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Blanco River Hotel

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

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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
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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 this property

Blanco River Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, 3-minute walk 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.
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 like 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 lobby newspapers, a 24-hour business center, and a meeting room
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the spaciousness and cleanliness
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Milam & Greene Whiskey Distillery and 4 minutes by foot from Buggy Barn Museum
  • Pets welcome for a fee
Blanco River Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 420 square feet (39 square meters) 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 free continental breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 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: USD 75.00 per pet, per stay
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lbs 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.
  • Cribs (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 March 01 and close November 01.
  • Up to 2 children 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
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. 516 out of 771 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 771 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 771 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 771 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 771 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

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Easy check-in, very nice and polite girl at the front desk. Comfortable bed, Quiet, clean bathroom. This was probably one of the nicest hotels we have ever stayed in.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Traveled solo to visit friends and family. Hotel is very clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Will definitely stay again next time I am in area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Rode Zoe

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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