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Blanco River Hotel

3.5 star property
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Luxury King Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
    ‪19 min walk‬
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Premium King Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Premium King Suite

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

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Premium Double Queen Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Premium Double Queen Suite

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

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Standard King Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard King Room

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

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Standard Double Queen Standard | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Queen Standard

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

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Luxury King Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Luxury King Suite

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

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About this property

Blanco River Hotel

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 spaciousness and cleanliness
  • 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 a vending machine 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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • Vending machine

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Best Western Blanco
Best Western Plus Blanco
Best Western Plus Blanco Luxury
Best Western Plus Blanco Luxury Inn
Best Western Plus 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. 551 out of 825 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 825 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 825 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 825 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 825 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room! Great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noelia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We wanted to get the kids out of the house and booked a trip to blanco for a night to shop, see the tree lighting and go to the park. The hotel felt safe and is clean and cute for the price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, friendly taff. Beds were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHIH-CHUN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean and the staff is nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renata

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a great hotel, I really recommend it, it's clean and has good service.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was HUGE and clean. Also liked that dogs are welcome. Front desk staff was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice large and clean room. Friendly staff and great price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Needs fruit, and healthy cereal choices at breakfast. Also facial tissues in the rooms would be nice, otherwise all was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bettye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Betty

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mittie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Front desk attendant was friendly and check in quick. Room had a stained couch but bed and bathroom were clean .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious comfortable room. Very kind staff. Just a pleasant stay overall
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Hans

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

brad

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
They advertise having a bar and restaurant and they don’t have it staffed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very reasonably priced, making it a great choice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everyone was so nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sharla

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

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. The rooms were perfect and quiet. The staff was AMAZING. The drinks were great. The breakfast was good The pool was nice All around a great weekend get away. Would definitely go back and highly recommend The Blanco River Hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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