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A bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A spacious living area with large windows, a stone wall, and modern furniture.

A spacious hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outside.

A Hilton Garden Inn with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance, stone pillars, and a well-maintained outdoor area with rocks and landscaping.

1. Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos

0.8 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Josiah

P7,121

P8,189 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large TV screen.

A sign for Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott with a clear view of the hotel entrance and parking area.

A modern living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a sofa, a round coffee table, and a view through large windows with sheer curtains.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern entrance, multiple floors, and a stone pillar structure.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

3.1 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Alvaro

P6,129

P7,048 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern building with a sign reading "LIVAWAY SUITES" and a covered entrance area.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in dishwasher, and a stainless steel sink.

A modern living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, a white armchair, and a large abstract painting on the wall. There is a grey storage unit with lockers and a floor lamp.

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a separate bathroom.

3. LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

3.1 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

John

P4,442

P5,109 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A spacious lobby with marble flooring, large columns, and a red patterned carpet.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A hotel entrance with a brick facade, numbered 1611, and a covered entrance area.

A lobby with patterned chairs, a round table, and a large window.

4. Quality Inn University near Downtown

2 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Tarynn

P3,717

P4,275 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a wall-mounted phone.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a television mounted on the wall, and a digital display showing the room rate.

A building with a blue entrance marked '6' and a 'Welcome' sign above the door.

A hotel room with a television mounted on the wall, a small kitchenette, a window with a view of the street, and a heater on the floor.

5. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

2.7 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Pablo

P3,248

P3,735 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern building with large glass windows, a covered entrance, and a gravel pathway with small bushes.

A reception area with a counter, a door marked "BUSINESS ONLY," and an exit sign.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.

A compact kitchen with dark cabinets, a microwave, and a gas stove.

6. Studio 6 San Marcos, TX

0.5 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Rachael

P3,992

P4,591 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A restaurant with large windows, wooden tables, and chairs with blue cushions.

A Super 8 motel with a blue roof, large windows, and a flagpole with an American flag.

A swimming pool with white lounge chairs and a lifeguard stand.

A kitchen with a countertop, a coffee maker, a microwave, and a television mounted on the wall.

7. Super 8 by Wyndham San Marcos

2.5 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Maritza

P3,293

P3,787 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a television, and a microwave.

A spacious lobby with a dining area, a leather sofa, and a glass coffee table.

A lobby with a leather sofa, a glass coffee table, a wooden reception desk, and a staircase.

A kitchen with orange cabinets, a coffee machine, and a clock on the wall.

8. Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

2.1 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

La Tonya

P3,749

P4,311 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

A room with a mounted flat-screen TV, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a window with a view of buildings outside.

A motel with a covered parking area and a row of rooms with red awnings.

A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom with a mirror, a sink, and a television.

9. San Marcos Inn

2.2 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Bartolo

P3,311

P3,952 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a small desk with a chair.

A building facade with a white door, two windows, and a balcony.

A room with a brown leather sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, and a small table with four chairs.

A reception area with a counter, a brown leather couch, and two round tables with chairs.

10. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX - North

1.7 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Vinoo

P3,686

P4,239 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A group of people sitting around a campfire in a circular arrangement with Adirondack chairs. In the background, there is a trailer with the sign "Melrose River Club" and a building with string lights.

An outdoor dining area with a long table set for a meal, surrounded by trees and natural light.

A living room with a mounted buffalo head, two wooden chairs with cushions, a fireplace, and a large plant.

An aerial view of a lush landscape with a river, surrounded by dense greenery and a few buildings with a swimming pool.

11. Melrose River Club

4.8 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Tiffany

P11,212

P13,759 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A modern kitchen with a long wooden table, bar stools, a built-in TV, and a brick accent wall.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, white tiled backsplash, and glass shelves.

A grocery store interior with refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and a sign reading "The Market".

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, a bench, and a red exercise ball.

12. Residence Inn by Marriott San Marcos

12.8 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Brian

P7,247

P8,334 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A Hampton Inn hotel with a modern facade, a clear entrance, and a neon sign.

A hotel dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a bar area.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with two armchairs, a patterned rug, and a geometric wall art piece.

A snack and treat display area with a 'Treats' sign, a 'Welcome to Kyle' sign, and a variety of snacks and beverages.

13. Hampton Inn Kyle

11.9 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Gerald

P6,096

P6,911 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel with a large building, a reflection in the water, and boats.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a view of the outdoors through a large window.

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, stainless steel appliances, and a large window.

A metal staircase leading to an outdoor area with tables and chairs.

14. Western 1924 Luxury Lofts

9 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Anonymous traveler

P7,165

P16,921 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, white bedding, bedside lamps, and a chair.

A modern hotel building with a flat roof, multiple windows, and a sign for Extended Stay America.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, and a refrigerator.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a mirrored wall.

15. Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Austin - Kyle

12.2 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Stacy

P5,060

P5,819 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious lobby with a blue sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with a sectional sofa, a bed, a small table, and a mirror.

A Comfort Suites hotel with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a clear sky.

A modern hotel kitchen with a buffet setup, including a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and various food items on display.

16. Comfort Suites Kyle

12 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

David

P4,998

P5,648 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel named La Quinta with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a modern building facade.

A La Quinta Inn & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and signage.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern reception area with a long counter, a coffee machine, and a beverage dispenser.

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall

12.2 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Laura

P5,682

P6,534 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A buffet setup with various food items and utensils.

A hotel with a prominent entrance, a large American flag, and a 'Welcome' sign.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a garden with pink flowers.

18. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

5.7 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Jessica

P5,328

P6,127 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central atrium, multiple dining areas, and a pool.

A large hotel with multiple floors, a prominent 'E' on the building, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern bar area with a central island and bar stools, surrounded by seating and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a stone building with multiple windows, and a clear blue sky.

19. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center

10.3 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Tamara

P8,145

P9,459 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchenette.

An outdoor swimming pool with a stone deck, surrounded by a fence and palm trees.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, orange armchairs, and a kitchen area with a blue tiled backsplash.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a wall-mounted phone, and a wall-mounted lamp.

20. Quality Inn & Suites Buda

15.4 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

adriana

P3,315

P3,745 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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Compare popular hotels close to Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos	8.6 Excellent 413 reviews	View
Quality Inn University near Downtown	7.4 Good 862 reviews	View
Motel 6 San Marcos, TX	6.4 1,005 reviews	View

Top Blanco Shoals Natural Area Hotel Reviews

Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

8/10 Good

"This is a solid place to stay the night. We found the room clean and bed comfortable. TV has basic channels and AC quiet but kept the room cool. My biggest complaint was no coffee maker in the room. There was a nice fresh hot breakfast and fresh coffee in the lobby."

LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"Love staying here. The rooms are spacious and clean and the beds are comfortable!"

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"Great room and property!"

Red Roof Inn San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff and clean rooms."

Super 8 by Wyndham San Marcos

8/10 Good

"It was comfortable nothing fancy but I got a good night's sleep. Plenty of places to eat within walking distance. Man at the front desk was nice guy check in was easy."

Melrose River Club

10/10 Excellent

"Love Melrose!"

Quality Inn University near Downtown

8/10 Good

"Wasn’t the cleanest ever, but incredibly great staff, and overall great for the price!"

Classic Inn San Marcos, TX

10/10 Excellent

"This was an amazing hotel for us. We spent a lot of our time with family, and slept like babies here at the hotel. We would most definitely stay there again. The staff was amazing. We had a great weekend."

Other attractions near Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Five Mile Dam Park

Five Mile Dam Park is just one of the places to see in San Marcos, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Randall W Vetter Park

After visiting Randall W Vetter Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Marcos. Stroll along the area's riverfront, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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Bobcat Stadium

8.6/10 (327 reviews)

Catch an event at Bobcat Stadium during your trip to San Marcos. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

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Meadows Center for Water and the Environment

8.2/10 (40 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Meadows Center for Water and the Environment during your stay in San Marcos. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

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Commemorative Air Force Exhibit

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Commemorative Air Force Exhibit during your trip to San Marcos. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

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Bobcat Ballpark

8.0/10 (10 reviews)

Catch an event at Bobcat Ballpark during your trip to San Marcos. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

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Bobcat Softball Stadium

7.8/10 (17 reviews)

Catch an event at Bobcat Softball Stadium during your trip to San Marcos. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

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Strahan Coliseum

8.2/10 (203 reviews)

Catch an event at Strahan Coliseum during your trip to San Marcos. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Blanco Shoals Natural Area?

Blanco Shoals Natural Area is located in San Marcos. Travelers love the area for its beautiful river views, array of dining options, and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 33 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Blanco Shoals Natural Area?

Adjacent to Blanco Shoals Natural Area, Studio 6 San Marcos, TX is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and in-room kitchens. Another good choice is Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos, located just 0.5 mi (0.8 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Blanco Shoals Natural Area?

Expedia has 33 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Blanco Shoals Natural Area.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Blanco Shoals Natural Area, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near Blanco Shoals Natural Area.

What can I see and do near Blanco Shoals Natural Area?

You'll want to browse the collections at Commemorative Air Force Exhibit, Charles S. Cock House Museum, and Calaboose African American History Museum. Spend some time wandering around John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park, Sewell Park, and San Marcos City Park. Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, San Marcos Discovery Center, and Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town.

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Our top choices for Blanco Shoals Natural Area hotels

1. Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

3. LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

4. Quality Inn University near Downtown

5. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

6. Studio 6 San Marcos, TX

7. Super 8 by Wyndham San Marcos

8. Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

9. San Marcos Inn

10. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX - North

11. Melrose River Club

12. Residence Inn by Marriott San Marcos

13. Hampton Inn Kyle

14. Western 1924 Luxury Lofts

15. Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Austin - Kyle

16. Comfort Suites Kyle

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall

18. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

19. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center

20. Quality Inn & Suites Buda

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Top Blanco Shoals Natural Area Hotel Reviews

Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

Red Roof Inn San Marcos

Super 8 by Wyndham San Marcos

Melrose River Club

Quality Inn University near Downtown

Classic Inn San Marcos, TX

Other attractions near Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Five Mile Dam Park

Randall W Vetter Park

Bobcat Stadium

Meadows Center for Water and the Environment

Commemorative Air Force Exhibit

Bobcat Ballpark

Bobcat Softball Stadium

Strahan Coliseum

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