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The Blue Inn At North Fork

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The Blue Inn at North Fork offers 29 refurbished guest rooms and suites conveniently located on the beautiful and charming North Fork of Long Island, New York. Nestled in the heart of wine country, The Blue Inn is minutes from unspoiled beaches, historic and picturesque villages, bustling restaurants and quaint shops. We invite you to experience for yourself the quiet country feel, natural beauty and miles of open bucolic farmland and vineyards of the North Fork. The Blue Inn offers a choice of one and two room suites and efficiencies that are ideal for couples and families. Each of our units offer a kitchenette featuring a sink, gas stove, mini refrigerator and microwave oven. In room amenities also include complimentary Wi-Fi internet, courtesy coffee, remote cable TV with HBO, hair dryer, air conditioning and daily maid service. All our rooms are non-smoking.Our casual restaurant is open seasonally and offers indoor and outdoor seating, serving lunch and dinner. In your down time, take in the sun around our outdoor pool and barbecue in our shaded picnic area. The Blue Inn is the perfect haven from everyday bustle.
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Free parking
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2.5 of 5 stars
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Cowboyjwm wrote a review June 2021
Billings, Montana14 contributions4 helpful votes
From their web site it would seem this property is in operation. However when trying to book accommodations by entering dates, etc, nothing happens and you're left hanging. Calling their phone number is of no use and no one answers no matter what time you call. For many decades this has been my "Go To" place when on the east end of the North Fork. Time to move on.
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Date of stay: June 2021
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OCManhattanite wrote a review July 2020
New York City, New York5 contributions5 helpful votes
I've driven past the Blue Inn, or the Blue Dolphin as it was formerly called, hundreds of times, but only when Covid 19 mandated a stay did I ever actually book a room. Prettily sited adjacent to a lavender farm intensely popular especially among Japanese tourists, the Blue Inn may at one time have had more reason to call itself an Inn or a Resort, but really it's a jumped up motel, a status that the pandemic has revealed all too plainly. The rooms, which have sanitizer dispensers outside each door, have kitchenettes, admittedly not usual in motels and a nice touch, but no coffee cups for the wretched little machine. Cupboards, mini fridge, all bare, so Water pressure was ok, the air conditioner and TV worked, and there was a "King" bed (two beds lashed together under a too soft mattress). Behind the main house that fronts the road there is a small outdoor pool, behind it a two story row of identikit rooms, a forlorn shuttered bar, and a restaurant, now closed. I was travelling with Lady, my 2 year old Beaglier, who is a service dog. I had to do much emailing back and forth about Lady's status, which culminated with the grudging notification that a "pet friendly" room would have to be found (I was originally booked into a room close to the pool, the room selected was at the furthest possible distance from the pool, on the second floor). When I checked in I was asked to supply"documentation" of Lady's status (not required by law). Behind the block of rooms was a fenced in area, about 13 paces wide and 60 long, for pets to do their business. All this, non functioning bar, closed restaurant, and prison yard/dog run, for $250 a night!
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Date of stay: June 2020
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GirlfromStatenIsland wrote a review Oct 2019
Staten Island, New York3 contributions1 helpful vote
We went for a family wedding being held on a Saturday September 21 afternoon into night. We checked in late Friday night September 20. Saturday the showerhead blasted my husband while showering cause a hose like condition to shower in. My children also had to take showers like this. We left a detailed message of what happened, that we had the wedding and expected a message left for us since we would be returning after midnight. No one called and the next morning the broken shower head was exactly where my husband left it the night prior. No one on the office. Again. How do you run a business like this? I speak to the sister linda on Monday sept 23 who tells me the sister Mary would be calling me back at the end of the week Friday the latest. It’s now a solid 11 days since that call. No call back. Nothing. I would never ever recommend this place to anyone.
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Date of stay: September 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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HerbLehman wrote a review Aug 2019
Staten Island26 contributions23 helpful votes
The Blue Inn is a beautiful property. The rooms are modern, with (subjective opinion) the most comfortable bed we've had in the different hotels we've stayed in on the North Fork. It is immediately next to a lavender farm, which was a really nice surprise. The outdoor spaces are nice and the pool was wonderful. It had a kitchenette, which was much appreciated. It's also pet-friendly (we don't have dogs, but it was kind of nice to open up our car doors and be greeted by other guests' dogs, who all were sweethearts). So why did we give Blue Inn only three stars? (1) The rooms, or at least our particular room, in the motel building are pretty cramped. Everything except the bed seemed to be about 25 percent too small -- the bathroom much more than that. Although the room impressively managed to fit in a well-equipped kitchenette, it was frustratingly missing a dish drainer, simply because there was no place to put one. (2) The outdoor areas, while beautiful, are a haven for smokers, making them unusable for people sensitive to smoke. The hotel inadvertently encourages this by placing smokers' stations everywhere. While this isn't a problem unique to Blue Inn, it's really not acceptable in 2019. (3) A collection of little things: The shower was miserable, with insufficient water pressure on the second floor and difficult to modulate water temperature. The air conditioner in our room was also frustratingly hard to modulate - it blasted for short periods and then sat dormant for very long periods, no matter how low the temperature was set. There also were no closets, no storage space. (4) When we checked out, there was no one in the office, and we had to drop our keys in a bin and hope for the best. I could understand this if it were 6 a.m., but it was 9:15 a.m., not an unreasonable hour to leave a hotel. Perhaps there was an emergency of some sort, but the office also closes super early (7 p.m.). The "absentee landlord" philosophy of management is a little off-putting in a hotel where the conversation starts at $265 per night in-season (which is reasonable for the North Fork but still expensive overall). If someone at check-out had asked me about my stay, I would have suggested they check the air conditioner in our room, perhaps sparing a problem for a future guest. All told, we'd probably stay here again based on the peace and quiet, the comfy bed, the lovely pool, and the great location... but not out of extreme enthusiasm to do so. The North Fork really needs a good hotel (especially after our longtime go-to, the Sound View, was renovated into an outrageously priced hipster hellhole two years ago), and Blue Inn *almost* is it.
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Date of stay: August 2019
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Jt0708 wrote a review Aug 2019
New York City, New York10 contributions43 helpful votes
First let me start by saying this place was a complete dump. The room was filthy and all the furniture was worn out and just falling apart. The sheets were stained and there were also numerous cobwebs and spiders. There was barely any water pressure in the shower. The shower itself was also a joke because it was child-sized. The sofabed was basically hard springs with a sheet on top of it. Yet they claim people rave about the room. For a couple, perhaps, not for 5 adults. The staff and management were extremely unprofessional. We arrived at the property expecting a 2 bedroom suite since that is what we had booked months ago. Hence, my confusion when we walked in to a 1 bedroom suite. I went back to the front desk and was casually told that the room we booked was unavailable...ok and when were you guys planning to notify us? Linda told us that someone should have called us at the time of booking to notify us that the room was unavailable. No one ever called. They did not mention anything at check in either. Were they expecting to just get away with it? I was then told that the manager Mary would be in the following morning if we wished to discuss with her. Not once did Linda apologize for the mix up. As the manager shouldn’t you reach out to customers if there is an issue? We asked if the original room we had booked would be available the next night and were told that it was and we could move into it. I specifically asked Linda what time we had to move our stuff out since we would be away at the beach. Linda said, “You don’t have to be out at any specific time because your room has not been booked for tomorrow night.” We left early to go to the beach the next day. We were then called at 1 p.m. by Linda asking us to move our stuff out of the room. At that point we were already 2 hours away. Was she expecting me to make my plans revolve around their disorganization? We got back to the hotel around 5:30 p.m. and asked if we could move into our new room and were told that they gave our new room away since we were not back by 3 p.m. We were not told to be back by 3 p.m. or that we had to move our stuff out of the original room at a certain time. Otherwise, we would have gladly just took our stuff with us. Did I mention that the whole time this conversation was happening Linda was raising her voice towards my husband and myself? I asked for her manager Mary since she clearly did not know how to maintain any professionalism. Her manager Mary O’Brien was then even more belligerent than she was and in fact threatened me. She said “It was your responsibility to come speak to me this morning.” Excuse me, it is your responsibility as the management to own up to your mistakes and rectify the situation. Why should the customer, who is on vacation by the way, go out of their way for you to fix a problem? I understand everyone makes mistakes and a simple apology would have sufficed. Her gross disrespect towards myself and my family left such a bad taste in my mouth. The only reason she offered me any reimbursement is because I called hotels.com to report her attempt to cheat us out of the extra payment we made to her. As all of this went down, not once did I hear an apology from either Linda or Mary.
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Date of stay: August 2019
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Lisa Z wrote a review July 2019
Centereach, New York322 contributions161 helpful votes
This was our fifth stay at the Blue Inn, as my husband and I drive across the North Fork to do a "Wine Day" every year. We always end our day at Kontokosta winery, and The Blue Inn is only two minutes away. We check in with Mary, the hotel manager, and she and the staff are the best! Then head off for our room to change into our bathing suits and enjoy a swim in the pool to cool off after a long day in the sun. We pack a cooler full of dinner goodies and BBQ out in the backyard that has grills and benches and tables with umbrellas. And I can prepare all the sides for dinner in our full kitchen in the room. After a wonderful steak dinner and enjoying a bottle of wine, we love just chilling at the fire pit they have in the yard. The rooms are by far the cleanest at any hotel on Long Island. We look forward to our very relaxing stay every year. Thank you Mary to you and your staff.
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Date of stay: July 2019
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Response from theblueinn, General Manager at The Blue Inn At North Fork
Responded 24 Aug 2019
Lisa, I am very happy to hear how much you enjoy staying with us. We do our best to make each guest feel welcomed and at home. My house cleaning staff does rock, they take pride in what they are doing. Thank you for giving us such a nice review. Looking forward to having you stay with us again soon. Mary O'Brien General Manager
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Melissa L wrote a review July 2019
Providence, Rhode Island46 contributions60 helpful votes
We stayed here for a business trip. We were hoping to find a place that was clean and affordable. This fit the bill! The staff was super nice and helpful. The room itself was clean. We were able to make breakfast one morning in the kitchenette. The bed was very comfy. I would stay here again
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Date of stay: June 2019
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Kathy S wrote a review July 2019
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The hotel is cute, rooms are clean and laid out well. There is a small kitchen area if you want to cook in. Pretty yard, with picnic tables and bbq grills. Nice pool. breakfast is served near the bar, basic continental. Nice quiet area and right now a lovely smell from the near by lavender farm.
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Date of stay: June 2019
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Mommynurs wrote a review June 2019
RI27 contributions10 helpful votes
Close to ferry. Close to vineyards, town restaurants and shops. Friendly service. VERY CLEAN! This is most important to me and I was not disappointed. The room was very nice. Had everything we needed. Offered a complimentary continental breakfast. The only suggestions I have is to change the coffee brand. All four of us could not drink it. AND, offer water bottles each day or perhaps make them available to buy. The restaurant didn't offer them either which we found strange. Other than that, I would recommend The Blue Inn. We had a wonderful weekend. :)
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Date of stay: June 2019
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Sabrina R wrote a review Mar 2019
New York City, New York57 contributions58 helpful votes
I come with my husband and kids every year to Wine Country and we have our usual spot that we stay in. The usual spot was all booked so we ventured out for the first time to a different hotel. Although I am very used to the hotel we always stay in, this one was a nice second option for me for when the other one is booked. The hotel was clean, has a swimming pool, the room was spacious with a kitchenette and is in a nice quiet location not far from Greenport and all the main vineyards. Overall we liked the hotel.
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Date of stay: September 2018
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Response from TK K, Public Relations Manager at The Blue Inn At North Fork
Responded 14 May 2019
Sabrina, We are pleased that you enjoyed the hotel and accommodations. We partner with the Vineyards, Farms, Restaurants and other's to bring a great North Fork experience to visitors. "Your home away from home"
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United StatesNew YorkLong IslandNorth ForkEast Marion
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Blue Inn At North Fork
Which popular attractions are close to The Blue Inn At North Fork?
Nearby attractions include Antique Carousel (2.9 km), Mashomack Preserve (7.4 km), and Lavender By The Bay (0.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at The Blue Inn At North Fork?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and free parking.
Which room amenities are available at The Blue Inn At North Fork?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at The Blue Inn At North Fork?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities during their stay.
Is parking available at The Blue Inn At North Fork?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to The Blue Inn At North Fork?
Conveniently located restaurants include Southold Fish Market, Sterlington Deli, and Lucharito's.
Are there opportunities to exercise at The Blue Inn At North Fork?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Is The Blue Inn At North Fork located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.4 km away from the centre of East Marion.
Are pets allowed at The Blue Inn At North Fork?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Are there any historical sites close to The Blue Inn At North Fork?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Oysterponds Historical Society (3.6 km), Shelter Island Historical Society (6.7 km), and The Village Blacksmith (2.9 km).
Is The Blue Inn At North Fork accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.