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The Blue Dory Inn

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront B&B near Great Salt Pond

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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61 Dodge St, New Shoreham, Block Island, RI, 02807
  • Ballard's Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Mohegan Bluffs
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Crescent Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State)
    ‪137 min drive‬

Room options

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Arabella (Pet Friendly)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Arabelline (Pet Friendly)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Dory Cottage (Pet Friendly)

  • 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
(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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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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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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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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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Rosewind (Pet Friendly)

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  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Chantilly (No Pets)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Queen Anne's Lace (No Pets)

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Love's Dream (No Pets)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Avalon (Pet Friendly)

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Block Island

On the beach.You'll find Great Salt Pond and Crescent Beach within 2 miles (3 km) of this B&B. Southeast Light House and Mohegan Bluffs are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ballard's Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Great Salt Pond - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Mohegan Bluffs - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Mansion Beach - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Crescent Beach - 7 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State) - 109 min drive

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

3.5-star beachfront B&B near Great Salt Pond
Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free during limited hours. The Blue Dory Inn also features a garden, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area.

This 3.5-star Block Island bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
The Blue Dory Inn offers 17 accommodations with air conditioning. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 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

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

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: USD 30 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.

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

How close is The Blue Dory Inn to the airport?

The Blue Dory Inn is 1.5 mi (3-min drive) away from the Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Blue Dory Inn?

As of Sep 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Blue Dory Inn on Oct 15, 2025 start from $171.35, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Blue Dory Inn have an airport shuttle?

The Blue Dory Inn offers a free airport shuttle, available during limited hours.

How close is The Blue Dory Inn to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Blue Dory Inn offer free breakfast?

The Blue Dory Inn offers free full breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Blue Dory Inn?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at The Blue Dory Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Blue Dory Inn?

Free parking is not available at this bed & breakfast.

Does The Blue Dory Inn have a pool?

The Blue Dory Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Blue Dory Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Blue Dory Inn to downtown Block Island?

The Blue Dory Inn is 0.2 mi away from New Shoreham.

Reviews

The Blue Dory Inn 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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 108 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

stewart, madison

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Marco

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

10/10 Excellent

Dionne

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

becca

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Dan

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

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!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sri

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

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michele

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Friendly inn good location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Liked everything about the property
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Shaymus

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Business at the Blue Dory Inn

Great room and Ann was terrific at explaining all the amenities!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Shirley

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betsy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Close to town. Comfortable rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024