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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Blowing Rock

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Blowing Rock

If it's your first trip to Blowing Rock, North Carolina for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Blowing Rock. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Blowing Rock. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Blowing Rock for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Blowing Rock beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Blowing Rock for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

The Lodge at Chetola Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $233 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Blowing Rock
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Located at 185 Chetola Lake Drive, The Lodge at Chetola Resort has great rooms from $233 (before taxes). It offers skiing, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.4 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love parking, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, child care, and laundry services at this relaxing hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Spa/Wellness
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  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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Bob Timberlake Inn

Inn with prices starting at $289 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is Bob Timberlake Inn which has nice rooms starting at $289. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and hiking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 185 Chetola Lake Drive. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers child care, laundry services, a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, and a spa which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.3 miles from the city center. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
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Hemlock Inn

Inn with prices starting at $145 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Blowing Rock
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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We found Hemlock Inn to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $145. We loved that is has a restaurant, parking, laundry services, horse riding, and laundry facilities, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 134 Morris Street PO Box 422. You'll also find bicycle rental, air-conditioning, an EV charging station, balconies, and eco tourism which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.2 miles from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
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Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock South

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $126 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
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With terrific rooms from $126, Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock South, at 8412 Valley Boulevard provides skiing, a fitness center, breakfast, hiking, and rooms with kitchenettes. Its terrific guest rating is 8.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, and free parking. It's located just 0.9 miles from the city center, too. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Meadowbrook Inn

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $147 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Blowing Rock
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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Meadowbrook Inn has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10, and offers skiing, a fitness center, breakfast, hiking, and golf. The great rooms here start at $147 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 711 Main St. Furthermore, it also offers a free breakfast, an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, and fishing, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.2 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Having an indoor pool means that you can swim and have fun any time of the year. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Kid-friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Boone, Johnson City, Abingdon, and Hickory.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Blowing Rock, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Blowing Rock, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Blowing Rock, Best Hotels for One Week in Blowing Rock, Best Hotels for One Night in Blowing Rock, or Best Hotels for Skiing in Blowing Rock.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Blowing Rock?

Blowing Rock Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$188

After analyzing 5 first time trip hotels in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $188. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Blowing Rock.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 3-star hotels: $223
  • 2-star hotels: $136


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