2.5 Star Hotel

Cliff Dwellers Inn

116 Lakeview Terrace, Blowing Rock, NC, United States View Map

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Cliff Dwellers Inn

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This Bowling Rock inn offers a mountain view and is located south of the Blue Ridge Parkway scenic highway. Features include free WiFi and a cable TV in each room. An iPod dock and a seating area are standard in every room at this North Carolina Cliff Dwellers Inn. Select rooms on the 2nd and 3rd levels have a mountain or lake view. Some rooms on the 1st floor have a partial view. Guests can enjoy a garden view from the terrace and a shared lounge. Cliff Dwellers Inn offers on-site parking as well. In addition to skiing, cycling, and hiking, guests can visit Chetola Lake 2 minutes’ drive away. Appalachian Ski Mountain is 3.1 mi from the property.

484 Reviews

8.7Very Good
Cleanliness
9.2
Staff
9.3
Location
9.4

What Guests Say

  • “Clean rooms nice staff awesome views”
  • “Clean, classic room. Great shower/water pressure. Friendly staff”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Pets Allowed
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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One-Bedroom Apartment with King Bed1/2

One-Bedroom Apartment with King Bed

797 sqft • 1 King

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
King Room1/4

King Room

151 sqft • 1 King

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Coffee/tea machine
  • Fire extinguisher
Double Room1/4

Double Room

151 sqft • 2 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Closet

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    What Guests Loved

    8.7
    Very Good

    Based on 484 reviews

    Location

    9.4

    Cleanliness

    9.2

    Staff

    9.3

    Overall Quality

    8.9

    Pros +

    • Clean rooms nice staff awesome views
    • Clean, classic room. Great shower/water pressure. Friendly staff
    • Large pet friendly room and the balcony

    Cons -

    • No exterior electric outlets to charge an EV. (Did not expect to have one as it was not a specified amenity)
    • No pool
    • No ice machine, but they provide/offer you a bag of ice upon check in
    Business Traveler (4)Solo Traveler (16)Traveling as Couple (150)Family with Young Children (69)Family with Teens (1)Senior Traveler (6)Group Traveler (26)Total (332)
    10CaseyPosted on: 9-7-2023

    Clean rooms nice staff awesome views

    10CharleyPosted on: 2-3-2020

    Clean, classic room. Great shower/water pressure. Friendly staff

    No exterior electric outlets to charge an EV. (Did not expect to have one as it was not a specified amenity)

    7Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 6-5-2017

    Large pet friendly room and the balcony

    No pool

    10MelissaPosted on: 12-26-2023

    The room was so spacious and that view... Amazing!

    10Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 7-24-2019

    Best location and the staff was wonderful and enjoy the stay . I would come back to the hotel!

    10MichellePosted on: 1-20-2026

    Excellent location, clean big room with a nice view, friendly staff

    No ice machine, but they provide/offer you a bag of ice upon check in

    10BrianPosted on: 1-19-2026

    Location. The View. Clean! Nice guy at check in.

    9DavidPosted on: 1-19-2026

    Clean and comfortable. Not fancy. A family owned place with that feel.

    10FrancesPosted on: 1-19-2026

    Excellent customer service! Very clean room, great location. It’s an older Inn But I will stay again!

    I cant think of anything.

    10DanielPosted on: 1-15-2026

    I love the location. I visit Blowing Rock every year for a car show called Zdayz and it happens just across the street. So this was an excellent location

    5HopePosted on: 1-15-2026

    We liked the location of the hotel and how quite it was. The space of the room was good as well. And we liked the view we had.

    The bed was very firm which some people might like but it was too firm for us.The towel wrack wasn't properly installed and fell off when trying to hang a towel.There was no housekeeping while we stayed. The room was clean when we first arrived though.

    8EstherPosted on: 1-14-2026

    Place was clean and comfortable. It had everything we needed for the stay.

    The air conditioner was too loud.

    10JeremyPosted on: 1-5-2026

    The price was great. The view was awesome.

    My only issue was the carpet in front of the bed. Me and my wife tripped over it multiple times. Luckily we didn’t fall.

    7IvannaPosted on: 12-31-2025

    Views. Size of the apartment. Fireplace. Jacuzzi The lady at the front desk was great

    It was old. We were there in cold weather and freezing wind gets inside through the edges of the AC. We were super cold all night. Also the ac are old and not enough for a winter night. The “lobby” is always closed

    9MitchPosted on: 12-29-2025

    It was clean and convenient

    There was no ice machine and the room could have used a sofa

    9RhondaPosted on: 12-28-2025

    Very clean and spacious rooms

    Very steep hill with very sharp turn into the parking lot. It was wet and slippery when we visited

    10KelleyPosted on: 12-22-2025

    The staff are always accommodating and friendly. The rooms are always clean and you can't be the location.

    10CliftonPosted on: 12-22-2025

    The staff was very hospitable and the location is difficult to beat.

    The only problem we had was the tub/shower backed up with water a little bit but was quickly fixed.

    10shereePosted on: 12-21-2025

    If you are looking for a cookie-cutter hotel chain, look elsewhere. But if you want a stay that defines true hospitality, Cliff Dwellers Inn is the place to be.To me, a 5-star rating isn't about how new the drywall is or whether it looks like every other Holiday Inn across the country. It is about the quality of service, the warmth of the atmosphere, and the care put into the guest experience. By that definition, Cliff Dwellers is a gold standard.Darrin was absolutely phenomenal. From start to finish, he was incredibly helpful and kept in constant communication with us, making sure every detail of our arrival and stay was seamless.The accommodations are charming and cozy exactly what you want when escaping to a place like this. It feels like a home away from home rather than a sterile box.the inn has character, the rooms were impeccably clean. You can tell the staff takes great pride in the upkeep and it is such a relief to find a high quality place that truly welcomes four-legged family members. They made traveling with our pet easy and stress free. You couldn’t ask for a better spot. We were right where we needed to be to enjoy the best of the area. Don't let the "big chains" fool you. If you value genuine human connection, a peaceful atmosphere, and a team that goes above and beyond, book a stay here. Thank you, Darrin and team, for making our trip so special!

    8ShannaPosted on: 12-16-2025

    The location and I was surprised on how big our room was.

    The hill is a bit scary to go up and down if it’s icy out.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    General

    • Pets Allowed
    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 4:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome.
    PetsPets are allowed upon request. Charges may apply.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Managed by a private host

    Location

    Cliff Dwellers Inn

    116 Lakeview Terrace, Blowing Rock, NC

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