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

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.

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, stone pillars, and a view of the building's exterior.

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

1. Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos

0.8 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Josiah

฿3,677

฿4,228 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

2. LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

3.1 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Tammy

฿2,384

฿2,742 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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.

A reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wall with a tree branch pattern.

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

3.1 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Alvaro

฿3,591

฿4,130 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 dining area with tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and large windows with a view.

4. Quality Inn University near Downtown

2 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Tarynn

฿1,995

฿2,294 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A narrow hallway with two refrigerated display cases on either side, stocked with various food and beverage items.

A breakfast bar with a variety of food items and a large poster advertising 'La Quinta'.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a table, and a lamp.

5. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

1.8 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Johanna

฿2,173

฿2,499 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

A clean, well-lit indoor area with vending machines, seating, and a view through a glass door.

6. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

2.7 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Sarah

฿1,842

฿2,119 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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 hotel sign with the name 'studio 6 extended stay' and a modern building in the background.

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

7. Studio 6 San Marcos, TX

0.5 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Gilberto

฿2,143

฿2,464 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large wall mural.

8. Super 8 by Wyndham San Marcos

2.5 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Celeste

฿1,780

฿2,048 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

A breakfast bar with cereal, coffee, and condiments.

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

9. Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

2.1 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

starla

฿2,045

฿2,352 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

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

10. San Marcos Inn

2.2 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Blas

฿1,777

฿2,121 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A small, clean room with a flat-screen TV, two windows with blinds, a table with four chairs, and a kitchenette area with a stove and refrigerator.

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

11. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX - North

1.7 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Vinoo

฿1,710

฿1,967 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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.

Two people in white bathrobes sitting on a bed, holding glasses of a beverage.

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

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

12. Melrose River Club

4.8 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Tiffany

฿6,579

฿7,980 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a television, and a dining table.

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".

13. Residence Inn by Marriott San Marcos

12.8 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Brian

฿3,889

฿4,473 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A modern living room with two armchairs, a coffee table, and a 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.

14. Hampton Inn Kyle

11.9 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Gerald

฿3,409

฿3,865 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a kitchen in the background.

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

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

15. Western 1924 Luxury Lofts

9 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Anonymous traveller

฿3,846

฿9,082 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

A hotel room with a large L-shaped sofa, two ottomans, a bed with a headboard, and three framed pictures on the wall.

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

16. Comfort Suites Kyle

12 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

David

฿2,547

฿2,878 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a trash bin, a coffee station with two coffee makers, and a decorative backsplash.

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

17. Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Austin - Kyle

12.2 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Bruce

฿2,716

฿3,123 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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

A lobby with a mural of a street scene, a vending machine, and two blue reception desks.

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

12.2 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Irma

฿3,050

฿3,507 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A swimming pool with steps leading into it, surrounded by lounge chairs and a pergola.

A modern breakfast area with multiple serving stations, a coffee machine, and a sign indicating a recycling bin.

19. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center

10.3 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Halona

฿4,647

฿5,396 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A wooden deck with a hot tub and a table and chairs, overlooking a scenic landscape with a sunset.

A modern building with a flat roof and large windows, surrounded by tall grass and trees.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a sink. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern house with a balcony, large windows, and a wooden exterior.

20. Onera Wimberley

20.2 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Ashlei

฿11,076

฿12,984 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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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 1,003 reviews	View
LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos	8.6 Excellent 439 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Quality Inn University near Downtown	7.4 Good 867 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Marcos	6.4 1,001 reviews	View

Top Blanco Shoals Natural Area Hotel Reviews

LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"I found a very clean room with an kitchen that you could cook in and a cold full size refrigerator. All was in excellent condition with an excellent air conditioner. Good soundproof room. Available laundry and exercise area."

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

8/10 Good

"Good 👍 👍"

Super 8 by Wyndham San Marcos

8/10 Good

"Well maintained older property. Rooms were clean"

White Rock Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome hotel"

San Marcos Inn

8/10 Good

"Clean room"

Melrose River Club

8/10 Good

"Staff was nice. Room was clean. Near River"

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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 savour 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 exploring the galleries in Commemorative Air Force Exhibit in 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. Travellers love the area for its stunning river views, array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 33 hotels and other accommodation options 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 traveller 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 accommodation options 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 fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to 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. LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

4. Quality Inn University near Downtown

5. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

6. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

7. Studio 6 San Marcos, TX

8. Super 8 by Wyndham San Marcos

9. Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

10. San Marcos Inn

11. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX - North

12. Melrose River Club

13. Residence Inn by Marriott San Marcos

14. Hampton Inn Kyle

15. Western 1924 Luxury Lofts

16. Comfort Suites Kyle

17. Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Austin - Kyle

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

19. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center

20. Onera Wimberley

Compare popular hotels close to Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Top Blanco Shoals Natural Area Hotel Reviews

LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Super 8 by Wyndham San Marcos

White Rock Inn

San Marcos Inn

Melrose River Club

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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