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A bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, stone pillars, and a view of the building's exterior.

A spacious living area with large windows, a stone wall, and modern furniture.

A Hilton Garden Inn with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance, stone pillars, and a well-maintained outdoor area with rocks and landscaping.

1. Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos

0.8 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Josiah

NT$3,361

NT$3,865 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large TV screen.

A modern living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a sofa, a round coffee table, and a view through large windows with sheer curtains.

A reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wall with a tree branch pattern.

A sign for Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott with a clear view of the hotel entrance and parking area.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

3.1 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Jorge Luis

NT$3,127

NT$3,596 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern building with a sign reading "LIVAWAY SUITES" and a covered entrance area.

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a separate bathroom.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in dishwasher, and a stainless steel sink.

3. LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

3.1 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

John

NT$2,266

NT$2,606 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A spacious lobby with marble flooring, large columns, and a red patterned carpet.

A hotel entrance with a brick facade, numbered 1611, and a covered entrance area.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A dining area with tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and large windows with a view.

4. Quality Inn University near Downtown

2 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Tarynn

NT$1,896

NT$2,181 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A breakfast bar with a variety of food items and a large poster advertising 'La Quinta'.

A spacious living area with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A narrow hallway with two refrigerated display cases on either side, stocked with various food and beverage items.

5. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

1.8 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Laiesha

NT$2,065

NT$2,375 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a wall-mounted phone.

A building with a blue entrance marked '6' and a 'Welcome' sign above the door.

A hotel room with a television mounted on the wall, a small kitchenette, a window with a view of the street, and a heater on the floor.

A clean, well-lit indoor area with vending machines, seating, and a view through a glass door.

6. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

2.7 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Megan

NT$1,594

NT$1,833 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A modern building with large glass windows, a covered entrance, and a gravel pathway with small bushes.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.

A hotel sign with the name 'studio 6 extended stay' and a modern building in the background.

A compact kitchen with dark cabinets, a microwave, and a gas stove.

7. Studio 6 San Marcos, TX

0.5 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Rachael

NT$2,037

NT$2,342 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A restaurant with large windows, wooden tables, and chairs with blue cushions.

A swimming pool with white lounge chairs and a lifeguard stand.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large wall mural.

A Super 8 motel with a blue roof, large windows, and a flagpole with an American flag.

8. Super 8 by Wyndham San Marcos

2.5 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Maritza

NT$1,692

NT$1,946 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a television, and a microwave.

A breakfast bar with cereal, coffee, and condiments.

A lobby with a leather sofa, a glass coffee table, a wooden reception desk, and a staircase.

A spacious lobby with a dining area, a leather sofa, and a glass coffee table.

9. Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

2.1 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

La Tonya

NT$2,008

NT$2,309 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

A room with a mounted flat-screen TV, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a window with a view of buildings outside.

A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom with a mirror, a sink, and a television.

A motel with a covered parking area and a row of rooms with red awnings.

10. San Marcos Inn

2.2 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Bartolo

NT$1,689

NT$2,016 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a small desk with a chair.

A building facade with a white door, two windows, and a balcony.

A room with a brown leather sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, and a small table with four chairs.

A small, clean room with a flat-screen TV, two windows with blinds, a table with four chairs, and a kitchenette area with a stove and refrigerator.

11. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX - North

1.7 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Theresa

NT$1,689

NT$1,943 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A group of people sitting around a campfire in a circular arrangement with Adirondack chairs. In the background, there is a trailer with the sign "Melrose River Club" and a building with string lights.

Two people in white bathrobes sitting on a bed, holding glasses of a beverage.

A living room with a mounted buffalo head, two wooden chairs with cushions, a fireplace, and a large plant.

An outdoor dining area with a long table set for a meal, surrounded by trees and natural light.

12. Melrose River Club

4.8 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Emily

NT$4,551

NT$5,780 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A wooden deck with a hot tub and a table and chairs, overlooking a scenic landscape with a sunset.

A modern building with a flat roof and large windows, surrounded by tall grass and trees.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a wooden fence, during sunset.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a sink. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

13. Onera Wimberley

20.2 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Janie

NT$7,027

NT$8,631 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A modern kitchen with a long wooden table, bar stools, a built-in TV, and a brick accent wall.

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a television, and a dining table.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, white tiled backsplash, and glass shelves.

A grocery store interior with refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and a sign reading "The Market".

14. Residence Inn by Marriott San Marcos

12.8 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Brian

NT$3,856

NT$4,435 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel with a large building, a reflection in the water, and boats.

A metal staircase leading to an outdoor area with tables and chairs.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a view of the outdoors through a large window.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a kitchen in the background.

15. Western 1924 Luxury Lofts

9 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Anonymous traveler

NT$3,655

NT$8,632 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A Hampton Inn hotel with a modern facade, a clear entrance, and a neon sign.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with two armchairs, a patterned rug, and a geometric wall art piece.

A hotel dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a bar area.

A modern living room with two armchairs, a coffee table, and a wall art piece.

16. Hampton Inn Kyle

11.9 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Gerald

NT$2,979

NT$3,378 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A spacious lobby with a blue sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned carpet.

A Comfort Suites hotel with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a clear sky.

A modern hotel kitchen with a buffet setup, including a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and various food items on display.

A hotel room with a sectional sofa, a bed, a small table, and a mirror.

17. Comfort Suites Kyle

12 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Bryan

NT$2,480

NT$2,802 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, white bedding, bedside lamps, and a chair.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, and a refrigerator.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a mirrored wall.

A modern hotel building with a flat roof, multiple windows, and a sign for Extended Stay America.

18. Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Austin - Kyle

12.2 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Stacy

NT$2,581

NT$2,968 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel named La Quinta with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a modern building facade.

A modern reception area with a long counter, a coffee machine, and a beverage dispenser.

A La Quinta Inn & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and signage.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall

12.2 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Laura

NT$2,899

NT$3,333 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central atrium, multiple dining areas, and a pool.

A large hotel with multiple floors, a prominent 'E' on the building, and a well-lit entrance.

A spacious hotel lobby with a long corridor, modern chandeliers, and seating areas.

A modern bar area with a central island and bar stools, surrounded by seating and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.

20. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center

10.3 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Blake

NT$4,155

NT$4,826 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos	8.6 Excellent 395 reviews	View
Quality Inn University near Downtown	7.4 Good 860 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Marcos	6.4 1,003 reviews	View

Top Blanco Shoals Natural Area Hotel Reviews

Melrose River Club

8/10 Good

"Melrose River Club located next to other trailer parks. Basically it is a park of manufactured units and cabins that are tricked out. Know that going in. We stayed in a manufactured unit which they call a cabin. It was spacious and well decorated. The bathroom was decent size, a three piece. Decent size kitchen with everything you need. Siting area with TV and a porch with two chairs. The mattress, on the other hand, had been well used and is time for a replacement. AC is a large split located in the living room and doesn’t reach the bedroom so it was rather warm in the summer heat. Ask for a fan in advance of staying. They ran out once we checked in. There is a building where the lobby is located and the staff. One cool thing—there’s a champagne machine in the lobby with a good champagne. The pool was awesome but crowded because it was so hot. Would I stay here again? Yes, it’s different and fun. Adult camp."

Quality Inn University near Downtown

8/10 Good

"Wasn’t the cleanest ever, but incredibly great staff, and overall great for the price!"

Classic Inn San Marcos, TX

10/10 Excellent

"This was an amazing hotel for us. We spent a lot of our time with family, and slept like babies here at the hotel. We would most definitely stay there again. The staff was amazing. We had a great weekend."

Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

8/10 Good

"The Hotel was close to the stadium for the UTSA and Texas State game less than a mile away. The room was clean and no issues of smells. The only issue was the free breakfast. Not even a waffle maker only cereal that was stale and milk. I seen two blueberry muffins. Quick clean spot to sleep for a night or two ."

Red Roof Inn San Marcos

8/10 Good

"Buen trato, limpio y buen olor, buena apariencia. La piscina muy limpia. Descanse muy bien toda la noche"

Other attractions near Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Five Mile Dam Park

Five Mile Dam Park is just one of the places to see in San Marcos, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Randall W Vetter Park

After visiting Randall W Vetter Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Marcos. Stroll along the area's riverfront, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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Bobcat Stadium

8.6/10 (327 reviews)

Catch an event at Bobcat Stadium during your trip to San Marcos. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

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Meadows Center for Water and the Environment

8.2/10 (40 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Meadows Center for Water and the Environment during your stay in San Marcos. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

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Commemorative Air Force Exhibit

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Commemorative Air Force Exhibit during your trip to San Marcos. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

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Bobcat Ballpark

8.0/10 (10 reviews)

Catch an event at Bobcat Ballpark during your trip to San Marcos. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

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Bobcat Softball Stadium

7.8/10 (17 reviews)

Catch an event at Bobcat Softball Stadium during your trip to San Marcos. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

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Strahan Coliseum

8.2/10 (203 reviews)

Catch an event at Strahan Coliseum during your trip to San Marcos. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Blanco Shoals Natural Area?

Blanco Shoals Natural Area is located in San Marcos. Travelers love the area for its beautiful river views, array of dining options, and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 33 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Blanco Shoals Natural Area?

Adjacent to Blanco Shoals Natural Area, Studio 6 San Marcos, TX is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and in-room kitchens. Another good choice is Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos, located just 0.5 mi (0.8 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Blanco Shoals Natural Area?

Expedia has 33 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Blanco Shoals Natural Area.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Blanco Shoals Natural Area, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near Blanco Shoals Natural Area.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Blanco Shoals Natural Area?

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What can I see and do near Blanco Shoals Natural Area?

You'll want to browse the collections at Commemorative Air Force Exhibit, Charles S. Cock House Museum, and Calaboose African American History Museum. Spend some time wandering around San Marcos City Park, John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park, and Sewell Park. Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, San Marcos Discovery Center, and Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town.

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Our top choices for Blanco Shoals Natural Area hotels

1. Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

3. LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

4. Quality Inn University near Downtown

5. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

6. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

7. Studio 6 San Marcos, TX

8. Super 8 by Wyndham San Marcos

9. Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

10. San Marcos Inn

11. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX - North

12. Melrose River Club

13. Onera Wimberley

14. Residence Inn by Marriott San Marcos

15. Western 1924 Luxury Lofts

16. Hampton Inn Kyle

17. Comfort Suites Kyle

18. Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Austin - Kyle

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall

20. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center

Compare popular hotels close to Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Top Blanco Shoals Natural Area Hotel Reviews

Melrose River Club

Quality Inn University near Downtown

Classic Inn San Marcos, TX

Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

Red Roof Inn San Marcos

Other attractions near Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Five Mile Dam Park

Randall W Vetter Park

Bobcat Stadium

Meadows Center for Water and the Environment

Commemorative Air Force Exhibit

Bobcat Ballpark

Bobcat Softball Stadium

Strahan Coliseum

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