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The Blue Dory Inn

3.5 star property
Bask in the sun by day and soak up warmth of hospitality by night. Unwind on sun loungers or stroll through the garden – it’s all yours.

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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.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is RM619
RM705 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Victoria (No Pets)

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Renaissance (No Pets)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Queen Anne's Lace (No Pets)

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

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Avalon (Pet Friendly)

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Tea House (Pet Friendly)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Rosewind (Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Arabella (Pet Friendly)

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

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Arabelline (Pet Friendly)

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

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Chantilly (No Pets)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Block Island, The Blue Dory Inn is in a rural area and on the beach. Southeast Light House and Settler's Rock are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Crescent Beach and Great Salt Pond. Mohegan Bluffs and Rodman's Hollow are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Block Island travel guide
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Map
61 Dodge St, New Shoreham, Block Island, RI, 02807

What's nearby

  • Old Harbor
    Old Harbor
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Great Salt Pond
    Great Salt Pond
    1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Wooden stairs leading to Crescent Beach, Block Island, Rhode Island, USA
    Crescent Beach
    3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Block Island Historical Society Museum
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ballard's Beach
    6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Oar
    2 min drive
  • Poor People's Pub
    3 min walk
  • Aldo's Bakery
    3 min walk
  • Ballard's Inn
    6 min walk
  • The National Hotel
    1 min walk

About this property

The Blue Dory Inn

Bed & breakfast near Mohegan Bluffs
Located close to Crescent Beach and Southeast Light House, The Blue Dory Inn provides free full breakfast, a free daily manager's reception and a garden. This bed & breakfast is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and sunloungers. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Bike parking, bike tour information and smoke-free property
  • A nature reserve, beach towels and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Blue Dory Inn include comforts, such as air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Recycling, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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 organised 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
  • 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 are 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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 30 per night

Payment types at the property

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 any lifts

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 does it cost to stay at The Blue Dory Inn?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Blue Dory Inn on 13 Apr 2026 start from RM619, 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.

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 start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Blue Dory Inn located?

Nestled on the beach, this Block Island bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Crescent Beach and Great Salt Pond. Southeast Light House and Mohegan Bluffs are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

The Blue Dory Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 123 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Denise

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was so small, my husband couldn’t stand up on one side because he would have hit his head. Had to stand on bed to get my ocean view from window! Outside back patio had such a strong stench couldn’t even sit outside for a drink if you wanted to! No bacon, sausage or any kind of meat for breakfast as advertised! Cold pancakes and three empty crockpots!! Couldn’t even change towels after five hours of sign being out to due room! Would never stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

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

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

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

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

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

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I just stayed at the Blue Dory on Friday July 11th. I cant wait to stay again. My room was on the 3rd fl which I didn't mind. There is a fire door at the top of the stairs that swings all the way open and my adorable room was at the end of the hallway. The room was so clean, bathroom was perfect and included a jetted tub. The lotion and hand soap they use smells amazing. There is lovely scent throughout the house. My bed was very comfortable the host was so easy to communicate with and so friendly. They also offer breakfast and wine and cheese appetizer hour. The breakfast was located in the basement and they had everything you could think of. Excellent stay and will definitely be back.
Blue Dory sign on the front porch
Blue Dory across from the library
Ocean Sonnet Room on the 3fl
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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
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

Marco

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

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

8/10 Good

Adrian

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

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
Verified

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