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Hillwinds Inn

3.5 star property
Guests relax with tea by the cozy fireplace or unwind on the peaceful terrace at Hillwinds Inn, where genuine hospitality creates a homey atmosphere

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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

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

Room options

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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
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)

Highlights

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

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

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Designer toiletries
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Designer toiletries
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Downtown Blowing Rock, Hillwinds Inn is in a walkable area in Blowing Rock with good shopping. Appalachian Ski Mtn. and Sugar Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Grandfather Mountain. Tweetsie Railroad and Bolick Family Pottery are also worth visiting. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ziplining and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Map
315 Sunset Dr, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605

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
  • Moses H. Cone Memorial Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Town Tavern - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Blowing Rock Brewing - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blue Deer on Main - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Bistro Roca - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Hillwinds Inn

Hotel near Appalachian Ski Mtn.
Hillwinds Inn provides amenities, such as a terrace and a fireplace in reception. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • 1 meeting room, a TV in reception and a banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property, concierge services and coffee/tea in reception
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Hillwinds Inn have comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/bath combinations
  • 30-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, 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 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 and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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
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Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets are 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 on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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?

Checkout 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 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Hillwinds Inn Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 486 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Justin

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

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

6/10 Okay

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was very clean. The beds were horrible. For the cost of the room I was expecting a updated room. Was not worth what it cost. Will not be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was VERY small and old but the room was clean. However, the water wouldn’t stay warm the shower so we all had cold showers. Also, the beds were full size instead of queen size.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Dolores

Did not have a balcony.. room was clean and had enough towels. Parking was right at the door of the unit, did not see help except around evening when someone was at the desk to help me with the TV.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room with kitchenette. Walking distance of historic downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect location

Great location, staff is friendly and room was clean and comfortable. Second time we have stayed there and will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

Liked: Staff & service
The property is old and could use some updating but it was clean. Its a great location to Main Street with easy parking and walkable to shopping and dining. It was pet friendly which is the reason we chose this property. The TV does NOT allow you to stream just FYI.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was super clean and we were walking distance from so many cute shops and delicious restaurants!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience and kind staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

The room was nice and clean. It was on the older side but had everything we needed. It was a little challenge getting the heat setting where we like it but overall nicely comfy room and great night in BR.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness
The property is old and a bit musty. However it was clean with nice beds and tub. Cozy! Reasonably priced!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at Hillwinds twice in recent weeks and really enjoy it. It is a restored motel convenient to Main Street in Blowing Rock. The staff is vey nice and the location is great. This has become our go-to in Blowing Rock.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024