Hillwinds Inn

Hotel in Blowing Rock with free parking

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Dates

June 2025

July 2025

1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Housekeeping
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Business services

Explore the area

315 Sunset Dr, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605

The Blowing Rock
‪5 min drive‬
Appalachian Ski Mtn.
‪6 min drive‬
Tweetsie Railroad
‪7 min drive‬

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Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

240 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

250 sq ft
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

About the neighborhood

Blowing Rock

Located within a 5-minute walk of Blowing Rock Auditorium, Hillwinds Inn is within a 15-minute stroll of Blowing Rock Memorial Park. This 20-room, 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with in-room amenities like refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.

What's nearby

Blowing Rock Memorial Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Blowing Rock Art and History Museum - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
The Blowing Rock - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
Appalachian Ski Mtn. - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
Tweetsie Railroad - 7 min drive - 4.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Hillwinds Inn

Hotel in Blowing Rock with free parking

Guests of Hillwinds Inn enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and a meeting room. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Friendly staff can provide concierge services, and also offer advice about sightseeing. Additional amenities include a terrace, a picnic area, and a fireplace in the lobby.

Guests can expect free WiFi and 30-inch TVs with cable channels. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Other amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

Similar properties

Cabin | Living room | 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Pet friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

$107 nightly

Jun 19 - Jun 20

Total includes taxes and fees

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

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

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

This property welcomes pets for USD 25 per pet, per day
Dogs only
2 total pets
Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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

Check-in: 3 PM—-8:00 PM
Check-out: 11 AM

Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
There are no elevators.
No cribs or infant beds are available.
No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Hillwinds

Hillwinds Blowing Rock

Hillwinds Inn

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Hillwinds Inn Hotel

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hillwinds Inn?

Hillwinds Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Hillwinds Inn?

As of Jun 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hillwinds Inn on Jun 19, 2025 start from $129.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see near Hillwinds Inn?

Guests positively rate the hotel's walkable location in Blowing Rock, just steps from Blowing Rock Auditorium, and within a 10-minute walk of Blowing Rock Memorial Park and Benson Hollow. You'll also find Blowing Rock Art and History Museum and Hayes Performing Arts Center less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Hillwinds Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking and free RV/bus/truck parking are also available for guests.

Does Hillwinds Inn have a casino at the property?

No, Hillwinds Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hillwinds Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Hillwinds Inn?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding as well as concierge services and a terrace.

Does Hillwinds Inn have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hillwinds Inn have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Hillwinds Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Hillwinds Inn allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Hillwinds Inn for a fee of USD 25 per pet, per day.

Does Hillwinds Inn have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hillwinds Inn?

Yes, some guestrooms at Hillwinds Inn offer a balcony and may feature garden views.

Hillwinds Inn Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with pets

Mar 16, 2025

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

TaShandra

Traveled with family

Mar 13, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I appreciated the quiet around the facility and the cleanliness

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Traveled with partner

Mar 12, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The property is older but has obviously had some updates. The updates produce sort of a quaint feel to the room. All the necessary elements are there. One unusual feature was that it has sort of a "shutter door" that you can hook if you want to allow airflow in the room and not have the main door locked. I received a call a couple of days prior to travel to let me know what to expect in terms of check in and check out. It is family own and run and they have several different properties, so there is a self-serve aspect to it. Lots of resources about the area and a phone number stating where to reach someone if we had any issues was included with our check-in information. We really enjoyed the proximity to downtown and the Famous Toastery next door. It was quite a pleasant stay and the property was obviously under-booked in this "off off-season" during ASU's spring break. We had a pleasant time and enjoyed our stay there.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Mar 5, 2025

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

Clean room. Friendly staff.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family

Mar 2, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Love how little it is. Makes it more private. They use old fashion keys instead of cards and I love that so so much lol! Would definitely recommend to stay here again if only we weren’t moving back to California!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Feb 28, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Timothy

Feb 17, 2025

Disliked: Staff & service

Getaway

My husband and I arrived at the village inn for a weekend getaway My husband had a very bad migraine, we arrived two hrs before check in time.I asked if there was a was anyway we could get an early check in because my husband's migraine was terrible and he really needed to lay down. The guy at the desk asked my name and looked at the computer for a minute and then said no the room was not ready. I said ok well what is our room number so we could park by the room and wait. He asked my name again and then this time really looked at the computer and said 'Oh looks like your staying at our sister location down the street. This told me he never looked at his computer for a early check in at all!!!!!! I went to the sister location and again asked if we could get a early check in so my poor husband could lay down and rest. Well the guy working the desk was no better he said flat out NO. There were no cleaning people around and all the rooms looked ready to go Both were Very Unfriendly and VERYVERY RUDE!!!!. I would never book this hotel again .we left 1 day early and was out 180.00. BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD

Traveled with family

Feb 15, 2025

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

Everett

Traveled with group

Feb 1, 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Windy

Traveled with partner

Jan 28, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great property. Very walkable to all restaurants and shops. Stayed in the Tarheel Suite. Its was clean and nicely decorated. Only complaint is below us woke us up in the morning with slamming doors and talking loud. Not sure if its a common area or maybe cleaning. Other than that its a nice place to stay and we will be back with our pup.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family

Jan 12, 2025

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

Lovely and quaint!

Lovely quaint hotel only a few blocks from the Main Street of Blowing Rock. The rooms are comfortable and the amenities are great. We loved staying here plus it is pet friendly so we were able to bring our Great Pyrenees dog with us. The staff are very friendly and helpful as well. We will definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with family

Jan 6, 2025

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

Great Vale

Quick one night stay in Blowing Rock. Great location in town, walking distance to everything. Always a reasonable rate too.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family

Jan 1, 2025

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

Been here multiple times

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Maddie

Traveled with group

Dec 30, 2024

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

Kendal

Dec 29, 2024

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

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner

Dec 15, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Toilet runs every 5 min; need to replace plunger in tank as it constantly refills loudly 24/7. The fridge also runs very loudly; something wrong with it. Update thermostat it is 39 years old and hard to see and hold right temp.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Amy

Traveled with partner

Nov 26, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The property is "old" and dated. The sinks in the bathroom do not drain properly. The room was not clean. The lighting is bad. I do not recommend staying at this property.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendal

Traveled with family

Nov 25, 2024

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

8/10 Good

Kelley

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family

Nov 25, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Staff & service

Room was not ready at check in. I had arrived at 3:30. The employee said it should be any minute and he would call me. We left the property ~ came back at 4:45 (and he had no clue who I was). I reminded him that I was expecting a call when my room was ready. His reply was it must have just gotten done. Not okay. No apology. It was cold and we were wandering around the town (had a dog so couldn’t go in to stores or restaurants).

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family

Nov 24, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Jhonathan, Newton

Nov 23, 2024

Liked: Amenities

Great place to stay, clean and cozy, highly recommended.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Traveled with partner

Nov 8, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Suite above the office was a romantic chic style with an oversized jacuzzi tub and a balcony. Comfortable bed just keep the door open between the rooms for optimal climate control. Front desk was helpful with 12pm checkout. Definitely would stay again!

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024