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Hillwinds Inn

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Meeting facility
Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
BBQ/picnic Area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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315 Sunset Dr, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605
  • Place, Blowing Rock Auditorium
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Blowing Rock Memorial Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Blowing Rock Art and History Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Single Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Exclusive Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Blowing Rock

With a stay at Hillwinds Inn in Blowing Rock (Downtown Blowing Rock), you'll be a 5-minute drive from The Blowing Rock and 6 minutes from Tweetsie Railroad. .This hotel is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Appalachian State University and 15.7 mi (25.2 km) from Sugar Mountain Resort.

What's nearby

  • Blowing Rock Auditorium - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Benson Hollow - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Blowing Rock Memorial Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Blowing Rock Art and History Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Glen Burney Trail - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Restaurant at Gideon Ridge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bocca Bistro - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Town Tavern - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hillwinds Inn

Hillwinds Inn offers 20 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Blowing Rock hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Cable television is provided. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this hotel include a fireplace in the lobby, a picnic area, and a banquet hall.
Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Hillwinds
Hillwinds Blowing Rock
Hillwinds Inn
Hillwinds Inn Blowing Rock
Hillwinds Hotel Blowing Rock
Hillwinds Inn Hotel
Hillwinds Inn Blowing Rock
Hillwinds Inn Hotel Blowing Rock

Hillwinds Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 486 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious, clean and comfortable. The location makes it easy to get to Main Street too. The staff was frie dly, helpful and kind. A great place to stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great room and location in Blowing Rock!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming and close to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, easy check in and a clean restful nights stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Very clean and fun room. Perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Luzbella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Staff was accommodating. Easy parking. Location is accessible to dining spots and close to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location in easy walking distance to shopping and dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, easy access to area attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just what we needed for a short stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming motel in downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Blowing Rock
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient and pleasant location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was very clean and the bed was comfortable. The staff was courteous and kind. Great location as walking distance to breakfast and main street shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robbin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great check in!! Room was cute and comfortable.. shower pressure was great!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Cozy motel style. Definitely great for the price !!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean and very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

anna

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here twice in the past year and will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything during my stay (staff, parking, price, especially the room, convenience; I can't express how excellent and perfect everything was.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So friendly, lovely room, and so cozy. Perfect for our trip! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica E.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely & comfortable hotel in Lovely Blowing Rock!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding location to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025