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

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.

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.

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

3.1 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Jorge Luis

RM436

RM502 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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 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

John

RM290

RM333 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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

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

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

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

3. Quality Inn University near Downtown

2 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Tarynn

RM242

RM279 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

A spacious living area with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

4. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

1.8 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

RM264

RM304 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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 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.

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

5. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

2.7 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Daniela

RM212

RM244 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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.

6. Studio 6 San Marcos, TX

0.5 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Rachael

RM234

RM270 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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

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

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

RM215

RM247 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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.

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

RM253

RM291 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 reception area with a marble counter, potted plants, and a mirror.

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

9. San Marcos Inn

2.2 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Bartolo

RM216

RM258 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

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.

10. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX - North

1.7 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Theresa

RM208

RM239 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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

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

Emily

RM582

RM739 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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

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

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

12. Hampton Inn Kyle

11.9 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Gerald

RM404

RM458 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

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

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

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

13. Residence Inn by Marriott San Marcos

12.8 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Brian

RM473

RM544 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

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

14. Western 1924 Luxury Lofts

9 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Anonymous traveller

RM467

RM1,104 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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 microwave, a trash bin, a coffee station with two coffee makers, and a decorative backsplash.

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

15. Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Austin - Kyle

12.2 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Stacy

RM330

RM380 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

Bryan

RM328

RM371 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

RM371

RM426 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A buffet setup with various food items and utensils.

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

A spacious dining area with a large orange sofa, wooden tables, and chairs.

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

RM348

RM400 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a wooden fence, during sunset.

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

19. Onera Wimberley

20.2 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

muganza

RM898

RM1,104 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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

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

A hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a clear blue sky.

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

20. Quality Inn & Suites Buda

15.4 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

adriana

RM240

RM271 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos	8.6 Excellent 405 reviews	View
Quality Inn University near Downtown	7.4 Good 861 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Marcos	6.4 1,001 reviews	View
Motel 6 San Marcos, TX	6.4 1,003 reviews	View

Top Blanco Shoals Natural Area Hotel Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"Was great"

LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"Good for the price. Would come again"

Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was friendly, bed was comfortable, and room was clean."

Red Roof Inn San Marcos

8/10 Good

"The only downside was that one of the bathroom lights was burnt out and the other was very dim, leaving the bathroom poorly lit; otherwise, it offered good value for money, and I would certainly stay there again."

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 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. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

2. LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

3. Quality Inn University near Downtown

4. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

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. Hampton Inn Kyle

13. Residence Inn by Marriott San Marcos

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. Onera Wimberley

20. Quality Inn & Suites Buda

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Top Blanco Shoals Natural Area Hotel Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos

Red Roof Inn San Marcos

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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