Hillwinds Inn - Blowing Rock, Blowing Rock

Hillwinds Inn - Blowing Rock - A historic mountain lodge with private balconies and fireplace suites near Main Street

Located in a walkable area of Main Street, this 3-star Blowing Rock hotel features 20 guest rooms with exterior entries and rocking chairs. Hillwinds Inn maintains two one-bedroom suites with gas fireplaces, private balconies, and separate living rooms. The property includes a rustic lodge with two fireplaces, a casual breakfast room, and a covered outdoor picnic area. Each room comes equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and complimentary Wi-Fi. A hot breakfast serving eggs, waffles, sausages, and pastries is provided daily. Private bathrooms feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. The Hillwinds Inn sits within a 5-minute walk to antique shops and restaurants in the historic center. Tweetsie Railroad theme park and Appalachian Ski Mountain are 7 minutes away by car, while Grandfather Mountain stands 20 minutes from the property.

Pros

Rocking chairs positioned outside each room's entrance

Large covered outdoor common area for picnics

Complimentary hot breakfast with fresh pastries

Walking distance to Main Street's shops and dining

Cons

62 miles from Tri-Cities Regional airport

Limited on-site dining options