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Hillwinds Inn

3.5 star property
Hotel in Blowing Rock with free parking

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Hillwinds Inn welcomes travelers with its warm hospitality, featuring a lobby fireplace and tranquil terrace. Visitors stay connected with WiFi, enjoy complimentary coffee and tea in the lobby, and benefit from attentive staff who ensure a smooth, comfortable experience.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium Single Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Exclusive Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
315 Sunset Dr, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605

What's nearby

  • Blowing Rock Auditorium - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Blowing Rock Art and History Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Blowing Rock - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Appalachian Ski Mtn. - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Tweetsie Railroad - 9 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Town Tavern - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mexican Rock - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Blue Deer on Main - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Blowing Rock Brewing - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hillwinds Inn

Hotel near Tweetsie Railroad
Hillwinds Inn provides amenities like a terrace and a fireplace in the lobby. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall
  • A TV in the lobby, 1 meeting room, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Hillwinds Inn boast thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 30-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

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

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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hillwinds Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Hillwinds Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hillwinds Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hillwinds Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hillwinds Inn located?

Located in Downtown Blowing Rock, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Blowing Rock Auditorium, Blowing Rock Memorial Park, and Benson Hollow. Blowing Rock Art and History Museum and Moses H. Cone Memorial Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Hillwinds Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 478 out of 990 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 990 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 990 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 990 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 990 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

6/10 Okay

Jon

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

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

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

10/10 Excellent

Justin

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Tarheel Suite was spacious and the furnishings were comfortable. It was an easy walk to the town and there were many restaurants around Hillwinds Inn. We loved our accommodations and quick response by the staff. We will stay there again and highly recommend,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy location, pleasant surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, safe and very cozy! The whole property has an adrable oldfashion vibe complete with a real door key, not a card. The rooms were easily accessible with parking right in front of your door. We visited on a very busy weekend and had a room closer to the main road, but it was still quiet. It is in walking distances of all the shops, dining and even the wonderful Blowing Rock Art and History museum. I strongly recommend walking as parking outside of the inn lot is few and far between.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We found this hidden gem after a bad stay in Boone and we hit the jackpot! Ethan was great and offered so many fun ideas on places to visit and the room was so cute and cozy! The bedding was great, the bathroom lighting was the best (lol) and my favorite was a bathtub with hot hot water! The property is perfectly maintained, the location is absolutely perfect and most importantly, very quiet as it’s not on the Main Street so you can get a great night’s sleep snuggled up in the great linens! I can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a classic old inn with convenient location and parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Homero

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for the price
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Josh

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was nothing like the pictures. We booked an executive suite and the pictures showed a jetted jacuzzi style bathtub which our suite did not have. The space was old an d outdated with cracked plaster /paint. Also, multiple bugs on the ceiling, the bed, and living space. We will not be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location is great walkable to several dining options but very quiet. Bed was nice. Bathroom was dated
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Natali

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Late night check-in was easy. Ground floor rooms so we could park in front of our room. Carpet in our room should be replaced. Mattress was soft. Yet for a late night check-in for 1 night stay it was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maddie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I really had a great stay at the hilltop inn! The bedding and mattress was very comfortable and it was a close walk to many cute shops and restaurants in Bowing Rock.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Hillwinds Inn. It is conveniently located with restaurants close by and a short walk to downtown Blowing Rock shopping and dining. We stayed in a room with a balcony and it was clean and spacious. The fridge, sink and microwave were perfect for our two day stay. The bathroom was updated. The staff was very professional and helpful and the grounds were wonderful. Included parking was a pleasure. They allowed us to bring our dog and what a delight that was.The whole town is so dog friendly. Even when I left something behind in the room when we checked out, I easily and promptly got it returned to me just 2 days later. We will definitely stay here again and I could not recommend staying here more. It was a perfect short trip to get away from the summer heat of Charlotte!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed two days enjoyed the town and area very much. Was a great hotel and location for us !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Family trip

Good location, clean rooms, the only thing is a little old, but otherwise no complaints, it is quiet and you don't hear any noise, it is a little expensive considering the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hillwinds is a great little motel. The staff is friendly, it is conveniently located and really comfortable. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute little hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Clean n comfortable. Good coffee. Walk to shops n nice dining.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and clean, very beautiful place, would recommend and would stay again 💕
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a sweet, cozy place to stay! Our weekend visiting App State was filled with windy snowy nights made lovelier by the warm ness of the room. Walkable to eat, drink and shop! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024