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Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock South by IHG

2.5 star property
Travelers warm themselves by the lobby fireplace after a day exploring The Blowing Rock, starting each morning with a satisfying breakfast

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Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock South places guests in the heart of Blue Ridge beauty. Enjoy a hearty daily breakfast, a welcoming lobby with fireplace, and a summer outdoor pool. Visitors appreciate reliable WiFi, gym access, free parking, helpful staff, and a prime location.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Living/Dining Area)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2020
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Living Area)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2020
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2020
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2020
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2020
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2020
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Additional Living Area)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2020
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(123 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2020
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2020
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Blowing Rock is home to Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock South by IHG. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Grandfather Mountain State Park and Tater Hill Lake Basin Habitat Preservation, while Blowing Rock Auditorium and Blowing Rock Art and History Museum are cultural highlights. Tweetsie Railroad and Bolick Family Pottery are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Blowing Rock travel guide
Map
8412 Valley Blvd, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605

What's nearby

  • The sight of a single fisherman at the lake when visiting this National Park Service site prompted this late-afternoon image. ISO 100, 30mm, f/9.0, 1/500 sec.
    Moses H. Cone Memorial Park
    3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Took a day trip up to Blowing rock overcast and cloudy day then suddenly the sun broke through and able to capture this picture
    The Blowing Rock
    4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Blowing Rock Auditorium
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Blowing Rock Art and History Museum
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Blowing Rock Memorial Park
    18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Chick-fil-A
    11 min drive
  • Circle K
    11 min drive
  • Applebee's Grill + Bar
    11 min drive
  • The Town Tavern
    18 min walk
  • Blue Deer on Main
    4 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock South by IHG

Hotel remodelled in 2020 and located near Tweetsie Railroad
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services at Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock South by IHG. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in reception and a gym.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
  • Luggage storage, a computer station and coffee/tea in reception
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 118 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and free infant beds

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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
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - July 2020
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 17 July 2025 to 1 January 2026 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from September 11 2025 to December 31 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Breakfast
  • Business centre
  • Fitness facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Ski facilities
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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 (up to 34 kg per pet)
Specific rooms only; 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.
Free cots are available on request at the property

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from 30 May to 05 September
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock an IHG Hotel
"Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock an IHG Hotel"
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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock South by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM. The swimming pool will be unavailable from September 11 2025 until December 31 2025 (dates subject to change).

Is Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock South by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 34 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock South by IHG?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock South by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock South by IHG?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock South by IHG located?

Situated in Blowing Rock, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Blowing Rock Auditorium, Blowing Rock Art and History Museum and Benson Hollow. Blowing Rock Memorial Park and The Blowing Rock are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock South by IHG Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 517 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gareth R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really cosy, short walk into the restaurants. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Guilianno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent area close and drivable to amazing destinations in that area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel was a good place to stay for the value. It was in a good location and a nice walk in to town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good, solid motel with access to some great dining/bar options if you walk down the hill away from the interstate.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleta

Compared to a recent hotel this place was spectacular. But this motel felt really clean. So thankful for a nice car stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pet friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ryan

It was clean, the breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay, pool under construction. Quiet area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

alfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good staff clean rooms and close to resort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff great location clean and super comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to restaurants and Appalachian ski Mt. Very nice staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location, comfortable beds, clean rooms, motorcycle parking available. Hot breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

W

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Blowing Rock is a cool place. Staff was very friendly. Place was a clean HIE, so if you have been to a good one, you should know what to expect. Recommend this place, would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rohit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very accessible to local attractions….
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Very friendly staff and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
handicapped room was good. staff was excelant. location very good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mychele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, front desk very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, especially the breakfast! While volunteering for Operation Christmas Child in Boone, I enjoyed this Holiday Inn Express!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay , friendly staff !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and staff very nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were very pet friendly and that made the stay even better!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

ValerieLyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Immaculate

Very Clean. Very comfortable beds. Nice shower & water pressure.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean and the rooms were spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lalitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good ambience and breakfast. Staff are friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025