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Blanco River Hotel

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool
Exterior detail
Bar (on property)
Premium Double Queen Suite
Luxury King Suite

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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2218 Highway 281 N, Blanco, TX, 78606-5356
  • Place, Real Ale Brewing Company
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Milam & Greene Whiskey Distillery
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Blanco State Park
    ‪1 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium King Suite

Premium King Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Double Queen Suite

Premium Double Queen Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard King Room

Standard King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Queen Standard

Standard Double Queen Standard

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Luxury King Suite

Luxury King Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Blanco

When you stay at Blanco River Hotel in Blanco, you'll be in the entertainment district, within a 5-minute walk of Milam & Greene Whiskey Distillery and Buggy Barn Museum. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Real Ale Brewing Company and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Blanco State Park.

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

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Bistro At Blanco River - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chicken Express - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Chess Club Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Blanco River Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, 3-minute walk to Milam & Greene Whiskey Distillery
Blanco River Hotel offers 51 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Blanco hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 51 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Blanco? This hotel has 420 square feet (39 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Hill Country Tavern - Onsite bar.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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

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

Best Western Blanco
Best Western Plus Blanco
Best Western Plus Blanco Luxury
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Blanco Inn
Blanco Luxury Inn
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Blanco River Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 513 out of 766 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 766 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 766 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 766 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 766 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

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vickie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Darin

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

Good for the price.

The breakfast was limited unless you like sweets or cereal. The hot food didn't look very appealing. Beds were comfortable. After for a rear facing or south end room away from pool as you can hear them all night long splashing and hollering even on the 3rd floor. Front desk staff was friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

10/10 Excellent

Elvia

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirth, Rosenberg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In a town without many hotel options the Blanco River Hotel is stellar. I could not believe the size of the room. The pool is very nice with nice evening lighting and a waterfall. The breakfast is also better than most and unusual to be included in a hotel this nice. So close to town square with many great choices for food. Also the Blanco river is a minute away and a great place to visit.
waterfall is a nice addition to the pool.
Hotel is recently renovated and well maintained.
Breakfast served in the morning and the bar is open on weekends.
The hotel has a "Texas Ranch Boutique" vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was helpful and friendly, the facility was clean and tidy, the breakfast was good, and filling. The location is central to a lot of things to do in Blanco.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only thing that needs attention is the towels. The bath towels had loose threads for wear and age. But that is a minor thing. The room was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

NAOMI

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I didn't like that there was no ice, but I understand that they're requiring boiling water because of the floods. I DID like that they were quick with the check-in, the room was clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett Earnest

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn

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

Great Girls Weekend Amidst Tragedy

My girlfriends decided to go to the hill country weeks ago and decided Blanco was to be the destination. We loved our stay in Blanco and will definitely be back in a couple of months. Unfortunately, the hill country experienced devastating loss due to catastrophic floods during our stay, but our hotel was safe and comfortable. Everyone kept us informed about the situation (the area was placed on boil water notice and we were given as much bottled water as we needed). The manager, Grace, and her staff went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. The AC in the room was cold, the beds were comfy and shower was excellent. Breakfast was good but wished there was a little more variety. Other than that, it was a great trip. Our thoughts and prayers to those families grieving their family members and friends lost in the flood.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Avigai

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

lillian

Travelled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I need full refund because i coudl not sleep for 5 min, floors are wet slippery
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reynaldo, Alamo

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