Blanco River Hotel

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Blanco River Hotel

3.5-star Blanco hotel walkable to Milam & Greene Whiskey Distillery
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and a bar/lounge. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, a seasonal outdoor pool, and conference space.
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.
Blanco River Hotel features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

Business-related amenities at this 3.5-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. Event facilities measuring 420 square feet (39 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, barbecue grills, and gift shops/newsstands. Onsite self parking is complimentary. A total renovation of this property was completed in August 2024.

Blanco River Hotel is a smoke-free property.

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 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

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

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 416 out of 636 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 636 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 636 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 636 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 636 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

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, looks like newly renovated. Staff was awesome! We’ll be back, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Marie

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

10/10 Excellent

Haley

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Laura was very helpful, friendly and kind. She was easy to talk to about life. Britney was outgoing, friendly and helpful I would recommend this hotel for a short visit or long stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Overnight stay

Clean and comfortable accommodations. This was an overnight stay as we were playing Vaaler Creek on the weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

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

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ILA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was so clean, and comfortable. The staff was so sweet and accommodating. Would definitely stay there again😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

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

Quick trip

Really impressed by this little hideaway hotel! The premium double queen room was very spacious and I love the furniture. We did not eat breakfast but the coffee was good and everything smelled good. Will definitely keep this on our list of places to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and roomy . Beds were comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ernesto

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is too limited, when we arrive at 8:30 am. Sunday morning, all was empty, just coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was welcoming and efficient. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonio S

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

Family visit

Stayed here to visit family in Blanco. Very nice accommodations and location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

Nice, clean rooms and hospitable staff

Perfect place to stay when visiting Blanco,Tx! Our suite was spacious, comfortable and quiet. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wadsworth

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

Great hotel!!

Staff, room, over-all stay was excellent. Thank you@@
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall, Georgetown

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice recently renovated property with upgraded furnishings. Recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana, Plantation

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful, well kept and very quiet, we loved and enjoyed our stay. the bed was great and the room was spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa, Alva

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent except we did see a roach in the bathroom. Otherwise the place was immaculate. I would stay again without hesitation.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Laura and Brianna were outstanding in the way the cared for our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Heather

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

Christmas in Blanco

Had a great family get-a-way to Blanca and this hotel didn't dissapoint! The hotel has be recently remodeled and the rooms are quite spacious. The breakfast was underwhelming..no milk or juice!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024