Located in Downtown Blowing Rock, Hillwinds Inn is in a walkable area in Blowing Rock with good shopping. Appalachian Ski Mountain 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 The Blowing Rock and 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 mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Blowing Rock travel guide
315 Sunset Dr, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605
What's nearby
Moses H. Cone Memorial Park
16 min walk - 1.4 km
Blowing Rock Auditorium
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Blowing Rock Memorial Park
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Benson Hollow
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Blowing Rock Art and History Museum
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)
104 min drive
Restaurants
Chick-fil-A
10 min drive
Chipotle Mexican Grill
10 min drive
Starbucks
10 min drive
Chili's Grill & Bar
10 min drive
Circle K
10 min drive
About this property
Hillwinds Inn
Hotel near The Blowing Rock
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
Smoke-free premises, a banquet hall, and 1 meeting room
Coffee/tea in the lobby, concierge services, and a TV in the lobby
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
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 does it cost to stay at Hillwinds Inn?
As of Nov 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hillwinds Inn on Nov 30, 2026 start from CA $150, 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.
How much is parking?
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 Doc's Rocks Gem Mine are also within 1 mi (2 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Hillwinds Inn Reviews
8.4
Very good
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We enjoyed staying at the Hillwinds Inn in Blowing Rock, NC. Check in was easy and the room was nice and clean. The beds were very comfortable and the location was great, right beside The Famous Toastery. It was a short walk to Main Street. I would recommend Hillwinds Inn!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Richard
Nov 3, 2026
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
I know it is an older property, but the furniture was very worn. The mattress had rips and tears in it along the sides. The remotes to TV needed new batteries. The coffee maker did not work (didn’t realize until morning we were going to leave). The mini refrigerator made an annoying noise. We addressed some of our concerns to the front desk person when checking out and he offered no apologies. I would not recommend staying here.
We enjoyed our stay. Our room was very spacious with a full kitchen, large bathroom with jet tub and 2 nozzle shower and a separate bedroom with a small fireplace. It was quiet and centrally located to downtown and within walking distance to many shops and restaurants. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Robert
Oct 26, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Went there for my wife's birthday. The young man at the check in desk was very rude and condescending to my wife. The woman that replaced him later on was very nice. The place was ok but the bed mattresses were really mushy and sunk in, I guess from age. Go there again - most likely Not!!
Love staying there. My friends and I have been bringing out horses a few times thru the year and we love staying there its in town and can walk to hellbenders and its dog friendly as I usually bring my daschund and we've met nice people that stay there also.
The Inn is in serious need of updating. The outside and inside need cleaning and painting. The staff was friendly but because there are no amenities they just do office related things.
Positives- parking is right in front of your room and the Inn is close to Main Street.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Barry
Aug 23, 2026
The bath tub plug was full of mold/mildew. Bathroom grouting mold/mildew.
Not worth the extra money for balcony, which simply faces lower rooms.
The balcony floor is steel grating.
Easy parking and good location.
Check in was easy.
The price was high for not being more updated and because it needs a good cleaning. Otherwise it was ok. Don’t use Expedia for reservations, it has false advertising of the place.
The rooms are older but everything was very clean. The staff was excellent. The proximity to everything was very convenient. We will be staying there again next time we visit Blowing Rock.
The property is super cute but the AC was not the best and the toilet had a very weak flush. The property is located in a very good area you can walk to uptown blowing rock
Our stay was pleasurable. The Davidson Suite was very nice. The onlybproblem we encountered was many of the electrical outlets were not usable, especially in the kitchen area. Other than that we were very pleased with our accommodations.
The location is great, being within walking distance of center of Blowing Rock. Parking is convenient being right in front of room. Room was clean and consistent with prior stays over the years. Only thing that should be improved is better quality toilet paper. The single ply is not in keeping with the overall positive expeir.