Block Island Inns

Block Island Inns have been featured in many magazines and have received several awards for their Avonlea Bed and Breakfast and Blue Dory Bed and Breakfast.

Trip Advisor Hall of Fame
Certificate of Excellence 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023.

Best Coastal B&B in Rhode Island

Yankee Magazine 2023

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Tuxedo Park Lifestyle Magazine pg 8-9
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Yankee Magazine Best Beachside Lodging
Sandcastles by the Sea 2015
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“Room with a View”, featured the Avonlea Inn
Block Island Times, September 2010.
This article highlighted the Emerald room as having one of the best views on the island.

Crème de la Crème Award “Most Romantic Bed & Breakfast”
Boston Best Guide, 1999-2011.

“Ocean State of Mind”
The Boston Globe, July 2008.
“Widely considered one of the most romantic lodging options on the isle is the Blue Dory Inn, a beachside inn with great views and luxury suites.”

Included in 1,000 Places to See Before You Die, New Edition, by Patricia Schultz
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“The Hot List”
Conde Nast Traveler, May 2003

“Travel Like a Star”
In Style Magazine, July 2003

“An Island Loved for What it Doesn’t Have”, featured The Blue Dory Inn and The Adrianna Inn
New York Times, Weekend July 23, 1999
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“One of New England’s Best Bed & Breakfasts”
Fodor’s, 1998

“Rendezvous with Romance”
Travel America, December 1997

“50 Great Beach Resorts”
Travel and Leisure Magazine, June 1996

Included in Paula Begoun’s book The Best Places to Kiss in New England: A Romantic Travel Guide, 1993

For decades Block Island Inns has been recognized by Travel and Leisure Magazine, Conde Nast Traveler, Trip Advisor, and many well-known travel organizations and publications as a premier New England destination. Read more about our award-winning accommodations.

Block Island Barnacles

Ann Law, proprietor of the Blue Dory Inn, has been baking chocolate chunk cookies for her guests for over 10 years. After being told that these were “the best cookies ever tasted,” she decided to bring them out of hiding and into your home. Click here to learn more and order.

Special Touches

Enhance your Rhode Island vacation at the Block Island Inns by celebrating special events, arranging for extra amenities delivered to your room, and enjoying customer loyalty benefits such as discounted stays and upgrades when you book your return stay. Read more about our specials.

Spend Thanksgiving with us at The Block Island Inns at The Blue Dory Inn and at The Avonlea