Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock South by IHG

2.5 star property

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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8412 Valley Blvd, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605
  • Place, Blowing Rock Art and History Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Blowing Rock Memorial Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, The Blowing Rock
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Living/Dining Area)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Living Area)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(123 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock South by IHG

Blowing Rock hotel close to The Blowing Rock
A fitness center, coffee/tea in a common area, and a seasonal outdoor pool are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a business center, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities. Housekeeping is available on request.
Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock South by IHG offers 118 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

This Blowing Rock hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

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

Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock South by IHG features a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This hotel offers access to a business center. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. This Blowing Rock hotel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and ski storage. Onsite self parking is complimentary. A total renovation of this property was completed in July 2020.

Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock South by IHG is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

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
  • 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 crib
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - July 2020
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

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 available

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 July 17 2025 to January 1 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 center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Ski facilities
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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 75 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

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 May 30 to September 05
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 South by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 517 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Vinaya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Ganesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and affordable place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Chenoa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfy, A/C was great. Very convenient to WCU
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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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
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8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pet friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, convenient place to stay. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff great location clean and super comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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6/10 Okay

Ryan

It was clean, the breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Angela

Very friendly staff and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay..with breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay , friendly staff !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Altricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet area
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Charles

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

8/10 Good

Mary

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