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The Blue Dory Inn

3.5 star property
Fun on the beach, near Southeast Light House

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Ocean Sonnet (No Pets) | Beach/ocean view
Arabella (Pet Friendly)
Tea House (Pet Friendly)
Victoria (No Pets) | Bathroom
Dory Cottage (Pet Friendly) | Private kitchen
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

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$296
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct

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Arabella (Pet Friendly)

Arabella (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Arabelline (Pet Friendly)

Arabelline (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Dory Cottage (Pet Friendly)

Dory Cottage (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Stovetop
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Murphy Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Ocean Sonnet (No Pets)

Ocean Sonnet (No Pets)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Victoria (No Pets)

Victoria (No Pets)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cupid's Corner (No Pets)

Cupid's Corner (No Pets)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Daily housekeeping
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Renaissance (No Pets)

Renaissance (No Pets)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Doll House (Pet Friendly)

Doll House (Pet Friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Tea House (Pet Friendly)

Tea House (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Rosewind (Pet Friendly)

Rosewind (Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Chantilly (No Pets)

Chantilly (No Pets)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Queen Anne's Lace (No Pets)

Queen Anne's Lace (No Pets)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Love's Dream (No Pets)

Love's Dream (No Pets)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Avalon (Pet Friendly)

Avalon (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Block Island, The Blue Dory Inn is on the beach. Southeast Light House and Settler's Rock are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Salt Pond and Crescent Beach. 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 hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Map
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

  • ‪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

Bed & breakfast near Crescent Beach
Located close to Southeast Light House and Mohegan Bluffs, The Blue Dory Inn provides free full breakfast, a free return 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 sunloungers. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden.
Other perks include:
  • Bike tour information, smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
  • A nature reserve, a water dispenser and bike parking
  • Beach towels
  • 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
  • Recycling, heating and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Free return 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 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
  • 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 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

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
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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 20 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Blue Dory Inn on 15 Oct 2025 start from NZ$296.18, including 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 begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Checkout 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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