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Hillwinds Inn

3.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Exterior detail
Studio (Studio with Balcony)
Suite, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen
Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
315 Sunset Dr, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605
  • Blowing Rock Auditorium
    3 min walk
  • Blowing Rock Memorial Park
    5 min walk
  • Famous Toastery Blowing Rock
    1 min walk
  • The Best Cellar
    3 min walk

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Exclusive Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Single Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Blowing Rock

With a stay at Hillwinds Inn in Blowing Rock, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Tweetsie Railroad and Appalachian Ski Mtn.. .This hotel is 15.7 mi (25.2 km) from Sugar Mountain Resort and 18.3 mi (29.5 km) from Grandfather Mountain.

What's nearby

  • Blowing Rock Art and History Museum - 10 min walk
  • The Blowing Rock - 5 min drive
  • Mystery Hill - 5 min drive
  • Tweetsie Railroad - 6 min drive
  • Appalachian Ski Mtn. - 6 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Town Tavern - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hokkaido Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Hillwinds Inn

Hotel in Blowing Rock with free parking
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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Family friendly

  • Microwave
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping

Business services

  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 30-inch TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • 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; access will be through a private entrance
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 more details, 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

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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. 418 out of 894 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 894 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 894 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 894 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 894 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kimberly

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The end is very close to all of the main attractions in town, and there is ample parking. It is right on the creek, which is beautiful. However the property is so outdated. Both beds in the rooms had very visible people dance, so I had to choose which of the two had, the lesser dents.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mary, Lenoir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Fred

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Very ordinary motel like rooms at a premium price. Not worth it. Plus, when my wife went to the office to get a light weight blanket - we don’t need a big heavy down quilt in the south in the summer - the clerk said he had none. Only after I went back to complain did he bother to actually look. And he found one.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candy

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Convenient location; room very dated; bathroom very small with no counter space
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Denise, Charlotte

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tired property that needs renovation. Issues with heat and cooling. Walkable to restaurants and shopping. Helpful dining tips.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older establishment but well maintained. Needs space in your room to set things.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wish we had stayed longer
Warm, friendly, easy check in. Parked car directly outside of room door. Room was clean & comfortable. Everything in great working order. Good shower with nice fluffy towels.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our trip to Blowing Rock was work related. We came in for a one night stay involving two rooms. The greeting at the front desk was warm and welcoming with Sam. We found our rooms to be very clean, cosy and comfortable. We walked to diner and back and appreciated the convienence of this neighborhood hotel Great place to stay when in Blowing Rock
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second time staying both times were wonderful Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Green

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth S.

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the chairs out front for sitting quietly outside enjoying coffee and conversation with neighbors
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved staying at Hillwinds Inn. The location was perfect for access to downtown shopping and eateries and easy access to highway. I did not expect everything to be so clean as the property has been at this location for quite a number of years, but the room and property were well cared for. When I checked in, the clerk told me that the best place for breakfast was the Hellbender, less than a block down the street. They had homemade biscuit sandwiches that were worth the trip! I stayed for 4 days and had a wonderfully relaxing time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean but outdated
Hillwinds Inn was in a very convenient location right in the middle of all the action on Main Street, perhaps a 5 minute walk only. The staff was very friendly and courteous. However, the room itself, which clean, was very outdated - everything seems very old and when we entered had a stale smell - I guess just old furniture. In any event, it did the job for a night's stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Grammy’s trip
The agent that helps us is awesome. He always helps get out favorite room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cindy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived right after 8 pm had to park a truck and trailer on the street since there was no parking a trailer in the hotel parking lot. We received a call from the office while trying to park and were told that they were closing and could not wait five minutes for us to check in. They left an envelope with the key in the drop box. We had no problems with our room but it would have been nice to to be welcomed; 8 pm seem pretty early to close on a Saturday night. The beds were pretty soft, and the curtain was torn from the rings on once side so we could not close it completely. But we were only there one night and it served our purpose.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Wilson

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. A bit old but everything around this area is the same. Very clean though! Restaurants are a walking distance so it's very convenient. Easy to park in front of your room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, would have liked a more dressed up shelter Liked rocking chairs outside unit
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
we have been coming to Hillwinds for over 30 years and we are never disappointed. It's one of the cleanest motels ever stayed in anywhere. It is not the Ritz Carlton nor is it meant to be. Is quaint and centered right near the center of Blowing Rock which is one of our places to go on our excursions from Charleston. Highly recommended it. 👩‍🍳👍
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, FREMONT

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location in downtown Blowing Rock...couldn't be better. The exteriors are quaint and fit in with the neighborhood. Inside, though, it's just tired and desperately needs a facelift...bearable for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024