • Old Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Block Island Historical Society Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Surf Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ballard's Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Great Salt Pond - 1 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ballard's Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Poor People's Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ellen’s At The Airport - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Harborview Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪kimberly's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Blue Dory Inn

The Blue Dory Inn offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and bicycle tour information.
Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include microwave in a common area, refrigerator in a common area, and a water dispenser.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

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

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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

The Blue Dory Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 135 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wade

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay on block Island! Sabrina was a wonderful host and gave us options upon checking in! Room was excellent bed was as well
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Blue Dory was an excellent place to stay. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Food was vegetarian and very good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very hospitable host, direct beach access, great breakfast & wine & cheese hour
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Amenities
Enjoying our stay! Close to the ferry, beach etc Comfortable bed, attentive staff Beach chairs and towels provided Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with a B&B feel to it. Close to everything in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SRUTHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The View and very accessible to ferry. The rooms are very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breckfast had a beautiful view of the ocean. Room was very clean. Room has ocean view. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Amenities
Friendly inn good location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The breakfast is great,the staff is very friendly and the owner was there to answer questions very convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARGARITA ALICIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay, nice and friendly personal I definitely stay again there
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Garrison was amazing What a beautiful time
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RrRr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Holly was a great host enjoyed are stay and served a great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dionne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and comfortable beds! Beautiful Victorian inn! Excellent breakfast and afternoon wine & cheese events! Very dog friendly :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute inn convenient to everything. The breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Violet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old school wonder. Incredibly friendly and kind service. Loved the vintage ambience and the adorable house kitty! Great food. The host baking cookies was just such a stylish and homey touch. Loved my time here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place, near town and beach. Host very friendly. It’s nothing fancy but it works for a short trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ocean wave sound all night, relaxing. Great breakfast...
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect getaway spot
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

The owners were delightful and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024