Blanco River Hotel

3.5 star property

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Standard Double Queen Standard | Bathroom
Exterior
Premium King Suite
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
2218 Highway 281 N, Blanco, TX, 78606-5356
  • Real Ale Brewing Company
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Blanco State Park
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Rain Bird Gallery
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Double Queen Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Double Queen Standard

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury King Suite

  • 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

  • Milam & Greene Whiskey Distillery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Real Ale Brewing Company - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Blanco State Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Old Blanco County Courthouse - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Rain Bird Gallery - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

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 with free breakfast, a quick 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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. 405 out of 619 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 619 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 619 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 619 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 619 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

Doug

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

Outstanding Stay

This property has far exceeded my expectations. Grace could not be more wonderful or welcoming. The Hotel is very clean and the rooms are huge. Very quiet and relaxing, which was just what I was looking for. An Italian Roast Coffee option in the lobby should be occasion for a 6th star. I will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikayla

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

Very pleased

My husband and I spent 2 nights here. The bed was very comfortable and clean. Will be back next time we are in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

joe l

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

Hidden gem

Amazing staff and great rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L

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

8/10 Good

Arlette

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property for the price. Very accommodating. Room smelled musty a little but a quick febreeze spray fixed that. Fit the entire family. Water pressure was great in the showers and staff was awesome. Will definitely stay again when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was huge! At least on the first floor it must be 12 foot ceilings. Very clean and comfortable. Wish we were staying longer. Front desk clerk was super nice as well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

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

10/10 Excellent

Tierra

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

10/10 Excellent

SILVIA

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas, Swanbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Initial mix up with unserviced room was satisfactorily rectified with an upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luna

Travelled with partner
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

Barbara

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

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Young lady at the desk when I arrived late (~10 pm 4/22) was especially sweet and helpful. Wonderful facility-well staffed. A
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice place to stay, recently updated room that was huge. Bathroom was also big but lacked place to hang your towel near the shower or a shelf in the shower to hold your soap, shampoo or conditioner. Just needs some finishing touches but would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, Portland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

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

You’ll

A particularly friendly environment- especially staff. Clean. Breakfast was not wonderful. I liked it enough to stay again and eat elsewhere 😂
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

melissa, laredo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms. Excellent water pressure with spacious bathrooms. Beds and pillow to sleep for days! Customer service was superb! Will be our official spot for our hill country visits.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Girls trip

The only addition I would say to this hotel was adding hot water to the breakfast bar for the oatmeal because the oatmeal and those little Styrofoam containers melted in the microwave and hot water for hot tea
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Pearland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

karen

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025