Blanco River Hotel

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Life House
9.1 (269 reviews)
2218 Highway 281 North , Blanco , US
+1 830-833-5697

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Spacious rooms
Cons:
WiFi issues
Breakfast inconsistencies

Categories

Cleanliness
9.4
The hotel was clean and the rooms were well maintained.
Service
9.9
Staff were friendly, helpful, and accommodating.
Location
8.9
Conveniently located close to downtown.
Room Quality
9.4
Rooms are spacious and well-equipped.
Amenities
8.9
Good amenities but some issues with the WiFi.
Value for Money
8.4
Some concerns about pricing, but overall decent for the quality.
Food and Beverage
8.4
Breakfast was good but had some low points for specific items.
Overall Experience
9.5
Great stay overall with just minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 03:42

Property Description

Garden and Terrace
Fitness Center and Free WiFi
Family Rooms Available

Ready to enjoy a relaxing stay at Blanco River Hotel? Book now and experience comfort and convenience at its best.

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Please note that pets will incur an additional charge of 75 dollars per stay.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SAT

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 269 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.4
Service: 9.9
Location: 8.9
Room Quality: 9.4
Amenities: 8.9
Value for Money: 8.4
Food and Beverage: 8.4
Overall Experience: 9.5
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Sharon • solo_traveller • us
4
Won’t stay here again. Will stay somewhere in Johnson City next time.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The toilet didn’t work. The shower caddy with body wash was broken and there was no shampoo or conditioner. The refrigerator was wobbly and the microwave was placed on top of the refrigerator.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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nblka • extended_group • us
8
Pros:

Отель приятный, завтрак вкусный, персонал вежливый, номера чистые.

Cons:

Только одно мне не понравилось, это запах из кондиционера, когда я пытался комнату нагреть (в режиме heat). Дети даже в коридор ушли, не смогли дышать. Пришлось открыть окно, дверь, и полчаса проветривать. Больше я делать это не пытался, да и стало потеплее на улице. Пожалуйста, почистите кондиционеры!

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Catereb • couple • us
5
Nice staff. Spacious room/bath. Terrible breakfast; threadbare towels/odors from bath drain.
Pros:

All staff are very friendly and helpful.
This hotel has changed hands in the last several years. Unfortunately, the wonderful landscaping has been torn out; new landscaping OK. Room and bath areas are spacious.

Cons:

Towels were threadbare and a large drain in the handicapped shower area emitted a foul odor such that the bath mat needed to be placed over it to keep smell from permeating sleeping area. Breakfast was absolutely terrible - few choices and seemingly reheated from a previous day or two. These issues would definitely keep us from returning to this facility.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • us
7
Barely fair
Pros:

The bed was comfortable. It was quiet at night and close to our event.

Cons:

The sofa had old stains and looked dirty so I didn’t feel comfortable sitting on it. The shower had mold stains. There was no ice in the machine on 2nd floor. The breakfast was poor quality without decaf coffee.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Magdalene • couple • us
7
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Windham • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Diane • couple • us
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Jim • couple • us
5
Definitely not a $200/night hotel experience.
Cons:

Bathroom soap dispensers were mildewed, one towel had stains, towel bar hanging off wall. Not very well maintained, clean.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Mathews • solo_traveller • us
3
Not horrible, not great. Very mid.
Cons:

I was given a dirty room. At one point I asked for extra towels and the lady said she was washing them and I'd have to come down and get them myself. Also the bar wasn't open when it was supposed to be. The breakfast was very low quality and didn't even have a waffle maker.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Kierstyn • couple • us
1
Extremely hot, ac didn’t work and unkind staff member
Pros:

Clean large rooms. Love how spacious and clean they were.

Cons:

On 8/31 early morning we had a bad encounter with a staff member. I was leaving In a rush to be my family’s side as they passed when a rude staff member said she was charging me for my dog? First you’re not allowed to ask service questions. That’s illegal. Second no one the day before said anything about needing to be charged. The hotel was very aware we had our dog which I don’t see anywhere it states pet fee, just pet friendly. However staff knew and saw our dog at check in. The last thing I needed was an unkind staff member acting like we did something wrong and telling us she needed to charge us

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Janessa • couple • us
10
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Riley • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Love ❤️ it

Cons:

All of it

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Betty • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

It was great.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • us
10
Great views of the Hill country with country atmosphere..
Pros:

Large rooms with amenities... Highly recommended

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • solo_traveller • us
6
STAFF IS REALLY GREAT AND FRIENDLY
Pros:

FRIENDLY STAFF, CONVENIENT LOCATION,ALLOWS DOGS

Cons:

POOL CLOSED, LIMITED MAID SERVICE

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Janette • couple • us
9
Quiet and comfortable stay! Loved that it was dog friendly!!!!
Pros:

Clean and comfortable

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Collins • family_with_children • us
10
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Collins • family_with_children • us
10
2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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sanders • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee