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River Oak Inn

2.5 star property
Riverfront motel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing
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River Oak Inn, by the river, offers a peaceful atmosphere with practical amenities like English breakfast and laundry facilities. Guests enjoy the convenient location, in-room WiFi, free self parking, and access to an electric car charging station and computer station.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Bathtub | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Bathtub

Highlights

Soundproofed
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Premium Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Premium Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Suite | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Premium Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Bandera, River Oak Inn is in the city center and on a river. Frontier Times Museum and Bandera Natural History & Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle and Love Creek Orchards Cider Mill and Country Store. With kayaking and rafting nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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1203 Main St, Bandera, TX, 78063

What's nearby

  • Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bandera City Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Medina River - 1 min drive - 0.0 miles
  • Mansfield Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Longhorn Ranch and Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bandera Ale Project - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪OST Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪TJ's At the Old Forge - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Best Western Bandera Suites & Saloon - ‬9 min walk

About this property

River Oak Inn

Motel by the river
At River Oak Inn, you can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, a computer station, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises, a nature reserve, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the location
Room features
All guestrooms at River Oak Inn boast thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 70-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • On a river

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 70-inch smart TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 40.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 40.00 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is River Oak Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 40.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at River Oak Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at River Oak Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at River Oak Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is River Oak Inn located?

Located in the heart of Bandera, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Medina River and Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle. Frontier Times Museum and Bandera City Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

River Oak Inn Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

7.6

Staff & service

7.2

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 256 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 256 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 256 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 256 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 256 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Biker friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Monica

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect eat in cafe at the location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice, close to town and had a huge tv
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location, quiet, and secure. Could use upgrade on towels, ours were thin, scratchy and worn, however they were clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This nice property with good restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are clean. Quit place for the night
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ronnie

Convenient location, as advertised and easy check in / out
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ruth

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Improvement from prior stays. There are only two hotels in Bandera, so choice is limited. There are several cabins in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Review

Staff was awesome, restaurant was delicious and everything just right! I'd stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruleen

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy place to stay, staff was friendly and it was nice and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Bonita

Liked: Cleanliness
We arrived late in the evening (around 11 pm) to check-in. You cannot go inside. They have the door locked and you have to use a "night-window". No one was coming to the window, despite my husband pushing the doorbell button. I finally had to call the number on my Expedia reservation for someone to come to the front. The hotel is a little rundown. You can tell they tried to update some things, but the work is sloppy (i.e., there was a hole in the ceiling in the bathroom area of our room). I will say, it seems like they upgraded the beds, which was a huge plus. The beds and the pillows were excellent, and there were 3 beds in our room, which was very accommodating for our family of 4 + 2 dogs. The beds make up for anything else that I may not have liked, given that we only needed to be there to sleep for 1 night. Checkout was easy, and they allow pets, which was a huge plus for us.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Scotty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

I’d stay there again

Location to town was good. A little too far to walk to down town but the parking was excellent and convenient. Relaxing atmosphere and the on sight restaurant was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing fancy, but a decent place to spend the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for Motorcycles!

Perfect place for a motorcycle trip. Fair price, good location. Exceptional owners! The place has had a nice facelift, but could still use some more, Bathrooms are in need of remodel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice motel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Pretty good for a weekend motorcycle trip

It was okay. Main complaint is that the Wi-Fi kept kicking me off so I had to go thru the login process many times. Bed and pillows were nice and comfortable. Clean and plenty of hot water.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
This place was extremely dirty
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was precious
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

The room was very clean. The bed was extremely comfortable, nice size TV, microwave/refrigerator. Great location, close to everything. The onsite restaurant was really really good and great service. The only bad thing at all was the towels were very small and non absorbant. We would definately stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Brent

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are extremely dirty...like piles of hair in the corners of the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Bandera Rally

Overall it was a nice stay the only issues we had was the microwave didn't work, and the TV wasn't hooked up right, only 1 wash cloth for a 2 bed room. Area was nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

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