Blanco River Hotel

3.5 star property
VIP Access

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Outdoor pool
Bar (on property)
Luxury King Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Premium Double Queen Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
2218 Highway 281 N, Blanco, TX, 78606-5356
  • Milam & Greene Whiskey Distillery
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Blanco State Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Old Blanco County Courthouse
    ‪2 min drive‬
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Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Premium Double Queen Suite

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

Standard Double Queen Standard

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

Standard King Room

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

Premium King Suite

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

Luxury King Suite

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

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About this property

Blanco River Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Milam & Greene Whiskey Distillery
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness centre 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 centre, a seasonal outdoor pool and conference space.
Blanco River Hotel offers 51 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Blanco River Hotel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Milam & Greene Whiskey Distillery. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a 24-hour business centre and a meeting room
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and spaciousness
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Milam & Greene Whiskey Distillery and 4 minutes on foot from Buggy Barn Museum
  • Pets welcome for a fee
Blanco River Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business centre and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 420 square feet (39 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, barbecue grills, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Blanco River Hotel. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Blanco River Hotel was completed in August 2024.

This 3.5-star Blanco hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Hill Country Tavern – On-site 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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75.00 per pet, per stay
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 01 March and close on 01 November.
  • Up to 2 children aged 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Best Western Plus Blanco
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Blanco Luxury Inn
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Blanco River Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 472 out of 713 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 713 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 713 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 713 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 713 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Stayed 2 nights 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

8/10 Good

Elmer

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, big rooms, everything worked.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is amazing and make you feel at home. We’ll be staying there from now on.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great place to stay in Blanco, TX

Rooms are big, spacious, and clean! Hotel is located close to downtown Blanco and not too far from Johnson City. There's also a pool.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

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

10/10 Excellent

Elvira

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

10/10 Excellent

DAVID, Port Orchard Wa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay and a good value. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Mandy

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super sweet and helpful, Breakfast that was offered was very good ! Wish we could of stayed longer than 1 day but will definitely be back :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

10/10 Excellent

ALEX

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Wonderful Stay in Blanco!!

Britt was great, very polite and courteous to my needs durning my stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel Troy

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

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

Blanco Charm

Beautiful hotel with very nice , comfortable rooms. The bar was a nice, unexpected surprise. The staff and management were especially friendly, helpful and accommodating. Short overnight stay but a great experience all around. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

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