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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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Outdoor pool
Premium Double Queen Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Luxury King Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Bar (on property)
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Nestled near Buggy Barn Museum, Blanco River Hotel offers a tranquil retreat with continental breakfast, a garden, and free WiFi. Guests can unwind at the seasonal pool or work out in the gym while appreciating top-notch staff and pristine property condition.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

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Premium Double Queen Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Premium Double Queen Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Queen Standard | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Queen Standard

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard King Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium King Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Premium King Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Luxury King Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Luxury King Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Blanco, Blanco River Hotel is in the entertainment district. Buggy Barn Museum and Rain Bird Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Milam & Greene Whiskey Distillery and Real Ale Brewing Company. Don't miss out on a visit to Hill Country Lavender Farm.
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Map
2218 Highway 281 N, Blanco, TX, 78606-5356

What's nearby

  • Real Ale Brewing Company - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Buggy Barn Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Milam & Greene Whiskey Distillery - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Blanco State Park - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Old Blanco County Courthouse - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Chess Club Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Old 300 BBQ - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chicken Express - ‬3 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
  • A gift shop, free newspapers, and barbecue grills
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and wedding services
  • 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
  • 420 square feet of 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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. 492 out of 741 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 741 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 741 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 741 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 741 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious room, comfortable and everything we needed. Quiet and nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and staff in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Easy check-in, very nice and polite girl at the front desk. Comfortable bed, Quiet, clean bathroom. This was probably one of the nicest hotels we have ever stayed in.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place for overnight
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated, lovely hotel. Breakfast was decent, staff was great. Only issue was room needed a reading lamp by the sofa (we got a deluxe room).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett Earnest

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Accommodations were extremely nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles Cox

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this property was super friendly (especially the guy who cooks breakfast)!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Qing

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It is a very clean hotel. We will stay again if we travel through here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was so nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay while touring the Texas hill country. Easy scenic drives to multiple state parks and other scenic areas.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Friendly staff with a very clean and updated property.
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

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

NAOMI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great! They were very friendly and hospitable. The room ws clean, the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Avigai

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly!
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

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Reynaldo

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

10/10 Excellent

lillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel was super clean the rooms are spacious. The staff was phenomenal, they were very helpful and nice. We enjoyed our time there. I would highly recommend it to everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice and clean. My only complaint is that there were no tissues in the room; we had to go buy our own.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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