This Blowing Rock hotel and rustic cabin sits on a one-acre property with landscaped grounds featuring flowers blooming from May to mid-November. Individually decorated rooms offer a comfortable stay, with private bathrooms and air conditioning. The inn provides a relaxing atmosphere away from larger hotel chains. Conveniently located within walking distance of Blowing Rock's shops, restaurants, and town park activities, the inn also offers easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway and outdoor pursuits. Guests can enjoy the gardens, streams, and decks on site.
Should you book Azalea Garden Inn?
A cozy, individually decorated inn with landscaped grounds, located within walking distance of Blowing Rock's main street.
Best for
- Walkable access to town
- Relaxing garden setting
- Couples
- Outdoor enthusiasts
Maybe not ideal for
- Rooms accessible only by stairs
- Limited on-site dining
Landscaped grounds
The one-acre setting features beautifully landscaped grounds with perennials and annual flowers, streams, and decks. Outdoor seating areas are available for guests to enjoy the scenery and weather.
Rooms and cabin
Individually decorated rooms offer a work desk, seating area, private entrance, and air conditioning. All rooms and the cabin include a private bathroom, tea and coffee maker, and a refrigerator.
Downtown Blowing Rock
The inn is a short walk from downtown Blowing Rock, providing easy access to local shopping, fine dining, arts and crafts exhibits, and Blowing Rock Town Park activities.
Rooms & rates
What you'll enjoy
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Amenities & facilities
Most popular facilities
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
Great for your stay
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Private Parking
Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
Outdoors
- Garden
General
- Air conditioning
- Private entrance
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
- English
Location
793 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC 28605, United States, Blowing Rock, North Carolina
Azalea Garden Inn is located in Blowing Rock, North Carolina.
5 sights nearby, 3 of them within 0.5 mi; the closest is Blowing Rock 1888 Museum at 0.2 mi.
Things to do nearby
- Blowing Rock 1888 Museummuseum0.2 mi
- Blowing Rock City Parkpark0.2 mi
- Broyhill Parkpark0.3 mi
- Moses Cone Manormuseum1.4 mi
- Round Mountainpeak1.5 mi
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
What guests say
8 / 10 · Very good on Booking.com, from 186 guest reviews
Azalea Garden Inn earns broadly positive sentiment for its unbeatable walkable location in Blowing Rock, comfortable beds, and charming outdoor spaces with fire pits. However, recurring complaints about dated décor, maintenance lapses (cold showers, broken thermostats), absent on-site staff, and no breakfast provision suggest the property would benefit from meaningful upkeep and service improvements. Guests looking for a characterful, affordable base rather than a polished hotel experience tend to leave the most satisfied.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 14 · average 9
They wrote about: room, breakfast, location
Reviews scoring 7–9: 16 · average 7.6
They wrote about: room, location, cleanliness
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Good to know
House rules
- Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
- Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
- Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
- Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
- Pets
Pets are not allowed.
- Cards accepted at this property
Cash is not accepted
Frequently asked questions
What are the room amenities?
Rooms include private bathrooms, air conditioning, hardwood floors, a private entrance, work desk, seating area, TV, tea and coffee maker, and a refrigerator. Complimentary toiletries are also provided.
Is there parking available?
Yes, the hotel offers free parking and private parking for guests.
Does the hotel have WiFi?
Free Wifi is available for guests.
Are there non-smoking rooms?
Yes, the hotel provides non-smoking rooms.
What is nearby?
The hotel is within walking distance of Blowing Rock Market & Wine Shop, Blowing Rock City Park, Blowing Rock 1888 Museum, and Blowing Rock Art & History Museum.
What kind of rooms are available?
Room options include Standard Queen Rooms with two queen beds, Deluxe King Rooms, Standard King Rooms with one king bed, and a Cottage with one king bed.
Does the hotel have a garden?
Yes, the property features a garden with landscaped grounds, streams, and decks.