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Blanco River Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Milam & Greene Whiskey Distillery

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Standard Double Queen Standard | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
BBQ/picnic area
Premium Double Queen Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Luxury King Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Premium Double Queen Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Premium Double Queen Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Double Queen Standard | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Queen Standard

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard King Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard King Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium King Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Premium King Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury King Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Luxury King Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2218 Highway 281 N, Blanco, TX, 78606-5356

What's nearby

  • Real Ale Brewing Company - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Milam & Greene Whiskey Distillery - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Blanco State Park - 1 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Old Blanco County Courthouse - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Vaaler Creek Golf Club - 14 min drive - 7.7 miles

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Chess Club Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪OroBianco Italian Creamery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Old 300 BBQ - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Main St Donuts & Kolaches - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Blanco River Hotel

Hotel remodeled in 2024 and located near Blanco State Park
Located close to Milam & Greene Whiskey Distillery and Buggy Barn Museum, Blanco River Hotel provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a gym.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Wedding services, a gift shop, and barbecue grills
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff, first-rate property condition, and location
Room features
All 51 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Tubs or showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Hill Country Tavern

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2011
  • Renovated entire property - August 2024
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per pet, per stay
  • 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; cash is not accepted
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from March 01 to November 01
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Blanco River Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Blanco River Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 75 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 75.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Blanco River Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blanco River Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Blanco River Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Blanco River Hotel located?

Situated in the entertainment district, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Milam & Greene Whiskey Distillery, Buggy Barn Museum, and Real Ale Brewing Company. Blanco State Park and Old Blanco County Courthouse are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Blanco River Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 432 out of 655 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 655 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 655 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 655 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 655 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Friendly staff with a very clean and updated property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlon

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great. The hotel was clean and quiet. We had a great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and nice rooms
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so nice. The room was so clean and comfortable. Very relaxing. Loved everything about the hotel and the town! We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was nice and clean. The staff was very friendly. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhande

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room and nice furnishings were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Codi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property has a bar inside that made evenings in fun!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pool open 24 hours as long as you behave. Bar open til 2. Very friendly staff and other guests
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rayan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great overall
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy beds & lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every time I stay I wish I had more time !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great out of the way place. Comfortable, CLEAN inside and out. Professional but very friendly staff. We’re older and truly appreciated how well they took care of us. The beds were very comfortable. Small pool, but nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
NICE & CLEAN
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is amazing and make you feel at home. We’ll be staying there from now on.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Pleasant drive up appeal. Big rooms. Comfy beds. Eager to assist.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and enjoy Blanco.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay and a good value. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and my room were very clean. Breakfast was sufficient and set out earlier than expected. I spoke with the general manager and she was very affable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Absolutely divine having this place to recharge after 5days tent camping ! Very spacious and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness
Recently remodeled, very nice large rooms. Clean facility, very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, big rooms, everything worked.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALEX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious Rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025