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 Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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8412 Valley Blvd, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605
  • Place, Blowing Rock Memorial Park
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Blowing Rock Art and History Museum
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, The Blowing Rock
    ‪3 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 Wi-Fi

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Living Area)

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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 Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room

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

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock South by IHG

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.

The free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock South by IHG gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of The Blowing Rock. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a gym.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a business center, a computer, and laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Just a 4-minute drive from The Blowing Rock and 8 minutes from Tweetsie Railroad
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock South by IHG offers its guests a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business center on site. Free breakfast is served daily. A terrace, a vending machine, and ski storage are also featured at Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock South by IHG. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock South by IHG was completed in July 2020.

This Blowing Rock hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

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 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: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lbs per pet)
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open May 30 and close September 05.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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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
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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
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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

Ganesh

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

Angela

Very friendly staff and great breakfast.
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

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

Verified traveller

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

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

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

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoy the visit at this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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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